Presents: Mark Forbes, Director of 'Quiet on Set: The Class Division in the Film Industry'

In this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Mark Forbes, Director of Quiet on Set: The Class Division in the Film Industry. In this documentary, filmmaker Mark Forbes examines the classism that has plagued the UK film industry for decades. Through the lens of individuals from working-class backgrounds, he observes the challenges they encountered when attempting to enter the field.The film features actors Maxine Peake and Vicky McClure, writer Paul Laverty and filmmakers Sean McAllister and Kolton Lee.Filmed between July 2023 and July 2024, Quiet on Set: The Class Division in the Film Industry is presently in production.Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as Phyllida Lloyd, Lenny Abrahamson, M. Night Shyamalan, John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser, Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky, and Terence Davies, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.So make sure to subscribe and listen back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.