Can you make an indie film with your friends? 'Bolans Shoes' writer and director Ian Puleston-Davies and producer Terri Dwyer prove you can.

Hey filmmakers podcast family, we have on two amazing guests in director and writer Ian Puleston-Davies and returning legend Terri Dwyer to talk making Bolans Shoes which in is UK cinemas now! They sit down at the Everyman cinemas in London the night after their premiere to discuss making the film with Giles Alderson and guest host Nina Kristofferson ! They also discuss: Working with your friends, why we make films, the fear we possess and imposter syndrome. As a debut director why it's important to work with experienced crew and why it is okay to ask for help. Dealing with reviews and winning awards. Coping with issues on set and having a back bone. Believing in yourself as a filmmaker and why being a dictator is the worst trait. BOLAN'S SHOES in OUT NOW in UK CINEMAS - link to where you can watch. https://www.buffalodragon.co.uk/theatricalrelease/ TRAILER for BOLANS SHOES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI9QzAloico DISCUSSED ON THE POD Nina Kristofferson sings Billie Holiday link https://www.nkproductions.co.uk/#tickets SAG Podcast https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/business-of-film-iv-how-is-the-sag-strike-affecting-you-as-creatives-filmmakers-and-directors-more/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE special OFFER only $33 for Septemeber https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ SUPPORT ‘ SIGNS OF LIFE’ Kickstarter Campaign from Joseph Millson https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/care-film/signs-of-life-0?ref=backertracker&utm_medium=web&utm_source=backerkit 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 film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, edited and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Music supplied by – Music Bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices