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Shooting F1: Jerry Bruckheimer & Eddy Cue on Brad Pitt, Practical Racing, and Apple's Blockbuster Vision
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- The Filmmakers Podcast
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- Jul 9, 2026
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- 1247
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Summary
Apple's F1 Strategy: Jerry Bruckheimer & Eddy Cue on Practical Filming, Theatrical Windows, and Brad Pitt How do you shoot a massive Hollywood blockbuster in the middle of a live Formula 1 Grand Prix? This week on The Filmmakers Podcast, Giles Alderson sits down with legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Top Gun: Maverick) and Apple’s Senior Vice President of Services, Eddy Cue, to find out. In this special episode, we get an exclusive look under the hood of the upcoming, highly anticipated Apple Original Film, F1. Directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, the production is rewriting the rules of practical filmmaking by placing real actors in real cars during actual race weekends. Eddy and Jerry break down the massive technical innovations required to capture the speed and visceral intensity of the sport, Apple's steadfast commitment to the global theatrical window, and the vital role of Lewis Hamilton in keeping the film authentic. 🎬 IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: The Power of Practical: Why Jerry and director Joe Kosinski insisted on shooting real cars at real Grand Prix events rather than relying on CGI. The Tech Innovation: How the production worked with Apple to develop bespoke 6K cameras small enough to fit inside the cockpits without disrupting the F1 aerodynamics. The Apple Philosophy: Eddy Cue on building Apple Original Films from scratch and why committing to a massive theatrical release for F1 is central to their strategy. The Expert Eye: How seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton’s role as a producer fundamentally changed the script and saved the production from making critical racing errors. The Actor Preparation: The rigorous driving school Brad Pitt and Damson Idris underwent to safely handle the cars on an active track. 🔗 Links…