The Screen Podcast

Wendy Mitchell, Matt Mueller, Louise Tutt

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.

  1. How to navigate Cannes: meetings, screenings and crashing parties

    6 DAYS AGO

    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 tackle meetings, and why sometimes turning them down is better for everyone. The experts also get into the dos and don’ts of getting party invitee, and reveal their survival tips for getting through the festival. The Screen Podcast is produced by Ellie Calnan. New episodes every Thursday.

    42 min
  2. Our Cannes insider on Critics’ Week and Directors' Fortnight lineups

    16 APR

    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 official selection, and what this says about the French film industry, and Leffler shares some of her Cannes survival tips.

    33 min
  3. ​Cannes lineup first reactions: standout titles and what missed out?

    9 APR

    ​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 trends from this year’s list. The podcast also delves into the titles that may have missed out and what still could be added by Fremaux. Plus they predict some potential future awards contenders from the selection, and explain what happened to the Brits.

    31 min
  4. Why Jo Nesbø was “not impressed” with Detective Hole lead actor initially

    2 APR

    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 writers and received poor reviews from the critics. Finally, the writer explained why the ‘Nordic Noir’ label does not bother him and whether the market for thriller series has become oversaturated. The Screen Podcast is hosted by Wendy Mitchell and produced by Ellie Calnan. New episodes every Thursday.

    38 min
  5. Series Mania focus: co-pros, consolidation and cost-cutting

    26 MAR

    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 team also discusses continued consolidation amongst Europe’s big players, how Europe is now luring Hollywood talent, and picks out some of the hottest new dramas at this year’s festival.

    38 min
  6. Oscars ceremony debrief, plus meet the winning filmmakers behind shock tie

    19 MAR

    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 and what fell flat, who got the biggest cheers, and the food that was served at the afterparty. Then, Mitchell talks to Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh who directed Two People Exchanging Saliva - one of the two films to win the Oscar for best live-action short this year, which was just the seventh tied award ever in the history of the Oscars. They explain how it felt to experience the strange situation in real time, and having a “moment with Jay-Z” at his afterparty.

    45 min
  7. The films our critics loved at Sundance and Berlin

    12 MAR

    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, Mitchell catches up with Screen’s senior US critic Tim Grierson to discuss his favourites from Sundance which includes the “divisive” romantic drama Carousel starring Chris Pine and Jenny Slate.

    40 min
  8. The future of the Berlinale, Baftas and the Warner Bros sale: what we’re hearing

    5 MAR

    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 editor Louise Tutt to analyse the developments. Starting with the Berlinale, they look at the outpouring of industry support for Tricia and whether open letters are helpful. The team discusses the continued fallout from the Tourettes incident at the Baftas, and what questions need to be asked by the comprehensive review launched by the arts charity. Finally, the podcast team gives their initial reaction to David Ellison and Paramount Skydance winning the battle for Warner Bros Discovery after Netflix dropped out, and what could happen next. The Screen Podcast is produced and edited by Ellie Calnan, with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday.

    36 min
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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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  • Creator
    Wendy Mitchell, Matt Mueller, Louise Tutt
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
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