FILMD Chats

Award-winning writer and director Sam Baron joins FILMD Chats for a hilarious and insightful deep dive into his filmmaking journey. From making his first feature film at just 12 years old to going viral on early YouTube, Sam shares the wild ups and downs of independent filmmaking. He reveals the behind-the-scenes chaos of directing The Orgy, how he balances comedy and heartbreak in his films, and...

In this FILMD Chats episode, we sit down with Jake and Mick from Yep Films, a duo known for their surreal, genre-bending shorts. They discuss their journey from film school—where Jake dropped out, and Mick graduated—to creating quirky projects like their web series "Murder" and the festival-circuit hit "Fleeced." They share how "Fleeced," a film about a man in a sheep costume, evolved from a simpl...

Award-winning cinematographer Dom Howlett takes us behind the scenes of his unconventional rise in the film industry. Forget the traditional routes—Dom’s journey proves that success isn’t about waiting for the “big break” but making your own opportunities. He shares his hands-on approach to filmmaking, the importance of collaboration, and how he turned early mistakes into defining moments of growt...

Discover how the Thiele Brothers turned a $50 sofa into the star of their guerrilla-style indie feature Sofa, So Good. Shot with a skeleton crew during the pandemic, their absurdist comedy celebrates the pursuit of comfort and the beauty of Dayton, Ohio, as a character. Hear their tips for thriving on a tight budget, their collaborative process as siblings, and how black-and-white visuals gave the...

In this episode of FILMD Chats, award-winning Palestinian filmmaker Laila Abbas takes us behind the scenes of her six-year journey to create Thank You for Banking with Us, a bold and heartfelt film exploring gender, family, and justice in Palestine. Laila shares invaluable lessons on storytelling, navigating cultural sensitivities, and the power of collaboration in filmmaking. From her transition...

Join us for a deep dive into the creative world of award-winning writer-director Grace Alwyn Ashworth. From working at Blockbuster to crafting award-winning short films, Grace shares her journey into filmmaking, the challenges of breaking into the industry as a working-class creator, and the art of mastering dark comedy. Hear her thoughts on the importance of collaboration, why tea and biscuits ma...

In this episode of FILMD Chats, Zain sits down with Katie Sheridan, an award-winning actress and writer known for her roles in Nickelodeon’s Genie in the House and indie thriller Firecracker. Katie shares her journey from childhood acting to creating her own work, reflecting on the highs and lows of the industry and the power of self-made projects. She opens up about the lessons learned from writi...

In this episode of FILMD Chats, Zain sits down with Matt Huntley, a renowned director of short films and commercials for brands like Samsung and Barclays. Matt shares his journey from art school to commercial directing, touching on the importance of on-set experience, learning from mistakes, and gaining confidence. He delves into the creative processes behind his short films "Lobsters" and "The Wi...

Welcome to second episode of our FILMD Chats series. FILMD co-founders Craig Roberts and Craig Heyworth sit down with Jamie Adams to talk about how to find funding for your film, how to position your film to earn a profit, and how to secure talent.

Co-founders of FILMD Craig Roberts and Craig Heyworth discuss the screenwriting process, where ideas for a film come from, the hurdles you have to jump over whilst writing, finding film funding and more. www. FILMD.co.uk