The Screen Podcast

Wendy Mitchell, Matt Mueller, Louise Tutt
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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.

  1. Unpicking the Berlin film festival: buzzy titles, busy EFM, politics

    1D AGO

    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 censorship. Elsewhere, the team talk about the buzzy titles coming out of the festival, their future success and why so few deals are being done on the ground. The Screen Podcast is produced and edited by Ellie Calnan with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes drop every Thursday.

    38 min
  2. IPR.VC, Together Fund execs reveal their film investment priorities

    FEB 12

    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 production companies and recently made its first investment into top Belgium-based producer Caviar. Scarso is managing partner at IPR.VC, a fund management company that raises money from traditional capital markets and invests specifically in the creative sector. IPR.VC has partnered with the likes of Red Bull Studios, XYZ Films, mk2, and A24, with Scarso also serving as an executive producer on Marty Supreme. The Screen Podcast is produced and edited by Ellie Calnan with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday.

    46 min
  3. Berlin Film Festival preview with Tricia Tuttle

    FEB 5

    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 and edited by Ellie Calnan with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday.

    30 min
  4. A deep dive into the Bafta and Oscar nominations

    JAN 29

    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 and edited by Ellie Calnan with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director.

    35 min
  5. How Cassian Elwes transformed the indie film business at Sundance in the 1990s

    JAN 22

    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 several occasions. The duo also discusses the Sundance Institute’s new CEO, late-night deals at the festival over the years and what the impending move to Colorado means for the event. 957226

    28 min
  6. What do the winners and losers of the Bafta longlists reveal about awards season?

    JAN 15

    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 categories, and what impact they might have on Oscar voting. The team also looks at the Golden Globes results and how much relevance they have for the rest of the awards season. Plus, they explore date shifts for the European Film Awards and the Bafta nominations, the latter of which will come after the Oscar nominations for the first time in 25 years. ccb06d30-fc46-11f0-b621-63da90a66d7c

    42 min
  7. 10 film industry stories set to dominate 2026

    12/18/2025

    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 working with AI, and the Warner Bros Discovery takeover. They also discuss how Gen Z audiences are returning to cinemas, the major changes coming to the Creative Europe programme, renewal at some of the world’s biggest festival, and the potential impact of chaotic global politics. Wendy is also joined by Screen's senior international reporter Ben Dalton to discuss his latest trip to Red Sea International Film Festival, which included serious star-power, interesting parties, and flooding.

    57 min
  8. Warner Bros sale: How might the shareholders move?

    12/12/2025

    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 shareholders might see the Netflix bid as “more risky”.

    18 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
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The Screen Podcast

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