The Screen Podcast

Wendy Mitchell, Matt Mueller, Louise Tutt

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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Thursday · 45 min
AFM takeaways: hot packages and summit recap
Americas editor Jeremy Kay and Europe editor Tim Dams discuss the hot AFM packages and telling points from the AFM summit.
November 5 · 39 min
What do the Bifa nominations reveal about the UK indie film industry?
Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by awards and box office editor Charles Gant and UK producer Helen Simmons.
October 29 · 46 min
How ‘You Can See Everything’ is exploding the awards race
Plus, more talking points to kick off awards season.
October 22 · 35 min
How UK film ratings are keeping up with changing attitudes to horror
CEO of the British Board of Film Classification David Austin talks to Screen.
October 15 · 55 min
The lowdown on the revamped UK Global Screen Fund
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, we hear from the head of the UK Global Screen Fund (UKGSF) and round up the latest from the BFI London Film Festival (LFF). First, host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen reporters Ellie Calnan, Mona Tabbara and Ben Dalton to discuss the industry highlights from the LFF. Then Tabbara is joined by UKGSF director Denitsa Yordanova to delve into the £18m-a-year initiative which provides funding for international distribution, co-production and business development. She explains what producers and sales agents need to know about the revamped fund. The Screen Podcast is produced by Ellie Calnan, with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
October 8 · 35 min
The gems to look out for at the BFI London Film Festival
Plus we delve into LFF director Kristy Matheson’s process for choosing films.
October 1 · 33 min
What did this year’s Screen Summit reveal about the UK indie film industry?
The team also discuss UK distributor True Brit filing for administration.
September 24 · 40 min
What does it take to become a Screen Star of Tomorrow?
Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and box office and awards editor Charles
September 23 · 30 min
The buzzy Spanish films at San Sebastian - bonus episode
Plus Tim Dams speaks to Spain Film Commission president Juan Manuel Guimeráns Rubio.
September 17 · 46 min
Was TIFF: The Market a success?
Americas editor Jeremy Kay and senior US critic Tim Grierson to delve into the Toronto Film Festival.
September 10 · 29 min
TIFF 2026 preview: Are buyers changing how they spend at markets?
Mubi’s Arianna Bocco and Zach Glueck from Manifest Pictures speak to Jeremy Kay.
September 7 · 21 min
Venice day 6: The early frontrunners for the Golden Lion
Screen’s senior US critic Tim Grierson reveals a trio of titles that have impressed him so far on the Lido.
September 6 · 20 min
Venice day 5: Which Italian films could make a splash? - The Screen Podcast
Also Ben Dalton shares Robert Pattinson’s response to Chris Hansen’s Primetime criticism and Nanni Moretti’s buzzy return to the Lido.
September 5 · 18 min
Venice day 4: Early competition highlights and George Clooney takes on AI
Wendy Mitchell is joined by Tim Dams and Wendy Ide.
September 4 · 18 min
Venice day 3: Which awards contenders will emerge from the festival?
Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s box office and awards editor Charles Gant
September 3 · 18 min
Venice day 2: Are high costs putting off the studios?
Plus, highlights from the jury, George Clooney and ‘Ink’ press conferences.
September 2 · 15 min
Venice day 1: The hot acquisition titles to look out for
Wendy Mitchell and Ben Dalton to discuss the buzzy titles that could tempt buyers.
August 27 · 43 min
Why Gen Z cinemagoers are tired of "overused" actors
Two Gen Z cinemagoers share their thoughts on everything from Steven Spielberg to social media marketing.
August 20 · 43 min
Could other festivals emulate Edinburgh’s ‘Trainspotting’ club night?
We round up the key industry talking points from the late summer film festivals.
August 13 · 31 min
The future of horror: YouTubers, female filmmakers and UK hopes
The team delves into the future of horror films, from YouTubers to the rising talents from the UK and Ireland.

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