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This is the fourth and final episode in this year's exclusive 4-part mini series in the run up to Worcester Film Festival 2026 and it's the big one!

In this episode, Marcus is joined by the organisers of Worcester Film Festival, Hendrik Harms and Kirstie Gregory for their annual catch up just before the festival gets under way.

With the festival just around the corner and set to begin on the 22nd September 2026, Hendrik and Kirstie update Marcus on everything that has been going on in the last year, what attendees to the festival can expect from the 2026 edition as well as what keeps driving them on to host this ever expanding film festival.

Expect a cracking anecdote about Hendrik's closing night speech last year, an update on their guests judges (including Daisy Ridley) and an insight into just how many screens they will be showing films on at the Worcester Odeon this year.

If you want to see the full schedule at Worcester Film Festival and get hold of your festival pass head over to their website @ https://www.worcesterfilmfestival.co.uk/

You can also follow the festival on Instagram @worcesterfilmfestival (https://www.instagram.com/worcesterfilmfestival/)

Join the podcast conversation on social media on either our Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/theglacefilmclub/) or on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@theglacefilmclub).

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This is the third episode in this year's exclusive 4-part mini series in the run up to Worcester Film Festival 2026. During the series Marcus and Callum will be speaking with filmmakers whose films will be screened at this year's festival as well as the organisers themselves.

In this episode, Marcus had a conversation with Writer & Director, Zoë Bullock and Producer, Nathan McCuaig.

Zoe and Nathan's short film, "Sunlight Water" follows recently single Josie who rescues a houseplant in serious need of some TLC only to find herself falling in love with the plant itself. Thus begins the process of Josie trying to figure out exactly what the plant wants, but by doing so, risks losing herself in the process.

The film really does throw your emotions everywhere and through comedic moments, romantic allusions and deeply emotive dialogue, Sunlight Water gives a captivatingly unique perspective on toxic relationships.

This is the first short the pair have collaborated on and the story of how they came to collaborate on this project is a really fascinating one which we discuss during the conversation.

During the chat Marcus also discusses Zoe’s experience of her directorial debut, the challenges they overcame on set as well as the differences between working in TV, theatre and film.

"Sunlight Water" will be screened at Worcester Film Festival on 10am on Wednesday the 23rd September.

If you want to see the full schedule at Worcester Film Festival and get hold of your festival pass head over to their website @ https://www.worcesterfilmfestival.co.uk/

You can also follow the festival on Instagram @worcesterfilmfestival (https://www.instagram.com/worcesterfilmfestival/)

Join the podcast conversation on social media on either our Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/theglacefilmclub/) or on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@theglacefilmclub).

The Glacé Film Club is produced by Glacé Media (https://glacemedia.com/).

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This is the second episode in this year's exclusive 4-part mini series in the run up to Worcester Film Festival 2026. During the series Marcus and Callum will be speaking with filmmakers whose films will be screened at this year's festival as well as the organisers themselves.

In this episode, Callum had a conversation with the filmmaker, Ludo Hoffstetter.

Ludo's stop-motion animation, "Factory Reset" follows an automaton born in the depths of a forgotten factory and its programmed curiosity through a silent world of rust and steel.

Ludo is a French filmmaker based in Paris and spent 10 years working away at this films which includes some unbelievably impressive stop-motion animation work, with so much of the film being practically shot.

“Factory Reset” explores grand questions about determinism, individuality, and identity. The character’s journey mirrors both the stages of life (from birth and childhood to labour, aging, and death) and the rhythm of the modern daily grind (waking up, going to work, returning home exhausted, and starting again the next day).

The big existential questions posed by this film are dived into between Callum and Ludo during this episode as well as discussion about how Ludo pulled off this incredible technical feat of filmmaking.

"Factory Reset" will be screened at Worcester Film Festival on Thursday 24th September 2026 at 11:15 am.

If you want to see the full schedule at Worcester Film Festival and get hold of your festival pass head over to their website @ https://www.worcesterfilmfestival.co.uk/

You can also follow the festival on Instagram @worcesterfilmfestival (https://www.instagram.com/worcesterfilmfestival/)

Join the podcast conversation on social media on either our Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/theglacefilmclub/) or on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@theglacefilmclub).

The Glacé Film Club is produced by Glacé Media (https://glacemedia.com/).

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This is the first episode in this year's exclusive 4-part mini series in the run up to Worcester Film Festival 2026. During the series Marcus and Callum will be speaking with filmmakers whose films will be screened at this year's festival as well as the organisers themselves.

In this episode, Marcus had a conversation with writers and directors, Isaac Thornton and Danny Taylor.

Isaac and Danny's short film, "The Card's We're Dealt" is a coming of age drama set In the wasteland of a post WW3 Britain where two teens, locked in a room together, discover the lengths they'll go to for survival.

The film evokes a heightened sense of tension throughout, slowly revealing more clues to the mystery of what is going on in the wider world as well as in the individual lives of the two characters.

This is the second short the pair have made together. With them being only 17 when they shot The Card’s We’re Dealt they surely have a bright future ahead of them.

In this chat, amongst other things, they discuss how Isaac and Danny got into filmmaking, how they executed such an impressive film so early in their career and what screening their film at Worcester Film Festival means to them.

"The Cards We're Dealt" will be screened at Worcester Film Festival on Thursday 24th September 2026 at 10am.

You can find out more about Isaac and Danny and "The Cards We're Dealt" on the below Instagram page @dignofilms;

https://www.instagram.com/dignofilms/

If you want to see the full schedule at Worcester Film Festival and get hold of your festival pass head over to their website @ https://www.worcesterfilmfestival.co.uk/

You can also follow the festival on Instagram @worcesterfilmfestival (https://www.instagram.com/worcesterfilmfestival/)

Join the podcast conversation on social media on either our Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/theglacefilmclub/) or on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@theglacefilmclub).

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In this episode Callum is joined in conversation by the writer/director and cast of the independent feature comedy "49 Miles More".

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS.

The film follows Max (Reece Henderson) – an unlucky insurance salesman struggling to find his footing – and his fun-loving best friend, Doug (Gregory Fung) as they hit an unexpected roadblock when their car breaks down in the middle of nowhere.

With 49 miles left of their journey, the chalk and cheese besties set out on a long-distance adventure that tests the limits of their bond. As the duo navigate bad detours and dumb decisions, their journey becomes a reminder that while life rarely goes according to plan, growing up doesn't have to mean growing apart.

Writer and director, Oliver Cox, along with cast members Reece Henderson (Max), Gregory Fung (Doug) and Mike Guthrie (Mike) discuss at length how the film came together, what it was like on set (especially playing around with the comedic elements) and what the deeper themes of the film mean to them.

Underneath the buddy-comedy chaos, "49 Miles More" is a genuinely poignant look at male friendship, loss, vulnerability, and getting older. These are all themes that Callum dives into with team behind the during this insightful conversation.

"49 Miles More" is currently available to rent on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.

You find can stream "49 Miles More" and find our more information about the film via the links below:

Watch the trailer

Stream on Amazon Prime

Stream on Apple TV

Check out the film on IMDB

Read reviews on Letterboxd

"49 Miles More" is produced by 49 To Midnight Films

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In this episode Marcus is joined by writer and director, Anthony Sutcliffe.

Marcus first met Anthony at Worcester Film Festival in 2024 where his short film "Cope" was screened and receiving a fantastic reaction. The film's lead actor Nick Hendrix went on to win the Best Performance award for his role in the short.

"Cope" is a drama about a man who only has 6 weeks to live. During the film we follow his struggle and his shifting mindset throughout this period.

"Cope" was released on YouTube in January of 2025 on and at the time of this episode being released, has attracted over 1.3 million views.

This was a film Marcus was really intrigued to discuss, both off the back of the experience at Worcester and the film's later success online.

Marcus and Anthony also discuss Anthony's 20 year career in the TV industry, working in the camera department on iconic British TV shows such as Casualty and Midsummer Murders.

Anthony shares how he got into the world of TV and film, starting out at a post-production house in Bristol and how his career has developed and evolved over the years.

Anthony has released a selection of other short films on YouTube over the years and the pair chat about Anthony's writing and directing style and how he brings his short films together.

"Cope" is available to stream on YouTube for those who haven't already watched it.

Enjoy the conversation!

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In the latest episode, Callum and Marcus review the 1963 release, "Charade".

Charade, directed by Stanley Donen and starring Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant, follows a widow who becomes entangled in a deadly hunt for stolen fortune. She must decide whether the charming stranger helping her is her greatest ally or her greatest threat.

Check out the latest review.

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In the latest episode Callum and Marcus review the much anticipated sequel starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt, "The Devil Wears Prada 2".

Directed by David Frankel, the film follows Andy Sachs as she returns to Runway magazine to help Miranda Priestly navigate the collapse of traditional fashion publishing. It’s as exciting as it sounds.

Check out the latest review!

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In the latest episode Callum and Marcus review the 2026 winner of "Best International Feature Film" at The Oscars, "Sentimental Value".

"Sentimental Value" is a black comedy drama directed by Joachim Trier about two sisters reconnecting with their estranged father, a once-famous filmmaker, after years apart.

Set in Oslo, the film explores memory, family tensions, and the emotional pull of art and home.

Check out the latest review.

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In the latest episode Callum and Marcus review Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's new film, "The Drama".

Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, is an absurd commentary on love, relationships, radicalisation and double standards.

Friends gather to describe the most horrific thing they’ve done in their life, before two of them are due to be wedded.

Is it a critique of society? Is it a crisis of genre? Check out the latest film review!

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"Project Hail Mary", directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and adapted from the novel by Andy Weir, sees Ryan Gosling waking up in space with amnesia and slowly realising he’s somehow responsible for saving Earth.

He spends most of the film explaining increasingly terrifying physics to himself like he forgot to revise.

It then turns into a surprisingly wholesome intergalactic buddy comedy with a rock crab.

Check out the latest film review!

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In this episode, Marcus is joined in conversation by writer and director, Stefan van de Graaf as well as composer, Michael Whittle.

The filmmaking pair were in Manchester to premiere their new feature film "One of Us" at Manchester Film Festival on 28th March 2026.

"One of Us" is a horror-mystery set at a funeral, but as members of a family begin dying one by one, Youngest searches for the stranger in their midst.

The film features a bold and unique writing style with a storyline packed with tension and suspense throughout.

Actors such as Kit Connor, Sienna Guillory and Douglas Henshall make up the talented cast.

During this chat, Stefan and Michael discuss their backgrounds in the world of filmmaking, childhood inspirations as they grew up together in Chicago as well as innovative ways they have marketed their films in the modern world of filmmaking.

A wonderfully engaging chat with two passionate filmmakers that are definitely going places.

One of Us IMDB

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22053356/

Stefan's Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/stefan.vdg/

Michael's Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/michael.j.whittle/

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Loosely based on Liverpudlian comedian, John Bishop, Is This Thing On? is a comedy-drama directed by Bradley Cooper about a middle-aged man who, after separating from his wife, unexpectedly starts doing stand-up comedy and uses it to process the divorce and rediscover himself through wit and self deprecation. Will Arnett stars!

Check out the latest review.

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Chloe Zhao’s latest film Hamnet absolutely cleaned up at the BAFTAS. A haunting, poetic story about love, loss, and creativity, Hamnet imagines how the death of Shakespeare’s young son may have shaped one of the greatest tragedies ever written, revealing the human grief behind immortal art. Check out the latest review!

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In this episode Callum is joined in conversation by the writer/director and cast of the independent feature drama "The Way We Speak".

The film focuses on an up-and-coming writer (Simon Harrington) who refuses to leave the spotlight when his best friend and debate opponent suffers a cardiac arrest, leading to an obsession over his new opponent and a growing rift with his ailing wife.

When a young bestselling Christian essayist (Sarah Clawson) is asked to step into the debate at the last minute, the series of increasingly intense showdowns about religion gradually shift the film from abstract discourse to Simon's personal life.

Writer and director, Ian Ebright, along with cast members Patrick Fabian (Simon), Diana Coconubo (Claire), Kailey Rhodes (Sarah) and Ayanna Berkshire (Annette) discuss at length the process of making the film and was the intricacies of the story meant to them.

Through the exploration of Simon's personal journey and the considerations his debate with Sarah forces him to make, the film asks us as viewers to consider whether how we speak is more important than the arguments themselves.

Is defeating an opponent the ultimate goal or learning our own personal limitations more valuable?

"The Way We Speak" is currently available to stream in the US and will be screened virtually on the 28th February 2026 at 19:00 GMT at Liverpool Film Festival, This will be followed by a Q&A with Ian to discuss his debut feature. You can contact the festival to find out more about the exclusive screening.

You find more information about "The Way We Speak via the following links;

Trailer

IMDB

Letterboxd

Rotten Tomatoes

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Welcome to the fourth episode of our special with the cast and crew of Voiceless.

Callum sat down with Thomas Schubert, a director and editor based in London to talk about his latest project, Voiceless.

In 2020 Thomas received the Royal Television Society’s Student Craft Award for editing.

His latest project Voiceless is a short film that follows a young man with a stammer as he is taken along to his friends’ writing and performing group. There, he is challenged to overcome his fear of public speaking.

The film has been screened at festivals across the UK and Europe.

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Welcome to the third episode of a four-part special with the cast and crew of Voiceless. 

Callum sat down with Andrew Waddle, an executive producer, visual effects editor and technical director at Blue Ink Productions, to chat about one of his latest project, Voiceless. 

Voiceless is a short film following a young man with a stammer (Joe) as he is taken along to his friends' writing and performing group. There, he is challenged to overcome his fear of public speaking.

The film has been screened at film festivals across the UK and Europe.

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Welcome to the second episode of our four-part special with the cast and crew of Voiceless.

Callum sat down with Martina Zucconelli, producer and actress, to chat about one of her latest projects. Martina co-founded Blue Ink Entertainment in 2022 and has worked across film and theatre. Martina is currently working on independent short films and entertainment television.

Voiceless is a short film that follows a young man with a stammer as he is taken along to his friends’ writing and performing group. There, he is challenged to overcome his fear of public speaking.

The film has been screened at festivals across the UK and Europe.

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Welcome to the first episode of a four-part special with the cast and crew of Voiceless. 

On a very wintery Saturday afternoon, Callum sat down with actor, writer, and producer, Matthew Hansen to chat about Matt’s latest project, Voiceless. 

Matt joined the National Youth Theatre after graduation and since then, he has appeared in a growing number of multi-award winning short and feature films, as well as working in theatre. His screenwriting debut was I'm Not Finished, which received selections and awards from film festivals worldwide.

Voiceless is a short film following a young man with a stammer (Joe) as he is taken along to his friends' writing and performing group. There, he is challenged to overcome his fear of public speaking.

The film has been screened at film festivals across the UK and Europe.

The Glacé Film Club podcast is produced by Glacé Media

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The Christmas Special! Nancy Meyers’ The Holiday is a cozy rom-com that’s basically a warm blanket with a soundtrack. Two women - one in sunny Los Angeles, one in storybook England - are both spectacularly fed up with love, so they swap homes for the holidays. What starts as an escape turns into a charming collision of unexpected friendships, and slow-burn romances. Check out the latest Christmas Special!

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Kirk Jones' I Swear follows the life of John Davidson, a man with tourettes living in Galashiels, Scotland. Set in the 1980s, the film captures what it is like to feel excluded from a cruel and unforgiving society. The problem isn't John. The problem is that society refuses to understand John. Check out the latest review.

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Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' is a film for the times. Once a radical dissident with ideals, Bob has spent 16 years off-grid raising his daughter Willa in a hermit-chic bunker of parental anxiety. Then his ex-enemy - Colonel Lockjaw - on a mission from the state aims to destroy Willa. This is a battle royale of ideology and identity. Check out the latest review. 

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This is the fifth episode in this year's exclusive 5-part mini series in the run up to Worcester Film Festival 2025. During the series Marcus is speaking with filmmakers whose films will be screened at this year's festival as well as the organisers themselves.

In this episode, Marcus had a conversation with the organisers of Worcester Film Festival, Hendrik Harms and Kirstie Gregory.

Here it is, the annual chat with the organisers themselves. This conversation is always very special as it marks the start of the festival itself.

As well as being their usual lovely selves, Hendrik and Kirstie share what's going on at the fifth edition of Worcester Film Festival, how becoming BIFA accredited has positively impacted the festival as well as all of the great industry events that are taking place over the four days of festivallng.

The community of Worcester Film Festival is the reason we keep going back year on year and sharing insights from the festival with all of you listeners. This year promises to be another belter and we'll be there covering the whole event. Bring it on!

Worcester Film Festival will run from 24th September - 27th September 2025.

If you want to see the full schedule at Worcester Film Festival and get hold of your festival pass head over to their website @ https://www.worcesterfilmfestival.co.uk/

Keep up to date with their social media accounts via;

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/worcesterfilmfestival/

TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/@theglacefilmclub

Join the podcast conversation on social media on either our Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/theglacefilmclub/) or on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@theglacefilmclub).

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This is the fourth episode in this year's exclusive 5-part mini series in the run up to Worcester Film Festival 2025. During the series Marcus will be speaking with filmmakers whose films will be screened at this year's festival as well as the organisers themselves.

In this episode, Marcus had a conversation with actor, writer and director, Hayden Mclean.

Hayden's short film, "The Last Dance", shares the story of an East London bar in the 90s as it is hit with a compulsory purchase order, threatening the existence of the establishment that is a cornerstone of Caribbean life in the area.

“The Last Dance” is deeply emotional and touching story, inspired by Hayden’s own family history.

During the conversation they chat about what it was like for Hayden telling a story so personal to him, how he balanced all of his different roles on his directorial debut as well as the serendipitous moments that helped the film be born into existence as well as the joyous experiences he had working with such talented actors.

"The Last Dance" will be screened at Worcester Film Festival on Thursday 25th September 2025 at 3pm.

You can find out more about Hayden and "The Last Dance" on the below Instagram pages;

Hayden Mclean

https://www.instagram.com/haydmclean/

The Last Dance

https://www.instagram.com/thelastdancefilm_/

If you want to see the full schedule at Worcester Film Festival and get hold of your festival pass head over to their website @ https://www.worcesterfilmfestival.co.uk/

Join the podcast conversation on social media on either our Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/theglacefilmclub/) or on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@theglacefilmclub).

The Glacé Film Club is produced by Glacé Media (https://glacemedia.com/).

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This is the third episode in this year's exclusive 5-part mini series in the run up to Worcester Film Festival 2025. During the series Marcus will be speaking with filmmakers whose films will be screened at this year's festival as well as the organisers themselves.

In this episode, Marcus had a conversation with director, writer, producer and animator, Gabi Bania.

The short animated film "Nibbling of the Night" follows Suzy and Billy, an unhappy middle-aged couple whose affection has long faded away. One night Suzy is visited by two female vampires who become for her a model of the strong, independent, and emancipated woman she always wanted to be.

During the conversation they chat about the creative and technical aspects of animation, Gabi's literary inspirations and as well as what she looks to achieve and provoke with each one of her films.

"Nibbling of the Night" will be screened at Worcester Film Festival on Saturday 27th September 2025 at 12pm.

You can find out more about Gabi and "Nibbling of the Night" on the below Instagram pages;

Gabi Bania

hhttps://www.instagram.com/gabibania/

Nibbling of the Night

https://www.instagram.com/nibblingofthenight_film_gb/

If you want to see the full schedule at Worcester Film Festival and get hold of your festival pass head over to their website @ https://www.worcesterfilmfestival.co.uk/

Join the podcast conversation on social media on either our Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/theglacefilmclub/) or on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@theglacefilmclub).

The Glacé Film Club is produced by Glacé Media (https://glacemedia.com/).

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This is the second episode in this year's exclusive 5-part mini series in the run up to Worcester Film Festival 2025. During the series Marcus will be speaking with filmmakers whose films will be screened at this year's festival as well as the organisers themselves.

In this episode, Marcus had a conversation with director, Fin Baxter and the subject of Fin's documentary, musician, Phil Wilkins.

The documentary "Beyond The Score" chronicles the journey of Phil, a passionate composer and visionary artist, as he strives to leave a lasting impact through his music.

The film was shot in the midlands and follows Phil’s creative process while recording his album with his band, The Rainmakers. The documentary goes on to dig deeper into the stories behind the music, exploring the barriers that people with disabilities face in accessing music.

During the conversation they chat about the filmmaking process itself, how Fin went about bringing the human stories out of the footage and what it was like for Phil to talk about such personal topics on camera.

"Beyond The Score" will be screened at Worcester Film Festival on Saturday 27th September 2025 at 2:15pm.

You can find out more about the film over on Fin and Phil's Instagram Pages;

Fin

https://www.instagram.com/fxcinematics/

Phil

https://www.instagram.com/capasmusic/

If you want to see the full schedule at Worcester Film Festival and get hold of your festival pass head over to their website @ https://www.worcesterfilmfestival.co.uk/

Join the podcast conversation on social media on either our Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/theglacefilmclub/) or on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@theglacefilmclub).

The Glacé Film Club is produced by Glacé Media (https://glacemedia.com/).

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This is the first episode in this year's exclusive 5-part mini series in the run up to Worcester Film Festival 2025. During the series Marcus will be speaking with filmmakers whose films will be screened at this year's festival as well as the organisers themselves.

In the first episode, Marcus had a conversation with writer and director, Jonny Durgan.

Jonny's short drama, "G.S.W.", is a super tense film set in the back of an ambulance as two paramedics tend to a gunshot victim.

G.S.W. is Jonny's second short film and is a real masterclass in quickly cranking up tension in a short period of time.

During the conversation Jonny and Marcus chat about the inspiration behind the film, how Jonny found the filming experience and what his future filmmaking aspirations are.

G.S.W. will be screened at Worcester Film Festival on Saturday 27th September 2025 at 10am.

You can find out more about the film over on their Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/gsw_film/)

If you want to see the full schedule at Worcester Film Festival and get hold of your festival pass head over to their website @ https://www.worcesterfilmfestival.co.uk/

Join the podcast conversation on social media on either our Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/theglacefilmclub/) or on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@theglacefilmclub).

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In this episode Marcus sits down for a conversation with the Studio & Strategy Manager at Versa Studios, Edward Harvey.

Edward has vast experience in the world of television and studio management and was kind enough to share his insights from over the years as well as visions for the future of the industry during this recording.

During over 2 decades at ITV Edward worked on a vast array of television shows, including ones of Marcus' childhood favourites, SM:TV with Ant & Dec. During the conversation Edward tell tales of some of the standout moments from his career, gives a sneak peak into the world of TV studio management and what it takes to pull a TV or film studio production together, as well as sharing updates on all of the exciting projects going on at Versa Studios Manchester.

Versa Studios have 3 sites across the UK. One in London, one in Leeds and one in the old Granada Studios in Manchester. This episode was recorded in their Manchester studio in June of 2025.

Versa Studios provide the locations for a range of high-end film, TV and commercial productions. If you'd like to see a list of everything that has been produced at Versa, there is a link to their site below as well as to a couple of productions that were mentioned in the episode.

Versa Studios - https://www.versastudios.com/projects/

Building The Band (Netflix) - https://www.netflix.com/title/81701544

Dragon's Den (BBC) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006vq92/dragons-den

SM:TV (archive episode on YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcmr77zo3Ko

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In the latest episode, Marcus is joined in conversation by writer, Rob Illidge.

Rob is a comedy writer from Manchester in England. His latest project "FIFTY" is set to be filmed later on this year.

"FIFTY" is a pilot for a TV series set in the US. "FIFTY" features Franklin - a catastrophically naive British student who, after an unintentional viral scandal makes him a town outcast, soul searches across America, where unexpected friendships and comical misadventures await.

During this conversation Marcus and Rob discuss Rob's influences, how his time studying in America has inspired much of his work (including "FIFTY") and what it takes to turn a script into something tangible.

This episode was recorded in Manchester early in July 2025.

If you'd like to check out the Kickstarter campaign for "FIFTY" you can find it via the link below;

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rjscreenplays/fifty-a-british-misfits-wild-road-trip-across-america

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Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme is everything you’d expect from the pastel-saturated, deadpan-drenched auteur. A plutocrat attempts to dominate the economy of a fictional Middle Eastern nation with a series of mining and fishing ventures. It’s surreal and achingly contemporary. Check out the latest review. 

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The Graduate: a sharp, stylish coming-of-age satire about Benjamin Braddock, a disillusioned college graduate who’s 'seduced' by the older Mrs Robinson - only to fall for her daughter. Almost surreal, Hitchcokian in parts, it captures the aimlessness of youth and the absurdity of adult expectations. 

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In the latest episode Marcus is joined in conversation by four members of the team behind the short film "Treble Me This".

"Treble Me This" is a compelling murder mystery delivered in 3 distinct acts over the course of 40 minutes.

Writer and Director, Guy Nicholls, as well as the film's composer, Tom Jeeves and actors Christian Dapp (Frank Winters) and Daniel Grooms (Miles Hicks) take part in this in-depth exploration of the film.

Throughout the conversation, the five of them chat about the collaborative process of the film, the allure of murder mysteries and why film festivals are so important for filmmakers.

Beyond this they take a look back at their previous work as well as teasing projects on the horizon.

This really is an episode for film lovers, especially those of you who are fascinated by the craft and the creative process of filmmaking.

If you'd like to keep up with what each of the guys is doing and check out their work, you can find links to their Instagram profiles below. There is also a link to the trailer of Treble Me This.

Treble Me This Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcNZn6jDd1c

Guy Nicholls

https://www.instagram.com/guynicholls9889/

Tom Jeeves

https://www.instagram.com/thejeeves/

Christian Dapp

https://www.instagram.com/cldapp/

Daniel Grooms

https://www.instagram.com/dangrooms/

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Tim Fehlbaum's September 5 is a commentary on the role that the media can play in constructing narrative. Set in the summer of 1972 at the Munich Olympics, the film follows ABC's coverage of the murder of eleven Israeli hostages who were killed by the Palestinian Black September group. A film for the times! Check out the latest review! 

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Corbet's new movie follows László Tóth, a Hungarian-Jewish architect and Holocaust survivor, who immigrates to the US, striving to achieve the 'American Dream'. It documents 'the immigrant experience' in the post-war United States, commenting on the nature of ambition, anti-Semitism, race, class, and gender. Check out the latest review. 

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Director James Mangold takes us back to 1962, where a 19-year-old Bob Dylan blows into New York City like a rolling stone. Armed with a guitar, a harmonica, and a knack for poetic lyrics, he charms his way through the Greenwich Village folk scene, rubbing elbows with legends like Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. Chalamet's portrayal hits all the right notes. Check out the latest review. 

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What came first? The music or the misery? High Fidelity is a dive into the neurotic world of Rob Gordon, a record store owner with commitment issues, a killer vinyl collection, and a knack for top-five lists. It’s a nostalgic, coming-of-age film for anyone who’s ever obsessed over their favorite songs or their past relationships. Check out this special 100th episode complete with some of our own top 5s!!!

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Amy Liptrot’s memoir is hard-hitting to say the least. Nora Fingscheidt’s 2024 film adaptation forces one to think about addiction - what drives the journey to sobriety is Rona’s relationship with the land and the sea, the intersectionality between the two, and how our human consciousness fits in. To analyse yourself, you must take yourself out of yourself—like a seal out of water.

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Sing Sing is a 2023 film directed by Greg Kwedar. It follows a diverse group of inmates in a prison who participate in a musical program, using their creativity to express themselves and find redemption. As they confront their pasts, the power of the arts helps them forge connections and redefine their identities. Check out the latest review!

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It's that time of the year for our annual overview episode of Worcester Film Festival. This year at Worcester Film Festival 2024, The Glacé Film Club once again dived into the goings on of the festival to share with you all that went on at the event.

In its fourth year it was time to step up the coverage even further. So strap in for a wonderful array of conversations with attendees, filmmakers, actors and the organisers of the festival to give a huge insight into the atmosphere of this year's event.

Marcus will take you through all that went on across the whole 4 days, including some exclusive chats with award winners at the legendary awards gala hosted on the final night of the festival.

This episode is an unbelievable insight for anyone who loves filmmaking, short films or is just intrigued by how the whole process comes together.

Worcester Film Festival this year took place between the 25th - 28th September with the programme featuring a wide array of short films, feature films, networking events, Q&As and a pitching event.

If you want to find out which films were screened, the winners of the awards or just find out more about the festival, head over to their website, worcesterfilmfestival.co.uk

A big thank you to the event organisers for inviting us along to be the official podcast partners of the festival as well as a huge thank you to everyone who spared some time to have a chat with us.

See below the details of everyone who featured in the episode in order of appearance;

Worcester Film Festival

https://www.instagram.com/worcesterfilmfestival/

Guy Nicholls (Writer/Director)

https://www.instagram.com/guynicholls9889/

Joshua Chandos (Actor)

https://www.instagram.com/joshua_chandos/

Lennon Widdows (Actor)

Anthony Sutcliffe (Writer/Director)

https://www.instagram.com/anthonysutcliffe/

Nick Hendrix (Actor)

Simon Firth (Director)

https://www.instagram.com/redstable/

Jeremy Sharp (Documentary Subject)

Reid Stasiak (Director)

George Mckay (Editor)

Robbie Clear (Sound Recordist)

Luke Morgan (Writer/Director)

https://www.instagram.com/morgan_bros/

Anne Sophy Schliecher (Actor/Fight Coordinator)

https://www.instagram.com/annesophyschleicher/

Tom Paul Martin (Writer/Director)

https://www.instagram.com/tompaulmartin/

Barra Convery (Writer/Director)

https://www.instagram.com/barra_con/

Stuart Conran (Prosthetics Effects Designer)

https://www.instagram.com/stuconfx/

Jacob T McClean (Writer/Director)

https://www.instagram.com/jacobtmcclean/

Abbie May Wilson (Actor)

https://www.instagram.com/abbiemaywilson/

Molly Wise (Writer/Director)

https://www.instagram.com/m0llywise/

Gabriella Tavini (Actor)

https://www.instagram.com/gabriellatavini/

Jackson Steele (Composer)

Brian Muir (Sculptor)

Tom Rean (Producer)

https://www.instagram.com/tom_rean/

Megan Oxtoby (Actor)

https://www.instagram.com/meganoxtoby/

Hendrik Harms (Festival Organiser)

https://www.instagram.com/hendrik_harms_/

Kirstie Gregory (Festival Organiser)

https://www.instagram.com/kirstiegregoryfilm/

The Glacé Film Club is produced by Glacé Media

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In conversation with Marcus in the latest episode is Festival Director at Bolton Film Festival, Adrian Barber.

The 8th edition of the film festival begins on the 2nd October running until the 6th October 2024. With the online edition running from the 9th - 20th October. Adrian very kindly sat down with Marcus to share stories about how he started the festival, his experiences setting up pop up cinema nights whilst travelling and the positive impact that the festival and film has on the local area.

Being from Bolton, Marcus feels a special connection to this festival, so the local impact of the festival with Adrian was something Marcus was really keen to explore. After 8 years of running the festival, Adrian has learned a lot, but his overwhelming passion towards the power of short films and the impact they can have in clear.

If you want to learn more about Bolton Film Festival and get hold of passes to the event, head over to their website;

https://www.boltonfilmfestival.com/

You can also follow them on their social media channels below;

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/boltonfilmfest/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/boltonfilmfest/

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This is the fourth and final episode of our 4-part mini series in partnership with Worcester Film Festival. With the first day of Worcester Film Festival starting today (25th September 2024), we've been building the excitement with 4 exclusive episodes featuring filmmakers and actors whose films will be screened at this year's festival.

In this finale, it's the big one! Marcus has a conversation with the driving forces behind Worcester Film Festival, festival organisers, Hendrik Harms and Kirstie Gregory. With the festival heading into its fourth year, Hendrik and Kirstie took the time out to tell Marcus just what they have planned for this year's edition of the festival.

Marcus always loves speaking with them both and this episode was no different. Throughout the conversation, Hendrik and Kirstie share their excitement for this year's festival, give updates on what has changed since last year and quite simply throw plenty of film excitement and enthusiasm our way. Which is exactly what we love on this podcast.

This mini-series has been a joy all round and to top it off with a conversation with the organisers really is the icing on the cake. This episode is your guide to Worcester Film Festival but also film festivals in general. So if you're intrigued about what it takes to pull together a festival like this you'll absolutely love this conversation.

If you want to find out more about Worcester Film Festival 2024 head over to their website at;

https://www.worcesterfilmfestival.co.uk/

You can also find more information on their Instagram page at;

https://www.instagram.com/worcesterfilmfestival/

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This is the third episode of our 4-part mini series in partnership with Worcester Film Festival. With the first day of Worcester Film Festival fast approaching (25th September 2024), we're building the excitement with 4 exclusive episodes featuring filmmakers and actors whose films will be screened at this year's festival.

In the third episode, Marcus has a conversation with Martha Treves and Lia Gomez-Lang. Writer and director Martha, alongside producer Lia, have a fascinating conversation with Marcus about what it takes to get a project off the ground, their journey's into the world of film as well as want went into the making of the short film "Something Else".

“Something Else” follows estranged daughter Lily as she returns home to assist her mother in the search of her lost beloved pet “Shadow”. In turn the film explores loneliness and separation as mother and daughter try to find a way back into their distancing relationship.

Together Martha and Lia run the film production company "RAX Films".

"Something Else" will be screened at Worcester Film Festival at 2:30pm on Friday 27th September and 9am on the Saturday the 28th September 2024.

Worcester Film Festival is taking place from the 25th September 2024 to the 28th September 2024. Tickets and passes for the festival can be found on their website at;

https://www.worcesterfilmfestival.co.uk/

You can also find more information on their Instagram page at;

https://www.instagram.com/worcesterfilmfestival/

If you want to find out more about Martha Treves, Lia Gomez-Lang and their production company RAX films head over to their Instagram pages at;

https://www.instagram.com/marthatreves/

https://www.instagram.com/liagomezlang/

https://www.instagram.com/rax_films/

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