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The Screen Podcast
Hosted by contributing editor Wendy Mitchell, editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt, The Screen Podcast will take audiences behind the biggest talking points in the UK and international film industries.
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Episodes
The Screen PodcastWhat do the Bifa nominations reveal about the UK indie film industry?
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team unpacks what this year’s Bifa nominations say about the UK indie film industry at large. Host Wendy…
The Screen PodcastHow ‘You Can See Everything’ is exploding the awards race
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team delves into the biggest talking points kicking off awards season. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by…
The Screen PodcastHow 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…
The Screen PodcastThe 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…
The Screen PodcastThe 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…
The Screen PodcastWhat 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…
The Screen PodcastWhat 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…
The Screen PodcastThe 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…
The Screen PodcastWas 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…
The Screen PodcastTIFF 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…
The Screen PodcastVenice 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…
The Screen PodcastVenice 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…
The Screen PodcastVenice 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…
The Screen PodcastVenice 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…
The Screen PodcastVenice 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 Screen PodcastVenice 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…
The Screen PodcastWhy 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…
The Screen PodcastCould 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…
The Screen PodcastThe 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…
The Screen PodcastFrom 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 Screen PodcastWhat 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…
The Screen PodcastFirst 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…
The Screen PodcastWhat 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…
The Screen PodcastKomplizen, 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…
The Screen PodcastThe 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…
The Screen PodcastDo 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…
The Screen PodcastAardman’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…
The Screen PodcastUS 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…
The Screen PodcastOur 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…
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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…
The Screen PodcastCannes 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…
The Screen PodcastCannes 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…
The Screen PodcastCannes 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…
The Screen PodcastCannes 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…
The Screen PodcastCannes 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…
The Screen PodcastCannes 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…
The Screen PodcastCannes 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…
The Screen PodcastCannes 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…
The Screen PodcastCannes 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…
The Screen PodcastCannes 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…
The Screen PodcastMk2’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…
The Screen PodcastTempesta’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…
The Screen PodcastHow 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…
The Screen PodcastOur 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…
The Screen PodcastCannes 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…
The Screen PodcastWhy 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…
The Screen PodcastSeries 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…
The Screen PodcastOscars 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…
The Screen PodcastThe 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…
The Screen PodcastThe 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…
The Screen PodcastDavid 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…
The Screen PodcastBreaking 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…
The Screen PodcastUnpicking 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…
The Screen PodcastIPR.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…
The Screen PodcastBerlin 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…
The Screen PodcastA 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…
The Screen PodcastHow 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…
The Screen PodcastWhat 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…
The Screen Podcast10 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…
The Screen PodcastWarner 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…