We count down our Top 10 Favourite Films of 2024! Featuring lively debates, unexpected picks, and some surprises, we each share our personal favourite films from this incredible year in cinema. From blockbusters to hidden gems, see which films made our lists and which one emerges as the podcast’s combined Top 5 Films of the Year!

Intro: 00:00:00

Top 10 films of 2024: 00:15:07

Podcast Top 5 of the year: 01:27:56

Hosted by: Will Frost

Guest Starring: Lachlan Edwards, Luca Di Natale, Thomas Brady

Socials: @theclap_podcast Email: theclappodcast1@gmail.com

INTERVIEW SPECIAL!

In this episode of The Clap Podcast, Will Frost sits down with renowned production designer Philip Messina to discuss his incredible career in film. Philip shares fascinating insights into his work on the new A24 horror film Heretic, including collaborating with Hugh Grant and crafting the space of Grant's character, Mr Reed.

We also dive into his experiences working on major franchises like The Hunger Games and Ocean’s Eleven, as well as his experience working with film on 8 Mile. Philip offers behind-the-scenes stories, his creative process, and what it takes to bring films to life through production design.

Highlights:

0:00 Intro

01:30 Working with Hugh Grant

07:40 Designing for Horror

14:40 Collaboration with DOP

22:47 Designing 'The Hunger Games' franchise

31:21 Designing the Ocean's trilogy

37:47 Collaboration between Production Designer and Stunt Team

40:59 Difference between working on film vs digital

45:13 Advice to aspiring filmmakers

If you’re a fan of film or aspiring to work in the industry, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration from one of the best in the industry.

Check out Heretic in theatres now!

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Hosted by Will Frost (@will.frost_)

Guest Starring Philip Messina

In this episode of The Clap Podcast, Will Frost is joined by special guest Aaliyah Walker to dive into the success stories of actors who’ve made the leap to directing. From Hollywood legends to indie powerhouses, we explore how their creative vision has led to some of the best films of recent years. We’ll be talking about the standout wins from directors like Jordan Peele, Clint Eastwood, Michael B. Jordan, and Greta Gerwig, and how their acting background shaped their success behind the camera. Tune in for a deep dive into Hollywood's most successful actor-to-director transformations!

0:00 Intro

08:03 Jordan Peele

15:53 Clint Eastwood

21:00 Greta Gerwig

28:16 Jon Favreau

34:33 Donald Glover

40:12 Kenneth Branaugh

42:04 Ben Stiller

42:44 Actors to Directors with the most potential

49:21 Actors that would make good Directors

57:31 Most surprising directorial debut

1:04:59 Films from Actors turned Directors that have had the biggest cultural impact

1:07:00 Conclusion

Stay tuned for more

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