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. Our critics’ hidden gems from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival

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    Our 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 Screen’s senior international critic Wendy Ide and senior US critic Tim Grierson to discuss the films from this year’s festival that didn’t come away with any prizes, and that they feel deserve more attention. The Screen Podcast is produced by Ellie Calnan, with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday.

    45 min

  2. 28 maj

    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 Reinsve, star of Palme d’Or winner Fjord, and Marie Ulven, star of Directors’ Fortnight title Low Expectations. First, host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s France correspondent Rebecca Leffler to take us inside Cannes’ closing night activities, including the best speeches, in-the-room reactions and the afterparty. Then Mitchell speaks to Renate Reinsve and fellow Norwegian actor Marie Ulven on the ground in Cannes about their respective films in the festival. To download or subscribe to future episodes, search for ‘The Screen Podcast’, which is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud and YouTube. The Screen Podcast is produced by Ellie Calnan, with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday.

    44 min
  3. Cannes day 10: Three key talking points from the market

    21 maj

    Cannes 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 filmmaking boom. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt to discuss all the biggest deals from the Cannes market and what it says about the health of the industry. Then, they delve into the Dogma initiatives that were announced at this year’s festival, including German and UK iterations.

    27 min
  4. Cannes day 9: French industry mood and the best parties so far

    19 maj

    Cannes 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. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s UK and international reporter Ben Dalton and France correspondent Rebecca Leffler to discuss the mood of the French film industry, particularly in the wake of Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada’s statement that he would blacklist everyone who signed an open letter criticising main shareholder Vincent Bollore. Then, the trio debates the best parties, the best dogs and what highlights are still to come at the festival.

    21 min
  5. Cannes day 8: How is the Competition shaping up? Plus parallel sections gems

    19 maj

    Cannes 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 Screen critics Johnathan Romney and Lee Marshall, who each spotlight a film from the Competition and parallel sections so far. Plus, they discuss what themes are emerging from the festival and whether it has been a strong year for the Competition.

    23 min
  6. Cannes day 7: Genre films shine, market buzz for ‘Club Kid’ and ‘A Man Of His Time’

    18 maj

    Cannes 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 joined by Screen’s reviews editor Nikki Baughan and Americas editor Jeremy Kay to discuss the genre highlights from the programme, the buyers circling 'Club Kid' and 'A Man Of His Time' as well as new distributor Cineverse.

    19 min
  7. Cannes day 6: Competition highlights so far and the year of Sandra Huller?

    17 maj

    Cannes 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 Cannes Competition, including his highlights and lowlights, and why this could be the year of Sandra Huller.

    19 min
  8. Cannes day 5: Mixed picture for Asia, plus talent talks politics and AI

    16 maj

    Cannes 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 Mitchell is joined by Screen’s Asia editor Michael Rosser and reporter and video producer Ellie Calnan to discuss the Asian films making noise in both the festival and the market. They also delve into the weighty topics being tackled at press conferences, from politics to AI.

    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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  • Skapad av
    Wendy Mitchell, Matt Mueller, Louise Tutt
  • Aktiva år
    2019 - 2026
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    67
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    Barnvänligt
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