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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 PodcastOur 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…
The Screen PodcastHow 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…
The Screen PodcastHow 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…
The Screen PodcastHas 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…
The Screen PodcastAre 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…
The Screen PodcastThe 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…
The Screen PodcastThe 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…
The Screen PodcastEuropean 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…
The Screen PodcastMubi'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…
The Screen PodcastBafta 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…
The Screen PodcastWhy 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…
The Screen PodcastOscar 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…
The Screen PodcastBifa, 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…
The Screen PodcastEarly 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…
The Screen PodcastGlobal 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…
The Screen PodcastAre 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…
The Screen PodcastWhat 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…
The Screen PodcastPicking 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…
The Screen PodcastRian 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…
The Screen PodcastBifas, 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…
The Screen PodcastLuca 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…
The Screen PodcastAlejandro 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'…
The Screen PodcastOscar predictions, Denis Villeneuve on his biggest ‘Dune' challenge
In the latest episode of The Screen Podcast, the team make their final Oscar predictions, and Denis Villeneuve discusses Dune, which is up for 10 awards on the…
The Screen PodcastOur final Bafta predictions plus Nina Menkes interview
In the latest episode of The Screen Podcast, the team discuss the final contenders for the Baftas, and mark International Women’s Day by speaking to renowned…
The Screen PodcastSundance verdict plus Carlo Chatrian previews Berlin 2022
In the latest episode of The Screen Podcast, the team reflects on this year’s virtual Sundance, and festival director Carlo Chatrian previews the 2022…
The Screen PodcastThe Bafta longlists plus senior programmer John Nein on Sundance 2022
In the latest episode of The Screen Podcast, the team discuss the latest awards season developments including the Bafta longlists, the SAG award nominations…
The Screen PodcastOur verdict on the Oscar shortlists + 'Flee' director interview
The latest episode of our monthly podcast sees our hosts assess this year’s Oscar shortlists.Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, Americas editor Jeremy Kay, and…
The Screen PodcastThe UK contenders in this year's awards race + Joanna Hogg interview
The latest episode of our monthly podcast is focused on the UK contenders this awards season.Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, chief film critic and reviews editor…
The Screen PodcastAssessing the Oscar international feature race + Paolo Sorrentino talks ‘The Hand Of God’
In the third episode of our monthly podcast, Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan, and awards and box office…
The Screen PodcastOn the ground for the return of Cannes
In the second episode of our monthly podcast, Screen’s editor Matt Mueller and chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan report from the 2021…
The Screen PodcastOur verdict on the 2021 Cannes Official Selection
In the first episode of our new monthly podcast, Screen International's editor Matt Mueller and chief film critic Fionnuala Halligan give their verdict on the…
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What next for Canada’s screen industries? (sponsored)
In a sponsored episode of the Screen podcast, the three heads of Canada’s leading screen-based organisations – Telefilm Canada, Canada Media Fund and…
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Sundance directors discuss their World Cinema Dramatic films
In a special edition of our podcast series, Screen International donned its winter gear and flew into Park City, Utah, for a chat with four international…
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Avengers: Endgame’ writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely
Avengers: Endgame writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely sat down with Screen International to reveal how they approached writing the record-breaking…
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The Heat Is On – Assessing the Early 2019/20 Oscar & Bafta Races
In the first of Screen International’s awards season podcast series, Screen editor Matt Mueller is joined by features editor Charles Gant and joint managing…