15 Best Movie Director Podcasts

1. Houselights: A Film Director Podcast

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If you're looking for the best movie podcast for everyone who appreciates movies, subscribe to ' Houselights ' today! Each week, hosts Darren Moser , John Mills , and Tristan Riddell share what they see as a movie director's signature approach and how it shaped the movies you love. Join them as they unpack the works of some of the most prominent directors - and the lost works of the most masterful auteurs. Weekly episodes comprise series featuring works of different directors approached in unexpected ways...MORE Hosts Darren Moser, John Mills, Tristan Riddell
Producer/Network The Nerd Party
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2. Film Trace

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We trace the Life of a Film from conception to production all the way to its release and reception. You know when you dive into a film's wikipedia and imdb after watching it? Then the director's page, then the actor's page. Our show does that for you. We use our nerd superpowers to obsessively tell the story of a movie: how it came to be, how it played out, and what it means today. It is a crash course on a single film filled with primary documents, lovely asides, and frequent guest voices. It is an investigation and celebration of films both great and small.MORE Hosts Chris Polley, Daniel Wipert
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 11Twitter 2KInstagram 213 Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Verhoeven Effect

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In art and entertainment we often seek a deeper meaning and overanalyze the presentation. Director Paul Verhoeven often uses B-movie genre as a vehicle for complex human emotions, social satire, and shocking sex and violence. Is this genius subtext the artist's intent or our own imagination looking for cosmic connection where none were intended. We call this dilemma the Verhoeven EffectMORE Producer/Network verhoeveneffect
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 85.3KTwitter 19Instagram 12 Avg Length 113 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

4. One Heat Minute Productions

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ONE HEAT MINUTE PRODUCTIONS began with film journalist Blake Howard examining Michael Mann's 1995 crime opus HEAT chronologically, in 60-second increments, in the aptly titled 'One HEAT Minute.' The finale featured the legendary mastermind director, screenwriter and producer behind the film Michael Mann. The show continues with: ROMIN: Join host Blake Howard and a handpicked team of film experts as they ambush John Frankenheimer's RONIN (1998)...MORE Host Blake Howard
Producer/Network Blake Howard
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 219Facebook 20.8KTwitter 11.7KInstagram 2.9K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. The Establishing Shot

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Not your typical movie review podcast! The Establishing Shot centers around deep dives into the filmographies of a director, covering their films episode by episode. This is not just about reviewing their movies but looking deeper at what influences, themes, and filmmaking techniques are used across a director's body of work. Join me, Eli Price, and my array of guest hosts as we give you an establishing shot of these directors and their films along with fun supplemental episodes like movie drafts, top 5 lists, interviews, and more!MORE Producer/Network Eli Price
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 93 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

6. Empathy Machines

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Your hosts Scott Anderson and Eric Abraham take turns in choosing four movies from a particular director and sit down for a discussion on the themes, choices and narrative for each chosen work. We encourage you to listen along regardless if you've seen the movie or not, but be warned, each episode contains spoilers from the start.MORE Producer/Network Eric Abraham, Scott Anderson
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 85 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. The Filmographers

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We study a director's entire career, one film at a time. In each episode, we discuss why a single film succeeded or failed and examine it in the context of the Hollywood landscape when it was released. We're the academic, but fun, movie podcast! In our second season, we're turning the spotlight on Billy Wilder, one of the most influential directors of all-time.MORE Producer/Network The Filmographers Podcast
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 36 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Experimental Movie Director

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What might cinema be? Now that we have amazing digital tools and distribution a filmmaker can produce feature-length dramas akin to all the other mainstream works. For free! By yourself! Most people are using this to create genre movies - here we discuss the other options. What if you are an auteur director? Who creates unique works that aim to expand the cinematic language/s and audience/s. This podcast is for you then. And for me - because I have not been able to find what I am looking for in this...MORE Estimated listeners
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9. Kingdom of Dreams Podcast

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Kingdom of Dreams Podcast is a must-listen for film enthusiasts. As a director, producer, and passionate movie lover, I've always been captivated by the behind-the-scenes stories, especially those from my own filmmaking journey. This podcast is dedicated to uncovering untold stories from Directors, Editors, Screenwriters, Cinematographers, Production Designers, Producers, Composers, VFX artists, and more. It also explores the highs and lows of building a career in filmmaking and the profound ways it shapes our personal lives.MORE Producer/Network Jawad Mir
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10. Married to Movies

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Husband and wife filmmaking team, Jon Russell and Tracy Cring, explore the art and craft of making movies over morning coffee. The couple have made TWENTY feature films and been married TWENTY years! Jon is a Producer and Director, Tracy works as a Director of Photography and Editor, and both collaborate on screenplays giving them plenty of insight and advice you'll find valuable. Married to Movies is a delightful blend of industry insights, the creative process, business know how, movie recommendations, and the joys of navigating both marriage and partnership in the world of film.MORE Producer/Network Jon and Tracy Cring
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Inside Jaws

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From the creators of Inside Psycho and Inside the Exorcist comes a new story about a classic movie and its inspirations. A tale of a modest thriller that became an ordeal and then a disaster and then a phenomenon and then a classic. A story of one man, a fresh-faced, inexperienced director who nearly wrecked his promising career and became the most important filmmaker of our era. This is Inside JAWS.Binge all episodes of Inside Jaws exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/inside-jaws/ now.MORE Producer/Network Wondery
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 2KFacebook 167.1KTwitter 107.1KInstagram 198.8K Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

12. The Director Dossiers

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The Director Dossiers Podcast details the production of and analyzes every movie in a director's filmography.
Producer/Network Johnny Cruz
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 226 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

13. From Dream To Silver Screen

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This podcast follows the whole journey of making Wagyu Films' debut movie Patriarch. The team are going to take you through acquiring funding, pre-production, filming, editing, visual effects and even selling the film… all while providing hours of advice for film makers, actors and crew. With hopefully a few laughs along the way.Hosted by Writer / Director David Roberts, Director of Photography Shaun Bishop, Production Designer Keith Lupton and VFX & Post Production Supervisor Scott Bishop...MORE Producer/Network Wagyu Films
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14. Into the Darkness: CJ Goodwyn's Vision of Sherlock Holmes: Mare of the Night

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Into the Darkness: CJ Goodwyn's Vision of Sherlock Holmes: Mare of the Night is a deep dive into the creative journey behind an ambitious reimagining of the Sherlock Holmes legacy. This 10-part podcast series will unravel the entire movie production process, offering listeners an insider's look into the making of Sherlock Holmes Mare of the Night, a film that blends the mystique of classic Sherlock Holmes with a dark, supernatural twist...MORE Producer/Network Thomas R Fox
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

15. Lights, Camera, Action for Independents

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Lights, Camera, Action for Independents is your ultimate behind-the-scenes guide to navigating the world of independent filmmaking. Hosted by seasoned industry professionals and passionate indie filmmakers, this podcast delves deep into the creative, technical, and business aspects of producing independent films. Whether you're a director, producer, screenwriter, or just a movie enthusiast, each episode is packed with actionable insights, expert interviews, and real-world stories that will inspire, inform, and empower you to make your indie film a reality.MORE Estimated listeners
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