In Episode 4, we will focus on the dwarves, though there will be some non-dwarf stuff happening as well, including checkins with Eöl, Thingol, Sauron and Shelob.

Nov 2, 20172h 31m

Ep 344344: SilmFilm 3-07: Episode 3 (cont’d) – Meanwhile, (still) in Beleriand…

There is a lot to be worked out, and after some discussion, a new proposed outline for the season emerges. In Episode 3, we will now see orcs starting to appear in Belerian, while the Noldor feel the need for ships and the Kinslaying ultimately occurs.

Oct 31, 20172h 6m

Ep 343Episode 343: 2017 Signum Webathon: The Adventures of Tom Bombadil

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Oct 30, 20171h 40m

Ep 342342: SilmFilm 3-06: Episode 3 – Meanwhile, in Beleriand…

The beginning of the episode will pick up where we left off with the aftermath of the Kinslaying, before moving on across the ocean to Beleriand.

Sep 25, 20172h 10m

Ep 341341: SilmFilm 3-05: Episode 2 – The Kinslaying

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.

Sep 25, 20172h 40m

Ep 340Episode 340: Signum Fundraising Campaign Launch Event 2017

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Sep 22, 201720 min

Ep 339339: SilmFilm 3-04: Episode 1 – The Rebellion of the Noldor

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.

Sep 1, 20172h 23m

Ep 338338: SilmFilm 3-03: Creative Challenges

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?

Sep 1, 20172h 26m

Ep 337337: SilmFilm 3-02: The Season Frame Narrative

Digging deeper into Season 3, we discuss the frame narrative that will surround the primary plot and story arc of the season.

Sep 1, 20172h 27m

Ep 336336: SilmFilm 3-01: The Season Story Arc

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.

Jul 20, 20172h 43m

Ep 335335: SilmFilm 2-24: Music – Scores, Soundtracks and Character Themes

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.

Jun 14, 20172h 19m

Ep 334334: SilmFilm 2-23: Creative Input from the Listeners

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Apr 17, 20172h 33m

Ep 333333: SilmFilm 2-22: Season 2 Casting

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Mar 27, 20171h 59m

Ep 332332: SilmFilm 2-21: Script Outlines (Episodes 9 – 13)

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Mar 13, 20172h 28m

Ep 331331: SilmFilm 2-20: Script Outlines (Episodes 5 – 8)

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Feb 18, 20172h 23m

Ep 330330: SilmFilm 2-19: Script Outlines (Episodes 1 – 4)

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Feb 14, 20172h 26m

Ep 329329: SilmFilm 2-18: The Killing of the Trees, Frame and Bad Guy Subplots

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.

Jan 17, 20172h 30m

Ep 328328: SilmFilm 2-17: Episode 13 – The Season Finale

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.

Jan 12, 20171h 56m

Ep 327327: SilmFilm 2-16: Episode 12

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Dec 18, 20162h 3m

Ep 326326: SilmFilm 2-15: Episode 11 – Saga of Feänor at Formenos

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Dec 5, 20161h 58m

Ep 325325: SilmFilm 2-14: Episode 10 – The Kinstrife

In Episode 10 of the season, we bring Fingolfin and Fëanor into conflict – finally revealing Fëanor for the jerk he really is.

Dec 5, 20161h 59m

Ep 324324: SilmFilm: BONUS! SilmFilm Special: The Season 2 Frame

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Nov 19, 20162h 19m

Ep 323323: SilmFilm 2-13: Episode 9 – Finally! The Flippin’ Silmarils!

After a season and a half, we’re finally ready to introduce the things at the center of the story: the Silmarils! Plus, we get ready for the next episode, where the central conflict of the season will come to a head.

Nov 12, 20162h 37m

Ep 322322: SilmFilm 2-12: Episode 8 – Everybody Loves Fingolfin

By the eighth episode of the season, we are getting ready for a bit of a twist as we prepare for the trial of Melkor and shift towards the real conflict of the season.

Nov 6, 20162h 25m

Ep 320320: SilmFilm 2-10: Episode 6 – Finwë has a lot of reproductive work to do

In the sixth episode of Season 2, we work out the details of Fëanor’s birth and the death of his mother Miriel, establishing parallels between the two and laying the foundation’s for Fëanor’s doom.

Oct 13, 20162h 20m

Ep 321321: SilmFilm 2-11: Episode 7 – Spirit of Fire (aka The Silmarillion needs more Rap Battles)

This episode focuses on the Noontide of Valinor, and in particular on the growth in Fëanor’s skill as a master smith, with lots of foreshadowing of him smithing with the red glow of forge-fire on his face.

Oct 13, 20162h 9m

Ep 319319: SilmFilm 2-09: Episode 5 – The Enemies and The Surfer Elves

In this session, we revisit the Thingol and Melian story, take a hard look at Sauron’s posse, and map out the structure of Season 2, Episode 5, which focuses on the arrival of the Noldor and Vanyar.

Sep 12, 20162h 19m

Ep 318318: SilmFilm 2-08: Episode 4 – The Avari (The Unwilling)

In the fourth episode of Season 2, we show the developing power struggle between Gothmog and Mairon, and the return of Lenwë to the Avari.

Aug 30, 20162h 7m

Ep 317317: SilmFilm 2-07: Episode 3 - DeGreat DeBate

Episode 3 of Season 2 will focus on the debate amongst the elves about whether to remain in Middle-earth or head over to Valinor.

Aug 19, 20162h 7m

Ep 316316: SilmFilm 2-06: Episode 2 – “Don’t Get in the Van, Elwë!”

In the second episode of Season 2, the Elvish ambassadors take a trip to Valinor.

Aug 4, 20162h 11m

Ep 315315: SilmFilm 2-05: Episode 1 – Crisis in Cuivienen

Discussion and outline of the first episode of Season 2, starting with Arwen’s frame story, which leads into the story of the awakening of the elves on the shores of Cuivienen.

Jul 25, 20162h 1m

Ep 314314: SilmFilm 2-04: Linguistics, etc.

Discussion about the linguistics of the Silmarillion, the continuing the Big Picture stuff for Season 2, and the sundering of races, as well as material culture and other markers.

Jul 11, 20162h 15m

Ep 313313: SilmFilm 2-03: The Elves

Today is the day we talk about the Elves – how they came to be and their divisions.

Jun 27, 20161h 53m

Ep 312312: SilmFilm 2-02: Episode Calendar

Deciding on general outline for season 2 – not in detail, as we will map out episode-by-episode plots later.

Jun 10, 20162h 11m

Ep 311311: SilmFilm 2-01: Brainstorming

Discussing the big-picture overview of the season, starting with the the awakening of the Elves at Cuivienen (from their point of view) and ending with the Darkening of Valinor.

May 25, 20162h 3m

Ep 310SilmFilm 1-20: Script Outlines

We bring on some additional panelists this week to discuss script outlines and fill in the holes left in our episodic discussions. Guest panelists include Karita Alexander, Brian Fattorini, Nick Palazzo, and Marie Prosser.

May 12, 20162h 5m

Ep 309SilmFilm 1-19: Music

Joining us for a discussion of the musical score is John DiBartolo of the Lonely Mountain Band. We also will listen to clips of proposed character themes from composer Philip Menzies.

Apr 27, 20162h 3m

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