Black Dog: The Making of an independent masterpiece with George Jaques and Ken Petrie.

On this weeks episode we chat with up and coming director and writer George Jaques and his producing partner Ken Petrie about their recently released indie feature film Black Dog. They talk with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about raising funds, getting sales agents on board, the casting process and making your debut feature. They also talk about: Filming in water. Getting Producers attached. How George started a production company at 16 and why he wanted to make movies. Why Ken, an experienced producer came on board and into George’s world. Making 3 ambitious shorts in one week! Being prepared and organised. George talks film directing tips and techniques, rehearsals , cameras and lenses. Ken gives some great advice on working on a film set and unlocking peoples potential. And they discuss getting a great producer in Ian Sharp and Exec Producer David Parfitt on board. Black Dog stars Jamie Flatters, Keenan Munn-Francis, Nicholas Pinnock, Paul Kaye, Ruby Stokes, Hattie Morahan, Jason Flemyng and Leanne Best is out now! PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH . https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices