The Filmmaker’s Podcast #501: Vanessa Caswill on ‘Reminders of Him’
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 #501: How to Direct Romance & Drama: Vanessa Caswill on Adapting a Bestseller ‘Reminders of Him’
In this episode, host Conor Boru sits down with director Vanessa Caswill to discuss her latest feature, Reminders of Him.
Vanessa is an English director and screenwriter known for her work across television and film, including the BBC miniseries Thirteen, Little Women, and the feature Love at First Sight. Her latest film follows a young mother who, after serving time in prison, attempts to rebuild a relationship with her daughter. Facing hostility from nearly everyone around her — except a bar owner with unexpected ties to the child — she must confront her past in order to create the possibility of a better future.
In the episode, they discuss:
- Vanessa Caswill’s career journey from TV into feature filmmaking
- The creative challenges of adapting a bestselling novel
- Practical directing techniques for working with young actors
- Production challenges and problem-solving on set
- Emotional storytelling and performance-driven filmmaking
- Why protecting your own creative voice is essential in the industry
- …and so much more! Enjoy!
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