The Screen Podcast

The titles that had cinema owners buzzing at CineEurope 2026

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:27:12 GMT

In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team delves into the talking points from European exhibition convention CineEurope, which took place in Barcelona last week (June 22-25).Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s box office and awards editor Charles Gant, who takes us through all the studio presentations at CineEurope, and picks out some of the key titles.He picks out Zach Cregger’s 'Resident Evil' as one of the intriguing projects on show, and explains what was said (or not said) about the Paramount-Warner Bros merger.For more on the stories mentioned this week, go to https://www.screendaily.com/Read more of Charles' insights into CineEurope below https://www.screendaily.com/features/seven-talking-points-from-cineeurope-2026/5218143.article

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Do film industry open letters make a difference?

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:30:08 GMT

In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team debates why open letters have become so popular in the film industry and what kind of impact they can have. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s deputy editor Louise Tutt and Europe editor Tim Dams to discuss the latest in a growing trend of open letters - this time, two in support of Israeli-born filmmaker Nadav Lapid, who was forced to withdraw from the FID Marseille jury as part of a cultural boycott of Israel. Other film industry open letters in recent months covered topics such as Canal+ owner Vincent Bollore, the Berlinale’s stance on Gaza and the Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery deal.The trio then discussed the new deal between Netflix and France’s TF1, which will make TF1’s content available on the streaming service.The Screen Podcast is produced by Ellie Calnan, with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday.For more on the stories mentioned this week, go to https://www.screendaily.com.France’s CNC responds to Nadav Lapid situation https://www.screendaily.com/news/frances-cnc-responds-to-nadav-lapid-situation-by-launching-a-support-service-for-filmmakers-and-festivals/5218009.articleNetflix rolls out TF1 content in France https://www.screendaily.com/news/netflix-rolls-out-tf1-content-in-france-marking-streamers-first-tie-up-with-local-broadcaster/5217808.article

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Aardman’s Peter Lord on his love of physical production in the age of AI

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:14:48 GMT

In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, Aardman co-founder Peter Lord discusses 50 years of the historic UK animation company. Ahead of the Annecy film festival, senior international reporter Ben Dalton speaks to Lord about co-founding the Bristol-based company with David Sproxton over 50 years ago and their decision to become an employee-owned business in 2018.The animator, whose credits include Wallace & Gromit and Chicken Run, also discussed AI and how much Aardman would embrace the new technology.

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US producer John Sloss on building finance plans for indie projects

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:19:02 GMT

In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, US producer John Sloss speaks to Wendy Mitchell about finance trends, working in Europe, and the restructuring of deal-making. Sloss is the founder and CEO of Cinetic Media and also a partner at the law firm Sloss Eckhouse Dasti Haynes LawCo. His credits include Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague, Blue Moon, Boyhood and Before Sunrise series as well as Todd Haynes’s Velvet Underground, Wonderstruck and I’m Not There. Sloss has also worked on several Oscar winners, including Boys Don’t Cry and Green Book and sold films such as Napoleon Dynamite and Little Miss Sunshine. “The process of deal-making has gotten elongated, which isn’t necessarily a good thing for the people selling films,” Sloss said. “The people buying films are controlling the market a little more and tamping down the urgency that we used to try to create.”

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Our critics’ hidden gems from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:05:42 GMT

In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, our senior critics share their hidden gems from the 2026 Cannes film festival. Host Wendy Mitchell speaks to Screen’s senior international critic Wendy Ide and senior US critic Tim Grierson to discuss the films from this year’s festival that didn’t come away with any prizes, and that they feel deserve more attention. The Screen Podcast is produced by Ellie Calnan, with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday.

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Inside Cannes’ closing night; plus Norway’s Renate Reinsve and Marie Ulven

Thu, 28 May 2026 09:44:14 GMT

In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team debriefs on Cannes Film Festival’s closing ceremony and awards; and chats to Norwegian actresses Renate Reinsve, star of Palme d’Or winner Fjord, and Marie Ulven, star of Directors’ Fortnight title Low Expectations.First, host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s France correspondent Rebecca Leffler to take us inside Cannes’ closing night activities, including the best speeches, in-the-room reactions and the afterparty.Then Mitchell speaks to Renate Reinsve and fellow Norwegian actor Marie Ulven on the ground in Cannes about their respective films in the festival. To download or subscribe to future episodes, search for ‘The Screen Podcast’, which is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud and YouTube.The Screen Podcast is produced by Ellie Calnan, with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday.

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Cannes day 10: Three key talking points from the market

Thu, 21 May 2026 04:01:11 GMT

In the final episode of The Screen Podcast at Cannes, the team rounds up the key talking points from the market, including the major deals and the Dogma filmmaking boom. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt to discuss all the biggest deals from the Cannes market and what it says about the health of the industry. Then, they delve into the Dogma initiatives that were announced at this year’s festival, including German and UK iterations.

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Cannes day 9: French industry mood and the best parties so far

Tue, 19 May 2026 21:18:37 GMT

In the ninth episode of The Screen Podcast at Cannes, the team delves into the latest from the French film industry and the festival’s best parties so far. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s UK and international reporter Ben Dalton and France correspondent Rebecca Leffler to discuss the mood of the French film industry, particularly in the wake of Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada’s statement that he would blacklist everyone who signed an open letter criticising main shareholder Vincent Bollore. Then, the trio debates the best parties, the best dogs and what highlights are still to come at the festival.

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Cannes day 8: How is the Competition shaping up? Plus parallel sections gems

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:51 GMT

In the eighth episode of The Screen Podcast at Cannes, two of our critics pick their favourite films from the festival so far.Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen critics Johnathan Romney and Lee Marshall, who each spotlight a film from the Competition and parallel sections so far. Plus, they discuss what themes are emerging from the festival and whether it has been a strong year for the Competition.

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Cannes day 7: Genre films shine, market buzz for ‘Club Kid’ and ‘A Man Of His Time’

Mon, 18 May 2026 03:00:41 GMT

In the seventh episode of The Screen Podcast at Cannes, the team spotlights genre titles and discusses the films causing market buzz. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s reviews editor Nikki Baughan and Americas editor Jeremy Kay to discuss the genre highlights from the programme, the buyers circling 'Club Kid' and 'A Man Of His Time' as well as new distributor Cineverse.

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Cannes day 6: Competition highlights so far and the year of Sandra Huller?

Sun, 17 May 2026 03:00:41 GMT

In the sixth episode of The Screen Podcast at Cannes, host Matt Mueller is joined by Tim Grierson, our senior US critic, to discuss the current state of the Cannes Competition, including his highlights and lowlights, and why this could be the year of Sandra Huller.

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Cannes day 5: Mixed picture for Asia, plus talent talks politics and AI

Sat, 16 May 2026 03:01:01 GMT

In the fifth episode of The Screen Podcast at Cannes, the team explores Asia’s presence and what themes are emerging from the press conferences. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s Asia editor Michael Rosser and reporter and video producer Ellie Calnan to discuss the Asian films making noise in both the festival and the market. They also delve into the weighty topics being tackled at press conferences, from politics to AI.

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Cannes day 4: The future of Creative Europe and the history of Screen’s jury grid

Fri, 15 May 2026 03:00:29 GMT

The team delves into the future of Creative Europe and the history of Screen’s jury grid.Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s head of digital, Orlando Parffit, and Europe editor Tim Dams to discuss the end of Creative Europe’s Media programme and why over 4,500 filmmakers, actors and industry folk have signed an open letter calling for more support for cinema from the EU. The trio also delves into the history of Screen’s iconic jury grid, from record-breaking scores to the reason behind the four-star system.

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Cannes day 3: UK sellers make a comeback and the private equity boom

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:49 GMT

In the second episode of The Screen Podcast at Cannes, the team takes a look at the UK’s presence in the market and the private equity boom. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and senior UK and Ireland reporter Mona Tabbara to debate whether UK sales agents are making a comeback and why the programme is not so light on UK presence as it first appears. The trio also discusses the increase in private equity options following the launch of the Cannes Marche’s Investors’ Circle back in 2023.

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Cannes day 2: Where are the US studios?

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:59 GMT

In the second episode of The Screen Podcast at Cannes, the team delves into the market from the US and French perspectives. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s Americas editor Jeremy Kay and France correspondent Rebecca Leffler to discuss the lack of films from Hollywood studios and the shake-up in US distribution. They also delve into why the French sales agents are dominating the market more than ever. The Screen Podcast will be running daily episodes during the festival, dropping each morning at 7:30am CET.

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Cannes day 1: Buyers and sellers arrive early, Thierry Fremaux tackles politics

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:59 GMT

In the first episode of The Screen Podcast at Cannes, the team previews the market and festival.Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s deputy editor Louise Tutt and UK and international reporter Ben Dalton to discuss the opening of the Cannes market and why buyers and sellers are arriving earlier every year. The trio also delves into Thierry Fremaux’s press conference which tackled politics, gender parity, and Oscar rule changes. The Screen Podcast will be running daily episodes during the festival, dropping each morning at 7:30am CET.

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Mk2’s Fionnuala Jamison on 2026 Cannes slate, what buyers want, and the new Todd Haynes film

Thu, 07 May 2026 11:41:43 GMT

Fionnuala Jamison, managing director at French sales and production powerhouse mk2 Films, speaks to Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller ahead of the Cannes Film Festival.In the interview, Jamison discusses her ambitions for mk2’s Cannes festival and market slate, and her views on what the market is looking for.She also talks about mk2’s multi-year financing deal with investment fund manager IPR.VC, which kicked off in 2024; working with Justine Triet again on Fonda, the writer/director’s follow-up to Anatomy Of A Fall; and reviving Todd Haynes’ 1930s-set gay love story De Noche, which originally starred Joaquin Phoenix before he quit unexpectedly shortly before production.

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Tempesta’s Carlo Cresto-Dina on why film producers need more support and recognition

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:31:30 GMT

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, Italian-UK producer Carlo Cresto-Dina advocates for protecting the role of film producers, who he says are essential for managing “complex creative processes.”Cresto-Dina, founder of the Italy- and UK-based Tempesta, is best known for producing Alice Rohrwacher’s features: Corpo Celeste. The Wonders, Happy as Lazzaro and La Chimera. His other credits include Cathy Brady’s Wildfire, Margherita Vicario’s Gloria!, Michela Cescon’s Blue Eyes, and Leonardo Di Costanzo’s Ariaferma. He is also an experienced co-producer.In the full podcast interview, Cresto-Dina also talks about how to “sniff” new talent - like helping Rohrwacher get her debut feature Corpo Celeste off the ground even before she had directed shorts.The Screen Podcast is hosted by Wendy Mitchell and produced by Ellie Calnan. New episodes are out every Thursday.

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How to navigate Cannes: meetings, screenings and crashing parties

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:28:42 GMT

Industry experts share their tips for navigating the Cannes Film Festival.Joining host Wendy Mitchell are Picturehouse Cinemas and Picturehouse Entertainment creative director Clare Binns, TrustNordisk managing director Susan Wendt, and Frederic Boyer, artistic director at both Tribeca Film Festival in New York and France’s Les Arcs Film Festival.The quartet of Cannes veterans discuss how they tackle meetings, and why sometimes turning them down is better for everyone. The experts also get into the dos and don’ts of getting party invitee, and reveal their survival tips for getting through the festival.The Screen Podcast is produced by Ellie Calnan. New episodes every Thursday.

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Our Cannes insider on Critics’ Week and Directors' Fortnight lineups

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:45:27 GMT

In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, our team go in-depth on the Cannes parallel sections that were unveiled earlier this week.Screen’s France correspondent and Cannes expert Rebecca Leffler joins host Wendy Mitchell to offer her insight into the Critics’ Week and Directors’ Fortnight selections, having spoken to the heads of both sections this year.Our team also discuss Thierry Fremaux’s official selection, and what this says about the French film industry, and Leffler shares some of her Cannes survival tips.

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Cannes lineup first reactions: standout titles and what missed out?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:57:33 GMT

In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team reacts to this year’s Cannes Official Selection, which was unveiled by Thierry Fremaux and Iris Knobloch in Paris earlier today.Breaking down the list of titles with host Wendy Mitchell are Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and senior international critic Wendy Ide.The trio picks out the films they are excited about, plus some of the trends from this year’s list.The podcast also delves into the titles that may have missed out and what still could be added by Fremaux. Plus they predict some potential future awards contenders from the selection, and explain what happened to the Brits.

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Why Jo Nesbø was “not impressed” with Detective Hole lead actor initially

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:08:17 GMT

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, Norwegian author and screenwriter Jo Nesbø discusses his Netflix series Detective Hole.Host Wendy Mitchell talks to Nesbo about how he transformed his novel into a nine-episode series and why star Tobias Santelmann almost lost out on the lead role.Nesbo also discussed his previously adapted novel The Snowman, which was made into a feature film by other writers and received poor reviews from the critics.Finally, the writer explained why the ‘Nordic Noir’ label does not bother him and whether the market for thriller series has become oversaturated.The Screen Podcast is hosted by Wendy Mitchell and produced by Ellie Calnan. New episodes every Thursday.

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Series Mania focus: co-pros, consolidation and cost-cutting

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:57:11 GMT

In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, our team is at the Series Mania festival, which has seen leading execs from the European TV drama sector descend on Lille this week. Screen’s Europe editor Tim Dams and French correspondent Rebecca Leffler join host Wendy Mitchell to discuss the challenges faced by European drama producers in the post-‘peak TV’ era and why co-producing is now key.The team also discusses continued consolidation amongst Europe’s big players, how Europe is now luring Hollywood talent, and picks out some of the hottest new dramas at this year’s festival.

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Oscars ceremony debrief, plus meet the winning filmmakers behind shock tie

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:34:38 GMT

In this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team breaks down the Oscars ceremony and chats to two of the filmmakers who found themselves in a rare tie for an Academy Award.Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s Americas editor Jeremy Kay, who attended the ceremony, and box office and awards editor Charles Gant, to break down the 98th Academy Awards.They discuss what worked at the ceremony and what fell flat, who got the biggest cheers, and the food that was served at the afterparty.Then, Mitchell talks to Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh who directed Two People Exchanging Saliva - one of the two films to win the Oscar for best live-action short this year, which was just the seventh tied award ever in the history of the Oscars.They explain how it felt to experience the strange situation in real time, and having a “moment with Jay-Z” at his afterparty.

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The films our critics loved at Sundance and Berlin

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:05:55 GMT

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, Mitchell catches up with Screen’s senior US critic Tim Grierson to discuss his favourites from Sundance which includes the “divisive” romantic drama Carousel starring Chris Pine and Jenny Slate.

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The future of the Berlinale, Baftas and the Warner Bros sale: what we’re hearing

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:15:36 GMT

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 editor Louise Tutt to analyse the developments.Starting with the Berlinale, they look at the outpouring of industry support for Tricia and whether open letters are helpful.The team discusses the continued fallout from the Tourettes incident at the Baftas, and what questions need to be asked by the comprehensive review launched by the arts charity.Finally, the podcast team gives their initial reaction to David Ellison and Paramount Skydance winning the battle for Warner Bros Discovery after Netflix dropped out, and what could happen next. The Screen Podcast is produced and edited by Ellie Calnan, with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday.

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David Jonsson, Tom Blyth talk ‘Wasteman’, UK film industry and AI fears

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:42:22 GMT

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 project and went on to set up his own production company, greyarea, with Wasteman producer Sophia Gibber.The duo also discusses how they balance working in the UK and the US, the challenges facing young actors today and whether they worry about AI.

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Breaking down the Baftas: controversies, category wins and the best party canapés

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:33:34 GMT

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 involuntarily shouted a racial slur whilst Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting - and the serious questions that both Bafta and the BBC need to answer after this was broadcast on UK television.The trio also discusses some of the other highlights and lowlights from the ceremony, including the emotional speeches from Sinners’ Wunmi Mosaku and I Swear casting director Lauren Evans, and the strange decision for Sam Mendes to speak first when Hamnet won the British film prize. Finally and on a lighter note, there is a recap of the post-ceremony party circuit. Which party had the best canapes, and what famous actor was wearing a bathrobe?The Screen Podcast is produced and edited by Ellie Calnan, with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday.

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Unpicking the Berlin film festival: buzzy titles, busy EFM, politics

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:50:38 GMT

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 censorship.Elsewhere, the team talk about the buzzy titles coming out of the festival, their future success and why so few deals are being done on the ground.The Screen Podcast is produced and edited by Ellie Calnan with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes drop every Thursday.

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IPR.VC, Together Fund execs reveal their film investment priorities

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:11:41 GMT

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 production companies and recently made its first investment into top Belgium-based producer Caviar. Scarso is managing partner at IPR.VC, a fund management company that raises money from traditional capital markets and invests specifically in the creative sector. IPR.VC has partnered with the likes of Red Bull Studios, XYZ Films, mk2, and A24, with Scarso also serving as an executive producer on Marty Supreme.The Screen Podcast is produced and edited by Ellie Calnan with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday.

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Berlin Film Festival preview with Tricia Tuttle

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:04:11 GMT

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 produced and edited by Ellie Calnan with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday.

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A deep dive into the Bafta and Oscar nominations

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:59:19 GMT

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 and edited by Ellie Calnan with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director.

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How Cassian Elwes transformed the indie film business at Sundance in the 1990s

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:45:19 GMT

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 several occasions.The duo also discusses the Sundance Institute’s new CEO, late-night deals at the festival over the years and what the impending move to Colorado means for the event.957226

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What do the winners and losers of the Bafta longlists reveal about awards season?

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:16:30 GMT

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 categories, and what impact they might have on Oscar voting.The team also looks at the Golden Globes results and how much relevance they have for the rest of the awards season. Plus, they explore date shifts for the European Film Awards and the Bafta nominations, the latter of which will come after the Oscar nominations for the first time in 25 years. ccb06d30-fc46-11f0-b621-63da90a66d7c

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10 film industry stories set to dominate 2026

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:17:08 GMT

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 are working with AI, and the Warner Bros Discovery takeover.They also discuss how Gen Z audiences are returning to cinemas, the major changes coming to the Creative Europe programme, renewal at some of the world’s biggest festival, and the potential impact of chaotic global politics.Wendy is also joined by Screen's senior international reporter Ben Dalton to discuss his latest trip to Red Sea International Film Festival, which included serious star-power, interesting parties, and flooding.

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Warner Bros sale: How might the shareholders move?

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:13:35 GMT

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 shareholders might see the Netflix bid as “more risky”.

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Our left-field tips for Bafta voters, plus Doha, Tallinn and Tokyo festival dispatches

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:47:37 GMT

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 titles that Bafta and Ampas voters might have missed. Next, they discuss the winners from the Bifa and the Gotham awards which saw Harry Lighton's Pillion and Akinola Davies Jr.'s My Father's Shadow pick up prizes on both sides of the pond. Then, Wendy checks in on the festivals in Doha, Tokyo and Tallinn with Screen reporters Ben Dalton, Mike Rosser and Ellie Calnan. The Screen Podcast is produced and hosted by Wendy Mitchell and edited by Ellie Calnan. New episodes every other Thursday.

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How Oscar entry ‘The Heart Is A Muscle’ aims to show South Africa in a new light

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:08:19 GMT

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 way than other films, even turning to the area’s local gang leaders for help.

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How tennis star Rafa Nadal inspired Agnieszka Holland’s ‘Franz’

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:24:56 GMT

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 Award for Franz, which will be released in the US by Cohen Media Group, and is sold internationally by Films Boutique. It premiered this year in Toronto as a special presentation.

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Has it been a good year for original IP at the box office?

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:19:02 GMT

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 cinemas.The team also look at the growing global success of anime titles, some strong local hits in France, and soft debuts for two UK filmmakers; Gurinder Chadha’s Christmas Karma and Edgar Wright’s The Running Man.Next, Screen’s Americas editor Jeremy Kay rounds up the talking points from this year’s AFM, which was back in Los Angeles at the Fairmont Hotel following a poorly-received sojourn in Las Vegas last year.Kay rounds up the buzzy packages, vibes on the ground, and why Screen staff were loving driverless taxis.

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Are awards season narratives helpful? Plus, FilmNation's Glen Basner gets candid ahead of AFM

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:43:46 GMT

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 the early shape of the awards race. They debate whether big studio films are at a disadvantage, whether Wicked: For Good can pull off a Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King-style victory lap, and the leading country contenders in the best international feature race.Next, Screen’s Americas editor Jeremy Kay is joined by FilmNation Entertainment CEO and founder Glen Basner ahead of the AFM in Los Angeles to hear the sales veteran’s thoughts on the current marketplace, why Southeast Asia is proving to be a tricky market right now, and whether next year’s TIFF: The Market will be useful for international buyers and sellers.

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The hidden gems from the autumn film festivals

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:25:49 GMT

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

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:55:29 GMT

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

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:54:49 GMT

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

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:33:14 GMT

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.comFacebook - / screendailyInstagram - @screendailyTwitter - @screendaily

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Bafta reactions and Oscar predictions with guest Vue CEO Tim Richards

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:23:12 GMT

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.

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Why the Oscar and Bafta races are still a wide open

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:41:47 GMT

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.

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Oscar shortlist surprises and our films of the year

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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.

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Bifa, EFA & Globes round-up – plus, what are the hot British contenders?

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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.

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Early favourites emerge in actor races

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

There are early favourites in this season’s Oscar and Bafta actor races, but several categories look highly competitive, according to Screen’s awards experts.Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller, awards and box-office editor Charles Gant, and Americas editor Jeremy Kay, deep dive into the acting categories.

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Global politics take leading role in the Oscars’ international feature race

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

This year's international feature race throws up some “big questions for the Academy”, according to Screen International’s awards experts.Matt Mueller, Fionnuala Halligan, and Charles Gant asses the titles competing in Ampas’ international feature and Bafta’s best film not in the English language categories.

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Are leftfield titles leading the awards race?

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:16:42 GMT

'Emilia Perez', 'The Substance', 'Anora' and 'Nosferatu' could be major contenders in a wide-open race, say Screen's awards experts.The first Screen Awards Podcast for the 2024/25 race. Hosted by Matt Mueller alongside Fionnuala Halligan and Charles Gant.

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What awards titles are gaining momentum; plus in-depth on entering a film for Bafta

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:16:38 GMT

In the second Screen Awards Podcast for the 2023/24 race, our experts look at which titles are gaining momentum following the Golden Globe nominations and the European Film Awards, and go in-depth on the process – including costs – involved in submitting a film for Bafta consideration.Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, executive editor, reviews and new talent Fionnuala Halligan, and awards and box-office editor Charles Gant also discuss why it’s been a good few weeks for 'Anatomy Of A Fall' and Hayao Miyazaki’s box office hit 'The Boy And The Heron'.

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Picking the buzziest UK and international film award contenders this year

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:30:54 GMT

In the first Screen Awards Podcast for the 2023/24 race, Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, executive editor, reviews and new talent Fionnuala Halligan, and awards and box-office editor Charles Gant assess the early UK and international frontrunners.

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Rian Johnson on why theatrical and streaming should join hands

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:40:21 GMT

We speak to filmmaker Rian Johnson about Netflix whodunnit Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.The film received an unusual week-long theatrical release in the US, UK and other select territories, ahead of its worldwide streaming bow on December 23. Johnson, whose previous films include the original Knives Out, Looper, Brick and Stars Wars: The Last Jedi, spoke to Screen’s Americas editor Jeremy Kay about shooting during the pandemic and the film’s groundbreaking release.

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Bifas, Baftas, international frontrunners, and the return of the Golden Globes

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:35:13 GMT

Our team assesses the state of the race following last weekend’s Bifas, what they could mean for the Baftas, and the first US critics ceremonies. Podcast host and Screen International editor Matt Mueller is joined by deputy editor Louise Tutt and awards and box office editor Charles Gant.

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Luca Guadagnino, David Kajganich on making a new kind of cannibal movie with ‘Bones And All’

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:14:39 GMT

In the second episode of our 2022/2023 awards season series, we speak to director Luca Guadagnino and writer David Kajganich about 'Bones And All'.The film stars Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell as a pair on cannibals on the run in 1980s America, 'Bones And All' is based on the novel by Camille DeAngelis and debuted at Venice this year.Guadagnino and Kajganich discuss making a different kind of cannibal movie, how David’s cameo as bus driver ended up on the cutting room floor and why Luca is planning an extended theatrical cut for his film 'A Bigger Splash'.Interview by Screen’s international reporter Ben Dalton.

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Alejandro Iñárritu on ‘Bardo’ inspirations, re-editing after Venice premiere

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:43:33 GMT

In our first episode covering the 2022/2023 awards season, Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu, a two-time best director Oscar winner for 'Birdman' and 'The Revenant', talks to Screen contributing editor Mark Salisbury about his latest project, Mexican Oscar entry 'Bardo, False Chronicle Of A Handful Of Truths'. Iñárritu explains why it took him so long to follow up 2015’s 'The Revenant', cutting more than 20 minutes of footage from 'Bardo' after its Venice premiere, and the real-life inspiration for the project.'Bardo' is released in select UK cinemas on November 18, before launching worldwide on Netflix on December 16.

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Oscar predictions, Denis Villeneuve on his biggest ‘Dune' challenge

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:56:47 GMT

In the latest episode of The Screen Podcast, the team make their final Oscar predictions, and Denis Villeneuve discusses Dune, which is up for 10 awards on the night. In the first half of the pod, Screen’s chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan, deputy editor Louise Tutt and Americas editor Jeremy Kay assess the upcoming Oscar ceremony on March 27. How did the Bafta Film Awards affect the Oscar race? And what does Oscars producer Will Packer have lined up to boost ratings? Finally, our hosts pick their favourites in the actor, actress, director and best picture categories. Then Villeneuve, speaking to Jeremy Kay in late January, discusses when he first became a fan of Frank Herbert’s Dune novels, how a comment at a Venice press conference helped him land the gig, and his biggest challenge making the film.

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Our final Bafta predictions plus Nina Menkes interview

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 17:42:20 GMT

In the latest episode of The Screen Podcast, the team discuss the final contenders for the Baftas, and mark International Women’s Day by speaking to renowned independent filmmaker Nina Menkes. Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, deputy editor Louise Tutt, awards and box office editor Charles Gant, and chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan give their final Bafta predictions ahead of the ceremony on March 13, and assess the overall awards race as it enters its final stretch.And with International Women’s Day 2022 taking place on March 8, Halligan also spoke to director and academic Nina Menkes about her documentary Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power.Premiering at Sundance before a worldwide tour which includes Berlin and the upcoming CPH:DOX to date, Brainwashed is based on a series of Menkes’ lectures which argue that shot design is gendered – that men and women are, quite simply, shot differently. Halligan speaks to the director about her career and the impact that gendered shot design has on wider culture.

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Sundance verdict plus Carlo Chatrian previews Berlin 2022

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:11:57 GMT

In the latest episode of The Screen Podcast, the team reflects on this year’s virtual Sundance, and festival director Carlo Chatrian previews the 2022 Berlinale. Screen International editor Matt Mueller, chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan and Americas editor Jeremy Kay assess the buzzy titles and key deals from Sundance (which ran Jan 10-20), and also discuss how well it worked as a virtual event for a second year in a row. Then Halligan sits down with Berlin film festival director Chatrian, who shares his insights on the line-up and the overall shape of the festival, which kicks off on February 10.

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The Bafta longlists plus senior programmer John Nein on Sundance 2022

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:56:20 GMT

In the latest episode of The Screen Podcast, the team discuss the latest awards season developments including the Bafta longlists, the SAG award nominations and the Golden Globes. Plus, Sundance senior programmer John Nein offers his insights into this year’s festival.Screen International editor Matt Mueller, chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan, and awards and box office editor Charles Gant take the temperature of the ongoing awards season. The Screen trio consider key talking points from the 2022 Bafta longlists, including a mainstream best film selection and a relatively weak showing for independent British films. Also under discussion are the SAG Awards nominations, with no place for Kristen Stewart; and the first Golden Globes winners to be announced solely live on Twitter.With Sundance Film Festival kicking off this Thursday, January 20, Halligan interviews Sundance senior programmer Nein about the upcoming event, films to watch, and the switch to a virtual edition for 2022.

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Our verdict on the Oscar shortlists + 'Flee' director interview

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 13:38:09 GMT

The latest episode of our monthly podcast sees our hosts assess this year’s Oscar shortlists.Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, Americas editor Jeremy Kay, and awards and box office editor Charles Gant discuss the 15 titles that made the cut in the Oscar international and documentary categories, as well as some surprising omissions.After that, Screen’s chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan talks to Jonas Poher Rasmussen, the director of Danish Oscar submission Flee, which has made both international and documentary shortlists.

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The UK contenders in this year's awards race + Joanna Hogg interview

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:59:39 GMT

The latest episode of our monthly podcast is focused on the UK contenders this awards season.Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan, and awards and box office editor Charles Gant discuss the UK titles in contention for this year’s Oscar and Bafta races, reflect on the recent Bifa awards and look at the criteria that define a “British film” in the eyes of Bafta.After that, Halligan is joined by one of the filmmakers in this year’s awards race, Joanna Hogg, to discuss The Souvenir: Part II.

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Assessing the Oscar international feature race + Paolo Sorrentino talks ‘The Hand Of God’

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 10:42:32 GMT

In the third episode of our monthly podcast, Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan, and awards and box office editor Charles Gant delve into this year’s Oscars international feature race.With 93 titles submitted so far, the trio pick out some of the contenders that could go all the way in what seems like a more open race this year, as well as the surprising omissions that were not submitted to the category by their home countries.Mueller is then joined by director Paolo Sorrentino, who discusses Italy’s submission The Hand Of God. Sorrentino explains how much of the film is autobiographical, and why he took the project to Netflix.

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On the ground for the return of Cannes

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:22:27 GMT

In the second episode of our monthly podcast, Screen’s editor Matt Mueller and chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan report from the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.They discuss getting to Cannes, the vibe on the ground and the opening night film Annette. They are then joined by Jonathan Rutter, director of film at Premier PR, who tells us about the logistics for getting talent to the festival. Finally Screen’s US editor Jeremy Kay swings by to give us the lowdown on this year’s market.

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Our verdict on the 2021 Cannes Official Selection

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:19:00 GMT

In the first episode of our new monthly podcast, Screen International's editor Matt Mueller and chief film critic Fionnuala Halligan give their verdict on the Cannes Film Festival's 2021 Official Selection. Cannes head Thierry Fremaux announced the titles at a Paris press conference for its 2021 edition, which will be held as a physical event from July 6-17 after it was forced to cancel last year. We'll pick out the most intriguing (and most unusual) selections in the line-up, debate how well Cannes has done in terms of diversity, and explore what impact this year's festival could have on the international independent film sector.

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What next for Canada’s screen industries? (sponsored)

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:57:25 GMT

In a sponsored episode of the Screen podcast, the three heads of Canada’s leading screen-based organisations – Telefilm Canada, Canada Media Fund and CBC/Radio-Canada – share their insights into the state of the industry in Canada, how strategic partnerships are helping their companies to thrive, and look at what’s next for Canada’s audiovisual creators in an age of radical industry change. Leading the discussion are Christa Dickenson, executive director of Telefilm Canada; Valerie Creighton, president and CEO of Canada Media Fund; and Catherine Tait is president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada. Their wide-ranging conversation covers topics including how Canada can continue to stay competitive on the international stage, how their organisations are fostering parity and diversity in the industry, and how significant the challenges are ahead.

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Sundance directors discuss their World Cinema Dramatic films

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:51:45 GMT

In a special edition of our podcast series, Screen International donned its winter gear and flew into Park City, Utah, for a chat with four international filmmakers at Sundance Film Festival 2020.Each director’s new film screened in the prestigious World Cinema Dramatic Competition section: Maïmouna Doucouré brought Cuties (France); Fernanda Valadez Identifying Features (Mexico/Spain); Visar Morina Exil (Germany/Belgium/Kosovo); and Aneil Karia Surge (UK).All four films address notions of belonging and human connection, yet in very different ways that reflect the filmmakers’ countries of origin and specific social issues.The directors talk about their stories, how they found financing, what kind of support their respective governments provide for content creators, and what they’re planning next.After this recording took place, several of our guests were honoured at the Sundance awards ceremony. Identifying Features earned the section’s audience award, while Valadez and Astrid Rondero won the juried screenplay prize. Doucouré won the section’s directing award, and Surge star Ben Whishaw won the section’s special jury award for acting.To subscribe to future episodes, search for the Screen podcast, which is available on Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and a host of other podcast apps.

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Avengers: Endgame’ writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 08:56:04 GMT

Avengers: Endgame writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely sat down with Screen International to reveal how they approached writing the record-breaking superhero epic and their favourite moments from the movie. After the Walt Studios Motion Pictures release became the highest-grossing film of all time with $2.8bn at the global box office, screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely sat down to discuss their journey across the Marvel Cinematic Universe.The duo reveal how they approached writing the climactic instalment of the Infinity Saga – the name given to the series that comprises the first 23 films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.They also share their thoughts on awards recognition for superhero movies, the screenwriters who most inspire them and their relationship with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige.To subscribe to future episodes, search for the Screen International Podcast, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotofy, Google Podcasts and a host of podcast apps

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The Heat Is On – Assessing the Early 2019/20 Oscar & Bafta Races

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 11:33:01 GMT

In the first of Screen International’s awards season podcast series, Screen editor Matt Mueller is joined by features editor Charles Gant and joint managing director of Picturehouse Cinemas and Picturehouse Entertainment Clare Binns to discuss the kick-off to the 2019/20 awards season.Who are the early front-runners in the major categories, how is the date change impacting the release schedule and can anything beat Parasite in the international feature film category?Matt, Clare and Charles discuss the shorter window for capitalising on awards contenders this year following the US Academy’s decision to move the Oscar ceremony forward to February 9 and Bafta responded in kind, shifting to February 2 – what ripple effect will that have on exhibitors, distributors and audiences?Others topics include examining the contenders across all major categories that are making the biggest impression so far, and how the US Academy’s expanded international membership is exerting a stronger influence on the overall shape of nominations.To subscribe to future episodes, search for the Screen podcast, which is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and a host of podcast apps. Screen International is a Media Business Insight company.

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The Screen Podcast

The titles that had cinema owners buzzing at CineEurope 2026

Do film industry open letters make a difference?

Aardman’s Peter Lord on his love of physical production in the age of AI

US producer John Sloss on building finance plans for indie projects

Our critics’ hidden gems from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival

Inside Cannes’ closing night; plus Norway’s Renate Reinsve and Marie Ulven

Cannes day 10: Three key talking points from the market

Cannes day 9: French industry mood and the best parties so far

Cannes day 8: How is the Competition shaping up? Plus parallel sections gems

Cannes day 7: Genre films shine, market buzz for ‘Club Kid’ and ‘A Man Of His Time’

Cannes day 6: Competition highlights so far and the year of Sandra Huller?

Cannes day 5: Mixed picture for Asia, plus talent talks politics and AI

Cannes day 4: The future of Creative Europe and the history of Screen’s jury grid

Cannes day 3: UK sellers make a comeback and the private equity boom

Cannes day 2: Where are the US studios?

Cannes day 1: Buyers and sellers arrive early, Thierry Fremaux tackles politics

Mk2’s Fionnuala Jamison on 2026 Cannes slate, what buyers want, and the new Todd Haynes film

Tempesta’s Carlo Cresto-Dina on why film producers need more support and recognition

How to navigate Cannes: meetings, screenings and crashing parties

Our Cannes insider on Critics’ Week and Directors' Fortnight lineups

​Cannes lineup first reactions: standout titles and what missed out?

Why Jo Nesbø was “not impressed” with Detective Hole lead actor initially

Series Mania focus: co-pros, consolidation and cost-cutting

Oscars ceremony debrief, plus meet the winning filmmakers behind shock tie

The films our critics loved at Sundance and Berlin

The future of the Berlinale, Baftas and the Warner Bros sale: what we’re hearing

David Jonsson, Tom Blyth talk ‘Wasteman’, UK film industry and AI fears

Breaking down the Baftas: controversies, category wins and the best party canapés

Unpicking the Berlin film festival: buzzy titles, busy EFM, politics

IPR.VC, Together Fund execs reveal their film investment priorities

Berlin Film Festival preview with Tricia Tuttle

A deep dive into the Bafta and Oscar nominations

How Cassian Elwes transformed the indie film business at Sundance in the 1990s

What do the winners and losers of the Bafta longlists reveal about awards season?

10 film industry stories set to dominate 2026

Warner Bros sale: How might the shareholders move?

Our left-field tips for Bafta voters, plus Doha, Tallinn and Tokyo festival dispatches

How Oscar entry ‘The Heart Is A Muscle’ aims to show South Africa in a new light

How tennis star Rafa Nadal inspired Agnieszka Holland’s ‘Franz’

Has it been a good year for original IP at the box office?

Are awards season narratives helpful? Plus, FilmNation's Glen Basner gets candid ahead of AFM

The hidden gems from the autumn film festivals

The road ahead for UK producers, trump tariffs and Bafta rule changes explained

European producers fight for recognition, plus James McAvoy and TIFF takeaways

Mubi's funding controversy, Venice Film Festival highlights and Dwayne Johnson's Oscar chances

Bafta reactions and Oscar predictions with guest Vue CEO Tim Richards

Why the Oscar and Bafta races are still a wide open

Oscar shortlist surprises and our films of the year

Bifa, EFA & Globes round-up – plus, what are the hot British contenders?

Early favourites emerge in actor races

Global politics take leading role in the Oscars’ international feature race

Are leftfield titles leading the awards race?

What awards titles are gaining momentum; plus in-depth on entering a film for Bafta

Picking the buzziest UK and international film award contenders this year

Rian Johnson on why theatrical and streaming should join hands

Bifas, Baftas, international frontrunners, and the return of the Golden Globes

Luca Guadagnino, David Kajganich on making a new kind of cannibal movie with ‘Bones And All’

Alejandro Iñárritu on ‘Bardo’ inspirations, re-editing after Venice premiere

Oscar predictions, Denis Villeneuve on his biggest ‘Dune' challenge

Our final Bafta predictions plus Nina Menkes interview

Sundance verdict plus Carlo Chatrian previews Berlin 2022

The Bafta longlists plus senior programmer John Nein on Sundance 2022

Our verdict on the Oscar shortlists + 'Flee' director interview

The UK contenders in this year's awards race + Joanna Hogg interview

Assessing the Oscar international feature race + Paolo Sorrentino talks ‘The Hand Of God’

On the ground for the return of Cannes

Our verdict on the 2021 Cannes Official Selection

What next for Canada’s screen industries? (sponsored)

Sundance directors discuss their World Cinema Dramatic films

Avengers: Endgame’ writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely

The Heat Is On – Assessing the Early 2019/20 Oscar & Bafta Races

Cannes lineup first reactions: standout titles and what missed out?