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 studioPhil’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 LINKSWatch Prancer: A Christmas Tale | TRAILERGet your tickets: Three Day Millionaire Q and A Tour | Three Day MillionaireCheck out Star Wars Origins - The award-winning, Mark Hamill approved “epic masterpiece” - Star Wars Fan Film - YouTubeListen to TFP presents: The Hosts chat filmmaking Vol 1 - Giles Alderson & Phil Hawkins -PATREON Special - The Filmmakers Podcast SPONSORCheck out Q SCRIPTS PATREONBig thank you to:Lee HutchingsMarli J MonroeKaren NewmanWant 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.