The Going Rogue Club

Thank you for joining us for Series 3 of the Going Rogue Club podcast. We’ve had an incredible selection of guests, all with different pathways into the industry, working both in front of and behind the camera. So much advice has been shared, along with a lot of laughs and a healthy dose of rogue set stories along the way. We’ve had a ball making it and we hope you have enjoyed listening! We...

Today we’re joined by writer and director Mounia Akl. Her feature Costa Brava, Lebanon premiered at Venice before travelling to film festivals all around the world. She’s since directed episodes of The Responder, Boiling Point and House of Guinness, as well as upcoming comedy It Gets Worse written by Leo Reich. Mounia talks about her journey into filmmaking, how storytelling shapes how we see ours...

In this episode, we’re joined by screenwriter Matt Greenhalgh, whose credits include Control, Nowhere Boy, The Look of Love and Film Stars don't die in Liverpool, just to name a few. Matt says his journey into screenwriting began with four big (but very happy) mistakes... We discuss his writing process, how he approaches adapting real-life stories for screen and ponder on the future of the industr...

In this episode, we’re joined by comedian, writer and actor Jade Franks, creator of the smash-hit Fringe show Eat The Rich (but not me mates x) Jade talks about her journey into performing, from growing up in Wallasey to studying at Cambridge, and how she developed her distinctive voice as a performer and writer along the way. Drawing on her own experiences navigating the elite traditions of the u...

In this episode, we’re joined by Katie Bailiff, CEO of Women in Film & TV UK. Before stepping into this role, Katie spent over 20 years as Creative Director at Century Films, where she built a reputation for bold, impactful storytelling. Katie shares insights from her journey through the screen industries, reflecting on the importance of networks, mentorship, and creating opportunities for the...

In this episode, we’re joined by iconic actress Alison Steadman for a conversation about her incredible career spanning stage and screen. From her groundbreaking collaborations with Mike Leigh on films including Abigail's Party, Nuts In May, and Life Is Sweet , to standout roles in series such as Gavin & Stacey, Pride and Prejudice , and, more recently, Here We Go , Alison reflects on the proj...

Today on the show, we’re joined by Katherine Butler, Director of Commissioning for Drama at Sky Studios. Before Sky, Katherine was Creative Director at The Ink Factory, led the narrative department at Raw, and spent almost a decade at Film4, where she became Deputy Head of Film. In this episode, Katherine talks about her path into commissioning, shares stories from working on some of the UK’s most...

Writer and director Julia Jackman joins the podcast to talk about her journey into filmmaking, developing a visual voice, and the practical realities of getting work made. She discusses how her background in translating influences her approach to storytelling, and the process behind her latest film 100 Nights of Hero , now in cinemas. Watch tomorrow at 5pm on our YouTube channel @TheGoingRogueClub...

This week on The Going Rogue Club, we’re joined by Sue Latimer, co-founder of ARG Talent Agency. Sue represents some of the most respected actors working today, including Imelda Staunton, Daniel Radcliffe and Liam Neeson, just to name a few. In this conversation, Sue talks about acting, finding the right representation, and what it actually takes to build a long, sustainable career. She discusses...

This week on The Going Rogue Club we are chatting to Academy Award-winning Costume Designer Jenny Beavan. She's worked on films such as Mad Max: Fury Road, Cruella, Sense and Sensibility and A Room With A View, just to name a few. In this episode, Jenny discusses her path into costume design, from early work in theatre and film to long-term creative collaborations and designing for character, stor...

We're BACK and passing the baton (or mic muff) on... Phil is handing over the hosting reigns to Samantha Beddoe, his producer and co-founder of It's All Made Up Productions. In this episode we learn about both Phil and Sam's journeys into the industry, backing people, and what it takes to keep projects moving from idea to screen. It's a conversation about how things get made, who helps along the w...

In this episode of The Going Rogue Club, Philip Barantini welcomes award-winning actor Paapa Essiedu to the podcast.  Paapa is known for his roles in The Lazarus Project, I May Destroy You and Black Mirror, as well as starring in the title role of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 2016 production of Hamlet.  In this fascinating conversation, Paapa discusses why he loves the discipline of t...

In this episode of The Going Rogue Club, Philip Barantini is joined by Andrew MacDonald, the award-winning producer known for his wealth of films including Trainspotting, The Beach, 28 Days Later and Ex Machina.  They discuss how Andrew started his first company when he was only 15 years old, why he wanted to focus on becoming a producer and how he got the backing for Trainspotting. Subs...

*This episode of The Going Rogue Club was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strikes began.* In this episode, Philip Barantini is joined by casting director, Sophie Holland. They discuss the burn out Sophie suffered as a young actress and saying goodbye to that career as a result, how being uncomfortable led her to becoming a better casting director and the satisfaction she gets from giving new talent...

In this episode of The Going Rogue Club, Philip Barantini is joined by actor Daniel Mays where they discuss the differences between performing on stage and on screen, the importance of not shying away from roles that scare you and dig into many more invaluable pieces of advice for aspiring young actors. Subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, plus follow  @thegoingrogueclub  a...

In this episode of The Going Rogue Club, Philip Barantini is joined by Mandip Gill, where they discuss how education actively encouraged and guided Mandip into acting, the stigma of regional accents in the industry and how role play helped her become more comfortable with being recognised. Subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, plus follow  @thegoingrogueclub  and @madeupprod...

In this episode of The Going Rogue Club, Philip Barantini is joined by Phil Wang where they discuss the highs and lows of his career so far and the similarities between actors and comedians - where Phil mentions his first ever acting role - and talk about how social media is changing the way people get into the comedy scene.  Subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, plus follow&nbsp...

In Part Two of The Going Rogue Club Boiling Point Special, Philip Barantini, James Cummings, Mounia AkI, Izuka Hoyle, Gary Lamont, Stephen Odubola, Daniel Larkai, and Hannah Traylen return to take a deep dive into the Brand New Series of Boiling Point, out now on BBC iPlayer. This episode was filmed on location - where the feature was filmed and recorded - at Jones & Sons in Dalston, London. H...

The Going Rogue Club returns with a two-part special focussing on Philip Barantini's hit film and upcoming BBC TV series, Boiling Point! In part one, Phil is joined by (the real) Andy Jones, James Cummings, Mounia AkI, Izuka Hoyle, Gary Lamont, Stephen Odubola, Daniel Larkai, and Hannah Traylen.  The group reflect on the origins of Boiling Point as a short film and creating the feature film o...

In this episode of Going Rogue, Phil Barantini is joined by Maxine Peake where they discuss being confident and what that means to upcoming actors, how Maxine’s accent defines her as an actor, and understanding the many reasons why actors don’t always get the job they want. Subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, plus follow  @thegoingrogueclub  and @madeupprods  for all...

In this episode of The Going Rogue Club, Phil Barantini is joined by Tony Schumacher where they discuss success and the many forms of imposter syndrome. They chat about how one chance moment can create an opportunity, finding motivation in everyday life and they delve into what inspired Tony to write The Responder. Subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, plus follow  @thegoingrogue...

In this episode of The Going Rogue Club, Phil Barantini is joined by Mark Herbert as they break down Mark's unconventional path into production, how he dealt with rejection from his peers, and what it was like to take home two BAFTAs for This Is England. Subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, plus follow  @thegoingrogueclub  and @madeupprods  for all the latest news and...

In this episode of Going Rogue, Phil Barantini is joined by Steven Ogg where they discuss the persistent struggles of the industry, going from being a huge fan of Stephen Graham to then working with him and how some Parisian models convinced Steven to pursue acting… Subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, plus follow @thegoingrogueclub and @madeupprods for all the latest news and featur...

In this episode of The Going Rogue Club, Phil Barantini is joined by Niamh Algar where they discuss the origins of ‘Going Rogue’ on set, working with each other on their latest project, Malpractice, and how Niamh threw herself into researching her role in a hospital alongside doctors. In addition, we hear some advice for aspiring actors. Subscribe to get each episode as soon as it drops, plus foll...

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