Cinematic Alchemy Podcast
1) One Year, 50 Episodes: What We’ve Learned Along the Way
We’ve hit 50 episodes, and exactly one year since the podcast launched. This episode is a bit of a heart to heart. No guests, no case studies, just us reflecting on the wild ride of building this show...Show More
2) Telling a story in 5 to 10 seconds? We’ve got this
In this episode, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our latest project.We explain what an ident is (those quick sponsor clips before a TV show), why they’re harder to make than they look, and how w...Show More
3) Don't Let Him In: Behind the Book Trailer
In this episode, we’re diving into the behind-the-scenes of creating promotional book trailers for Lisa Jewell’s Don’t Let Him In. We share how our team turned this gripping crime thriller into c...Show More
4) The Art of Short Form Filmmaking with Harry Norton - Part 2
This week on the podcast, we’re continuing our deep dive into short form filmmaking with Harry Norton.We talk about the emotional themes, the early writing process, and what it’s like to move from a l...Show More
5) The Art of Short Form Filmmaking with Harry Norton
This week, we’re talking about short form filmmaking with returning guest Harry Norton. From micro shorts to five-minute narratives, we explore what makes these projects both uniquely difficult and co...Show More
6) Mise en Scène: Crafting Visual Storytelling Through Set Design and Details
In this episode, we dive into something we both love talking about mise en scène - the mood, the energy, the intention behind what we see on screen. If you’ve ever wondered how filmmakers create ...Show More
7) Leadership in Creative Projects
We’re back for part two of our deep dive into the softer (but no less vital) side of filmmaking - leadership, management, and all things organisation. If you’ve ever wondered how to strike the ba...Show More
8) Communication, Collaboration, and Creative Leadership: Navigating the Human Side of Filmmaking
Ever found yourself in a creative project thinking, “Wait, why is this so chaotic?” You’re not alone.In this episode, we dive into the behind-the-scenes magic that makes film projects actually functio...Show More
9) Millan's Journey Through Humanitarian Storytelling
This week, we’re chatting with Millan, the writer and director of Nothing But Blue, a powerful short film. Millan takes us behind the scenes of his emotionally gripping story about two Jewish peo...Show More
10) John Parr's Journey Through Film, Music, and Storytelling
In this episode, we’re joined by composer and filmmaker John Parr for a heartfelt conversation about storytelling, music, and representation in film. John shares the inspiration behind his latest...Show More