The Filmmaker’s Podcast #436: Nick Hamm, director & writer of ‘William Tell’
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 #436: From ‘Director Jail’ to Blockbuster Movies with Nick Hamm, director & writer of William Tell, White Lines and The Hole
He launched the career of Keira Knightley with the cult classic thriller The Hole. He explored the complexities of Northern Ireland in The Journey. He took us on a wild ride with the crime drama Driven, and unraveled a sun-drenched mystery in White Lines. Now, Nick Hamm takes aim at a timeless legend with his latest film, William Tell.
Join Giles Alderson as we sit down with the acclaimed filmmaker, Nick Hamm. We’ll delve into his diverse career, from his early days in theater with the Royal Shakespeare Company to his captivating work in film and television. We’ll discuss his knack for discovering talent, his passion for bringing complex stories to life, and the challenges of directing everything from intimate dramas to historical epics. And of course, we’ll discuss his bold new take on the iconic story of William Tell, starring Claes Bang and Ben Kingsley.
How do you re-imagine a classic tale for a modern audience? What does it take to film that legendary apple scene? And what message does this timeless story hold for today’s world? Get ready for a conversation with a master storyteller and our guest today is Nick Hamm.
William Tell is out now.
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