The BIFA Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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For this episode of the BIFA Podcast the multi-talented duo of Craig Roberts and Simon Farnaby got together for a chat about the cinema experiences that formed them, and how those experiences informed their recent collaboration, The Phantom of the Open - the story of an amateur golf fanatic who manages to wangle his way into the biggest golf tournament in Britain.

Since appearing as Oliver Tate in 2010s Submarine, Craig has gone on to appear in a variety of TV and films, including Bad Neighbours, 22 Jump Street and The Fundamentals of Caring, but he’s also moved behind the camera. The Phantom of the Open is his third feature at the helm, after directing dark comedies Just Jim and Eternal Beauty in the last few years.

His latest is written by Simon Farnaby, whose unmistakable comedy performances have seen him appear in Horrible Histories, Ghosts, Yonderland and lots more, and his skills as a writer can be seen in recent british comedy favourites Mindhorn and Paddington 2.

In this conversation Craig and Simon look back at the marvel that is Christopher Reeve’s superman, how Superbad informed Submarine and they have a big, Licorice Pizza inspired love-in on the works of Paul Thomas Anderson

The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFA

The show is hosted by Jake Cunningham

It’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShiel

And it's edited by Content is Queen

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For this episode writer and director Marley Morrison, spoke to BIFA Best Supporting Actress nominee Jo Hartley (This Is England). Marley’s feature film debut Sweetheart was released in 2021 and received five different nominations at the BIFAs. As well as Jo’s nomination for Best Supporting Actress, the film’s lead actor Nell Barlow won the award for Breakout performance, producer Michelle Antoniaes won the prize for Breakthrough producer and Marley herself was nominated for awards for both debut screenwriter and debut director.

In this heartfelt, insightful and captivating conversation Marley and Jo look back at the cinema trips of their youth and how it moulded who they are today, from 80s comedy classics, to the work of Shane Meadows. They also get into the camaraderie and compassion that made Sweetheart happen, highlighting it as a prime example of the warming collaborative spirit that can come from the filmmaking process.

The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFA

The show is hosted by Jake Cunningham

It’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShiel

And it's edited by James Payne

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In this BIFA Podcast episode, writer and director Cathy Brady - winner of the BIFA award for Best Debut Screenwriter for the acclaimed film Wildfire - spoke to actor Nora-Jane Noone, who starred in the film, and worked closely with Cathy and co-star Nika McGuigan in developing the story and characters.

Cathy and Nora Jane look back on their film inspirations (from Stand By Me to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) as well as what their own version of Secret Cinema would be and why they’d put it in the middle of the desert. One particularly poignant moment of the conversation discusses a picture of Nika, Cathy and Nora-Jane together, which we’ve put up on the BIFA social media accounts, so you can see the trio who brought Wildfire to life, together.

The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFA

The show is hosted by Jake Cunningham

It’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShiel

And it's edited by James Payne

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For this episode of the BIFA Podcast, director and writer Reggie Yates - a nominee for the BIFA award for debut screenwriter - spoke to his long-time collaborator, casting director Shaheen Baig, who was nominated three times for her work at this years BIFAs.

In this chat, Reggie and Shaheen explore how they try to go against the grain with their work together, in both their feature film work and short films too. We also hear about the films that shaped their careers, from La Haine, to Do The Right Thing, to the Deer Hunter, and so much more.

The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFA

The show is hosted by Jake Cunningham

It’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShiel

And it's edited by James Payne

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In this fun and frank conversation, the incredible Riz Ahmed (recipient of this year's Richard Harris award for outstanding contribution to film) speaks to his friend and collaborator Yann Demange, the winner of the 2014 Best Director BIFA for his work on '71. 

Together, Riz and Yann examine their relationship to the UK film industry, sneaking into cinemas in their youth and the origins of their love affairs with film. 

The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFA

The show is hosted by Jake Cunningham

It’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShiel

And it's edited by James Payne

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For this edition of This Is My Cinema we sit down with Clare Dunne to talk about herself and Herself, the stunning new film, directed by Phyllida Lloyd, which she stars in and co-wrote. As well as that, we discuss the formative cinema moments of her youth, her ideal cinema snack pairings, and a lot more.

Welcoming come to This Is My Cinema, a podcast from the British Independent Film Awards. The show is called This Is My Cinema and it’s all about celebrating the very best talent in the British film scene and the cinema experiences that made them who they are today. 

Our hosts Michael Leader and Rhianna Dhillon will be talking to rising stars and legendary names from in front of and behind the camera, exploring their origins in filmmaking, their inspirations, their memories of the cinemas they grew up visiting and of course whether they take their popcorn salty, sweet - or wouldn’t dream of taking food to a film at all. 

This is my cinema is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFA

The show is hosted by Rhianna Dhilllon and Michael Leader

It’s produced by Jake Cunningham, Ellie Aitken and Harold McShiel

And we’re edited by Content is Queen

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In this episode of the podcast, we have a chat with the brilliant Daniel Mays. Seen on big screens in recent feel-good favourites Swimming With Men and Fisherman's Friends, as well as Mike Leigh's modern classic Vera Drake - and on small screens in huge shows including Line of Duty, Good Omens and cop comedy Code 404.

Welcoming come to This Is My Cinema, a podcast from the British Independent Film Awards. The show is called This Is My Cinema and it’s all about celebrating the very best talent in the British film scene and the cinema experiences that made them who they are today. 

Our hosts Michael Leader and Rhianna Dhillon will be talking to rising stars and legendary names from in front of and behind the camera, exploring their origins in filmmaking, their inspirations, their memories of the cinemas they grew up visiting and of course whether they take their popcorn salty, sweet - or wouldn’t dream of taking food to a film at all. 

This is my cinema is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFA

The show is hosted by Rhianna Dhilllon and Michael Leader

It’s produced by Jake Cunningham, Ellie Aitken and Harold McShiel

And we’re edited by Content is Queen

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For this edition of This Is My Cinema, we sit down with the incredible Arinzé Kene to explore his work on the stage and screen, ahead of his performance as Bob Marley, in the new production of Get Up, Stand Up. Through the conversation we cover the impact that an early screening of Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing had on Arinzé, we also explore his performance as Sam Cooke in the original stage version of One Night in Miami and why he carries a journal wherever he goes.

Welcoming come to This Is My Cinema, a podcast from the British Independent Film Awards. The show is called This Is My Cinema and it’s all about celebrating the very best talent in the British film scene and the cinema experiences that made them who they are today. 

Our hosts Michael Leader and Rhianna Dhillon will be talking to rising stars and legendary names from in front of and behind the camera, exploring their origins in filmmaking, their inspirations, their memories of the cinemas they grew up visiting and of course whether they take their popcorn salty, sweet - or wouldn’t dream of taking food to a film at all. 

This is my cinema is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFA

The show is hosted by Rhianna Dhilllon and Michael Leader

It’s produced by Jake Cunningham, Ellie Aitken and Harold McShiel

And we’re edited by Content is Queen

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In this episode of This Is My Cinema we welcome Prano Bailey-Bond, director of Censor, the thrilling new British horror film that explores the gory world of 80s video nasties, through the mind of film censor Enid played by the incredible (former guest of this podcast) Niamh Algar. Catch up on Niamh's episode here: https://podfollow.com/bifa/episode/55042359a0415b5c0f1cc04723e5a2d479b7fdcb/view

Welcoming come to This Is My Cinema, a podcast from the British Independent Film Awards. The show is called This Is My Cinema and it’s all about celebrating the very best talent in the British film scene and the cinema experiences that made them who they are today. 

Our hosts Michael Leader and Rhianna Dhillon will be talking to rising stars and legendary names from in front of and behind the camera, exploring their origins in filmmaking, their inspirations, their memories of the cinemas they grew up visiting and of course whether they take their popcorn salty, sweet - or wouldn’t dream of taking food to a film at all. 

On the 18th of February, the British Independent Film Awards will be broadcasting live on Facebook and YouTube, hosted by Tom Felton, with lots of special guest appearances too. In celebration of the awards, we’ll be releasing one podcast episode every day that week, so subscribe now to This Is My Cinema wherever you listen to your podcasts… you’ll want a front row seat

This is my cinema is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFA

The show is hosted by Rhianna Dhilllon and Michael Leader

It’s produced by Jake Cunningham, Ellie Aitken and Harold McShiel

And we’re edited by Content is Queen

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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