Prancer: A Christmas Tale – Directing your first Studio Movie with Phil Hawkins

Today on the show, hosts Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir welcome a familiar face: friend & host of the podcast Phil Hawkins! But today, he’s not interviewing anyone else, no – he’s our guest because his first studio movie, Prancer: A Christmas Tale (2022), starring the Oscar-nominated James Cromwell, has just been released. We’re over the moon. This is a dream come true for Phil and that’s why we had a lot to talk about. Phil chats about • pitching to Universal • putting your stamp as a director on • making a family film with serious topics • working with animals on set • using CGI • directing the actors • mastering “oners” … and on Patreon, he discusses • the editing process • showing the first cut to the studio Phil’s heartwarming film is out now! Do go watch it, write some lovely reviews, and give it a nice rating. It would mean the world to him and us. Thank you! But for now, sit back, relax and listen to our amazing chat with Phil Hawkins. PRANCER: A CHRISTMAS TALE is out now! Ten-year-old Gloria and her recently widowed grandfather Bud befriend a mysterious reindeer when the family gather for Christmas. Bud comes to believe that Prancer may actually be magical, but Gloria fears his theory will send him straight to a retirement home. EPISODE LINKS Watch Prancer: A Christmas Tale | TRAILER Get your tickets: Three Day Millionaire Q and A Tour | Three Day Millionaire Check out Star Wars Origins - The award-winning, Mark Hamill approved “epic masterpiece” - Star Wars Fan Film - YouTube Listen to TFP presents: The Hosts chat filmmaking Vol 1 - Giles Alderson & Phil Hawkins -PATREON Special - The Filmmakers Podcast SPONSOR Check out Q SCRIPTS PATREON Big thank you to: 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! Our new 4 tier structure is in place. Come join the community! https://www.patreon.com/thefilmmakerspodcast MERCH Spread the Word with Our Merch T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs. SUPPORT THE PODCAST Read & Sign Up for The Wrap Up – Our weekly Newsletter with news and information from the world of film Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Help us out and write us a review (a good one!), tell your friends and CHOOSE FILM. Get in touch? Email us thefilmmakerspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter Facebook and Instagram Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced and written by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Social Media by Kalli Pasqualucci @kallieep Marketing Huw Siddle Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative Theme Music by John J. Harvey Part of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.com WATCH OUR FILMS The Dare UK | Trailer The Dare Canada and USA A Serial Killers Guide to Life | Trailer Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot The Stranger in Our Bed | Trailer Wolves of War | Trailer Winter Ridge UK The Isle Fanged Up The Marker Star Wars: Origins MORE FROM OUR FRIENDS Follow our Regular Hosts @LucindaRhodes @DirDomLenoir @35mmdop @philmblog @IanSharp1 @Cjamesdirect @dan710ths Follow Make Your Film for Live Events @makeyourfilm20 Follow our Movies @thedaremovie @Food4ThoughtDoc @FangedUpFilm Raindance events www.raindance.org The Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance Insurance Music from musicbed.com Giles Alderson’s website