How to Make a No.1 Streamed Film - ‘Host’ with Screenwriter and Exec Producer Jed Shepherd

In this episode, we welcome to the podcast screenwriter Jed Shepherd to discuss streaming horror hit Host, the Shudder exclusive that’s been taking the internet by storm. Jed chats with Giles and screenwriter Jonny Grant on his writing process, collaboration with director Rob Savage and how they made their highly acclaimed shorts Absence, Dawn of the Deaf and Salt. We also talk working with Sam Raimi, shining the light on forgotten horror gems and how to make a film entirely on zoom with a full cast, stunts and VFX - all whilst hiding key plot twists from the main actors. If you’ve been looking for that jolt of lockdown inspiration, this is it. WATCH HOST ON SHUDDER WATCH THE TRAILER FOR HOST SUPPORT US ON PATREON SPREAD THE WORD WITH OUR MERCH Our NEW The Filmmakers Podcast MERCHANDISE is now available. T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs. Have a look: https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/merch-2 Help us out and Subscribe, listen and review us on iTunes , Spotify, Podbean , or wherever you get your podcasts. Tell your friends, spread the world and choose film. WATCH OUR FILMS The Dare Canada and USA | Trailer A Serial Killers Guide to Life | Trailer Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot DIGITAL https://apple.co/3gxiPX3 DVD https://amzn.to/30dCdUa | Trailer FOLLOW US Follow the Podcast @filmmakerspod Follow Make Your Film @makeyourfilm20 Follow Giles @gilesalderson Follow Robbie @ robbiemckane Follow our Regular Hosts @DirDomLenoir @35mmdop @Cjamesdirect @dan710ths @philmblog @IanSharp1 Follow our Movies @FangedUpFilm @thedaremovie @ Food4ThoughtDoc LINKS and MORE Raindance events www.raindance.org The Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance Insurance Music from musicbed.com Part of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.com Head to The Filmmakers Podcast for more episodes on film-making Giles Alderson's website Get in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices