How to Make a No.1 Streamed Film in Lockdown – ‘Host’ with Screenwriter and Exec Producer Jed Shepherd

In this episode, we welcome to the podcast screenwriter Jed Shepherd to discuss streaming horror hit Host, the Shudder exclusive that’s been taking the internet by storm. Jed chats with Giles and screenwriter Jonny Grant on his writing process, collaboration with director Rob Savage and how they made their highly acclaimed shorts Absence, Dawn of the Deaf and Salt. We also talk working with Sam Raimi, shining the light on forgotten horror gems and how to make a film entirely on zoom with a full cast, stunts and VFX - all whilst hiding key plot twists from the main actors. If you’ve been looking for that jolt of lockdown inspiration, this is it.   WATCH HOST ON SHUDDER WATCH THE TRAILER FOR HOST   SUPPORT US ON PATREON   SPREAD THE WORD WITH OUR MERCH Our NEW The Filmmakers Podcast MERCHANDISE is now available. T-Shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Masks and Water Bottles all now available in some very cool designs. Have a look: https://thefilmmakerspodcast.com/merch-2   Help us out and Subscribe, listen and review us on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts. Tell your friends, spread the world and choose film.    WATCH OUR FILMS The Dare Canada and USA | Trailer A Serial Killers Guide to Life | Trailer Arthur & Merlin: Knights of Camelot DIGITAL https://apple.co/3gxiPX3 DVD https://amzn.to/30dCdUa | Trailer   FOLLOW US Follow the Podcast @filmmakerspod  Follow Make Your Film @makeyourfilm20  Follow Giles @gilesalderson  Follow Robbie @robbiemckane  Follow our Regular Hosts @DirDomLenoir @35mmdop @Cjamesdirect @dan710ths @philmblog @IanSharp1  Follow our Movies @FangedUpFilm @thedaremovie @Food4ThoughtDoc    LINKS and MORE Raindance events www.raindance.org The Filmmakers Podcast recommends Performance Insurance Music from musicbed.com Part of the www.podfixnetwork.squarespace.com Head to The Filmmakers Podcast for more episodes on film-making Giles Alderson's website  Get in touch? Email us [email protected]