Podcast Episodes

'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' Director Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner returns to Filmmaker Toolkit to talk with IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill about “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.” Reiner discusses returning to the characters who launched his career, working a…

Published on 9 hours ago

'Friendship' Director Andrew DeYoung

On this week’s IndieWire’s Filmmakers Toolkit, Chris O’Falt talks with writer-director Andrew DeYoung about his dark comedy Friendship—now streaming on HBO Max. He reveals how he shaped Tim Robinson’…

Published on 3 days, 9 hours ago

Live with 'New Jack City' Director Mario Van Peebles

Mario Van Peebles joins IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill for a live version of Filmmaker Toolkit to talk about his directorial debut, “New Jack City.” In a conversation that followed a 35mm screening of the …

Published on 3 weeks ago

'Will & Harper' Director Josh Greenbaum

Director Josh Greenbaum took IndieWire behind the scenes of the planning, shooting, and editing of his Emmy nominated documentary.

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Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

31 Rules for Directing Episodic TV with Jon Cassar

Emmy-winning director Jon Cassar joins IndieWire features writer Jim Hemphill for a special episode on Jon’s 31 rules for television directors. These are things he’s learned over the course of 30-plu…

Published on 4 weeks ago

'Sly Lives!' Director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson & Producer Joseph Patel

"Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)" is a documentary that knows to tell the story of Sly Stone's life and music, you need exceptional craft and storytelling discipline. From depicting music…

Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

'Dimension 20' Creator & Dungeon Master Brennan Lee Mulligan

Brennan Lee Mulligan, executive producer and GM of "Dimension 20," offers IndieWire a peak inside the dimensional dome and discusses how cinematic tools, from editing and art design to sound effects …

Published on 1 month ago

'Fixed' Director Genndy Tartakovsky

This episode is a real treat for animation fans, a deep dive into the art and process with the beloved creator of Samurai Jack, Dexter's Lab, Primal, and now the new Netflix movie Fixed. Genndy expla…

Published on 1 month ago

'The Pitt' Creator R. Scott Gemmill

Legendary TV creator R. Scott Gemmill joins the Toolkit to breakdown one of this years biggest shows: 'The Pitt.' Gemmill lifts the curtain on the show's medical accuracy, revealing how doctors consu…

Published on 1 month ago

'Pee-Wee as Himself' Director Matt Wolf

Paul Rubens, the man who created and became Pee-Wee Herman, has eluded a documentary about his life for a long time. While Matt Wolf was finally able to make a film exploring this complicated artist,…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago