The Filmmaker’s Playbook – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to episode #30 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.

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On today’s show I talk to production designer, Lauren Kelly. Lauren was the production designer on the internationally acclaimed feature film 'You Are Not My Mother’. Other feature films include Claire Dix’s ‘Sunlight’, Damian McCarthy’s ‘ODDITY’ and Marian Quinn's 'TWIG’. Upcoming releases include ‘VISITATION’, produced by Entertainment One, Rumble Films, and Keeper Pictures, as well as ‘September Says’ Directed by Ariane Labed and produced by Element Pictures which premiered at Cannes.

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In our conversation we talk all things production design and look at the hierarchy of the design department, how Lauren got started as a designer, how she begins to design a film, working with directors to realise a vision and the importance of collaboration and much more. 

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The purpose of this podcast is to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the filmmaking process and to make real-world, educational information about filmmaking and film careers accessible to everyone at zero-cost, so whether you're a casual film fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a seasoned professional, I hope you enjoy today's episode and learn something interesting in the process.

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Welcome to episode #29 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.

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On today’s show I talk to producer, Louise Say. Louise has 25 years experience across high end drama and landmark documentaries. Some of Louise's credits include iconic BBC series' like Shetland, Dracula and Les Miserables. Other credits include Air Ambulance ER, How The Universe Works and Titanic: Birth of a Legend.

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In our conversation we discuss Louise’s career in the Royal Navy, moving from the military to theatre and television, the importance of clear communication in leadership roles, building trust with collaborators, producing the iconic BBC series, Shetland, and much more. 

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The purpose of this podcast is to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the filmmaking process and to make real-world, educational information about filmmaking and film careers accessible to everyone at zero-cost, so whether you're a casual film fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a seasoned professional, I hope you enjoy today's episode and learn something interesting in the process.

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Welcome to episode #20 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.

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On today’s show I talk to Script Supervisor and emerging Producer, Carley Armstrong. Carley’s credits as a script supervisor include Slow Horses, Boiling Point, Brassic, The Red King, Ferrari and more. She is a BAFTA Connect Producer, an RTS Nominated Rising Star Producer, and an alumnus of BFI Network Creative Producer Lab. 

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In our conversation we discuss the role of the script supervisor from prep to production, how Carley became a script supervisor, her top tips for aspiring script supers, the foundations of freelancing, building her own company and building a career as a writer, producer and director. 

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The purpose of this podcast is to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the filmmaking process and to make real-world, educational information about filmmaking and film careers accessible to everyone at zero-cost, so whether you're a casual film fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a seasoned professional, I hope you enjoy today's episode and learn something interesting in the process.

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Welcome to episode #19 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.

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On today’s show I talk to Director, Conor Morrissey. Conor’s credits include documentary series like MacIntyre’s Underworld and TV drama series such as Red Rock, Hollyoaks, BBC’s EastEnders and Casualty. 

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In our conversation we discuss Conor’s background as an actor, how he got his first directing jobs, what he learned making observational documentaries, how he navigated a move to directing drama television, working with actors, pitching and more. 

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The purpose of this podcast is to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the filmmaking process and to make real-world, educational information about filmmaking and film careers accessible to everyone at zero-cost, so whether you're a casual film fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a seasoned professional, I hope you enjoy today's episode and learn something interesting in the process.

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Welcome to episode #18 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.

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On today’s show I talk to Producer, John Wallace. John’s credits include acclaimed feature films like Rialto, Lola, Ballywalter and Songs for While I’m Away. TV credits include dramas such as Redemption, Too Good To Be True and the upcoming Dead and Buried.

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In our conversation we discuss how John became a producer, the importance of reflection, learning to understand the ‘why’ behind a no, working between documentary and drama, first time feature filmmakers and much more. 

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The purpose of this podcast is to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the filmmaking process and to make real-world, educational information about filmmaking and film careers accessible to everyone at zero-cost, so whether you're a casual film fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a seasoned professional, I hope you enjoy today's episode and learn something interesting in the process.

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Welcome to episode #17 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.

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On today’s show I talk to 1st Assistant Director, Sarah Lucas. Sarah's credits include A Gentleman in Moscow, Boiling Point, Malpractice, Midsomer Murders, Father Brown and Doctors, among many others.

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In our conversation we discuss how Sarah got started in the industry, how she climbed the AD ladder, how a 1st AD gets hired, collaborating with her directors and other HODs to build schedules, the importance of treating the entire cast and crew with kindness and being a female AD in a male dominated industry.

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The purpose of this podcast is to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the filmmaking process and to make real-world, educational information about filmmaking and film careers accessible to everyone at zero-cost, so whether you're a casual film fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a seasoned professional, I hope you enjoy today's episode and learn something interesting in the process.

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Welcome to episode #16 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.

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On today’s show I talk to Writer, Script Editor and Development Executive, Nadine Flynn. Nadine currently works in Development with Galway based Danú Media where she heads up their slate. Other work includes script editing on TV series like EastEnders and Fair City, as well as writing her own scripts. 

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Some of the topics we cover include how Nadine got started in television, what she learned working in the script departments on Fair City and EastEnders, what a development executive does, how she works with writers and what she loves about her job. 

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The purpose of this podcast is to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the filmmaking process and to make real-world, educational information about filmmaking and film careers accessible to everyone at zero-cost, so whether you're a casual film fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a seasoned professional, I hope you enjoy today's episode and learn something interesting in the process.

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Welcome to episode #15 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.

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On today’s show I talk to directors Rob and Ronan Burke. Rob and Ronan direct as a duo and individually and their credits include Red Rock, Harry Wild, Netflix's Free Rein, Find Me In Paris and the feature films Standby and Damo & Ivor: The Movie.

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In our conversation we discuss how they started in the industry, directing as a duo, the role their short films played in growing their careers, the challenges they faced making their debut feature film, Standby, and the lessons they learned, the differences between directing television and feature films, and much more.

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The purpose of this podcast is to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the filmmaking process and to make honest, educational information about filmmaking and film careers accessible to everyone at zero-cost, so whether you're a casual film fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a seasoned professional, I hope you enjoy today's episode and learn something interesting in the process.

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Welcome to episode #14 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.

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On today’s show I talk to director, Jermain Julien. Jermain has directed TV series like Grantchester, Death in Paradise, Casualty, Holby City, Wolfblood, Vera and more.

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In our conversation Jermain shares how he transitioned from 2nd ADing to directing some of the UK's most well-known TV series, the incredibly inventive way he built an audience for his short films, the importance of shooting for the show and not your showreel, respecting your schedule, having tenacity and keeping a positive mental attitude as a director and much, much more.

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The purpose of this podcast is to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the filmmaking process and to make educational information about filmmaking accessible to everyone at zero-cost, so whether you're a casual film fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a seasoned pro, I hope you enjoy today's episode and learn something interesting in the process.

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Welcome to episode #13 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.

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On today’s show I talk to 1st Assistant Director, Ger Duffy. Ger’s credits include KIN, Game of Thrones, Normal People, Witness Number 3, Smother, Blackshore and much more. 

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In our conversation we talk about the importance of a good 1st AD, what the role actually involves and how an AD solves the puzzle of scheduling and production. We also discuss our love of the industry, the challenges involved in working freelance, the importance of clarity in communication, being transparent and our experiences of making short films.

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The purpose of this podcast is to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the filmmaking process and to make information about filmmaking accessible to everyone at zero-cost, so whether you're a casual film fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a seasoned pro, I hope you enjoy today's episode and learn something interesting in the process.

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