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'Emilia Perez', 'The Substance', 'Anora' and 'Nosferatu' could be major contenders in a wide-open race, say Screen's awards experts.The first Screen Awards Podcast for the 2024/25 race. Hosted by Matt Mueller alongside Fionnuala Halligan and Charles Gant.

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In the second Screen Awards Podcast for the 2023/24 race, our experts look at which titles are gaining momentum following the Golden Globe nominations and the European Film Awards, and go in-depth on the process – including costs – involved in submitting a film for Bafta consideration.Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, executive editor, reviews and new talent Fionnuala Halligan, and awards and box-office editor Charles Gant also discuss why it’s been a good few weeks for 'Anatomy Of A Fall' and Hayao Miyazaki’s box office hit 'The Boy And The Heron'.

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In the latest episode of The Screen Podcast, the team discuss the latest awards season developments including the Bafta longlists, the SAG award nominations and the Golden Globes. Plus, Sundance senior programmer John Nein offers his insights into this year’s festival.Screen International editor Matt Mueller, chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan, and awards and box office editor Charles Gant take the temperature of the ongoing awards season. The Screen trio consider key talking points from the 2022 Bafta longlists, including a mainstream best film selection and a relatively weak showing for independent British films. Also under discussion are the SAG Awards nominations, with no place for Kristen Stewart; and the first Golden Globes winners to be announced solely live on Twitter.With Sundance Film Festival kicking off this Thursday, January 20, Halligan interviews Sundance senior programmer Nein about the upcoming event, films to watch, and the switch to a virtual edition for 2022.

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The latest episode of our monthly podcast sees our hosts assess this year’s Oscar shortlists.Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, Americas editor Jeremy Kay, and awards and box office editor Charles Gant discuss the 15 titles that made the cut in the Oscar international and documentary categories, as well as some surprising omissions.After that, Screen’s chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan talks to Jonas Poher Rasmussen, the director of Danish Oscar submission Flee, which has made both international and documentary shortlists.

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The latest episode of our monthly podcast is focused on the UK contenders this awards season.Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan, and awards and box office editor Charles Gant discuss the UK titles in contention for this year’s Oscar and Bafta races, reflect on the recent Bifa awards and look at the criteria that define a “British film” in the eyes of Bafta.After that, Halligan is joined by one of the filmmakers in this year’s awards race, Joanna Hogg, to discuss The Souvenir: Part II.

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In the third episode of our monthly podcast, Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan, and awards and box office editor Charles Gant delve into this year’s Oscars international feature race.With 93 titles submitted so far, the trio pick out some of the contenders that could go all the way in what seems like a more open race this year, as well as the surprising omissions that were not submitted to the category by their home countries.Mueller is then joined by director Paolo Sorrentino, who discusses Italy’s submission The Hand Of God. Sorrentino explains how much of the film is autobiographical, and why he took the project to Netflix.

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In the second episode of our monthly podcast, Screen’s editor Matt Mueller and chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan report from the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.They discuss getting to Cannes, the vibe on the ground and the opening night film Annette. They are then joined by Jonathan Rutter, director of film at Premier PR, who tells us about the logistics for getting talent to the festival. Finally Screen’s US editor Jeremy Kay swings by to give us the lowdown on this year’s market.

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In the first episode of our new monthly podcast, Screen International's editor Matt Mueller and chief film critic Fionnuala Halligan give their verdict on the Cannes Film Festival's 2021 Official Selection. Cannes head Thierry Fremaux announced the titles at a Paris press conference for its 2021 edition, which will be held as a physical event from July 6-17 after it was forced to cancel last year. We'll pick out the most intriguing (and most unusual) selections in the line-up, debate how well Cannes has done in terms of diversity, and explore what impact this year's festival could have on the international independent film sector.

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In a sponsored episode of the Screen podcast, the three heads of Canada’s leading screen-based organisations – Telefilm Canada, Canada Media Fund and CBC/Radio-Canada – share their insights into the state of the industry in Canada, how strategic partnerships are helping their companies to thrive, and look at what’s next for Canada’s audiovisual creators in an age of radical industry change. Leading the discussion are Christa Dickenson, executive director of Telefilm Canada; Valerie Creighton, president and CEO of Canada Media Fund; and Catherine Tait is president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada. Their wide-ranging conversation covers topics including how Canada can continue to stay competitive on the international stage, how their organisations are fostering parity and diversity in the industry, and how significant the challenges are ahead.

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In a special edition of our podcast series, Screen International donned its winter gear and flew into Park City, Utah, for a chat with four international filmmakers at Sundance Film Festival 2020.Each director’s new film screened in the prestigious World Cinema Dramatic Competition section: Maïmouna Doucouré brought Cuties (France); Fernanda Valadez Identifying Features (Mexico/Spain); Visar Morina Exil (Germany/Belgium/Kosovo); and Aneil Karia Surge (UK).All four films address notions of belonging and human connection, yet in very different ways that reflect the filmmakers’ countries of origin and specific social issues.The directors talk about their stories, how they found financing, what kind of support their respective governments provide for content creators, and what they’re planning next.After this recording took place, several of our guests were honoured at the Sundance awards ceremony. Identifying Features earned the section’s audience award, while Valadez and Astrid Rondero won the juried screenplay prize. Doucouré won the section’s directing award, and Surge star Ben Whishaw won the section’s special jury award for acting.To subscribe to future episodes, search for the Screen podcast, which is available on Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and a host of other podcast apps.

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Avengers: Endgame writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely sat down with Screen International to reveal how they approached writing the record-breaking superhero epic and their favourite moments from the movie. After the Walt Studios Motion Pictures release became the highest-grossing film of all time with $2.8bn at the global box office, screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely sat down to discuss their journey across the Marvel Cinematic Universe.The duo reveal how they approached writing the climactic instalment of the Infinity Saga – the name given to the series that comprises the first 23 films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.They also share their thoughts on awards recognition for superhero movies, the screenwriters who most inspire them and their relationship with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige.To subscribe to future episodes, search for the Screen International Podcast, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotofy, Google Podcasts and a host of podcast apps

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In the first of Screen International’s awards season podcast series, Screen editor Matt Mueller is joined by features editor Charles Gant and joint managing director of Picturehouse Cinemas and Picturehouse Entertainment Clare Binns to discuss the kick-off to the 2019/20 awards season.Who are the early front-runners in the major categories, how is the date change impacting the release schedule and can anything beat Parasite in the international feature film category?Matt, Clare and Charles discuss the shorter window for capitalising on awards contenders this year following the US Academy’s decision to move the Oscar ceremony forward to February 9 and Bafta responded in kind, shifting to February 2 – what ripple effect will that have on exhibitors, distributors and audiences?Others topics include examining the contenders across all major categories that are making the biggest impression so far, and how the US Academy’s expanded international membership is exerting a stronger influence on the overall shape of nominations.To subscribe to future episodes, search for the Screen podcast, which is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and a host of podcast apps. Screen International is a Media Business Insight company.

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In the first Screen Awards Podcast for the 2023/24 race, Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, executive editor, reviews and new talent Fionnuala Halligan, and awards and box-office editor Charles Gant assess the early UK and international frontrunners.

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We speak to filmmaker Rian Johnson about Netflix whodunnit Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.The film received an unusual week-long theatrical release in the US, UK and other select territories, ahead of its worldwide streaming bow on December 23. Johnson, whose previous films include the original Knives Out, Looper, Brick and Stars Wars: The Last Jedi, spoke to Screen’s Americas editor Jeremy Kay about shooting during the pandemic and the film’s groundbreaking release.

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Our team assesses the state of the race following last weekend’s Bifas, what they could mean for the Baftas, and the first US critics ceremonies. Podcast host and Screen International editor Matt Mueller is joined by deputy editor Louise Tutt and awards and box office editor Charles Gant.

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In the second episode of our 2022/2023 awards season series, we speak to director Luca Guadagnino and writer David Kajganich about 'Bones And All'.The film stars Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell as a pair on cannibals on the run in 1980s America, 'Bones And All' is based on the novel by Camille DeAngelis and debuted at Venice this year.Guadagnino and Kajganich discuss making a different kind of cannibal movie, how David’s cameo as bus driver ended up on the cutting room floor and why Luca is planning an extended theatrical cut for his film 'A Bigger Splash'.Interview by Screen’s international reporter Ben Dalton.

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In our first episode covering the 2022/2023 awards season, Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu, a two-time best director Oscar winner for 'Birdman' and 'The Revenant', talks to Screen contributing editor Mark Salisbury about his latest project, Mexican Oscar entry 'Bardo, False Chronicle Of A Handful Of Truths'. Iñárritu explains why it took him so long to follow up 2015’s 'The Revenant', cutting more than 20 minutes of footage from 'Bardo' after its Venice premiere, and the real-life inspiration for the project.'Bardo' is released in select UK cinemas on November 18, before launching worldwide on Netflix on December 16.

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In the latest episode of The Screen Podcast, the team make their final Oscar predictions, and Denis Villeneuve discusses Dune, which is up for 10 awards on the night. In the first half of the pod, Screen’s chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan, deputy editor Louise Tutt and Americas editor Jeremy Kay assess the upcoming Oscar ceremony on March 27. How did the Bafta Film Awards affect the Oscar race? And what does Oscars producer Will Packer have lined up to boost ratings? Finally, our hosts pick their favourites in the actor, actress, director and best picture categories. Then Villeneuve, speaking to Jeremy Kay in late January, discusses when he first became a fan of Frank Herbert’s Dune novels, how a comment at a Venice press conference helped him land the gig, and his biggest challenge making the film.

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In the latest episode of The Screen Podcast, the team discuss the final contenders for the Baftas, and mark International Women’s Day by speaking to renowned independent filmmaker Nina Menkes. Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, deputy editor Louise Tutt, awards and box office editor Charles Gant, and chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan give their final Bafta predictions ahead of the ceremony on March 13, and assess the overall awards race as it enters its final stretch.And with International Women’s Day 2022 taking place on March 8, Halligan also spoke to director and academic Nina Menkes about her documentary Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power.Premiering at Sundance before a worldwide tour which includes Berlin and the upcoming CPH:DOX to date, Brainwashed is based on a series of Menkes’ lectures which argue that shot design is gendered – that men and women are, quite simply, shot differently. Halligan speaks to the director about her career and the impact that gendered shot design has on wider culture.

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In the latest episode of The Screen Podcast, the team reflects on this year’s virtual Sundance, and festival director Carlo Chatrian previews the 2022 Berlinale. Screen International editor Matt Mueller, chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan and Americas editor Jeremy Kay assess the buzzy titles and key deals from Sundance (which ran Jan 10-20), and also discuss how well it worked as a virtual event for a second year in a row. Then Halligan sits down with Berlin film festival director Chatrian, who shares his insights on the line-up and the overall shape of the festival, which kicks off on February 10.

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With the Bafta results shaking up the awards race once more, many of the key categories still remain much up in the air according to Screen’s awards-season experts. In our latest Screen Awards Podcast for the 2024/25 race, Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and box office editor Charles Gant are joined by Vue International CEO Time Richards to break down the Bafta winners and what it means for the final stretch of awards season.

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Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller, executive editor, reviews and new talent Fionnuala Halligan, deputy editor Louise Tutt and awards and box office editor Charles Gant survey the Oscar and Bafta nominations. As well as the frontrunners, categories where nominees are gathering late momentum are also highlighted.

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Screen's awards experts pick out the surprises from this year's Oscar shortlists, and reveal their 2025 top five titles. Featuring Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller, executive editor, reviews and new talent Fionnuala Halligan, and awards and box-office editor Charles Gant, and deputy editor Louise Tutt.

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Early awards indicators suggest Emilia Perez is the one to beat, according to Screen International’s awards experts. Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller, awards and box office editor Charles Gant, and executive editor Fionnuala Halligan, assess the first wave of awards and unpick Bafta’s “British only” contenders.

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​There are early favourites in this season’s Oscar and Bafta actor races, but several categories look highly competitive, according to Screen’s awards experts.Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller, awards and box-office editor Charles Gant, and Americas editor Jeremy Kay, deep dive into the acting categories.

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This year's international feature race throws up some “big questions for the Academy”, according to Screen International’s awards experts.Matt Mueller, Fionnuala Halligan, and Charles Gant asses the titles competing in Ampas’ international feature and Bafta’s best film not in the English language categories.

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The Screen team discusses Mubi’s ongoing funding controversy before delving into Venice Film Festival’s starry guests, hidden gems and Gaza focus.First, Screen contributing editor Wendy Mitchell, editor Matt Mueller and deputy editor Lousie Tutt break down the controversy surrounding Mubi’s $100m investment from venture capital firm Sequoia.Then, Wendy is joined by senior international reporter Ben Dalton to discuss Venice Film Festival’s return to star-studded status, what deals - if any - will emerge for unrepresented titles, and how the war in Gaza took the spotlight.Finally, Screen’s senior critic Wendy Ide jumps in with her thoughts on Venice’s Golden Lion Winner before revealing her competition highlights and hidden gems.The Screen Podcast is produced and hosted by Wendy Mitchell and edited by Ellie Calnan. New episodes every other Thursday. www.screendaily.comFacebook - / screendailyInstagram - @screendailyTwitter - @screendaily

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The Screen Podcast delves into the thorny future of Creative Europe in its latest episode, before James McAvoy reminisces about being picked as a Screen Star of Tomorrow, and we assess the industry chatter around next year’s TIFF Market.

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The team look at the challenges facing UK producers, Trump’s latest tariff threat and this year’s Bafta and Oscars rule changes. Hosted by Wendy Mitchell with Matt Mueller, Louise Tutt and Charles Gant.

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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”.

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On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team recommends some under-the-radar titles for awards voters to look out for; and go on a whistle-stop tour of the latest film festivals. First, Screen contributing editor Wendy Mitchell, editor Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt are joined by awards and box office editor Charles Gant to recommend documentaries and non English-language titles that Bafta and Ampas voters might have missed. Next, they discuss the winners from the Bifa and the Gotham awards which saw Harry Lighton's Pillion and Akinola Davies Jr.'s My Father's Shadow pick up prizes on both sides of the pond. Then, Wendy checks in on the festivals in Doha, Tokyo and Tallinn with Screen reporters Ben Dalton, Mike Rosser and Ellie Calnan. The Screen Podcast is produced and hosted by Wendy Mitchell and edited by Ellie Calnan. New episodes every other Thursday.

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In this bonus episode of The Screen Podcast, we speak to director Imran Hamdulay and star Keenan Arrison about crime thriller The Heart Is A Muscle, which has been selected by South Africa as its Oscars submission. Hamdulay, making his feature directing debut, told Screen’s senior US critic Tim Grierson how he tried to portray the poverty-stricken Cape Flats region of Cape Town in a more nuanced way than other films, even turning to the area’s local gang leaders for help.

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In this bonus episode of The Screen Podcast, we speak to Agnieszka Holland and Idan Weiss about Kafka biopic Franz, which has been selected by Poland as its Oscars submission.Weiss, starring in his first ever feature film project, told Screen how Holland instructed him to look for inspiration from tennis great Rafael Nadal for how to play the iconic author.Weiss is nominated for a European Film Award for Franz, which will be released in the US by Cohen Media Group, and is sold internationally by Films Boutique. It premiered this year in Toronto as a special presentation.

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On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team discuss the hits, misses and surprises at the global box office this year, before we look back on the American Film Market, which finished last weekend.Screen contributing editor Wendy Mitchell, deputy editor Louise Tutt and awards and box office editor Charles Gant examine whether it’s been an encouraging few months for original IP in cinemas.The team also look at the growing global success of anime titles, some strong local hits in France, and soft debuts for two UK filmmakers; Gurinder Chadha’s Christmas Karma and Edgar Wright’s The Running Man.Next, Screen’s Americas editor Jeremy Kay rounds up the talking points from this year’s AFM, which was back in Los Angeles at the Fairmont Hotel following a poorly-received sojourn in Las Vegas last year.Kay rounds up the buzzy packages, vibes on the ground, and why Screen staff were loving driverless taxis.

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On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team discusses the emerging narratives in this year’s awards race, before FilmNation Entertainment CEO Glen Basner shares his insights ahead of the American Film Market (AFM).First, Screen contributing editor Wendy Mitchell, editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt are joined by awards and box office editor Charles Gant to discuss the early shape of the awards race. They debate whether big studio films are at a disadvantage, whether Wicked: For Good can pull off a Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King-style victory lap, and the leading country contenders in the best international feature race.Next, Screen’s Americas editor Jeremy Kay is joined by FilmNation Entertainment CEO and founder Glen Basner ahead of the AFM in Los Angeles to hear the sales veteran’s thoughts on the current marketplace, why Southeast Asia is proving to be a tricky market right now, and whether next year’s TIFF: The Market will be useful for international buyers and sellers.

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Our team pick out the hidden gems from the Autumn film festivals, and reflect on this year's starry edition of the BFI London Film Festival.International reporter Ben Dalton joins editor Wendy Mitchell, editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt to discuss how the LFF has become a major stop on the awards circuit, with the likes of George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Steven Spielberg among the many celebrities to walk its read carpet.Then Screen's reviews editor Nikki Baughan and senior international critic Wendy Ide pick out some of the smaller films from the likes of Venice, Toronto, Edinburgh and London that that those in the industry should seek out.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Rising UK actors David Jonsson and Tom Blyth discuss their new film Wasteman and share their insights into the state of the UK film industry. Jonsson and Blyth talk to Screen reporter and video producer Ellie Calnan about working with debut director Cal McMau on the Bafta-nominated prison thriller, distributed by Lionsgate UK. Jonsson, a former Screen Star of Tomorrow, executive-produced the project and went on to set up his own production company, greyarea, with Wasteman producer Sophia Gibber.The duo also discusses how they balance working in the UK and the US, the challenges facing young actors today and whether they worry about AI.

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In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team looks back on Sunday’s controversial Bafta ceremony and the subsequent fallout. Breaking down the evening are Screen’s contributing editor Wendy Mitchell, editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and awards editor Charles Gant, who were all at the ceremony.They look at how the events unfolded on the night - when Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson involuntarily shouted a racial slur whilst Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting - and the serious questions that both Bafta and the BBC need to answer after this was broadcast on UK television.The trio also discusses some of the other highlights and lowlights from the ceremony, including the emotional speeches from Sinners’ Wunmi Mosaku and I Swear casting director Lauren Evans, and the strange decision for Sam Mendes to speak first when Hamnet won the British film prize. Finally and on a lighter note, there is a recap of the post-ceremony party circuit. Which party had the best canapes, and what famous actor was wearing a bathrobe?The Screen Podcast is produced and edited by Ellie Calnan, with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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