The ScreenUK Industry Podcast

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Talks and topical discussions with filmmakers and key industry professionals — recorded at festivals around the world.

  1. 05/20/2025

    Talent Talk: Pillion

    Join us for a discussion with British writer-director Harry Lighton, who made his feature directorial debut with PILLION (Un Certain Regard) at Cannes 2025. Speakers: HARRY LIGHTON | Writer-director PILLION LEE GROOMBRIDGE | Producer PILLION GARETH SCALES | Editor PILLION NICK MORRIS | Director of Photography PILLION Moderator: WENDY MITCHELL | Journalist and film festival consultant   Podcast presented and produced for ScreenUK by Lawrence Francis, Premier PR www.premiercomms.com

    57 min

  2. 05/20/2025

    Talent Talk: Immersive Stories. TRAILBLAZER and tAxI.

    Meet the talent behind two enthralling immersive stories selected at Cannes Immersive. Created by Singer Studios, Trailblazer is a VR experience starring Daisy Ridley (Star Wars) in the role of pioneer Bertha Benz, who embarked on the world’s first road trip at the end of the 19th Century. Produced by Nilor Studio, tAxI is a multi-sensory installation in which the passengers of a taxi find themselves in conversation with a charismatic AI. Speakers: ELOISE SINGER | Director, Co-writer and Executive Producer TRAILBLAZER | Singer Studios LESLEY PATERSON | Executive Producer TRAILBLAZER | BraveArt Entertainment ORIANA NEIDECKER | Producer tAxI STEPHEN HENDERSON | Director tAxI | Nilor Studio Moderator: SILVIA ANGRISANI | Industry Programmes Manager BFI Podcast hosted and produced by Lawrence Francis

    1 hr

  3. 05/20/2025

    The Charm of Genre: How Genre Films Travel Across the Borders

    ‘Genre’ has always been a safe bet with audiences, but today more than ever, genre films are crossing over into mainstream audiences. While the market is still looking for the next rom-com hit, crime and thriller keep on benefiting from a large audience and body horror is enjoying an unexpected wave of popularity. Producers and sales agents share their insights on the appeal of genre in the international markets. Speakers: TODD BROWN | Head of International Acquisitions XYZ MARIA EKERHOVD | Producer Mer Film KATARZYNA SINIARSKA | Head of Sales New Europe Film Sales OLIVER KASSMAN | Producer Escape Plan Productions Moderator: VICKI BROWN | Snr Executive, Sales & Distribution BFI

    1 hr

  4. 05/19/2025

    International Co-Production: Case Studies

    This episode goes behind the scenes of two international coproductions: Bring Them Down (UK/Belgium/Ireland) by writer and director Chris Andrews, and Lomu (UK-New Zealand), a feature documentary currently in production, directed by Gavin Fitzgerald and Vea Mafile’o. An international panel of producers will discuss the creative and financial challenges met by the partners, from the complexities of national and international financing to the division of responsibilities between co-producers, and the challenges of cross-cultural collaborations. Speakers: JULIANNE FORDE | Producer BRING THEM DOWN | Tailored Films (Ireland) IVANA MACKINNON | Producer BRING THEM DOWN | Wild Swim Films (UK) RUTH TREACY | Producer BRING THEM DOWN | Tailored Films (Ireland) VICTORIA BARRELL | Producer LOMU | Sylver Entertainment EMMA SLADE | Producer LOMU | Tahi Productions

    1h 3m

  5. 05/19/2025

    The Rise of Indigenous Language

    In recent years, indigenous and minority language films have gained visibility with audiences. A growing movement within Celtic cinema has seen films such as The Quiet Girl and Kneecap conquer critics and audiences alike. Bespoke funding schemes are supporting film production in indigenous languages in several countries, such as the UK, Canada or Australia. Producers, distributors and sales agents will discuss the ways in which underrepresented voices are supported in their journey across national borders.   Hannah Thomas Head of Drama Severn Screen   Emanuele Galloni Head of Content My Culture   Patrick O'Neill Founder and Managing Director Wildcard   Mitchell Stanley Producer No Coincidence Media   Moderator: Carmen Thompson Film programmer and distributor   Host and Producer:   Lawrence Francis, www.linkedin.com/in/l-francis

    1h 2m

  6. 05/19/2025

    AI: Routes to a desirable future

    An international panel of researchers and practitioners will discuss the road that the industry is travelling in working with artificial intelligence and its impact on the near future. The conversation will address best practices in screenwriting, filmmaking, VFX and music composition.   David Defendi Founder of Genario and screenwriter Genario   Katharina Gellein Viken filmmaker and showrunner Metrotone Media   Graham Jack Chief Technology Officer beloFX   Rachel Lyske CEO of Generative Daaci   Moderator: Rishi Coupland Director of Research and Industry Innovation  BFI

    56 min

  7. 05/19/2025

    Talent Talk: My Father's Shadow

    Writer-director Akinola Davies’ first feature film, My Father’s Shadow (‘Un Certain Regard’), brings us on a journey through the city of Lagos, Nigeria, seen from the perspective of two young brothers. The director, whose short film Lizard was the winner of Sundance Short Film Grand Jury Prize, will be in conversation with co-writer Wale Davies, UK producer Rachel Dargavel, Nigerian co-producer Funmbi Ogunbanwo and BBC FILM Director Eva Yates. The film is supported by BBC FILM and the BFI.  Speakers: AKINOLA DAVIES JNR | Writer-director MY FATHER'S SHADOW WALE AKINOLA DAVIES JNR | Writer MY FATHER'S SHADOW RACHEL DARGAVEL | Producer Element Films/Crybaby Films | MY FATHER'S SHADOW FUNMBI OGUNBANWO | Producer Fatherland Productions | MY FATHER'S SHADOW EVA YATES | Director BBC Film Moderator: AMA AMPADU | Senior Production and Development Executive BFI

    1h 3m

  8. 05/19/2025

    Creativity and Disability: When Challenges Spark Innovation

    Working with disabled filmmakers, actors and crew often challenges the habits of the industry whilst at the same time providing a springboard for creativity and innovation. Our panel of writers, filmmakers and access coordinators will share their experiences on and off film sets.   Panellists   Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini Writer and filmmaker   Abbie Hills Access Coordinator and Talent Agent   Mari Sanders Writer-director   Moderator: Anna Higgs Managing Director Character 7   Find our more by visiting www.screenuk.org/industry   Host and Producer:   Lawrence Francis, PREMIER www.linkedin.com/in/l-francis

    1h 1m
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Talks and topical discussions with filmmakers and key industry professionals — recorded at festivals around the world.

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  • Creator
    ScreenUK Industry
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    73
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