The Bikeriders : Producing & Directing masterclass with Sarah Green and Jeff Nichols

Today on the show, we welcome producer Sarah Green and one of Dom's favourite writer-directors, Jeff Nichols. Both have had an amazing career so far. Sarah has worked with legendary director Terrence Malick on films such as The Tree of Life (2011) or Knight of Cups (2015) and also produced most of Jeff's films, including Mud (2012), Midnight Special (2016), and now, The Bikeriders (2024), starring Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Michael Shannon, only to name a few. Hosts Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir sat down with Sarah and Jeff to talk all about

the difficulties of producing The Bikeriders

the difference between working with Terrence Malick and Jeff Nichols

how to find the right project

Jeff's filmmaking career

tips and tricks for producers, directors and writers

and so much more!

THE BIKERIDERS is out in cinema NOW | Trailer
After a chance encounter, headstrong Kathy is drawn to Benny, a member of Midwestern motorcycle club the Vandals. As the club transforms into a dangerous underworld of violence, Benny must choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.

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