Episodes
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341: SilmFilm 3-05: Episode 2 – The Kinslaying
September 25th, 2017 | 2 hrs 40 mins
In the second episode of the season, we need to reconcile how the Kinslaying and the crisis at the harbor will work with the characterization of Olwë, who is part of Ulmo’s grand plan to reunite Valinor and Beleriand through the use of ships.
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Episode 340: Signum Fundraising Campaign Launch Event 2017
September 22nd, 2017 | 20 mins 47 secs
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339: SilmFilm 3-04: Episode 1 – The Rebellion of the Noldor
September 1st, 2017 | 2 hrs 23 mins
For the first episode of Season 3, we are going to focus on the rebellion of the Noldor, including the debate in the torch-lit square of Tirion that culminates in the Oath of Fëanor.
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338: SilmFilm 3-03: Creative Challenges
September 1st, 2017 | 2 hrs 26 mins
As we get closer to discussing the Season 3 episode structure, we need to discuss some of the creative challenges we will face over the upcoming season and answer questions like: Why do the elves decide to live in a cave? Is ice the only dangerous thing in the Helcaraxë? And what exactly is Angband like?
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337: SilmFilm 3-02: The Season Frame Narrative
September 1st, 2017 | 2 hrs 27 mins
Digging deeper into Season 3, we discuss the frame narrative that will surround the primary plot and story arc of the season.
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336: SilmFilm 3-01: The Season Story Arc
July 20th, 2017 | 2 hrs 43 mins
We begin the third season with the rebellion of the Noldor – but where should we end it? We discuss possible endings and arcs for the new season.
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335: SilmFilm 2-24: Music – Scores, Soundtracks and Character Themes
June 14th, 2017 | 2 hrs 19 mins
Listener and resident composer Philip Menzies joins the SilmFilm team again to talk about music for Season 2. Also, Tolkien artist Ted Nasmith joins the discussion to discuss subcreation and artistic adaptation of The Silmarillion.
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334: SilmFilm 2-23: Creative Input from the Listeners
April 17th, 2017 | 2 hrs 33 mins
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333: SilmFilm 2-22: Season 2 Casting
March 27th, 2017 | 1 hr 59 mins
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332: SilmFilm 2-21: Script Outlines (Episodes 9 – 13)
March 13th, 2017 | 2 hrs 28 mins
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331: SilmFilm 2-20: Script Outlines (Episodes 5 – 8)
February 18th, 2017 | 2 hrs 23 mins
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330: SilmFilm 2-19: Script Outlines (Episodes 1 – 4)
February 14th, 2017 | 2 hrs 26 mins
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329: SilmFilm 2-18: The Killing of the Trees, Frame and Bad Guy Subplots
January 17th, 2017 | 2 hrs 30 mins
Now that we’ve worked through the details of each episode, we will solidify the season-long arcs, the frame narrative, and the subplots of our major villains.
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328: SilmFilm 2-17: Episode 13 – The Season Finale
January 11th, 2017 | 1 hr 56 mins
In which we discuss the major themes of the show: the tragedy of loss and tragic falls of the main characters we have been developing throughout the last two seasons.
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327: SilmFilm 2-16: Episode 12
December 18th, 2016 | 2 hrs 3 mins
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326: SilmFilm 2-15: Episode 11 – Saga of Feänor at Formenos
December 5th, 2016 | 1 hr 58 mins