Episodes
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Film in Focus: I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning
From the director of The Arbor, The Selfish Giant, Dark River and Ali & Ava comes a new poignant work, a story of friendship and community, delving into the challenges of both leaving and remaining in the town where you grew up. Join us to discover the story and the creative process behind Clio...
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Cutting Through the Noise: Marketing and PR Strategies for Film
In the competition for attention, films can struggle to stand out without a strong marketing, PR or social media campaign. Our international panel of speakers reveal the lessons learnt from years of work around festival campaigns, national releases, and global markets. From the role of…
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Co-producing With the UK: Experiences and Best Practices
A panel of international producers, from The Netherlands, Greece, and Mexico, discuss their experience co-producing with the UK: models of business collaboration; distribution of roles and responsibilities between partners; creative challenges and opportunities; access to funds, and more. Their...
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Film in Focus: The End of It
In a near-future world, death has become optional, but at age 250, Claire has decided it is time to die – a decision that brings about unexpected challenges. Featuring a stellar cast (Rebecca Hall, Gael García Bernal, Noomi Rapace), Maria Martínez Bayona’s first feature film brings together...
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Adaptations. Artistic Choices and Distribution Strategies in Cross-Media Stories
Stories increasingly travel across media: from book to screen, game to television, theatre to cinema. In some cases, stories are born in one medium and adapted into another; in others, worlds are created with a transmedia approach from the get-go. This episode will explore different models of...
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First Features: Launching New Talent, Finding New Voices
Working with new filmmaking talent is both an exciting adventure and a challenge. What kind of financing and production considerations do film funds need to make? How do distributors and sales agents position first films in the market? And how do festivals spotlight a debut, when hardly anyone...
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The Theatrical Window: Tools and Strategies for Audience Development
From technology-led tools enhancing accessibility to data-driven strategies to increase attendance: join us to discover how exhibitors, distributors and entrepreneurs are exploring new ways to engage audiences and increase cinema attendance. Speakers: MADDY PROBST | Head of Film Watershed SENEIT...
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Meet the UK Commissioners
BBC Film and Film4, the feature film divisions of the UK public-service broadcasters, have a unique role within the UK film industry. Their films have premiered in prestige festivals and have been rewarded both at home and internationally. Don't miss this conversation about artistic choices, new...
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Immersive in Focus
Join us in this episode to celebrate the three UK immersive works in competition at Cannes with a conversation with their creative teams. Expect a fascinating discussion about art and technology, AI and storytelling, and creating bridges between different media. With Eloise Singer, director and...
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Cannes Film Festival 2026 - Series Trailer
Welcome to the ScreenUK Industry podcast, coming to you from the ScreenUK Pavilion at the heart of the Cannes Film Festival 2026. To see details of all of the episodes coming up in this series visit https://www.screenuk.org/industry/festivals-and-events/cannes-2026/ where you can also find out…
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Talent Talk: Pillion
Join us for a discussion with British writer-director Harry Lighton, who made his feature directorial debut with PILLION (Un Certain Regard) at Cannes 2025. Speakers: HARRY LIGHTON | Writer-director PILLION LEE GROOMBRIDGE | Producer PILLION GARETH SCALES | Editor PILLION NICK MORRIS | Director…
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Talent Talk: Immersive Stories. TRAILBLAZER and tAxI.
Meet the talent behind two enthralling immersive stories selected at Cannes Immersive. Created by Singer Studios, Trailblazer is a VR experience starring Daisy Ridley (Star Wars) in the role of pioneer Bertha Benz, who embarked on the world’s first road trip at the end of the 19th Century.…
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The Charm of Genre: How Genre Films Travel Across the Borders
‘Genre’ has always been a safe bet with audiences, but today more than ever, genre films are crossing over into mainstream audiences. While the market is still looking for the next rom-com hit, crime and thriller keep on benefiting from a large audience and body horror is enjoying an unexpected...
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International Co-Production: Case Studies
This episode goes behind the scenes of two international coproductions: Bring Them Down (UK/Belgium/Ireland) by writer and director Chris Andrews, and Lomu (UK-New Zealand), a feature documentary currently in production, directed by Gavin Fitzgerald and Vea Mafile’o. An international panel of...
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The Rise of Indigenous Language
In recent years, indigenous and minority language films have gained visibility with audiences. A growing movement within Celtic cinema has seen films such as The Quiet Girl and Kneecap conquer critics and audiences alike. Bespoke funding schemes are supporting film production in indigenous...
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AI: Routes to a desirable future
An international panel of researchers and practitioners will discuss the road that the industry is travelling in working with artificial intelligence and its impact on the near future. The conversation will address best practices in screenwriting, filmmaking, VFX and music composition. David...
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Talent Talk: My Father's Shadow
Writer-director Akinola Davies’ first feature film, My Father’s Shadow (‘Un Certain Regard’), brings us on a journey through the city of Lagos, Nigeria, seen from the perspective of two young brothers. The director, whose short film Lizard was the winner of Sundance Short Film Grand Jury Prize,...
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Creativity and Disability: When Challenges Spark Innovation
Working with disabled filmmakers, actors and crew often challenges the habits of the industry whilst at the same time providing a springboard for creativity and innovation. Our panel of writers, filmmakers and access coordinators will share their experiences on and off film sets. Panellists…
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Meet the UK Festivals
UK film festival directors share their views on cinema, creativity and the international circulation of independent films. Join the directors from BFI London Film Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Glasgow Film Festival and Leeds International Film Festival for an insightful...
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The Art of Being a Minority Co-Producer
Join us for a discussion about international co-productions and boosting a project’s potential in a competitive international market. Film fund executives from Germany, Canada, the Netherlands and the UK guide us through different support schemes and look at coproductions from the point of view…
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Talent Talk: Urchin. Featuring Harris Dickinson, Archie Pearch, Josée Deshaies and Wendy Mitchell
In this episode we are joined by Harris Dickinson (Triangle of Sadness, Babygirl, Scrapper), whose first feature film, Urchin, premieres in ‘Un Certain Regard’ at Cannes Film Festival 2025. Harris is joined on the panel by director of photography Josée Deshaies (The Beast, Big Giant Wave,...
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Series Trailer: The ScreenUK Industry Podcast @ Cannes Film Festival 2025
This is the podcast for the film industry. Subscribe now for the new series of the ScreenUK Industry Podcast, which will be coming to you from the ScreenUK Pavilion at the heart of the Cannes film Festival 2025. For more information about the series visit www.screenuk.org/industry or follow us or...
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Talent Talk: Immersive stories in competition
Join us for a deep dive into two immersive works, both featuring in Cannes Immersive Competition. Artists Poulomi Basu and CJ Clarke bring us behind the scenes of Maya: The Birth of a Superhero, an immersive story following an ordinary girl as she transforms into a uniquely female superhero whose...
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The International Circulation of UK Films
With intensifying competition for talent and skills, significant production cost inflation and disruptive changes in the modes of consumption, the sales performance of UK independent films face complex challenges. In this episode we meet a panel of international sales agents and distributors to...
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Talent Talk: Santosh
Writer-director Sandhya Suri, producer Mike Goodridge and BBC FILM director Eva Yates discuss Santosh, the narrative directorial debut of writer-director Sandhya Suri. Premiering in ‘Un Certain Regard’, Santosh is an international co-production, with UK Good Chaos in association with Suitable...
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Storytelling across media
Meet our panel of creatives, working across film, television and games, and discover how they are playing with different media, experimenting new ways of telling stories. In this episode we investigate creative processes and explore affinities and differences, travelling through traditional and...
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Film Funders in Conversation
Independent film is supported in the UK by a diverse range of public funds, broadcasters and private investors, with funding schemes spanning development, production and distribution. In this episode we bring together six UK public funders in conversation, exploring the funds’ national and...
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Developing new audiences: international case studies
What do Godzilla Minus One, European arthouse films and anime have in common? Join our panel of international experts for this episode which looks at innovative projects and release strategies to reach new audiences. The episode looks into how young film lovers are engaging with arthouse films in...
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Working together: how to find your international partner
Film projects need a nurturing environment to thrive, and international collaborations have increasingly proved essential to attract financiers and improve projects’ competitiveness. The episode explores how filmmakers can leverage their participation in international co-production forums and...
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AVEC and independent film tax relief
This episode unpacks the details of the UK’s new Audio-Visual Expenditure Credits which were introduced at the start of this year. Our panel of experts talk about the new uplifted AVEC of 53% (40% after tax) which was announced in March for UK qualifying independent films. This new measure is…
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International Co-Production: September Says and Leonora In The Morning Light.
This episode takes us behind the scenes of two international co-productions funded by the UK Global Screen Fund: September Says, the directorial debut of Ariane Labed premiering in Un Certain Regard (Ireland, UK, Germany), and Leonora in the Morning Light, a film by Thor Klein currently in...
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Talent Talk: Robbie Ryan
Join us for an exclusive conversation with director of photography Robbie Ryan. This episode gives an insight into Ryan’s work and a focus on his two films in competition in Cannes this year - Bird directed by Andrea Arnold and Kinds of Kindness directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Featured…
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Series Trailer - The ScreenUK Industry Podcast @ Cannes Film Festival
The ScreenUK team are heading to the Cote D'Azure for The Cannes Film Festival, and will be bringing you a brand new series of the ScreenUK Industry Podcast direct from the UK Pavilion. Follow the series for interviews with leading UK filmmakers, conversations with film funding organisations and...
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How to start working in the international film industry (in association with British Council)
Ever wondered about film labs and networks, how they work and why participating in them is a good idea? If so, this episode is for you, featuring an in-depth discussion between lab providers and participants. Hosted by Lawrence Francis Moderator: Jo Duncombe, Film Consultant / New Talent Lead,...
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The New BFI National Lottery Filmmaking Fund
In this episode our panel unpacks the new UK fund for filmmakers, in a lively conversations with the BFI team hosted by Telefilm Canada. The episode explores details of how the fund will operate for international and UK filmmakers. Hosted by Lawrence Francis Moderator: Mehernaz Lentin, National...
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Talent Talk: The Old Oak
In this episode we explore the art of International co-production with Rebecca O’Brien, Ken Loach’s producer. To celebrate Ken Loach’s World Premiere of The Oak in Competition in Cannes 2023 , Rebecca O’Brien, his producer and long time collaborator, discusses her approach to international...
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Positive Practical Action for Sustainable Screen
In this episode we hear from film industry leaders who share their insights into the challenges they face and the innovative and creative ways they are cultivating a sustainable screen sector. Let us know what you think at @weareukfilm and find out more at www.weareukfilm.com Hosted by Lawrence...
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20 Years of Stars of Tomorrow (in association with Screen International)
In this episode we are celebrating 20 years of Screen International’s pioneering new talent spotlight UK Stars of Tomorrow. During the session our panel share their insights into how to attract UK actors, writers and directors to a project to elevate its international potential. We ask what kinds...
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Talent Talk: Wild Summon
In this episode we welcome director/producer duo Karni Arieli and Saul Freed to the UK Pavilion to hear about their animation short which receives its world premiere In Competition. Joining them in conversation is drone operator Yuli Freed Arieli. Let us know what you think at @weareukfilm and…
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Talent Talk: How To Have Sex
In this episode we meet the writer/director of How To Have Sex, Molly Manning Walker. She is joined by producers Ivana Mackinnon and Emily Leo and will discuss her directorial feature debut which received its World Premiere in Cannes as part of the Un Certain Regard strand. Let us know what you...
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The UK Expenditure Credit – how the new system will work
In this episode we hear about how the UK is reforming its film and TV tax reliefs, introducing new expenditure credits from January 2024. Hear more about the proposed new expenditure credits, how they will work and how they will differ from the existing tax reliefs along with timelines and...
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Demystifying Film Finance
In this episode we meet some of the UK and international funds who will unpack and demystify the complexities in securing and accessing film finance. This episode is also part of a wider programme of events celebrating Black Women in Film and features an introduction from Yolonda Brinkley from...
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Meet the UK Global Screen Fund - Co-producing with the UK
In this episode we find out about how to finance your international co-production working with The UK Global Screen Fund. The UK Global Screen Fund, financed by the UK government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport and managed by the BFI, is designed to help produce projects with...
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The Shifting World of Cinema and Audiences
In this episode we explore how the industry is encouraging audiences back to arthouse cinemas around the world Our panel share their creative methods of bringing new audiences to arthouse cinemas in a lively debate about the future of theatrical film. Let us know what you think at @weareukfilm…
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Cannes Do’s and Don’ts
In this episode we hear from a panel of international festival experts, who offer their advice and experience on navigating a productive path for 10 days on the Croisette! From hot tips on how to access tickets, to how best to maximise your (and respect other people’s) time for networking and...
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UK Film Cannes 2023 Trailer
The UK Film Podcast is coming back for a new series in May 2023, bringing you all the highlights from the UK Pavilion at the heart of the 76th Cannes Film Festival. To find out more visit www.weareukfilm.com and follow @weareukfilm on Twitter to get in touch and for all the latest film industry...
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Nowhere Special? Collaboration and Co-production Cross-Border
(Presented by the British Film Commission) In this episode we hear first-hand insights on filming in Northern Ireland for recent production Nowhere Special. We discover what producers look for when choosing international locations and the benefits of cross-border co-production, as well as...
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TALENT TALK: Scale
In this episode we talk to director and animator Joseph Pierce about his short animation, Scale, which receives its World Premiere in a special screening in Critics Week, Cannes 2022.
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TALENT TALK: Aftersun
In this episode we meet writer/director Charlotte Wells who will talk about her debut feature Aftersun which receives its world Premiere in Critics Week.
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Just Another Diversity Scheme?
In this episode of the UK Film podcast we find out how a range of key film industry figures are successfully working to diversify the industry. Our guests share insights into how they are actively and sustainably making the industry a more inclusive space, whilst exploring some of the challenges...