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The Director Notebooks

A deep-dive podcast series on the creative processes, techniques and philosophies of cinema's most influential directors. Thirteen episodes, free inside The AI Film School.

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13 EPISODES
NEARLY 5 HOURS
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BEHIND THE CAMERA

Step into the writing rooms, onto the sets, and behind the cameras.

Each episode unravels the unique approach and creative DNA of a legendary filmmaker, and comes with a short bio of the director. Start with the one whose work is closest to what you're writing.

Season 1

13 EPISODES / 4 HOURS 55 MINUTES

EP01 · 22 MIN

Quentin Tarantino

Reservoir Dogs · Pulp Fiction · Kill Bill

EP02 · 20 MIN

The Coen Brothers

Blood Simple · Fargo · The Big Lebowski

EP03 · 31 MIN

Christopher Nolan

Memento · Inception · Oppenheimer

EP04 · 16 MIN

Martin Scorsese

Taxi Driver · Raging Bull · Goodfellas

EP05 · 23 MIN

Jordan Peele

Get Out · Us · Nope

EP06 · 20 MIN

Steven Spielberg

Jaws · Raiders of the Lost Ark · E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

EP07 · 20 MIN

Alfred Hitchcock

Rebecca · Rear Window · Vertigo

EP08 · 16 MIN

Akira Kurosawa

Rashomon · Ikiru · Seven Samurai

EP09 · 28 MIN

Stanley Kubrick

Dr. Strangelove · 2001: A Space Odyssey · A Clockwork Orange

EP10 · 15 MIN

Woody Allen

Annie Hall · Manhattan · Hannah and Her Sisters

EP11 · 26 MIN

Francis Ford Coppola

The Godfather · The Conversation · Apocalypse Now

EP12 · 35 MIN

David Lynch

Eraserhead · Blue Velvet · Mulholland Drive

EP13 · 24 MIN

Aaron Sorkin

A Few Good Men · The West Wing · The Social Network

Who it's for

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN / PERFECT FOR

What you'll learn

  • Deep analysis of directing techniques and storytelling methods
  • Practical tips for developing your own creative voice
  • Behind-the-scenes stories and production insights
  • How to apply legendary directors' methods to your own work

Perfect for

  • Aspiring filmmakers and screenwriters
  • Film enthusiasts and cinema buffs
  • Creative professionals seeking inspiration
  • Anyone fascinated by the art of storytelling

Then write alongside them.

IN SCREENWRITING.AI, DIRECTOR AVATARS LET YOU OUTLINE IN A DIRECTOR'S STYLE OR TALK YOUR SCRIPT THROUGH WITH THEM

See Screenwriting.AI →

Pick a director. Press play.

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Is it free?

Yes. The whole series is free inside The AI Film School.

Where do I listen?

On Whop. Click Join on the series page and the episodes show up in your Whop account under The AI Film School.

Are more episodes coming?

Yes. New episodes are added as the series grows.

The Director Notebooks · Free podcast, 13 episodes
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