Nerdly » The Filmmaker’s Podcast #418: ‘Skincare’ writer/director Austin Peters

14th Oct2024

The Filmmaker’s Podcast #418: ‘Skincare’ writer/director Austin Peters

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres.

For those unfamiliar with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast is a podcast about how to make films from micro-budget indie films to bigger-budget studio films and everything in between. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Dom Lenoir, Dan Richardson, Andrew Rodger and Cristian James talk about how to get films made, how to actually make them and how to try not to f… it up in their very humble opinion. Guests will come on and chat about their filmmaking experiences from directors, writers, producers and screenwriters, to actors, cinematographers and distributors.

The Filmmaker’s Podcast #418: From music videos to short films to making your feature debut with Skincare director and writer Austin Peters

This weeks conversation between filmmakers is Austin Peters who has made his debut feature film Skincare.

Dom Lenoir discuss with Austin his journey as a filmmaker and his film Skincare. They chat about the film’s tone, which is described as “Southern California Gothic” and “sunshine noir,” and its themes of obsession with image and success. Peters also talks about the process of making the film, from developing the script to working with the actors and composing the music. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration and preparation, especially given the tight shooting schedule. The interview concludes with Peters offering advice to his younger self, highlighting the importance of resilience and continuous writing and this weeks The Filmmakers Podcast as we talk from music videos to short films to making your feature debut with Skincare director and writer Austin Peters.

Skincare is OUT NOW in the US and will be release in the UK soon.