The 237: Film School Podcast

Writer/Director Sian Astor-Lewis discusses making her nano-budget feature film debut 'To Nowhere'.

Screenwriter and novelist Helen Black discusses her career so far, including winning an RTS Award for 'Life and Death in the Warehouse', and co-writing 'TIME' S2 with Jimmy McGovern.

Screenwriter Chris Lang discusses his recent work, including 'Unforgotten' and 'The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe', as well as his approach to writing.

Director Jim Archer discusses the creative process of turning BRIAN AND CHARLES into a feature film, his career working in commercials, and the importance of creating your own projects. Feature film trailer can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JfWZd4CtIE Short film BRIAN AND CHARLES (2017) can be seen here: https://vimeo.com/235491682 Short film INTERVENTION (2014) can be seen here:...

Documentary filmmaker Tim Wardle discusses making his #Bafta and #Emmy nominated feature Three Identical Strangers. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-OF0OaK3o0

Director Phil Barantini discusses the process of making his one-take feature film #BoilingPoint; adapting the project from a short, his relationship with actor Stephen Graham, and his approach on set. We also discuss his debut feature film #Villain and the upcoming TV drama #TheResponder. Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/_JFrZZPtYrs

Actors Laurence Spellman and Laura Bayston discuss their lead roles in the upcoming feature film 'The Wife and Her House Husband', from director Marcus Markou, who joins towards the end of the interview to discuss the creative process. You can watch the trailer for the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpipNek545c

Filmmaker James Gardner talks about his debut feature film Jellyfish. The writer/director/producer is a graduate of the NFTS and he discusses the plights of making a completely independent feature film. http://www.jellyfishfilm.uk/

The 237: Film School Podcast returns with screenwriter Joe Barton discussing his career to date, including his TV show Giri/Haji and the upcoming Gotham PD . Scripts for Giri/Haji can be found here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/scripts/tv-drama/giri-haji Trailer for Giri/Haji: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24pM3OVhrrw Trailer for Nowhere Left To Run (McFly film): https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Director Rob Savage discusses how he used his university beer fund to make his debut feature film Strings, how he had to go back to shorts to establish his "brand", and how making the lockdown horror smash Host was a collaborative process. Host is available on Shudder. The trailer can be seen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNlKbqHqGcY Strings is available to watch for free here: player.bfi.org.uk/f...

For Ep.11 of The 237: Film School Podcast, screenwriter Jack Barth - whose original script 'Cover Version' was adapted by Richard Curtis as 'Yesterday' - discusses the reasons why he's gone public with his credit issues. He first went public here: uproxx.com/movies/jack-barth-i…ter-richard-curtis/ You can read his original script, 'Cover Version', here: drive.google.com/file/d/0B2lfuDDU…UjNCUkwtWT...

For Episode Ten, director Nick Rowland discusses his debut feature film ,Calm With Horses', the importance of authenticity and how his National Film & Television School short films landed him an agent & a BAFTA nomination. Trailer for Calm With Horses: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xbrj1wDl3iM Short film Slap: vimeo.com/96988854 Short film Group B: vimeo.com/135361164

BIFA nominated producer Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor discusses her role making Blue Story with director Rapman. The trailer for Blue Story can be seen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5askXpPvUeA Joy's short film Haircut (2018), directed by Kobe Adom, can be seen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuu96wOYz7I

Writer/Director Claire Oakley discusses the process of creating her debut iFeatures project 'Make Up', starring Molly Windsor.

Filmmaker Gareth Tunley discusses his roots in live comedy, the long process of making his ultra-low budget debut feature 'The Ghoul' and how the BAFTA nomination that followed has impacted his career.

For Episode Six, film & TV director William McGregor discusses his career to date: winning an RTS Award as a student filmmaker, directing commercials and TV shows such as 'His Dark Materials', and his feature film debut 'Gwen'.

In a candid interview for #The237 #FilmSchool #Podcast , writer/director Deborah Haywood discusses her journey: from being turned down for a job at the biscuit factory to directing her first feature film Pin Cushion.

For Episode Four of #The237 #FilmSchool #Podcast , filmmaker Adam Stephen Kelly sheds light on how projects may go through a number of screenwriters before hitting production, directing his debut feature before turning 25 and how he checks IMDb ratings.

For Episode Three of #The237 #FilmSchool #Podcast , indie filmmaker Jamie Noel discusses the different processes behind making his £15,000 debut feature film 'Lie Low' (2019) and his £8000 BFI backed short film 'His Wake' (2017).

For Episode Two of #The237 #FilmSchool #Podcast , filmmaker Marcus Markou chats about his self-funded debut feature film 'Papadopoulos and Sons, delegating responsibly and his love of short films.

For Episode One of #The237 #FilmSchool #Podcast , prolific film producer Jonathan Sothcott sheds light on distribution, raising finance and the future of #indiefilm in the UK. First published July 2019.