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Always On Film

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Frequency: 1 episode/16d. Total Eps: 19

Always on Film is back for Season 2 and this time Louelle, Kitty and Imogen talk all things women in film and their own journeys in building their own production company. With guest spanning creative director Clare Binns and actress Delainey Hayles, join them in chatting all things film and the industry.

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S2 Ep6: Always on: Kahleen Crawford - The Art of Casting & Discovering New Talent

Season 2 · Episode 6

Thursday, October 29, 2026 • Duration 46:22

Join Immi, Kitty and Lou for another episode, this time talking to the incredible casting director Kahleen Crawford.

From setting up her own company, Kahleen Crawford Casting, in 2006 to discovering exciting emerging talent like Josh O’Connor, Kahleen has built a remarkable career shaped by instinct, creativity and a passion for finding the right actors for each role. Kahleen takes us behind the scenes of casting Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal in the BAFTA-nominated All of Us Strangers, sharing the story behind bringing the pair together and the incredible chemistry they created on screen.

We chat to Kahleen about her unique approach to casting, including the fascinating way she sees actors in colours. We also hear about her collaboration with Ken Loach and the growing recognition of casting as an art form, with the Oscars introducing a dedicated casting category.

Tune in to hear Kahleen’s journey through film...

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S2 Ep5: Jess O’Kane - On Writing Bad Apples & Her Journey into Screenwriting

Season 2 · Episode 5

Thursday, October 22, 2026 • Duration 39:20

Join Immi, Kitty and Lou for another episode, this time sitting down with the brilliant screenwriter Jess O’Kane, whose latest feature, Bad Apples, brings a darkly comic twist to the world of education.

From an early love of Pride and Prejudice and romantic period dramas to finding her way into screenwriting, Jess has built a career around her love of a good story with a dark twist. Her recent film, Bad Apples, directed by Jonatan Etzler and starring Saoirse Ronan, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival before screening at the BFI London Film Festival, where it was nominated for Best Film.

We chat to Jess about her journey into screenwriting, the differences between writing for film and television, and her love for screenplay itself. She also takes us behind the scenes of Bad Apples, sharing an insight into her creative process and how she brings a story from the page to the screen.

Tune in to hear Jess’s journey through film...

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S2 Ep4: Always on: Delainey Hayles - Inside Interview with the Vampire & the World of Women in Horror

Season 2 · Episode 4

Thursday, October 15, 2026 • Duration 40:20

Join Immi, Kitty and Lou for another episode, this time sitting down with the wonderful Delainey Hayles.

From an early love of theatre to training at the prestigious BRIT School and National Youth Theatre, Delainey has had a whirlwind few years, taking her from London’s West End to the big screen and beyond.

We chat to Delainey about everything from her self-tape audition techniques and the wild audition story behind her role as Claudia, to filming some of those unforgettable standout scenes in Interview with the Vampire. We also hear about her journey so far, the lessons she’s picked up along the way, and what it’s like navigating the industry as a young actor.

Tune in to hear Delainey’s journey through film…

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S2 Ep3: Always on: Clare Binns - The Ritzy, Sandra Hüller & Picturehouse

Season 2 · Episode 3

Thursday, October 1, 2026 • Duration 46:20

Join Immi, Kitty and Lou for another episode, this time chatting to the incredible Clare Binns, Creative Director of Picturehouse.
From starting out as an usher at the Ritzy Cinema to becoming one of the most influential voices in UK cinema, Clare’s journey is one of passion, community and an unwavering love for film, culminating in her receiving a BAFTA for Outstanding Contribution to Cinema.
We chat to Clare about her love of international film, the power of cinema to bring people and communities together, and her work championing the next generation of filmmakers through initiatives such as Picturehouse Create.
Tune in to hear Clare’s journey through film...

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S2 Ep2: Always on: Caris Rianne - Founding BAFTA-Qualifying Women X Fest & Creating Space for Women

Season 2 · Episode 2

Thursday, September 17, 2026 • Duration 52:52

Join Immi, Kitty and Lou for another conversation, this time with the brilliant Caris Rianne.

From growing up with a love of film and the escapism it offered, while often feeling like she didn’t quite belong, to founding Rianne Pictures and the now BAFTA-qualifying Women X Film Festival, Caris has carved out a career built around creating space, opportunity and connection through film.

In this episode, we chat to Caris about her journey so far: the power of championing women and underrepresented voices, the empowerment that can come from saying no, and the importance of building meaningful film opportunities beyond London.

Tune in to hear Caris’ journey through film…

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S2 Ep1: Always on: The History of Women in Film

Season 2 · Episode 1

Thursday, September 10, 2026 • Duration 53:06

Welcome back for Season 2! We’re so happy to have you with us for another season.

To kick things off, Immi, Kitty and Lou are taking you through some of the key female figures who have shaped the film industry, from Alice Guy-Blaché, widely recognised as the first recorded female film director, and her groundbreaking film La Fée aux Choux (The Cabbage Fairy), all the way to Kathryn Bigelow’s history-making Oscar win and the influential women making their mark today.

We’ll be exploring their stories, achievements and the barriers they broke along the way, celebrating the women who have helped shape film as we know it.

Watch La Fée aux Choux (The Cabbage Fairy) here: https://youtu.be/-Ewo-jcNYRI?si=QClFB__SA7sUDlkn , and find our research resources below:

Immi’s Section:

BFI Article
https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/female-gaze-100-overlooked-films-directed-by-women?

AFI Article
https://www.afi.com/news/alice-guy-blache-afi-catalog-spotlight/

Harvard Gazette Article
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2003/11/radcliffe-fellow-explores-early-female-film-pioneers/?

Science Institute Article
https://www.sciencehistory.org/stories/magazine/where-are-my-children-public-health-in-the-movies/?

S1 Ep12: Season 2 is here!

Season 1 · Episode 12

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 • Duration 00:50

S1 Ep11: Always on: BFI Flare (2) - From 20-Day Shoot to World Premiere: Inside Lunar Sway with Cast & Crew

Season 1 · Episode 11

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 • Duration 40:28

In our second episode from the BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, we present two engaging conversations around Lunar Sway, a striking feature that celebrated its world premiere at the festival. We’re joined by writer-director Nick Butler, who reveals how the script came together in just a week and was brought to life in an ambitious 20-day shoot, alongside lead actors Noah Parker and Liza Weil, who star as Cliff and Marg. A dark comedy, the film follows Cliff, a lonely drifter in a desert town whose fragile routine is upended by the arrival of his con-artist birth mother. Across both conversations, we explore the intensity of the fast-paced production, the film’s dreamlike surrealism and its impact on Cliff’s sense of identity, and what it meant for the team to experience the energy of a live audience at its world premiere for the very first time.

Check out https://www.cloudypicturesinc.com/ to track all movement and updates on Lunar Sway!

*Emily Atef is the director of More Than Ever, the film Liza mentions at 37:22.

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S1 Ep10: Always on: BFI Flare (1) - Alex Burunova on Women, Truth & the Making of Satisfaction

Season 1 · Episode 10

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 • Duration 47:04

Always on Film had the immense privilege of covering press at this year’s BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, where we spoke with the brilliant Alex Burunova about her debut feature, Satisfaction.

The film traces the relationship between Lola (Emma Laird) and Philip (Fionn Whitehead) across two timelines and locations, as questions of identity, truth, and credibility are gradually unearthed.

In our conversation, Alex reflects on the dedication behind bringing the project to life, why Emma and Fionn were the perfect pairing for these roles, and the importance of women owning their truth, their art, and their story.

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S1 Ep9: Always on: Your Hosts – Our Film Hot Takes, Early Film Crushes and Favourite London Cinemas

Season 1 · Episode 9

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 • Duration 46:50

This week it’s just your Always on Film hosts, Louelle, Immi, and Kitty, chatting all things movies, snacks, and cinema crushes. We kick things off with the ultimate salty versus sweet popcorn debate and share our go-to snacks for a perfect film night. From Kitty’s love of the Prince Charles Cinema and the Everyman on the Canal to Immi’s soft spot for Dog Day Afternoon at the Curzon, we talk about the places that make watching films feel special.

We dive into our hottest takes, debating what’s over or underrated and how early 2000s films were marketed compared to how they might be promoted today. We also revisit big franchises like Jurassic Park and discuss well-known movies that seem to have slipped from memory.

Things get nostalgic as we share our first celebrity crushes, from Hayden Christensen to Immi’s animated love for Kovu. We chat about recent watches, including the anniversary screening of The Sound of Music, and catch up on the latest film news, from the end of The Conjuring universe to the future of Downton Abbey.

We also talk about how more TV shows are wrapping up with a final film, Erik Kripke bringing back the Supernatural cast for The Boys season 5, and Kitty’s review of Le Bonheur at the Prince Charles Cinema. To finish, we look ahead to upcoming releases we cannot wait to see, including Stephen King’s The Long Walk, Guillermo del Toro’s new Frankenstein, and Robert Eggers’ mysterious Werewolf.

So grab your popcorn, sweet or salty, and join us for a fun, film-filled catch-up.

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