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Podcast: The Filmmakers Podcast
Episode: Companion: Crafting a smart genre blend with Writer-Director Drew Hancock & Editors Brett W. Bachman & Josh Ethier
Description: Today, we welcome the brilliant creative team behind the highly entertaining and thought-provoking feature film Companion (2025): writer-director Drew Hancock and editors Brett W. Bachman & Josh Ethier. They sat down with our hosts, Giles Alderson & Dom Lenoir, for a fantastic conversation about the filmmaking process - diving deep into:
How the script evolved from idea to screen
Finding one’s unique voice as a filmmaker
The challenges and rewards of directing a debut feature
Mastering the delicate balance of tone and genre
The collaboration between editors
And so much more!
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