The Screen Podcast

In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, our team of critics picks out some hidden gems from the Sundance and Berlin film festivals. Host Wendy Mitchell is first joined by Screen’s reviews editor Nikki Baughan and senior international critic Wendy Ide. Titles highlighted include Sundance doc Seized and Berlinale Perspectives debut The Red Hangar by Chilean director Juan Pablo Sallato. Then, M...

In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, we analyse three huge film industry stories from the past week: the future of the Berlin film festival and its director Tricia Tuttle, Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, and the continued fallout from the Bafta Film Awards ceremony. Screen’s contributing editor Wendy Mitchell is joined by editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and deputy...

Rising UK actors David Jonsson and Tom Blyth discuss their new film Wasteman and share their insights into the state of the UK film industry. Jonsson and Blyth talk to Screen reporter and video producer Ellie Calnan about working with debut director Cal McMau on the Bafta-nominated prison thriller, distributed by Lionsgate UK. Jonsson, a former Screen Star of Tomorrow, executive-produced the proje...

In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team looks back on Sunday’s controversial Bafta ceremony and the subsequent fallout. Breaking down the evening are Screen’s contributing editor Wendy Mitchell, editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and awards editor Charles Gant, who were all at the ceremony. They look at how the events unfolded on the night - when Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson involu...

The team unpick what exactly is going on at the 2026 Berlin film festival - from politics to parties, and discuss the highlights from the programme and market so far. Screen's contributing editor Wendy Mitchell is joined by deputy editor Louise Tutt and senior UK and international reporter Ben Dalton to discuss the political row unfolding over the festival's stance on the war in Gaza and claims of...

In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, film financiers Alexandra Lebret of the Together Fund and Andrea Scarso of IPR.VC share their insights. Lebret is managing director of Paris-based film and TV focused investment fund, the Together Fund, in partnership with Paris based investment firm Axio Capital. The Fund has so far raised €58m to invest in European independent film and television pro...

Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle speaks to Screen’s deputy editor Louise Tutt about this year's festival, what she is doing differently for her second edition in charge, and her highlights from the diverse lineup of titles. They also delve into how Berlin competes with other festivals, and how Tuttle hopes to better support sales agents and buyers this year and beyond. The Screen Podcast is produc...

The team delves into the 2026 Bafta and Oscar nominations. First, Screen editor Matt Mueller, deputy editor Louise Tutt and awards and box office editor Charles Gant discuss the key differences in nominations across the two awards bodies. They also explore what impact Bafta’s new jury interventions in best British film and documentary have had on this year’s results. The Screen Podcast is produced...

Legendary producer and WMA agent Cassian Elwes looks back on his years attending Sundance Film Festival and how they helped to shape the independent film industry. Screen’s Americas editor Jeremy Kay and Elwes – whose producing credits include Blue Valentine, Dallas Buyers Club and The Butler – begin by remembering the late Robert Redford, who co-founded the festival and worked with Elwes on sever...

The team picks out the talking points from the Bafta longlists and last Sunday’s Golden Globes ceremony. First, Screen’s contributing editor Wendy Mitchell, editor Matt Mueller, deputy editor Louise Tutt and awards and box office editor Charles Gant go in-depth on why the Bafta longlists are really shortlists, whether it is a bad thing that smaller arthouse titles were mostly shut out of the major...

The team pick out 10 major film industry storylines that are set to play out next year, recommend unsung British titles for Bafta voters, and look back at the Red Sea Film Festival. Screen contributing editor Wendy Mitchell is joined by editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt look at hot 2026 topics, including potential changes to major UK bodies, streamer levies, how studios ar...

In this extra edition of The Screen Podcast, we go in-depth on the Warner Bros sale with M&A expert Kim Chua, who sheds light on the views of shareholders and potential regulatory hurdles. Chua, a partner at OC&C Strategy Consultants, was speaking to Screen’s Americas editor Jeremy Kay. They discuss the different motivations behind the rival bids from Netflix and Paramount Skydance, and why many s...

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team recommends some under-the-radar titles for awards voters to look out for; and go on a whistle-stop tour of the latest film festivals. First, Screen contributing editor Wendy Mitchell, editor Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt are joined by awards and box office editor Charles Gant to recommend documentaries and non English-language tit...

In this bonus episode of The Screen Podcast, we speak to director Imran Hamdulay and star Keenan Arrison about crime thriller The Heart Is A Muscle, which has been selected by South Africa as its Oscars submission. Hamdulay, making his feature directing debut, told Screen’s senior US critic Tim Grierson how he tried to portray the poverty-stricken Cape Flats region of Cape Town in a more nuanced w...

In this bonus episode of The Screen Podcast, we speak to Agnieszka Holland and Idan Weiss about Kafka biopic Franz, which has been selected by Poland as its Oscars submission. Weiss, starring in his first ever feature film project, told Screen how Holland instructed him to look for inspiration from tennis great Rafael Nadal for how to play the iconic author. Weiss is nominated for a European Film...

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team discuss the hits, misses and surprises at the global box office this year, before we look back on the American Film Market, which finished last weekend. Screen contributing editor Wendy Mitchell, deputy editor Louise Tutt and awards and box office editor Charles Gant examine whether it’s been an encouraging few months for original IP in cinema...

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team discusses the emerging narratives in this year’s awards race, before FilmNation Entertainment CEO Glen Basner shares his insights ahead of the American Film Market (AFM).First, Screen contributing editor Wendy Mitchell, editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt are joined by awards and box office editor Charles Gant to discuss...

Our team pick out the hidden gems from the Autumn film festivals, and reflect on this year's starry edition of the BFI London Film Festival. International reporter Ben Dalton joins editor Wendy Mitchell, editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt to discuss how the LFF has become a major stop on the awards circuit, with the likes of George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Steven Spielber...

The team look at the challenges facing UK producers, Trump’s latest tariff threat and this year’s Bafta and Oscars rule changes. Hosted by Wendy Mitchell with Matt Mueller, Louise Tutt and Charles Gant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Screen Podcast delves into the thorny future of Creative Europe in its latest episode, before James McAvoy reminisces about being picked as a Screen Star of Tomorrow, and we assess the industry chatter around next year’s TIFF Market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Screen team discusses Mubi’s ongoing funding controversy before delving into Venice Film Festival’s starry guests, hidden gems and Gaza focus. First, Screen contributing editor Wendy Mitchell, editor Matt Mueller and deputy editor Lousie Tutt break down the controversy surrounding Mubi’s $100m investment from venture capital firm Sequoia. Then, Wendy is joined by senior international reporter...

With the Bafta results shaking up the awards race once more, many of the key categories still remain much up in the air according to Screen’s awards-season experts. In our latest Screen Awards Podcast for the 2024/25 race, Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and box office editor Charles Gant are joined by Vue International CEO Time Richards to break down the Bafta winners and what it means for...

Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller, executive editor, reviews and new talent Fionnuala Halligan, deputy editor Louise Tutt and awards and box office editor Charles Gant survey the Oscar and Bafta nominations. As well as the frontrunners, categories where nominees are gathering late momentum are also highlighted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Screen's awards experts pick out the surprises from this year's Oscar shortlists, and reveal their 2025 top five titles. Featuring Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller, executive editor, reviews and new talent Fionnuala Halligan, and awards and box-office editor Charles Gant, and deputy editor Louise Tutt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early awards indicators suggest Emilia Perez is the one to beat, according to Screen International’s awards experts. Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller, awards and box office editor Charles Gant, and executive editor Fionnuala Halligan, assess the first wave of awards and unpick Bafta’s “British only” contenders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.