Matthew Vaughn joins us to discuss making his latest feature the spy action thriller Argylle as well as creating a brand identity and how he makes independent films. The director, producer and writer of movies such as Kick Ass, Kingsman, X Men, Layer Cake, Snatch, Rocketman, Tetris and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels chats to Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about making his movies. He also talks discusses: How he raised finance for his breakthrough film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. How he fell into directing via Guy Ritchie and his wife Claudia Schiffer. Re-inventing the Spy Action Franchise with Kick Ass, Kingsman and his latest feature Argylle. How Daniel Craig gave him advice on the set of his directing debut Layer Cake. Why he does chemistry tests for his lead actors. And gives some amazing advice for filmmakers. ARGYLLE is OUT NOW in CINEMA'S Thanks to Col Goudie for putting us in-front of Matthew eyes. GIVEAWAY Get a FREE copy of the excellent Shotlister App. Just download the App using this link and you can get Shotlister App now (usually $99). Only 100 copies available so be quick and GET IT NOW! They need to be redeemed on an iPhone or iPad. But once redeemed Pro will also work on the Mac. shotlister.com/filmmakerspod PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/ PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides and feedback on your film projects! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is hosted, produced, written and edited by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey CONTACT THE PODCAST email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices