Always On Film

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 s...

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 fi...

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 a...

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...

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 epi...

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 histo...

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...

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...

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...

Join us for a mid-awards season catch-up as we break down and debrief the recent BAFTA Awards — covering the big wins, standout nominations, and key categories. We’ll also be looking ahead to the approaching Actors Awards and next month’s Academy Awards, sharing our predictions and where we think the top honours will land. Films mentioned: Marty Supreme, Sinners, One Battle after Another, I Swear,...

Have you been enjoying Season 2 of The Artful Dodger ?  Join us for a conversation with the actress behind Fanny herself, Lucy-Rose Leonard. She shares insights into Fanny’s development into a series lead for Season 2, her filming experiences, the differences between working in Australia and London, and her incredible journey breaking into the film and TV industries in two different countries.

Join us for an in-depth conversation about the significance of short films in the industry as we shine a lens on the BAFTA-qualifying London Short Film Festival.  In this episode, we had the privilege to interview two key names behind LSFF: Artistic Director and Co-founder, Philip Ilson, and film programmer and curator, Lucy Peters. 

This week, we’re joined by the brilliant George Somner for a deep and wide-ranging conversation about creativity, filmmaking, and the journey of finding your voice in the industry. We start by sharing what we’ve all been watching this year, chatting about the difference between scary films and slashers, and diving into Kitty’s surprising new love for Cars . George talks about some of his favourite...

This week, we’re joined by the brilliant Meghan Treadway for a rich and honest conversation about creativity, resilience, and the life of an artist. We chat about what we’ve all been watching lately, the films that have stayed with Meghan, and her love for good television. She shares her favourite cinema hot takes, along with the moments that shaped her career and the lessons that continue to guid...

This week, we’re joined by the wonderful actor Yali Topol Margalith for a thoughtful and inspiring episode all about acting, storytelling, and finding your place in the industry. Yali takes us through her journey from theatre to film, sharing what it was like stepping into her roles in The Tattooist of Auschwitz and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder . We talk about her favourite movies, what she’s bee...

Tune in with your Always on Film hosts Lou, Immi, and Kitty as we dive into our favourite films and the latest on our watchlists. Each week, we’re building our own film-centered space where we can laugh, debate, and celebrate the stories that move us. From timeless classics to hidden gems and everything in between, we’ll explore what makes cinema so endlessly fascinating and personal. In this week...

In this episode, we discuss our recent watches and dive into all our favourite Christmas movies, including a debate about which films truly deserve the top spot during the festive season. We also reflect on our favourite films of 2025 and talk about the biggest movies and shows from late 2025. Thank you so much for tuning in, and keep an eye on all major platforms for access to our Season 1 episod...