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The Screen International Podcast

The Screen Podcast

Matt Mueller, editor of Screen International and accompanying website Screendaily.com, and chief film critic Fionnuala Halligan co-host this monthly podcast to discuss the latest creative an...

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How ‘You Can See Everything’ is exploding the awards race

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team delves into the biggest talking points kicking off awards season. Host Wendy Mitchell...

46:27Oct 29, 2026

How UK film ratings are keeping up with changing attitudes to horror

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the CEO of the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), David Austin, discusses new resear...

35:52Oct 22, 2026

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 BF...

55:23Oct 15, 2026

The gems to look out for at the BFI London Film Festival

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team looks ahead to the BFI London Film Festival, which kicked off last night (October 7)...

35:40Oct 8, 2026

What did this year’s Screen Summit reveal about the UK indie film industry?

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team looks back on Screen International’s ‘Financing the Future of UK Film’ summit, which...

33:58Oct 1, 2026

What does it take to become a Screen Star of Tomorrow?

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team reveals how Screen’s UK & Ireland Stars of Tomorrow are chosen, and we hear the lates...

40:45Sep 24, 2026

The buzzy Spanish films at San Sebastian - bonus episode

In this bonus episode of The Screen Podcast, the team focus on the San Sebastian Film Festival, which kicked off last week and runs until Se...

30:57Sep 23, 2026

Was TIFF: The Market a success?

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team reflects on TIFF: The Market and picks out some festival highlights. Host Wendy Mitch...

46:22Sep 17, 2026

TIFF 2026 preview: Are buyers changing how they spend at markets?

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, a leading buyer and seller share their thoughts on the first ever edition of TIFF: The Market,...

29:05Sep 10, 2026

Venice day 6: The early frontrunners for the Golden Lion

In the sixth episode of The Screen Podcast at the Venice Film Festival, we look at some of the strong early contenders for the event’s top a...

21:14Sep 7, 2026

Venice day 5: Which Italian films could make a splash? - The Screen Podcast

In the fifth episode of The Screen Podcast at the Venice Film Festival, we delve into the press conferences for Primetime and the Oasis doc,...

20:19Sep 6, 2026

Venice day 4: Early competition highlights and George Clooney takes on AI

In the fourth episode of The Screen Podcast at the Venice Film Festival, one of our critics picks her early competition highlights while we...

18:30Sep 5, 2026

Venice day 3: Which awards contenders will emerge from the festival?

In the third episode of The Screen Podcast at the Venice Film Festival, the team looks at what awards contenders could emerge from the event...

18:22Sep 4, 2026

Venice day 2: Are high costs putting off the studios?

In the second episode of The Screen Podcast at the Venice Film Festival, the team breaks down the real cost of attending the event and delve...

18:21Sep 3, 2026

Venice day 1: The hot acquisition titles to look out for

In the first episode of The Screen Podcast at the Venice Film Festival, the team picks out ten acquisition titles to look out for on the Lid...

15:28Sep 2, 2026

Why Gen Z cinemagoers are tired of "overused" actors

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, two Gen Z cinemagoers share their thoughts on everything from Steven Spielberg to social media...

43:22Aug 27, 2026

Could other festivals emulate Edinburgh’s ‘Trainspotting’ club night?

Screen rounds up the key industry talking points from the late summer film festivals. First host Wendy Mitchell talks to Ben Dalton, senior...

43:09Aug 20, 2026

The future of horror: YouTubers, female filmmakers and UK hopes

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team delves into the future of horror films, from YouTubers to the rising talents from the...

31:52Aug 13, 2026

From pre-sales to distribution: inside UK indie filmmaking with ’Sunny Dancer’ team

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team behind new UK indie Sunny Dancer reveal how they made the tricky jump to a second fea...

46:56Aug 6, 2026

What should Isabel Davis’s priorities be as new head of BFI Filmmaking Funds?

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team delves into the appointment of Isabel Davis as the new head of the BFI Filmmaking Fun...

45:18Jul 30, 2026