The Screen Podcast
Hosted by contributing editor Wendy Mitchell, editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt, The Screen Podcast takes audiences behind the biggest talking points in the UK and international film industries.
Episodes
How UK film ratings are keeping up with changing attitudes to horror
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the CEO of the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), David Austin, discusses new research into how audiences view horror, tiered fees, and working with streamers. Senior reporter Ben Dalton chats to Austin about the latest BBFC polling which delved into how horror films should be rated in 2026.”Sexual violence was the number one issue and people
The lowdown on the revamped UK Global Screen Fund
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, we hear from the head of the UK Global Screen Fund (UKGSF) and round up the latest from the BFI London Film Festival (LFF).First, host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen reporters Ellie Calnan, Mona Tabbara and Ben Dalton to discuss the industry highlights from the LFF.Then Tabbara is joined by UKGSF director Denitsa Yordanova to delve into the £18m-a-
The gems to look out for at the BFI London Film Festival
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team looks ahead to the BFI London Film Festival, which kicked off last night (October 7) and runs until October 18.Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by awards and box office editor Charles Gant to discuss his interview with festival director Kristy Matheson, which covered landing world premieres, how the event fits into the awards circuit, and what re
What did this year’s Screen Summit reveal about the UK indie film industry?
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team looks back on Screen International’s ‘Financing the Future of UK Film’ summit, which brought together major industry figures to discuss the state of the UK indie sector.Host and Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller is joined by deputy editor Louise Tutt and senior reporter, UK & international Ben Dalton to discuss what themes emerged from
What does it take to become a Screen Star of Tomorrow?
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team reveals how Screen’s UK & Ireland Stars of Tomorrow are chosen, and we hear the latest from the San Sebastian film festival.Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and box office and awards editor Charles Gant to discuss this year’s Stars of Tomorrow cohort and go behind-the-scenes of the selection process.Then
The buzzy Spanish films at San Sebastian - bonus episode
In this bonus episode of The Screen Podcast, the team focus on the San Sebastian Film Festival, which kicked off last week and runs until September 26, and explores the Spanish screen sector’s production boom.Screen’s deputy editor Louise Tutt is joined by Spain correspondent Elisabeth Cabeza, who talks about which films are going down well with festival audiences, particularly their reaction to L
Was TIFF: The Market a success?
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team reflects on TIFF: The Market and picks out some festival highlights. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s Americas editor Jeremy Kay and senior US critic Tim Grierson to delve into the Toronto Film Festival, which launched its inaugural market this year. Grierson picked out a few highlights from the programme so far includ
TIFF 2026 preview: Are buyers changing how they spend at markets?
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, a leading buyer and seller share their thoughts on the first ever edition of TIFF: The Market, which kicks off as part of the Toronto International Film Festival this week. Screen’s Americas editor Jeremy Kay is joined by Arianna Bocco, SVP global distribution and acquisitions at Mubi, and Zach Glueck, co-founder of the international sales agency
Venice day 6: The early frontrunners for the Golden Lion
In the sixth episode of The Screen Podcast at the Venice Film Festival, we look at some of the strong early contenders for the event’s top award, the Golden Lion.Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s senior US critic Tim Grierson, who reveals a trio of titles that have impressed him so far on the Lido.One is May el-Toukhy’s post-Second World War drama Woman Unknown, the only title in competiti
Venice day 5: Which Italian films could make a splash? - The Screen Podcast
In the fifth episode of The Screen Podcast at the Venice Film Festival, we delve into the press conferences for Primetime and the Oasis doc, and find out which Italian titles could make their mark this year. Host Wendy Mitchell is first joined by Screen’s senior UK and international reporter Ben Dalton to take us through the latest press conference highlights, including Robert Pattinson’s res
Venice day 4: Early competition highlights and George Clooney takes on AI
In the fourth episode of The Screen Podcast at the Venice Film Festival, one of our critics picks her early competition highlights while we hear what George Clooney had to say about AI.First, host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s Europe editor Tim Dams to delve into CAA and Finch & Partners’ The Future of… Creativity forum, which focused on AI and included George Clooney, Venice artistic d
Venice day 3: Which awards contenders will emerge from the festival?
In the third episode of The Screen Podcast at the Venice Film Festival, the team looks at what awards contenders could emerge from the event.Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s box office and awards editor Charles Gant to discuss the Venice lineup’s Oscar and Bafta chances - from Martin McDonagh’s 'Wild Horse Nine' to Lee Chang-Dong’s 'Possible Love'.The Screen Podcast is running daily episo
Venice day 2: Are high costs putting off the studios?
In the second episode of The Screen Podcast at the Venice Film Festival, the team breaks down the real cost of attending the event and delves into the first of the press conferences. First host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s Europe editor Tim Dams, who unpacks why mega costs might be behind the absence of studios on the Lido this year. Then, Mitchell is joined by senior UK and inte
Venice day 1: The hot acquisition titles to look out for
In the first episode of The Screen Podcast at the Venice Film Festival, the team picks out ten acquisition titles to look out for on the Lido.Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s senior UK and international reporter Ben Dalton to discuss the buzzy English-language and European titles that could tempt buyers.The Screen Podcast will be running daily episodes during the Venice Film Festival, dro
Why Gen Z cinemagoers are tired of "overused" actors
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, two Gen Z cinemagoers share their thoughts on everything from Steven Spielberg to social media marketing. Screen’s reporter and video producer Ellie Calnan is joined by Dylan Taylor, 18, and Olivia Lawson, 23.The duo debated whether premium formats are worth the pricier ticket, if bad reviews make any difference, and what social media marketing is
Could other festivals emulate Edinburgh’s ‘Trainspotting’ club night?
Screen rounds up the key industry talking points from the late summer film festivals. First host Wendy Mitchell talks to Ben Dalton, senior UK and international reporter, about their time at the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF). The duo discuss how the event interacts with the Fringe, Claire Binns’ “interrogation” of BFI CEO Ben Roberts and why the festival’s Trainspotting event w
The future of horror: YouTubers, female filmmakers and UK hopes
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team delves into the future of horror films, from YouTubers to the rising talents from the UK and Ireland. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s reviews editor Nikki Baughan to discuss what the success of YouTuber horror films Backrooms and Obsession earlier this summer says about the future of the genre and why there is a lack of fe
From pre-sales to distribution: inside UK indie filmmaking with ’Sunny Dancer’ team
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team behind new UK indie Sunny Dancer reveal how they made the tricky jump to a second feature and discuss the film’s pre-sales, budget manoeuvres and festival launch. Filmmaker and producer George Jaques, a 2022 Screen Star Of Tomorrow, and producer Ken Petrie talk to Screen’s senior UK and international reporter Ben Dalton about making their
What should Isabel Davis’s priorities be as new head of BFI Filmmaking Funds?
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team delves into the appointment of Isabel Davis as the new head of the BFI Filmmaking Funds and what it means for the future of the UK independent film sector.First, Screen’s editor Matt Mueller checks in with senior UK and Ireland reporter Mona Tabbara, who spoke to the industry this week about the appointment.Mueller is then joined by producer N
First reactions to the Venice film festival lineup
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team delves into the lineup for the 2026 Venice Film Festival, which was announced earlier today. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s editor Matt Mueller and senior international critic Wendy Ide to discuss what themes emerged from this year’s programme, including the absence of Hollywood studios once again, the lengthy documentary secti
What the Karlovy Vary, Galway, Munich and Transilvania film festivals do best
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, we hear about why the early summer film festivals of Transilvania, Munich, Galway and Karlovy Vary are must-attend, fun and lively events for savvy international execs.First host Wendy Mitchell talks to senior UK and Ireland reporter Mona Tabbara about her time at the Transilvania and the Galway Film Fleadh. Mitchell is then joined by senior UK an
Komplizen, Razor heads talk German funding changes, streaming obligation
Razor Film co-founder Roman Paul and Komplizen Film co-founder Janine Jackowski explain why the German film sector is undergoing a major transition.Host Wendy Mitchell talks to Jackowski and Paul about some of the challenges facing production in Germany at the moment and the advantages of European co-production.Paul co-founded Razor in 2002 with Gerhard Meixner, and their credits include Waltz Wit
The titles that had cinema owners buzzing at CineEurope 2026
In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team delves into the talking points from European exhibition convention CineEurope, which took place in Barcelona last week (June 22-25).Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s box office and awards editor Charles Gant, who takes us through all the studio presentations at CineEurope, and picks out some of the key titles.He picks out Zach Cregger’
Do film industry open letters make a difference?
In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team debates why open letters have become so popular in the film industry and what kind of impact they can have. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s deputy editor Louise Tutt and Europe editor Tim Dams to discuss the latest in a growing trend of open letters - this time, two in support of Israeli-born filmmaker Nadav Lapid, who was forced to
Aardman’s Peter Lord on his love of physical production in the age of AI
In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, Aardman co-founder Peter Lord discusses 50 years of the historic UK animation company. Ahead of the Annecy film festival, senior international reporter Ben Dalton speaks to Lord about co-founding the Bristol-based company with David Sproxton over 50 years ago and their decision to become an employee-owned business in 2018.The animator, whose credits in
US producer John Sloss on building finance plans for indie projects
In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, US producer John Sloss speaks to Wendy Mitchell about finance trends, working in Europe, and the restructuring of deal-making. Sloss is the founder and CEO of Cinetic Media and also a partner at the law firm Sloss Eckhouse Dasti Haynes LawCo. His credits include Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague, Blue Moon, Boyhood and Before Sunrise series as well as
Our critics’ hidden gems from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival
In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, our senior critics share their hidden gems from the 2026 Cannes film festival. Host Wendy Mitchell speaks to Screen’s senior international critic Wendy Ide and senior US critic Tim Grierson to discuss the films from this year’s festival that didn’t come away with any prizes, and that they feel deserve more attention. The Screen Podcast is produced by E
Inside Cannes’ closing night; plus Norway’s Renate Reinsve and Marie Ulven
In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team debriefs on Cannes Film Festival’s closing ceremony and awards; and chats to Norwegian actresses Renate Reinsve, star of Palme d’Or winner Fjord, and Marie Ulven, star of Directors’ Fortnight title Low Expectations.First, host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s France correspondent Rebecca Leffler to take us inside Cannes’ closing night acti
Cannes day 10: Three key talking points from the market
In the final episode of The Screen Podcast at Cannes, the team rounds up the key talking points from the market, including the major deals and the Dogma filmmaking boom. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt to discuss all the biggest deals from the Cannes market and what it says about the health of the industry. Then, they delve into
Cannes day 9: French industry mood and the best parties so far
In the ninth episode of The Screen Podcast at Cannes, the team delves into the latest from the French film industry and the festival’s best parties so far. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s UK and international reporter Ben Dalton and France correspondent Rebecca Leffler to discuss the mood of the French film industry, particularly in the wake of Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada’s statement that he
Cannes day 8: How is the Competition shaping up? Plus parallel sections gems
In the eighth episode of The Screen Podcast at Cannes, two of our critics pick their favourite films from the festival so far.Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen critics Johnathan Romney and Lee Marshall, who each spotlight a film from the Competition and parallel sections so far. Plus, they discuss what themes are emerging from the festival and whether it has been a strong year for the Compet
Cannes day 7: Genre films shine, market buzz for ‘Club Kid’ and ‘A Man Of His Time’
In the seventh episode of The Screen Podcast at Cannes, the team spotlights genre titles and discusses the films causing market buzz. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s reviews editor Nikki Baughan and Americas editor Jeremy Kay to discuss the genre highlights from the programme, the buyers circling 'Club Kid' and 'A Man Of His Time' as well as new distributor Cineverse. Hosted on Acast. Se
Cannes day 6: Competition highlights so far and the year of Sandra Huller?
In the sixth episode of The Screen Podcast at Cannes, host Matt Mueller is joined by Tim Grierson, our senior US critic, to discuss the current state of the Cannes Competition, including his highlights and lowlights, and why this could be the year of Sandra Huller. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cannes day 5: Mixed picture for Asia, plus talent talks politics and AI
In the fifth episode of The Screen Podcast at Cannes, the team explores Asia’s presence and what themes are emerging from the press conferences. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s Asia editor Michael Rosser and reporter and video producer Ellie Calnan to discuss the Asian films making noise in both the festival and the market. They also delve into the weighty topics being tackled at press c
Cannes day 4: The future of Creative Europe and the history of Screen’s jury grid
The team delves into the future of Creative Europe and the history of Screen’s jury grid.Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s head of digital, Orlando Parffit, and Europe editor Tim Dams to discuss the end of Creative Europe’s Media programme and why over 4,500 filmmakers, actors and industry folk have signed an open letter calling for more support for cinema from the EU. The trio also delves
Cannes day 3: UK sellers make a comeback and the private equity boom
In the second episode of The Screen Podcast at Cannes, the team takes a look at the UK’s presence in the market and the private equity boom. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and senior UK and Ireland reporter Mona Tabbara to debate whether UK sales agents are making a comeback and why the programme is not so light on UK presence as it first appears. The trio a
Cannes day 2: Where are the US studios?
In the second episode of The Screen Podcast at Cannes, the team delves into the market from the US and French perspectives. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s Americas editor Jeremy Kay and France correspondent Rebecca Leffler to discuss the lack of films from Hollywood studios and the shake-up in US distribution. They also delve into why the French sales agents are dominating the market mo
Cannes day 1: Buyers and sellers arrive early, Thierry Fremaux tackles politics
In the first episode of The Screen Podcast at Cannes, the team previews the market and festival.Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s deputy editor Louise Tutt and UK and international reporter Ben Dalton to discuss the opening of the Cannes market and why buyers and sellers are arriving earlier every year. The trio also delves into Thierry Fremaux’s press conference which tackled politics, ge
Mk2’s Fionnuala Jamison on 2026 Cannes slate, what buyers want, and the new Todd Haynes film
Fionnuala Jamison, managing director at French sales and production powerhouse mk2 Films, speaks to Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller ahead of the Cannes Film Festival.In the interview, Jamison discusses her ambitions for mk2’s Cannes festival and market slate, and her views on what the market is looking for.She also talks about mk2’s multi-year financing deal with investment fund manager IPR.
Tempesta’s Carlo Cresto-Dina on why film producers need more support and recognition
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, Italian-UK producer Carlo Cresto-Dina advocates for protecting the role of film producers, who he says are essential for managing “complex creative processes.”Cresto-Dina, founder of the Italy- and UK-based Tempesta, is best known for producing Alice Rohrwacher’s features: Corpo Celeste. The Wonders, Happy as Lazzaro and La Chimera. His other credits i
How to navigate Cannes: meetings, screenings and crashing parties
Industry experts share their tips for navigating the Cannes Film Festival.Joining host Wendy Mitchell are Picturehouse Cinemas and Picturehouse Entertainment creative director Clare Binns, TrustNordisk managing director Susan Wendt, and Frederic Boyer, artistic director at both Tribeca Film Festival in New York and France’s Les Arcs Film Festival.The quartet of Cannes veterans discuss how they tac
Our Cannes insider on Critics’ Week and Directors' Fortnight lineups
In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, our team go in-depth on the Cannes parallel sections that were unveiled earlier this week.Screen’s France correspondent and Cannes expert Rebecca Leffler joins host Wendy Mitchell to offer her insight into the Critics’ Week and Directors’ Fortnight selections, having spoken to the heads of both sections this year.Our team also discuss Thierry Fremaux’s
Cannes lineup first reactions: standout titles and what missed out?
In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team reacts to this year’s Cannes Official Selection, which was unveiled by Thierry Fremaux and Iris Knobloch in Paris earlier today.Breaking down the list of titles with host Wendy Mitchell are Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and senior international critic Wendy Ide.The trio picks out the films they are excited about, plus some of the trend
Why Jo Nesbø was “not impressed” with Detective Hole lead actor initially
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, Norwegian author and screenwriter Jo Nesbø discusses his Netflix series Detective Hole.Host Wendy Mitchell talks to Nesbo about how he transformed his novel into a nine-episode series and why star Tobias Santelmann almost lost out on the lead role.Nesbo also discussed his previously adapted novel The Snowman, which was made into a feature film by other
Series Mania focus: co-pros, consolidation and cost-cutting
In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, our team is at the Series Mania festival, which has seen leading execs from the European TV drama sector descend on Lille this week. Screen’s Europe editor Tim Dams and French correspondent Rebecca Leffler join host Wendy Mitchell to discuss the challenges faced by European drama producers in the post-‘peak TV’ era and why co-producing is now key.The t
Oscars ceremony debrief, plus meet the winning filmmakers behind shock tie
In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team breaks down the Oscars ceremony and chats to two of the filmmakers who found themselves in a rare tie for an Academy Award.Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s Americas editor Jeremy Kay, who attended the ceremony, and box office and awards editor Charles Gant, to break down the 98th Academy Awards.They discuss what worked at the ceremony
The films our critics loved at Sundance and Berlin
In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, our team of critics picks out some hidden gems from the Sundance and Berlin film festivals.Host Wendy Mitchell is first joined by Screen’s reviews editor Nikki Baughan and senior international critic Wendy Ide.Titles highlighted include Sundance doc Seized and Berlinale Perspectives debut The Red Hangar by Chilean director Juan Pablo Sallato. Then, Mit
The future of the Berlinale, Baftas and the Warner Bros sale: what we’re hearing
In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, we analyse three huge film industry stories from the past week: the future of the Berlin film festival and its director Tricia Tuttle, Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, and the continued fallout from the Bafta Film Awards ceremony.Screen’s contributing editor Wendy Mitchell is joined by editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and deputy e
David Jonsson, Tom Blyth talk ‘Wasteman’, UK film industry and AI fears
Rising UK actors David Jonsson and Tom Blyth discuss their new film Wasteman and share their insights into the state of the UK film industry. Jonsson and Blyth talk to Screen reporter and video producer Ellie Calnan about working with debut director Cal McMau on the Bafta-nominated prison thriller, distributed by Lionsgate UK. Jonsson, a former Screen Star of Tomorrow, executive-produced the proje
Breaking down the Baftas: controversies, category wins and the best party canapés
In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team looks back on Sunday’s controversial Bafta ceremony and the subsequent fallout. Breaking down the evening are Screen’s contributing editor Wendy Mitchell, editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and awards editor Charles Gant, who were all at the ceremony.They look at how the events unfolded on the night - when Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson involun
Unpicking the Berlin film festival: buzzy titles, busy EFM, politics
The team unpick what exactly is going on at the 2026 Berlin film festival - from politics to parties, and discuss the highlights from the programme and market so far.Screen's contributing editor Wendy Mitchell is joined by deputy editor Louise Tutt and senior UK and international reporter Ben Dalton to discuss the political row unfolding over the festival's stance on the war in Gaza and claims of
IPR.VC, Together Fund execs reveal their film investment priorities
In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, film financiers Alexandra Lebret of the Together Fund and Andrea Scarso of IPR.VC share their insights.Lebret is managing director of Paris-based film and TV focused investment fund, the Together Fund, in partnership with Paris based investment firm Axio Capital. The Fund has so far raised €58m to invest in European independent film and television prod
Berlin Film Festival preview with Tricia Tuttle
Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle speaks to Screen’s deputy editor Louise Tutt about this year's festival, what she is doing differently for her second edition in charge, and her highlights from the diverse lineup of titles.They also delve into how Berlin competes with other festivals, and how Tuttle hopes to better support sales agents and buyers this year and beyond.The Screen Podcast is produced
A deep dive into the Bafta and Oscar nominations
The team delves into the 2026 Bafta and Oscar nominations.First, Screen editor Matt Mueller, deputy editor Louise Tutt and awards and box office editor Charles Gant discuss the key differences in nominations across the two awards bodies.They also explore what impact Bafta’s new jury interventions in best British film and documentary have had on this year’s results.The Screen Podcast is produced an
How Cassian Elwes transformed the indie film business at Sundance in the 1990s
Legendary producer and WMA agent Cassian Elwes looks back on his years attending Sundance Film Festival and how they helped to shape the independent film industry.Screen’s Americas editor Jeremy Kay and Elwes – whose producing credits include Blue Valentine, Dallas Buyers Club and The Butler – begin by remembering the late Robert Redford, who co-founded the festival and worked with Elwes on severa
What do the winners and losers of the Bafta longlists reveal about awards season?
The team picks out the talking points from the Bafta longlists and last Sunday’s Golden Globes ceremony.First, Screen’s contributing editor Wendy Mitchell, editor Matt Mueller, deputy editor Louise Tutt and awards and box office editor Charles Gant go in-depth on why the Bafta longlists are really shortlists, whether it is a bad thing that smaller arthouse titles were mostly shut out of the major
10 film industry stories set to dominate 2026
The team pick out 10 major film industry storylines that are set to play out next year, recommend unsung British titles for Bafta voters, and look back at the Red Sea Film Festival.Screen contributing editor Wendy Mitchell is joined by editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt look at hot 2026 topics, including potential changes to major UK bodies, streamer levies, how studios are
Warner Bros sale: How might the shareholders move?
In this extra edition of The Screen Podcast, we go in-depth on the Warner Bros sale with M&A expert Kim Chua, who sheds light on the views of shareholders and potential regulatory hurdles.Chua, a partner at OC&C Strategy Consultants, was speaking to Screen’s Americas editor Jeremy Kay.They discuss the different motivations behind the rival bids from Netflix and Paramount Skydance, and why many sha
Our left-field tips for Bafta voters, plus Doha, Tallinn and Tokyo festival dispatches
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team recommends some under-the-radar titles for awards voters to look out for; and go on a whistle-stop tour of the latest film festivals. First, Screen contributing editor Wendy Mitchell, editor Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt are joined by awards and box office editor Charles Gant to recommend documentaries and non English-language tit
How Oscar entry ‘The Heart Is A Muscle’ aims to show South Africa in a new light
In this bonus episode of The Screen Podcast, we speak to director Imran Hamdulay and star Keenan Arrison about crime thriller The Heart Is A Muscle, which has been selected by South Africa as its Oscars submission. Hamdulay, making his feature directing debut, told Screen’s senior US critic Tim Grierson how he tried to portray the poverty-stricken Cape Flats region of Cape Town in a more nuanced w
How tennis star Rafa Nadal inspired Agnieszka Holland’s ‘Franz’
In this bonus episode of The Screen Podcast, we speak to Agnieszka Holland and Idan Weiss about Kafka biopic Franz, which has been selected by Poland as its Oscars submission.Weiss, starring in his first ever feature film project, told Screen how Holland instructed him to look for inspiration from tennis great Rafael Nadal for how to play the iconic author.Weiss is nominated for a European Film Aw
Has it been a good year for original IP at the box office?
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team discuss the hits, misses and surprises at the global box office this year, before we look back on the American Film Market, which finished last weekend.Screen contributing editor Wendy Mitchell, deputy editor Louise Tutt and awards and box office editor Charles Gant examine whether it’s been an encouraging few months for original IP in cinemas
Are awards season narratives helpful? Plus, FilmNation's Glen Basner gets candid ahead of AFM
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team discusses the emerging narratives in this year’s awards race, before FilmNation Entertainment CEO Glen Basner shares his insights ahead of the American Film Market (AFM).First, Screen contributing editor Wendy Mitchell, editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt are joined by awards and box office editor Charles Gant to discuss
The hidden gems from the autumn film festivals
Our team pick out the hidden gems from the Autumn film festivals, and reflect on this year's starry edition of the BFI London Film Festival.International reporter Ben Dalton joins editor Wendy Mitchell, editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt to discuss how the LFF has become a major stop on the awards circuit, with the likes of George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Steven Spielberg
The road ahead for UK producers, trump tariffs and Bafta rule changes explained
The team look at the challenges facing UK producers, Trump’s latest tariff threat and this year’s Bafta and Oscars rule changes. Hosted by Wendy Mitchell with Matt Mueller, Louise Tutt and Charles Gant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
European producers fight for recognition, plus James McAvoy and TIFF takeaways
The Screen Podcast delves into the thorny future of Creative Europe in its latest episode, before James McAvoy reminisces about being picked as a Screen Star of Tomorrow, and we assess the industry chatter around next year’s TIFF Market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mubi's funding controversy, Venice Film Festival highlights and Dwayne Johnson's Oscar chances
The Screen team discusses Mubi’s ongoing funding controversy before delving into Venice Film Festival’s starry guests, hidden gems and Gaza focus.First, Screen contributing editor Wendy Mitchell, editor Matt Mueller and deputy editor Lousie Tutt break down the controversy surrounding Mubi’s $100m investment from venture capital firm Sequoia.Then, Wendy is joined by senior international reporter Be
Bafta reactions and Oscar predictions with guest Vue CEO Tim Richards
With the Bafta results shaking up the awards race once more, many of the key categories still remain much up in the air according to Screen’s awards-season experts. In our latest Screen Awards Podcast for the 2024/25 race, Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and box office editor Charles Gant are joined by Vue International CEO Time Richards to break down the Bafta winners and what it means for
Why the Oscar and Bafta races are still a wide open
Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller, executive editor, reviews and new talent Fionnuala Halligan, deputy editor Louise Tutt and awards and box office editor Charles Gant survey the Oscar and Bafta nominations. As well as the frontrunners, categories where nominees are gathering late momentum are also highlighted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oscar shortlist surprises and our films of the year
Screen's awards experts pick out the surprises from this year's Oscar shortlists, and reveal their 2025 top five titles. Featuring Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller, executive editor, reviews and new talent Fionnuala Halligan, and awards and box-office editor Charles Gant, and deputy editor Louise Tutt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bifa, EFA & Globes round-up – plus, what are the hot British contenders?
Early awards indicators suggest Emilia Perez is the one to beat, according to Screen International’s awards experts. Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller, awards and box office editor Charles Gant, and executive editor Fionnuala Halligan, assess the first wave of awards and unpick Bafta’s “British only” contenders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Early favourites emerge in actor races
There are early favourites in this season’s Oscar and Bafta actor races, but several categories look highly competitive, according to Screen’s awards experts.Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller, awards and box-office editor Charles Gant, and Americas editor Jeremy Kay, deep dive into the acting categories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Global politics take leading role in the Oscars’ international feature race
This year's international feature race throws up some “big questions for the Academy”, according to Screen International’s awards experts.Matt Mueller, Fionnuala Halligan, and Charles Gant asses the titles competing in Ampas’ international feature and Bafta’s best film not in the English language categories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are leftfield titles leading the awards race?
'Emilia Perez', 'The Substance', 'Anora' and 'Nosferatu' could be major contenders in a wide-open race, say Screen's awards experts.The first Screen Awards Podcast for the 2024/25 race. Hosted by Matt Mueller alongside Fionnuala Halligan and Charles Gant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What awards titles are gaining momentum; plus in-depth on entering a film for Bafta
In the second Screen Awards Podcast for the 2023/24 race, our experts look at which titles are gaining momentum following the Golden Globe nominations and the European Film Awards, and go in-depth on the process – including costs – involved in submitting a film for Bafta consideration.Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, executive editor, reviews and new talent Fionnuala Halligan, and awards and box-offi
Picking the buzziest UK and international film award contenders this year
In the first Screen Awards Podcast for the 2023/24 race, Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, executive editor, reviews and new talent Fionnuala Halligan, and awards and box-office editor Charles Gant assess the early UK and international frontrunners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rian Johnson on why theatrical and streaming should join hands
We speak to filmmaker Rian Johnson about Netflix whodunnit Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.The film received an unusual week-long theatrical release in the US, UK and other select territories, ahead of its worldwide streaming bow on December 23. Johnson, whose previous films include the original Knives Out, Looper, Brick and Stars Wars: The Last Jedi, spoke to Screen’s Americas editor Jeremy Kay
Bifas, Baftas, international frontrunners, and the return of the Golden Globes
Our team assesses the state of the race following last weekend’s Bifas, what they could mean for the Baftas, and the first US critics ceremonies. Podcast host and Screen International editor Matt Mueller is joined by deputy editor Louise Tutt and awards and box office editor Charles Gant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Luca Guadagnino, David Kajganich on making a new kind of cannibal movie with ‘Bones And All’
In the second episode of our 2022/2023 awards season series, we speak to director Luca Guadagnino and writer David Kajganich about 'Bones And All'.The film stars Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell as a pair on cannibals on the run in 1980s America, 'Bones And All' is based on the novel by Camille DeAngelis and debuted at Venice this year.Guadagnino and Kajganich discuss making a different kind o
Alejandro Iñárritu on ‘Bardo’ inspirations, re-editing after Venice premiere
In our first episode covering the 2022/2023 awards season, Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu, a two-time best director Oscar winner for 'Birdman' and 'The Revenant', talks to Screen contributing editor Mark Salisbury about his latest project, Mexican Oscar entry 'Bardo, False Chronicle Of A Handful Of Truths'. Iñárritu explains why it took him so long to follow up 2015’s 'The Revenant', cutting more tha
