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The Filmmaker’s Playbook

The Filmmaker’s Playbook

Written by: Jason Branagan
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In this podcast series writer-director Jason Branagan has conversations with filmmakers and above-the-line talent about all things filmmaking.

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  • #38 Seamus McGarvey: Cinematographer
    Feb 6 2025

    Welcome to episode #38 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.

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    My guest this week is two time Academy Award Nominated Cinematographer, Seamus McGarvey. Seamus was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on Atonement in 2007 and Anna Karenina in 2012. Other credits include The Avengers, The Greatest Showman, Nocturnal Animals, Godzilla, and much more.

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    The purpose of this podcast is to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the filmmaking process and to make real-world, educational information about filmmaking and film careers accessible to everyone at zero-cost. 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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    If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider sharing it with a friend and rating us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. It's a great cost-free way to support the show.

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    Follow The Filmmaker's Playbook on instagram @thefilmmakersplaybookpodcast

    Follow Jason on instagram @jasonbranagandirector

    Follow Seamus on instagram @seamiemc


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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • #37 Waris Islam: Writer/Director
    Feb 4 2025

    Welcome to episode #37 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.

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    My guest this week is writer and director, Waris Islam. Waris's directing credits include TV shows like The Bay, Vera, Holby City and EastEnders. He also wrote and directed on the BBC series, Bishaash and has multiple feature films in development.

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    Today, Waris and I discuss how he got started in the industry, breaking into television, the pros and cons of shadowing as a training mechanism, working with agents, the writing process versus the directing process and much, much more.

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    The purpose of this podcast is to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the filmmaking process and to make real-world, educational information about filmmaking and film careers accessible to everyone at zero-cost. 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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    If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider sharing, following and rating us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. It's a great cost-free way to support the show.

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    Follow The Filmmaker's Playbook on instagram @thefilmmakersplaybookpodcast

    Follow Jason on instagram @jasonbranagandirector

    Follow Waris on instagram @warisislam


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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • #34 Baz Black: Actor & Filmmaker
    Feb 4 2025

    Welcome to episode #34 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan.

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    My guest this week is actor and filmmaker, Baz Black. As an actor, Baz has starred in Brassic, KIN, Swing Bout, and Dublin Crust, amongst others. As a writer, director and producer he has made award-winning short films, but is most well known for his indie-feature, Dublin Crust, which hit #1 on Amazon Prime in Ireland upon it’s release.

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    Today, we discuss acting, indie-filmmaking and the exceptional marketing campaign Baz led to ensure Dublin Crust found an audience and secure a cinema release for the film.

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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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    If you're enjoying the podcast, please share, follow and rate the show.

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    If you have comments, questions or topics you'd like covered on the podcast follow us and leave a comment on instagram @thefilmmakersplaybookpodcast

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    Follow Jason on instagram @jasonbranagandirector

    Follow Baz on instagram @bazblackpiercer


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    1 hr and 44 mins
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