The Filmmaker’s Playbook

#23 Jade Jordan: Actor and Writer

Welcome to episode #23 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.
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On today’s show I talk to actor and writer, Jade Jordan. Jade’s credits include Blackshore, TWIG, You Are Not My Mother, KIN, Northern Lights and more. She wrote and starred in the IFTA nominated short film, The Color Between and in 2021 published her first book, Nanny, Ma and Me. 
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In our conversation we discuss the musical Annie, how Jade got started in film and television, going to drama school, self taping, making The Color Between, an actors preparation and collaborating with directors.
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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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#22 Des Doyle: Filmmaker & Creative Consultant

Welcome to episode #22 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.
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On today’s show I talk to creative consultant and filmmaker, Des Doyle. Des started his career in the camera department working on films like Reign of Fire, The Ringer, Ordinary Decent Criminal before making his acclaimed feature length documentary, Showrunners. He also works extensively as an educator and a creative consultant, helping production companies and writers navigate the television marketplace.
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In our conversation we discuss how Des got started in the camera department, the genesis of the film Showrunners,  why LOST changed the way we think about TV, the supportiveness of the Irish film and television community, the challenges facing writers today, 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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Follow Des on instagram @desdoylefilms 

#21 Edward Zwick: Director, Writer, Producer

Welcome to episode #21 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.
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On today’s show I talk to Academy-award and Emmy-award winning director, writer and producer, Edward Zwick. Ed’s credits include Glory, Legends of the Fall, The Siege, Courage Under Fire, Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai and Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, amongst many others. 
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In our conversation we discuss Ed’s must-read book, Hits, Flops and Other Illusions. We cover a wide array of topics including how he approaches writing, the notes process, how he facilitates his rehearsals to deliver award-winning performances, how he works with his composers 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 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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Follow Ed on instagram @ed_zwick_official 

#20 Carley Armstrong: Script Supervisor

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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#19 Conor Morrissey: Director

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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#18 John Wallace: Producer

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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For more information on John's work visit cowtownpictures.ie

#17 Sarah Lucas: 1st Assistant Director

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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#16 Nadine Flynn: Development Executive

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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Follow Nadine on instagram @flynstagram_