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 Spielberg among the many celebrities to walk its read carpet.
Then Screen's reviews editor Nikki Baughan and senior international critic Wendy Ide pick out some of the smaller films from the likes of Venice, Toronto, Edinburgh and London that that those in the industry should seek out.
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The road ahead for UK producers, trump tariffs and Bafta rule changes explained
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.
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European producers fight for recognition, plus James McAvoy and TIFF takeaways
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.
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Mubi's funding controversy, Venice Film Festival highlights and Dwayne Johnson's Oscar chances
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 Ben Dalton to discuss Venice Film Festival’s return to star-studded status, what deals - if any - will emerge for unrepresented titles, and how the war in Gaza took the spotlight.
Finally, Screen’s senior critic Wendy Ide jumps in with her thoughts on Venice’s Golden Lion Winner before revealing her competition highlights and hidden gems.
The Screen Podcast is produced and hosted by Wendy Mitchell and edited by Ellie Calnan. New episodes every other Thursday. www.screendaily.com
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Bafta reactions and Oscar predictions with guest Vue CEO Tim Richards
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 the final stretch of awards season.
Hosted by contributing editor Wendy Mitchell, editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt, The Screen Podcast will take audiences behind the biggest talking points in the UK and international film industries.
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