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Directors Talk Film

by James Blanco

Directors Talk Film, hosted by James Blanco, explores the art and craft of filmmaking through candid director interviews and movie reviews. Discover the creative choices, challenges, and personal stories behind the films and find inspiration for your own storytelling. For filmmakers, aspiring directors, and everyone who loves movies. Watch, listen & connect: https://directorstalkfilm.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directorstalkfilm/ Email us at info@directorstalkfilm.com if you'd like to be on the podcast and share your film! https://www.youtube.com/@DirectorsTalkFilm

Latest episodes

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How a suicide hotline call became a 90 Minute Drama w/ John Murlowski - #16

A personal story can become a powerful film if you know how to shape it. Director John Murlowski discusses how a real hotline experience inspired On the Line, and why tur

Oct 27
30 min

How One Indie Film Turned Exhaustion Into a Visual Hook w/ Chris Hartwell - #15

A first feature made over nine years, shot in 16 days, and built to leave you breathless. Writer-director Chris Hartwell reveals how Do No Harm grew from family life in h

Oct 25
47 min

# 14 - How a Serial Killer Trilogy Became a Bigger Screen Opportunity w/ Author J.D. Barker

One of today's most successful thriller authors is secretly building a whole new layer for his bestselling series and he reveals how he did it. J.D. Barker opens up about

Oct 12
36 min

#13 - Tom Provost - Young Washington, Talking screenwriting.

Hollywood writer-director Tom Provost shares the hard-earned rules that separate scripts that get read from scripts that get remembered and why being bold, specific, and

Oct 6
43 min

#12 - William Kaufman - MAN OF WAR

William Kaufman on Making Man of War on an Independent Budget. Hollywood-level action on an indie budget is not only possible; it can be scrappier, smarter, and more effe

Sep 15
55 min

#11 - Ben Gill - Mommo

What happens when a simple family interview turns into a five-year documentary journey?. In this episode, filmmaker Ben Gill shares the deeply personal story behind "Mo

Aug 5
41 min

#10 - T.C. Johnstone - Untethered

Uncover the blueprint behind impactful documentary filmmaking that scales social change and discover how a small team turned a year-long project into a catalyst for aware

Jul 29
58 min

#9 - Dayra Ferrera - Recao

Most filmmakers dream of turning personal stories into powerful visual experiences, and Dayra Ferrera’s debut short film, Racao, does just that. Through intimate storytel

Jul 15
44 min

#8 - Isable Custer - As You Like it Like That!

Unlock the chaos behind filmmaking: how one director’s four-year puzzle turned into a Miami Shakespearean masterpiece. Ever wondered what it takes to create a film that d

Jul 3
44 min

#7 - Gregory Kasunich - The heart of texas

"What if fear kept someone from saving their own life? I asked Gregory about the real power of storytelling and how a simple idea sparked a film that’s now traveling the

May 19
40 min

#6 - Terry Weaver - The Beast of Trinity Texas

Ever wondered how a film about Bigfoot and murder mysteries came to life? 🎥✨ Tag someone who loves unique storytelling! In this episode, I chat with Terry Weaver, the

May 5
49 min

#5 - One Battle After Another - Movie Review

In this episode, James Blanco and Daniel Teller review the film 'One Battle After Another' starring Leonardo DiCaprio, analyzing its themes, writing, direction, performan

Mar 12
43 min

#4 - Robert Enriquez - Director of Cash for Gold, Stone Creek Killer

In this in-depth interview, filmmaker Robert Enriquez shares his journey from acting to directing, the challenges of low-budget filmmaking, and the business side of film

Mar 6
51 min

#3 - SINNERS - Masterpiece? - 98th Oscars - Best Picture Nominee

The conversation begins with an introduction and casual tequila talk, followed by a discussion on first impressions and the films of the movie Sinners. This leads to an e

Mar 3
52 min

Ep. 2 | Director Sam Baron - Film: The Orgy

Disclaimer: This episode is an insight into the making of "The Orgy" Short Film out on Short of The Week.com and on www.SamBaron.com and we recommend you go watch the fil

Mar 7 2022
56 min

Ep. 1 | Making of Voicemail Short Film (Part 1)

Disclaimer: Please watch the short film Voicemail first The making of a short film and the journey it takes to go from script to screen and learning the process of what i

Feb 4 2022
31 min

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