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'The Social Reckoning' Director Aaron Sorkin

October 10, 2026

The legendary screenwriter returns to the subject that won him an Oscar for "The Social Network," this time in the director's chair. Hear Sorkin explain how he tried to get David Fincher to direct, replacing Jesse Eisenberg with Jeremy Strong's intense transformation into the Facebook founder, and why America's growing political extremism made him change his mind about "not wanting to jump up and down" on Zuckerberg. We also explore the making of the 2010 original film, and even touch a bit o...

'Misty Green' Director Chris Rock

October 09, 2026

In his fourth film as writer and director, Chris Rock is coming out as a cinephile. In this conversation with IndieWire's Chris O'Falt, Rock shares his love for independent filmmakers like Alexander Payne and Noah Baumbach, and how he is trying to be taken seriously as a director of personal, dramatic films. We also discuss casting and collaborating with the film's star Rosalind Eleazar, and stumble into some fun anecdotes from Rock's comedy past. Watch this conversation on IndieWire's YouTu...

'48HRS' Director Walter Hill

October 01, 2026

In a live edition of Filmmaker Toolkit, writer-director Walter Hill joins IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill at the American Cinematheque for a post-screening discussion of his action-comedy classic “48HRS.” Hill discusses casting Eddie Murphy, designing one of the great long takes of the 1980s, and what he thinks his imitators got wrong in the buddy films that came later. Read Walter Hill reflect on the making of another of his classics, "The Warriors" - https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/...

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IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established film or television directors and other leading creators with substantial credits, notable current or upcoming productions, or recognized expertise in filmmaking craft. Common among recent guests: Directing acclaimed feature films or television series; Working on high-profile studio or streaming productions; Receiving major festival attention, awards recognition, or strong industry buzz. Recent guests include John Wilson, Na Hong-jin, and Michael Dinner.

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