Short Films, Big Questions

In this episode, Ieuan and Will welcome feature film director David Roberts to the podcast! We cover lots. His background in producing commercials (over 1000), his experiences and opinions on short films, and the way he and his team secured funding for their feature film. Dave gives specific, actionable and inspiring advice. His knowledge of filmmaking is impressive, and the podcast is well worth...

In this episode, for the first time ever, Ieuan and Will welcome their first guest to Short Films, Big Questions! Ollie Campbell is a professional sound designer. He sound designed both Ieuan and Will's latest short films. You can find out more information about him via his website here . He's currently working on a video game project, called The House of Ashes (more information about that...

Ieuan and Will are back and they are back with a bang! This week they talk about editing. They discuss how they got into editing themselves, as well as how important it is for a director to have an understanding of the editing process. They talk about rhythm, pace, cutting for emotion, and the resources they have found helpful! Resources Mentioned: Peter Mckinnon’s YouTube channel Walter Murch: ‘I...

After a brief interlude, Will and Ieuan are back with another episode!  They discuss the components that make great acting performances and how you can foster an environment as a director that enables them.  They tackle casting, rehearsal process, on set direction, and what to do if it all goes wrong! Resources mentioned:  " How to tell good acting from bad acting " (the article referred t...

Ieuan and Will sit down to tackle another question that's too big to fit in the title box: "What should I look for in a cinematographer, and what kind of relationship should we have?" The talk about their relationships with cinematographers on short films, including process, mistakes, and how to find that all important collaborator. They also discuss what cinematographers tend to want...

Will and Ieuan tackle a question so big that it can't fit in the title box! "What should I look for in a producer and what kind of relationship should we have?" They start off by talking about how a film producer’s duties can be difficult to define and varies from production to production. They also discuss their own personal experiences with producers, the ways in which a film directo...

Ieuan and Will talk about their own writing processes, including what has helped and hindered them. They compare their processes to other filmmakers. They also discuss “having something to say” in short films vs. making short films purely for entertainment, and how both tend to perform at film festivals. Resources mentioned: Podcasts: Team Deakins The Moment with Brian Koppelman Books: Screenplay-...

Ieuan and Will discuss the reasons why people make short films. They cover the importance of short filmmaking as a learning experience, how it enables filmmakers to find their voice, and what the terms “proof of concept” and “calling card” mean.  Resources mentioned: @Jimcummings  (Director of Thunder Road)

Your hosts, filmmakers Will Liney and Ieuan Coombs, introduce themselves and outline what they want to achieve through the podcast. Links for Will: Website Instagram Links for Ieuan: Website Instagram Music Thomas Benjamin Cooper