The Screen Podcast
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
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.
Episodes
- Mk2’s Fionnuala Jamison on 2026 Cannes slate, what buyers want, and the new Todd Haynes film
Fionnuala Jamison, managing director at mk2 Films, discusses the company's Cannes festival and market slate. She also talks about mk2's financing deal with IPR.VC and the revival of Todd Haynes' film "De Noche".
- Tempesta’s Carlo Cresto-Dina on why film producers need more support and recognition
Carlo Cresto-Dina, founder of Tempesta, advocates for increased support and recognition for film producers, highlighting their essential role in managing complex creative processes and nurturing new talent. He discusses his experiences pro…
- How to navigate Cannes: meetings, screenings and crashing parties
Industry experts Wendy Mitchell, Clare Binns, Susan Wendt, and Frederic Boyer discuss strategies for navigating the Cannes Film Festival, including managing meetings and attending parties. They also share survival tips for the festival.
- Our Cannes insider on Critics’ Week and Directors' Fortnight lineups
Wendy Mitchell and Rebecca Leffler discuss the Critics’ Week and Directors' Fortnight lineups at the Cannes Film Festival. The episode also explores the official selection by Thierry Fremaux and provides survival tips for attending the fes…
- Cannes lineup first reactions: standout titles and what missed out?
The team from Screen discusses the newly unveiled Cannes Official Selection, highlighting standout titles, trends, and films that were absent. They also explore potential awards contenders and the presence of British films in this year's l…
- Why Jo Nesbø was “not impressed” with Detective Hole lead actor initially
Author Jo Nesbø discusses the development of his Netflix series Detective Hole with host Wendy Mitchell, addressing the casting process, his past work, and his perspective on the 'Nordic Noir' genre.
- Series Mania focus: co-pros, consolidation and cost-cutting
The Screen Podcast team reports from the Series Mania festival in Lille to discuss the current state of European TV drama. Topics include the necessity of co-productions, industry consolidation, the appeal of European projects to Hollywood…
- Oscars ceremony debrief, plus meet the winning filmmakers behind shock tie
The team reviews the 98th Academy Awards ceremony, discussing the highlights and ceremony details. Additionally, host Wendy Mitchell interviews filmmakers Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh about their rare tie win for the best live-acti…
- The films our critics loved at Sundance and Berlin
In this episode of The Screen Podcast, critics discuss their selected highlights from the Sundance and Berlin film festivals, including films such as Seized, The Red Hangar, and Carousel. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen contributor…
- The future of the Berlinale, Baftas and the Warner Bros sale: what we’re hearing
This episode of The Screen Podcast analyzes the future of the Berlin International Film Festival, the aftermath of the Bafta Film Awards ceremony, and the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance.
- David Jonsson, Tom Blyth talk ‘Wasteman’, UK film industry and AI fears
Actors David Jonsson and Tom Blyth discuss their film Wasteman, the state of the UK film industry, and their experiences working across the UK and US. They also share their perspectives on the challenges facing young actors and concerns re…
- Breaking down the Baftas: controversies, category wins and the best party canapés
The Screen Podcast reviews the recent Bafta ceremony, covering controversies like the on-air racial slur, emotional speeches, and the post-ceremony party scene.
- Unpicking the Berlin film festival: buzzy titles, busy EFM, politics
The Screen Podcast team discusses the 2026 Berlin Film Festival, covering the festival programme, market activity, and political controversies regarding the war in Gaza. They also examine buzzy film titles and recent trends in deal-making…
- IPR.VC, Together Fund execs reveal their film investment priorities
Alexandra Lebret of the Together Fund and Andrea Scarso of IPR.VC discuss their investment priorities in the film and television industry on The Screen Podcast. They detail their respective firms' focus on independent production and creati…
- Berlin Film Festival preview with Tricia Tuttle
Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle discusses the festival's lineup, her vision for the event, and strategies to support industry professionals. She reflects on festival competition and changes implemented for her second edition in charge.
- A deep dive into the Bafta and Oscar nominations
The Screen Podcast team analyzes the 2026 Bafta and Oscar nominations, discussing differences between the two organizations and the impact of Bafta's new jury system for British film and documentary categories.
- How Cassian Elwes transformed the indie film business at Sundance in the 1990s
Legendary producer Cassian Elwes discusses his experience at the Sundance Film Festival, his industry impact in the 1990s, and the festival's future. The episode also covers memories of Robert Redford and the upcoming relocation of the eve…
- What do the winners and losers of the Bafta longlists reveal about awards season?
The team discusses the BAFTA longlists, the impact of the Golden Globes, and significant schedule changes for the European Film Awards and BAFTA nominations. They examine what these developments mean for the ongoing awards season and Oscar…
- 10 film industry stories set to dominate 2026
The Screen Podcast team discusses ten key film industry trends for 2026, including AI, festival updates, and global politics. They also recommend British films for Bafta voters and recap the recent Red Sea International Film Festival.
- Warner Bros sale: How might the shareholders move?
M&A expert Kim Chua analyzes the Warner Bros sale, detailing shareholder perspectives and regulatory challenges. The discussion covers rival bids from Netflix and Paramount Skydance, with a focus on the perceived risks of the Netflix offer.
- Our left-field tips for Bafta voters, plus Doha, Tallinn and Tokyo festival dispatches
The Screen Podcast episode features under-the-radar film recommendations for Bafta voters and reports from the Doha, Tokyo, and Tallinn film festivals. The team discusses recent award winners and highlights specific films.
- How Oscar entry ‘The Heart Is A Muscle’ aims to show South Africa in a new light
Director Imran Hamdulay and star Keenan Arrison discuss their film 'The Heart Is A Muscle,' South Africa's Oscar submission. Hamdulay aimed for a nuanced portrayal of Cape Town's Cape Flats, even consulting local gang leaders.
- How tennis star Rafa Nadal inspired Agnieszka Holland’s ‘Franz’
Agnieszka Holland and Idan Weiss discuss their film 'Franz,' a Kafka biopic. Actor Idan Weiss revealed he drew inspiration from tennis player Rafael Nadal for his portrayal of Kafka. The film has been chosen as Poland's submission for the…
- Has it been a good year for original IP at the box office?
The Screen Podcast discusses the box office performance of original IP, anime, and local films, alongside highlights from the American Film Market.
- Are awards season narratives helpful? Plus, FilmNation's Glen Basner gets candid ahead of AFM
The Screen Podcast episode covers emerging awards season narratives, debating studio film disadvantages and international feature contenders. FilmNation CEO Glen Basner shares insights on the current film market and challenges in regions l…
- The hidden gems from the autumn film festivals
The Screen Podcast highlights lesser-known films from recent autumn festivals, including Venice, Toronto, Edinburgh, and London. The team also reviews the BFI London Film Festival, noting its significance as an awards season stop with cele…
- The road ahead for UK producers, trump tariffs and Bafta rule changes explained
The Screen Podcast episode discusses challenges for UK producers, potential US tariffs under Trump, and alterations to Bafta and Oscars regulations. The hosts include Wendy Mitchell, Matt Mueller, Louise Tutt, and Charles Gant.
- European producers fight for recognition, plus James McAvoy and TIFF takeaways
In this episode of The Screen Podcast, producers discuss the future of Creative Europe. Additionally, James McAvoy reflects on his time as a Screen Star of Tomorrow, and the podcast reviews industry discussions regarding the next TIFF Mark…
- Mubi's funding controversy, Venice Film Festival highlights and Dwayne Johnson's Oscar chances
The Screen Podcast covers Mubi's funding controversy with Sequoia, Venice Film Festival highlights like starry guests and Gaza focus, and potential Oscar buzz for Dwayne Johnson.
- Bafta reactions and Oscar predictions with guest Vue CEO Tim Richards
Screen's awards-season experts and Vue CEO Tim Richards analyze the impact of the Bafta results on the ongoing awards season and discuss Oscar predictions.
- Why the Oscar and Bafta races are still a wide open
Screen's editor-in-chief Matt Mueller, executive editor Fionnuala Halligan, deputy editor Louise Tutt, and awards editor Charles Gant discuss the Oscar and Bafta nominations. They cover the frontrunners and categories where nominees are ga…
- Oscar shortlist surprises and our films of the year
The Screen Podcast episode discusses surprises from the recent Oscar shortlists and features the panel's top five films of 2025. Attendees include Screen's editor-in-chief, executive editor, awards editor, and deputy editor.
- Bifa, EFA & Globes round-up – plus, what are the hot British contenders?
The Screen Podcast episode discusses early awards indicators from Bifa, EFA, and Globes, with experts highlighting Emilia Perez as a frontrunner. Hosts also analyze Bafta's 'British only' contenders.
- Early favourites emerge in actor races
Screen's awards experts identify early favourites in the Oscar and Bafta actor races, with some categories anticipated to be highly competitive.
- Global politics take leading role in the Oscars’ international feature race
Screen International experts Matt Mueller, Fionnuala Halligan, and Charles Gant analyze the international films competing for the Oscars' international feature and Bafta's best film not in the English language awards, noting the 'big quest…
- Are leftfield titles leading the awards race?
Screen's awards experts, including Fionnuala Halligan and Charles Gant, discuss potential contenders for the 2024/25 awards race, highlighting leftfield titles like 'Emilia Perez', 'The Substance', 'Anora', and 'Nosferatu'. This is the fir…
- What awards titles are gaining momentum; plus in-depth on entering a film for Bafta
The Screen Awards Podcast reviews films gaining momentum after the Golden Globe nominations and European Film Awards. Experts delve into the Bafta submission process and highlight 'Anatomy Of A Fall' and 'The Boy And The Heron'.
- Picking the buzziest UK and international film award contenders this year
In the first episode of the Screen Awards Podcast for the 2023/24 race, Screen's editor Matt Mueller, executive editor Fionnuala Halligan, and awards and box-office editor Charles Gant review the early UK and international frontrunners for…
- Rian Johnson on why theatrical and streaming should join hands
Filmmaker Rian Johnson spoke with Screen's Jeremy Kay about his Netflix film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. The discussion covered the film's unusual week-long theatrical release ahead of its streaming debut and the experience of shoot…
- Bifas, Baftas, international frontrunners, and the return of the Golden Globes
The Screen Podcast reviews the impact of the Bifas on the Baftas and the return of the Golden Globes, considering US critics' ceremonies. Hosts Matt Mueller, Louise Tutt, and Charles Gant analyze the awards race.
- Luca Guadagnino, David Kajganich on making a new kind of cannibal movie with ‘Bones And All’
Director Luca Guadagnino and writer David Kajganich discuss their film 'Bones And All,' a new take on the cannibal genre based on Camille DeAngelis' novel. They also touch upon Guadagnino's film 'A Bigger Splash.'
- Alejandro Iñárritu on ‘Bardo’ inspirations, re-editing after Venice premiere
Alejandro Iñárritu discusses the inspirations behind his film 'Bardo, False Chronicle Of A Handful Of Truths,' the decision to cut over 20 minutes post-Venice premiere, and the reasons for the gap between this and his previous film, 'The R…
- Oscar predictions, Denis Villeneuve on his biggest ‘Dune' challenge
The Screen Podcast episode features final Oscar predictions and a discussion with Denis Villeneuve about directing Dune. Experts analyze the Bafta Awards' influence on the Oscars and discuss producer Will Packer's strategies.
- Our final Bafta predictions plus Nina Menkes interview
The Screen Podcast team makes final Bafta predictions and interviews filmmaker Nina Menkes about her documentary "Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power," which analyzes gendered shot design.
- Sundance verdict plus Carlo Chatrian previews Berlin 2022
In this episode of The Screen Podcast, the team discusses the virtual Sundance festival, including buzzy titles and key deals. Festival director Carlo Chatrian provides a preview of the 2022 Berlinale.
- The Bafta longlists plus senior programmer John Nein on Sundance 2022
The Screen Podcast covers awards season news including Bafta, SAG, and Golden Globe nominations. Sundance senior programmer John Nein discusses the 2022 virtual festival.
- Our verdict on the Oscar shortlists + 'Flee' director interview
The Screen Podcast's hosts analyze this year's Oscar shortlists, focusing on the international and documentary categories. They also feature an interview with Jonas Poher Rasmussen, director of the film 'Flee'.
- The UK contenders in this year's awards race + Joanna Hogg interview
The Screen Podcast episode discusses UK films contending for Oscars and Baftas, the Bifa awards, and the definition of a British film. It features an interview with director Joanna Hogg about The Souvenir: Part II.
- Assessing the Oscar international feature race + Paolo Sorrentino talks ‘The Hand Of God’
The Screen Podcast's third episode covers the Oscars international feature race, examining contenders and surprising omissions. Director Paolo Sorrentino also joins to discuss the autobiographical elements and Netflix's involvement in his…
- On the ground for the return of Cannes
Screen's editor and chief film critic report from the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, covering the atmosphere, the opening film Annette, and the festival's market. They also discuss the logistics of bringing talent to the event.