The Filmmaker’s Playbook

#15 Rob and Ronan Burke: Directors

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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#14 Jermain Julien: Director

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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#13 Ger Duffy: 1st AD / Director

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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Follow Ger on instagram @gerduffy13

#12 Amanda Abbington: Actor

Welcome to episode #12 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.
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On today’s show I talk to actor, Amanda Abbington. Amanda’s credits include BBC’s 'Sherlock', the Netflix Number 1 series 'Desperate Measures', Harlan Coben’s smash hit original series, 'SAFE', 'Mr. Selfridge', 'Wolfe' and more. 
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In our conversation Amanda shares her advice for young actors and we discuss the importance of discipline and how to keep your acting muscle in shape when you’re not working, why you need to know your lines back to front, being a conduit for your character and letting the text do the work, learning every day, and being truthful in performance.
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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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Follow Amanda on instagram @amanda_abbington74

#11 Julie Ryan: Producer

Welcome to episode #11 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.
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On today’s show I talk to producer Julie Ryan. Julie’s work includes feature films like 'The Young Offenders', 'Christmas Perfection', 'A Bend in the River', 'Finding You' and 'I Never Cry'. Her television credits include Netflix number one shows like 'Desperate Measures' and 'Maxine' as well as acclaimed drama series like 'Vardy V. Rooney: A Courtroom Drama' and 'The House Across The Street'.
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In our conversation we discuss how Julie got started in the industry, the importance of trust in building long term collaborative relationships, setting up her company MK1 (mark-one), owning your mistakes, the difference between producing and executive producing, set backs 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 information about filmmaking accessible to everyone, 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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Follow Julie on instagram @julieryan99 

#10 Elva Trill: Actor

Welcome to the The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.
My guest today is actor Elva Trill. Since we recorded this episode Elva has been nominated for a Best Actress IFTA (TV Drama) for her performance as Áine in Stephen Jones’ 'Northern Lights'. Some of Elva’s other credits include 'Red Rock', 'Line of Duty' and 'Jurassic World Dominion'. 
In our conversation we discuss how Elva got started in the industry, being a stand in for Sarah Bolger on 'The Tudors' as a teenager, training in The Factory (which is now Bow Street Academy), using music and colour to help her guide her performance as Áine in Northern Lights, experiencing an emotional freeze after wrapping the show and much more.
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, 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.
If you're enjoying the podcast, please share, follow and rate the show.
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#9 Stephen Jones: Actor/Writer

Welcome to the The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.
My guest today is actor and writer Stephen Jones. Stephen’s television series, Northern Lights, in which he plays the lead, Lloyd, has just been nominated for 4 IFTAs including Best Drama, and Best Script for Stephen himself. Some of Stephen’s other credits include Love/Hate, KIN, Nowhere Fast and Red Rock as well as his critically acclaimed plays, From Eden and Northern Lights.
On today’s show we talk about Stephen starting acting in the drama society in UCD, how he writes and letting ideas simmer for a long period of time, developing his play Northern Lights into a TV series, focusing on the job at hand instead of worrying about the next one, and much more. 
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, 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.
If you're enjoying the podcast, please share, follow and rate the show.
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Follow Stephen on instagram @jonesydublin

#8 Emmett J. Scanlan: Actor

Welcome to the The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.
My guest today is actor Emmett J. Scanlan. Emmett has just been nominated for an IFTA for his performance as Jimmy Kinsella in the AMC drama series, 'KIN'. Other credits include Netflix’s smash hit, ‘Fool Me Once’, ITV’s ‘The Tower’, Harlan Coben’s ‘Safe’, ‘Peaky Blinders’ and ‘The Fall’ amongst others.
On today’s show we talk about the magic of movie-making, the impact ‘Rocky’ had on his career,  the lessons he learned working in soap, the power of gratitude, building resilience in an industry filled with rejection and the constant evolution of his craft. 
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, 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.
If you're enjoying the podcast, please share, follow and rate the show.
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