Simon Farnaby

For this episode of the BIFA Podcast the multi-talented duo of Craig Roberts and Simon Farnaby got together for a chat about the cinema experiences that formed them, and how those experiences informed their recent collaboration, The Phantom of the Open - the story of an amateur golf fanatic who manages to wangle his way into the biggest golf tournament in Britain.Since appearing as Oliver Tate in 2010s Submarine, Craig has gone on to appear in a variety of TV and films, including Bad Neighbours, 22 Jump Street and The Fundamentals of Caring, but he’s also moved behind the camera. The Phantom of the Open is his third feature at the helm, after directing dark comedies Just Jim and Eternal Beauty in the last few years.His latest is written by Simon Farnaby, whose unmistakable comedy performances have seen him appear in Horrible Histories, Ghosts, Yonderland and lots more, and his skills as a writer can be seen in recent british comedy favourites Mindhorn and Paddington 2.In this conversation Craig and Simon look back at the marvel that is Christopher Reeve’s superman, how Superbad informed Submarine and they have a big, Licorice Pizza inspired love-in on the works of Paul Thomas AndersonThe BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of the BIFA Podcast the multi-talented duo of Craig Roberts and Simon Farnaby got together for a chat about the cinema experiences that formed them, and how those experiences informed their recent collaboration, The Phantom of the Open - the story of an amateur golf fanatic who manages to wangle his way into the biggest golf tournament in Britain.Since appearing as Oliver Tate in 2010s Submarine, Craig has gone on to appear in a variety of TV and films, including Bad Neighbours, 22 Jump Street and The Fundamentals of Caring, but he’s also moved behind the camera. The Phantom of the Open is his third feature at the helm, after directing dark comedies Just Jim and Eternal Beauty in the last few years.His latest is written by Simon Farnaby, whose unmistakable comedy performances have seen him appear in Horrible Histories, Ghosts, Yonderland and lots more, and his skills as a writer can be seen in recent british comedy favourites Mindhorn and Paddington 2.In this conversation Craig and Simon look back at the marvel that is Christopher Reeve’s superman, how Superbad informed Submarine and they have a big, Licorice Pizza inspired love-in on the works of Paul Thomas AndersonThe BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Simon Farnaby and Craig Roberts

In this episode actors of the podcast, BIFA Breakthrough Performance award nominee Max Harwood and Lauren Patel, stars of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, got together for a lovely chat about their cinematic influences. The story of a boy determined to go to his school prom in drag, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie has been a hit on stage and now on screen, and Max and Lauren had a lot to talk about about it! Max and Lauren’s friendship and chemistry is infectious and hilarious and their cinematic upbringings are equally entertaining. From getting terrified by the Polar Express, to being awestruck by Jennifer Lawrence, to the hotly contested debate about going to the cinema by yourself. The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode actors of the podcast, BIFA Breakthrough Performance award nominee Max Harwood and Lauren Patel, stars of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, got together for a lovely chat about their cinematic influences. The story of a boy determined to go to his school prom in drag, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie has been a hit on stage and now on screen, and Max and Lauren had a lot to talk about about it! Max and Lauren’s friendship and chemistry is infectious and hilarious and their cinematic upbringings are equally entertaining. From getting terrified by the Polar Express, to being awestruck by Jennifer Lawrence, to the hotly contested debate about going to the cinema by yourself. The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Max Harwood and Lauren Patel

Claire Rushbrook

In this episode of the BIFA Podcast actors Claire Rushbrook and Ellora Torchia rewind their lives through film and share their most formative cinematic moments. Breaking out with a remarkable performance in Mike Leigh’s Secrets and Lies, Claire has journeyed from Spice World to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as TV favourites Doctor Who, Whitechapel, Black Mirror and loads more. Most recently she appeared in Clio Barnard’s feature Ali &amp; Ava, and received a BIFA Best Actress nomination. Arriving in cinemas this spring, Ali and Ava is about the connection formed between two lonely individuals, Ava played by Claire and Ali, that’s former podcast guest Adeel Akhtar, as they make an intense and meaningful connection, despite Ali’s marriage to Runa, played by Ellora.Selected as a star of tomorrow by screen magazine, Ellora was nominated for Breakthrough Performance at the recent BIFA awards, for her work in Ben Wheatley’s In The Earth, and she follows up her superb work in that film, with a memorable supporting turn in Ali and Ava. In this episode of the podcast Claire and Ellora reveal their differing experiences of the cinema growing up - whether they happened in the UK or India - they get into their work with Clio Barnard on Ali and Ava, and the terrifying cinema experience that is… Flash Gordon.The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the BIFA Podcast actors Claire Rushbrook and Ellora Torchia rewind their lives through film and share their most formative cinematic moments. Breaking out with a remarkable performance in Mike Leigh’s Secrets and Lies, Claire has journeyed from Spice World to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as TV favourites Doctor Who, Whitechapel, Black Mirror and loads more. Most recently she appeared in Clio Barnard’s feature Ali &amp; Ava, and received a BIFA Best Actress nomination. Arriving in cinemas this spring, Ali and Ava is about the connection formed between two lonely individuals, Ava played by Claire and Ali, that’s former podcast guest Adeel Akhtar, as they make an intense and meaningful connection, despite Ali’s marriage to Runa, played by Ellora.Selected as a star of tomorrow by screen magazine, Ellora was nominated for Breakthrough Performance at the recent BIFA awards, for her work in Ben Wheatley’s In The Earth, and she follows up her superb work in that film, with a memorable supporting turn in Ali and Ava. In this episode of the podcast Claire and Ellora reveal their differing experiences of the cinema growing up - whether they happened in the UK or India - they get into their work with Clio Barnard on Ali and Ava, and the terrifying cinema experience that is… Flash Gordon.The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Actors Claire Rushbrook and Ellora Torchia 

Paapa Essiedu

Lennie James

In this episode of The BIFA Podcast actors Paapa Essiedu and Lennie James explore the stories and cinemas that made them who they are. If you’ve been watching, well, lots of great TV over the last decade then chances are you’ve seen Lennie. From beloved police procedural Line of Duty, to undead adventures in The Walking Dead, to Save Me, the disappearance drama that he created, wrote and starred in. But now he’s off the small screen and on stage, currently performing in A Number at the Old Vic, and Paapa who he’s chatting to here, plays his son. Having established himself with performances in King Lear, Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet, Paapa star rose considerably in 2020, with his remarkable performances in Gangs of London and Michaela Coel’s groundbreaking series I May Destroy You, in which he played Kwame. And most recently he appeared in the short film Femme, which won the prize for Best British Short at the BIFA awards in December 2021.In this episode of the podcast, recorded between performances of their play, Paapa and Lennie explore how the hype around a cinema release has changed over the years, from queuing around the block, to your Netflix queue, the difference between a Saturday morning picture and a Saturday night picture and just how important films like Blade and Black Panther have been for Black Londoners.The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The BIFA Podcast actors Paapa Essiedu and Lennie James explore the stories and cinemas that made them who they are. If you’ve been watching, well, lots of great TV over the last decade then chances are you’ve seen Lennie. From beloved police procedural Line of Duty, to undead adventures in The Walking Dead, to Save Me, the disappearance drama that he created, wrote and starred in. But now he’s off the small screen and on stage, currently performing in A Number at the Old Vic, and Paapa who he’s chatting to here, plays his son. Having established himself with performances in King Lear, Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet, Paapa star rose considerably in 2020, with his remarkable performances in Gangs of London and Michaela Coel’s groundbreaking series I May Destroy You, in which he played Kwame. And most recently he appeared in the short film Femme, which won the prize for Best British Short at the BIFA awards in December 2021.In this episode of the podcast, recorded between performances of their play, Paapa and Lennie explore how the hype around a cinema release has changed over the years, from queuing around the block, to your Netflix queue, the difference between a Saturday morning picture and a Saturday night picture and just how important films like Blade and Black Panther have been for Black Londoners.The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Paapa Essiedu and Lennie James

In this episode director Jonas Poher Rasmussen spoke to actor and producer Nikolaj Coster-Waldau about 2021 BIFA Best International Independent Film winner Flee, which Jonas directed and Nikolaj served as an executive producer on, along with former podcast guest Riz Ahmed. This week Flee made history, becoming the first film to receive Oscar nominations for Best International Feature Film, Best Animated Film and Best Documentary. Flee tells the story of a man named Amin as he grapples with a painful secret he has kept hidden for 20 years, one that threatens to derail the life he has built for himself and his soon to be husband. Recounted mostly through animation to director, and close friend, Jonas, he tells for the first time the story of his extraordinary journey as a child refugee from Afghanistan to modern Denmark.Having made a name for himself through documentary radio and live action storytelling, Flee marks an ambitious and fruitful creative leap for Jonas, working in animation for the first time. Nikolaj Coster Waldau (who listeners will remember as Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones), serves as an executive producer on the film and in this podcast they get into just what makes Flee so special, as well as their own journeys through film, including why keeping secrets is so important for acting, and why one of Jonas’s best reviews came from two strangers sharing a beer.The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode director Jonas Poher Rasmussen spoke to actor and producer Nikolaj Coster-Waldau about 2021 BIFA Best International Independent Film winner Flee, which Jonas directed and Nikolaj served as an executive producer on, along with former podcast guest Riz Ahmed. This week Flee made history, becoming the first film to receive Oscar nominations for Best International Feature Film, Best Animated Film and Best Documentary. Flee tells the story of a man named Amin as he grapples with a painful secret he has kept hidden for 20 years, one that threatens to derail the life he has built for himself and his soon to be husband. Recounted mostly through animation to director, and close friend, Jonas, he tells for the first time the story of his extraordinary journey as a child refugee from Afghanistan to modern Denmark.Having made a name for himself through documentary radio and live action storytelling, Flee marks an ambitious and fruitful creative leap for Jonas, working in animation for the first time. Nikolaj Coster Waldau (who listeners will remember as Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones), serves as an executive producer on the film and in this podcast they get into just what makes Flee so special, as well as their own journeys through film, including why keeping secrets is so important for acting, and why one of Jonas’s best reviews came from two strangers sharing a beer. The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Nicolaj Coster-Waldau and Jonas Poher Rasmussen

In this episode of the BIFA podcast actors Bukky Bakray and Samuel Adewunmi explore how what they watched, from the sofa and the cinema, transformed them into the talents they are today.Making their debuts in the last few years, and recently starring together in drama series You Don't Know Me, Samuel won 2019's Most Promising Newcomer BIFA and was nominated for Best Actor for his work in Shola Amoo’s stunning drama The Last Tree. Bukky was nominated for Best Actress and Most Promising Newcomer BIFAs in 2020 for her remarkable central performance as the title character in Sarah Gavron’s Rocks (BIFA Best British Independent Film 2020), and has recently moved behind the camera, writing and directing as well.In this podcast the two explore their most memorable cinema visits, from Black Panther to cult classic The Room, the emotional similarities between Moonlight and Scooby Doo and why the ‘dirtiness’ of British film makes it great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the BIFA podcast actors Bukky Bakray and Samuel Adewunmi explore how what they watched, from the sofa and the cinema, transformed them into the talents they are today.Making their debuts in the last few years, and recently starring together in drama series You Don't Know Me, Samuel won 2019's Most Promising Newcomer BIFA and was nominated for Best Actor for his work in Shola Amoo’s stunning drama The Last Tree. Bukky was nominated for Best Actress and Most Promising Newcomer BIFAs in 2020 for her remarkable central performance as the title character in Sarah Gavron’s Rocks (BIFA Best British Independent Film 2020), and has recently moved behind the camera, writing and directing as well.In this podcast the two explore their most memorable cinema visits, from Black Panther to cult classic The Room, the emotional similarities between Moonlight and Scooby Doo and why the ‘dirtiness’ of British film makes it great. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Bukky Bakray and Samuel Adewunmi 

Alec Secareanu

Romola Garai

In this episode actors Romola Garai and Alec Secareanu got together to talk about their journeys through cinema, which lead them to work together on Amulet Romola’s debut feature as writer and director. Out in cinemas now, Amulet stars Alec as Tomaz, an ex-soldier, who returns from a foreign conflict and finds himself living in strained circumstances. Haunted by his past, he is offered a place to stay in a decaying, claustrophobic house, inhabited by an enigmatic young woman and her dying mother. As he starts to fall for his new companion, Tomaz can’t ignore his suspicion that something insidious might also be living alongside them.The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by Content is QueenPhotography for Alec by Dan Rowley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode actors Romola Garai and Alec Secareanu got together to talk about their journeys through cinema, which lead them to work together on Amulet Romola’s debut feature as writer and director. Out in cinemas now, Amulet stars Alec as Tomaz, an ex-soldier, who returns from a foreign conflict and finds himself living in strained circumstances. Haunted by his past, he is offered a place to stay in a decaying, claustrophobic house, inhabited by an enigmatic young woman and her dying mother. As he starts to fall for his new companion, Tomaz can’t ignore his suspicion that something insidious might also be living alongside them.The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by Content is QueenPhotography for Alec by Dan Rowley Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Actor Alec Secareanu and writer/director Romola Garai

Ray Panthaki

Vinette Robinson

In this episode actors Ray Panthaki (Gangs of London, Away) and Vinnette Robinson (Sherlock, Doctor Who, Star Wars), who could be seen on screen together in the high intensity, one take wonder Boiling Point, spoke to each other about their cinematic upbringings.For this podcast they spoke about 'jumping into' your fear, and the intensity of doing a wholly improvised film with Stephen Graham (which won a nice handful of prizes at the BIFAs); their shared love of the works of Shane Meadows; and how Ray managed to convince the cinematographer from his favourite film of all time to work on his first short film. The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode actors Ray Panthaki (Gangs of London, Away) and Vinnette Robinson (Sherlock, Doctor Who, Star Wars), who could be seen on screen together in the high intensity, one take wonder Boiling Point, spoke to each other about their cinematic upbringings.For this podcast they spoke about 'jumping into' your fear, and the intensity of doing a wholly improvised film with Stephen Graham (which won a nice handful of prizes at the BIFAs); their shared love of the works of Shane Meadows; and how Ray managed to convince the cinematographer from his favourite film of all time to work on his first short film. The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Actors Vinette Robinson & Ray Panthaki 

Joanna Scanlan

Nathalie Richard

In this BIFA Podcast episode, writer and actor Joanna Scanlan (Getting On, Bridget Jones's Baby, Pin Cushion), sat down with fellow actor Nathalie Richard (Code Unknown, Happy End), who she could be seen alongside in Aleem Khan’s After Love.For this podcast Joanna spoke with her After Love co star Nathalie Richard - whose channel-hopping career has seen her work with the likes of Michael Haneke on Code Unknown and Happy End, as well as with Andrew Garfield and Keira Knightlyey on Never Let Me Go. Together they spoke about their relationships to acting, whether in the theatre or in the cinema, as well as just what makes their recent collaboration so special.The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by James Payne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this BIFA Podcast episode, writer and actor Joanna Scanlan (Getting On, Bridget Jones's Baby, Pin Cushion), sat down with fellow actor Nathalie Richard (Code Unknown, Happy End), who she could be seen alongside in Aleem Khan’s After Love.For this podcast Joanna spoke with her After Love co star Nathalie Richard - whose channel-hopping career has seen her work with the likes of Michael Haneke on Code Unknown and Happy End, as well as with Andrew Garfield and Keira Knightlyey on Never Let Me Go. Together they spoke about their relationships to acting, whether in the theatre or in the cinema, as well as just what makes their recent collaboration so special.The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by James Payne Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Actors Joanna Scanlan and Nathalie Richard

Jo Hartley

For this episode writer and director Marley Morrison, spoke to BIFA Best Supporting Actress nominee Jo Hartley (This Is England). Marley’s feature film debut Sweetheart was released in 2021 and received five different nominations at the BIFAs. As well as Jo’s nomination for Best Supporting Actress, the film’s lead actor Nell Barlow won the award for Breakout performance, producer Michelle Antoniaes won the prize for Breakthrough producer and Marley herself was nominated for awards for both debut screenwriter and debut director.In this heartfelt, insightful and captivating conversation Marley and Jo look back at the cinema trips of their youth and how it moulded who they are today, from 80s comedy classics, to the work of Shane Meadows. They also get into the camaraderie and compassion that made Sweetheart happen, highlighting it as a prime example of the warming collaborative spirit that can come from the filmmaking process.The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by James Payne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode writer and director Marley Morrison, spoke to BIFA Best Supporting Actress nominee Jo Hartley (This Is England). Marley’s feature film debut Sweetheart was released in 2021 and received five different nominations at the BIFAs. As well as Jo’s nomination for Best Supporting Actress, the film’s lead actor Nell Barlow won the award for Breakout performance, producer Michelle Antoniaes won the prize for Breakthrough producer and Marley herself was nominated for awards for both debut screenwriter and debut director.In this heartfelt, insightful and captivating conversation Marley and Jo look back at the cinema trips of their youth and how it moulded who they are today, from 80s comedy classics, to the work of Shane Meadows. They also get into the camaraderie and compassion that made Sweetheart happen, highlighting it as a prime example of the warming collaborative spirit that can come from the filmmaking process.The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by James Payne Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Jo Hartley and director Marley Morrison

The BIFA podcast, the show from the British Independent Film Awards, brings together two artists, from in front of and behind the camera, for a unique, personal conversation about how film has shaped their lives.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cathy Brady

In this BIFA Podcast episode, writer and director Cathy Brady - winner of the BIFA award for Best Debut Screenwriter for the acclaimed film Wildfire - spoke to actor Nora-Jane Noone, who starred in the film, and worked closely with Cathy and co-star Nika McGuigan in developing the story and characters.Cathy and Nora Jane look back on their film inspirations (from Stand By Me to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) as well as what their own version of Secret Cinema would be and why they’d put it in the middle of the desert. One particularly poignant moment of the conversation discusses a picture of Nika, Cathy and Nora-Jane together, which we’ve put up on the BIFA social media accounts, so you can see the trio who brought Wildfire to life, together.The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by James Payne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this BIFA Podcast episode, writer and director Cathy Brady - winner of the BIFA award for Best Debut Screenwriter for the acclaimed film Wildfire - spoke to actor Nora-Jane Noone, who starred in the film, and worked closely with Cathy and co-star Nika McGuigan in developing the story and characters.Cathy and Nora Jane look back on their film inspirations (from Stand By Me to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) as well as what their own version of Secret Cinema would be and why they’d put it in the middle of the desert. One particularly poignant moment of the conversation discusses a picture of Nika, Cathy and Nora-Jane together, which we’ve put up on the <a href="https://twitter.com/BIFA_film" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">BIFA social media accounts</a>, so you can see the trio who brought Wildfire to life, together.The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by James Payne Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Director Cathy Brady and Actor Nora-Jane Noone

Reggie Yates

For this episode of the BIFA Podcast, director and writer Reggie Yates - a nominee for the BIFA award for debut screenwriter - spoke to his long-time collaborator, casting director Shaheen Baig, who was nominated three times for her work at this years BIFAs.In this chat, Reggie and Shaheen explore how they try to go against the grain with their work together, in both their feature film work and short films too. We also hear about the films that shaped their careers, from La Haine, to Do The Right Thing, to the Deer Hunter, and so much more.The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by James Payne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of the BIFA Podcast, director and writer Reggie Yates - a nominee for the BIFA award for debut screenwriter - spoke to his long-time collaborator, casting director Shaheen Baig, who was nominated three times for her work at this years BIFAs.In this chat, Reggie and Shaheen explore how they try to go against the grain with their work together, in both their feature film work and short films too. We also hear about the films that shaped their careers, from La Haine, to Do The Right Thing, to the Deer Hunter, and so much more.The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by James Payne Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Reggie Yates and Casting Director Shaheen Baig

Riz Ahmed

Yann Demange

In this fun and frank conversation, the incredible Riz Ahmed (recipient of this year's Richard Harris award for outstanding contribution to film) speaks to his friend and collaborator Yann Demange, the winner of the 2014 Best Director BIFA for his work on '71. Together, Riz and Yann examine their relationship to the UK film industry, sneaking into cinemas in their youth and the origins of their love affairs with film. The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by James Payne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this fun and frank conversation, the incredible Riz Ahmed (recipient of this year's Richard Harris award for outstanding contribution to film) speaks to his friend and collaborator Yann Demange, the winner of the 2014 Best Director BIFA for his work on '71. Together, Riz and Yann examine their relationship to the UK film industry, sneaking into cinemas in their youth and the origins of their love affairs with film.  The BIFA Podcast is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Jake CunninghamIt’s produced by Ellie Aitken, Jake Cunningham and Harold McShielAnd it's edited by James Payne Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Riz Ahmed and Yann Demange

For this edition of This Is My Cinema we sit down with Clare Dunne to talk about herself and Herself, the stunning new film, directed by Phyllida Lloyd, which she stars in and co-wrote. As well as that, we discuss the formative cinema moments of her youth, her ideal cinema snack pairings, and a lot more.Welcoming come to This Is My Cinema, a podcast from the British Independent Film Awards. The show is called This Is My Cinema and it’s all about celebrating the very best talent in the British film scene and the cinema experiences that made them who they are today. Our hosts Michael Leader and Rhianna Dhillon will be talking to rising stars and legendary names from in front of and behind the camera, exploring their origins in filmmaking, their inspirations, their memories of the cinemas they grew up visiting and of course whether they take their popcorn salty, sweet - or wouldn’t dream of taking food to a film at all. This is my cinema is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Rhianna Dhilllon and Michael LeaderIt’s produced by Jake Cunningham, Ellie Aitken and Harold McShielAnd we’re edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this edition of This Is My Cinema we sit down with Clare Dunne to talk about herself and Herself, the stunning new film, directed by Phyllida Lloyd, which she stars in and co-wrote. As well as that, we discuss the formative cinema moments of her youth, her ideal cinema snack pairings, and a lot more.Welcoming come to This Is My Cinema, a podcast from the British Independent Film Awards. The show is called This Is My Cinema and it’s all about celebrating the very best talent in the British film scene and the cinema experiences that made them who they are today. Our hosts Michael Leader and Rhianna Dhillon will be talking to rising stars and legendary names from in front of and behind the camera, exploring their origins in filmmaking, their inspirations, their memories of the cinemas they grew up visiting and of course whether they take their popcorn salty, sweet - or wouldn’t dream of taking food to a film at all. This is my cinema is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Rhianna Dhilllon and Michael LeaderIt’s produced by Jake Cunningham, Ellie Aitken and Harold McShielAnd we’re edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Clare Dunne on Herself, Another Round and having Guinness with your cinema snacks

Vera Drake

David Thewlis

Daniel Mays

In this episode of the podcast, we have a chat with the brilliant Daniel Mays. Seen on big screens in recent feel-good favourites Swimming With Men and Fisherman's Friends, as well as Mike Leigh's modern classic Vera Drake - and on small screens in huge shows including Line of Duty, Good Omens and cop comedy Code 404.Welcoming come to This Is My Cinema, a podcast from the British Independent Film Awards. The show is called This Is My Cinema and it’s all about celebrating the very best talent in the British film scene and the cinema experiences that made them who they are today. Our hosts Michael Leader and Rhianna Dhillon will be talking to rising stars and legendary names from in front of and behind the camera, exploring their origins in filmmaking, their inspirations, their memories of the cinemas they grew up visiting and of course whether they take their popcorn salty, sweet - or wouldn’t dream of taking food to a film at all. This is my cinema is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Rhianna Dhilllon and Michael LeaderIt’s produced by Jake Cunningham, Ellie Aitken and Harold McShielAnd we’re edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, we have a chat with the brilliant Daniel Mays. Seen on big screens in recent feel-good favourites Swimming With Men and Fisherman's Friends, as well as Mike Leigh's modern classic Vera Drake - and on small screens in huge shows including Line of Duty, Good Omens and cop comedy Code 404.Welcoming come to This Is My Cinema, a podcast from the British Independent Film Awards. The show is called This Is My Cinema and it’s all about celebrating the very best talent in the British film scene and the cinema experiences that made them who they are today. Our hosts Michael Leader and Rhianna Dhillon will be talking to rising stars and legendary names from in front of and behind the camera, exploring their origins in filmmaking, their inspirations, their memories of the cinemas they grew up visiting and of course whether they take their popcorn salty, sweet - or wouldn’t dream of taking food to a film at all. This is my cinema is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Rhianna Dhilllon and Michael LeaderIt’s produced by Jake Cunningham, Ellie Aitken and Harold McShielAnd we’re edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Daniel Mays on Vera Drake, De Niro and nappy changes with David Thewlis

Arinzé Kene

For this edition of This Is My Cinema, we sit down with the incredible Arinzé Kene to explore his work on the stage and screen, ahead of his performance as Bob Marley, in the new production of Get Up, Stand Up. Through the conversation we cover the impact that an early screening of Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing had on Arinzé, we also explore his performance as Sam Cooke in the original stage version of One Night in Miami and why he carries a journal wherever he goes.Welcoming come to This Is My Cinema, a podcast from the British Independent Film Awards. The show is called This Is My Cinema and it’s all about celebrating the very best talent in the British film scene and the cinema experiences that made them who they are today. Our hosts Michael Leader and Rhianna Dhillon will be talking to rising stars and legendary names from in front of and behind the camera, exploring their origins in filmmaking, their inspirations, their memories of the cinemas they grew up visiting and of course whether they take their popcorn salty, sweet - or wouldn’t dream of taking food to a film at all. This is my cinema is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Rhianna Dhilllon and Michael LeaderIt’s produced by Jake Cunningham, Ellie Aitken and Harold McShielAnd we’re edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this edition of This Is My Cinema, we sit down with the incredible Arinzé Kene to explore his work on the stage and screen, ahead of his performance as Bob Marley, in the new production of Get Up, Stand Up. Through the conversation we cover the impact that an early screening of Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing had on Arinzé, we also explore his performance as Sam Cooke in the original stage version of One Night in Miami and why he carries a journal wherever he goes.Welcoming come to This Is My Cinema, a podcast from the British Independent Film Awards. The show is called This Is My Cinema and it’s all about celebrating the very best talent in the British film scene and the cinema experiences that made them who they are today. Our hosts Michael Leader and Rhianna Dhillon will be talking to rising stars and legendary names from in front of and behind the camera, exploring their origins in filmmaking, their inspirations, their memories of the cinemas they grew up visiting and of course whether they take their popcorn salty, sweet - or wouldn’t dream of taking food to a film at all. This is my cinema is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Rhianna Dhilllon and Michael LeaderIt’s produced by Jake Cunningham, Ellie Aitken and Harold McShielAnd we’re edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Arinzé Kene on Bob Marley, pepper popcorn and journaling about Joker

David Lynch

In this episode of This Is My Cinema we welcome Prano Bailey-Bond, director of Censor, the thrilling new British horror film that explores the gory world of 80s video nasties, through the mind of film censor Enid played by the incredible (former guest of this podcast) Niamh Algar. Catch up on Niamh's episode here: https://podfollow.com/bifa/episode/55042359a0415b5c0f1cc04723e5a2d479b7fdcb/viewWelcoming come to This Is My Cinema, a podcast from the British Independent Film Awards. The show is called This Is My Cinema and it’s all about celebrating the very best talent in the British film scene and the cinema experiences that made them who they are today. Our hosts Michael Leader and Rhianna Dhillon will be talking to rising stars and legendary names from in front of and behind the camera, exploring their origins in filmmaking, their inspirations, their memories of the cinemas they grew up visiting and of course whether they take their popcorn salty, sweet - or wouldn’t dream of taking food to a film at all. On the 18th of February, the British Independent Film Awards will be broadcasting live on Facebook and YouTube, hosted by Tom Felton, with lots of special guest appearances too. In celebration of the awards, we’ll be releasing one podcast episode every day that week, so subscribe now to This Is My Cinema wherever you listen to your podcasts… you’ll want a front row seatThis is my cinema is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Rhianna Dhilllon and Michael LeaderIt’s produced by Jake Cunningham, Ellie Aitken and Harold McShielAnd we’re edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of This Is My Cinema we welcome Prano Bailey-Bond, director of Censor, the thrilling new British horror film that explores the gory world of 80s video nasties, through the mind of film censor Enid played by the incredible (former guest of this podcast) Niamh Algar. Catch up on Niamh's episode here: <a href="https://podfollow.com/bifa/episode/55042359a0415b5c0f1cc04723e5a2d479b7fdcb/view" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podfollow.com/bifa/episode/55042359a0415b5c0f1cc04723e5a2d479b7fdcb/view</a> Welcoming come to This Is My Cinema, a podcast from the British Independent Film Awards. The show is called This Is My Cinema and it’s all about celebrating the very best talent in the British film scene and the cinema experiences that made them who they are today. Our hosts Michael Leader and Rhianna Dhillon will be talking to rising stars and legendary names from in front of and behind the camera, exploring their origins in filmmaking, their inspirations, their memories of the cinemas they grew up visiting and of course whether they take their popcorn salty, sweet - or wouldn’t dream of taking food to a film at all. On the 18th of February, the British Independent Film Awards will be broadcasting live on Facebook and YouTube, hosted by Tom Felton, with lots of special guest appearances too. In celebration of the awards, we’ll be releasing one podcast episode every day that week, so subscribe now to This Is My Cinema wherever you listen to your podcasts… you’ll want a front row seatThis is my cinema is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Rhianna Dhilllon and Michael LeaderIt’s produced by Jake Cunningham, Ellie Aitken and Harold McShielAnd we’re edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Prano Bailey-Bond on Censor, David Lynch and balls-out filmmaking

Yinka Bokinni

After walking the red carpet at the British Independent Film Awards, interviewing all of the biggest names, BIFA's own Yinka Bokinni joins the podcast to tell us about the cinema outings and film experiences that shaped who she is today. An established DJ, Yinka tells us all about her favourite soundtracks, the club scenes that make her cringe and which musicians should still be allowed to act in films.Welcoming come to This Is My Cinema, a podcast from the British Independent Film Awards. The show is called This Is My Cinema and it’s all about celebrating the very best talent in the British film scene and the cinema experiences that made them who they are today. Our hosts Michael Leader and Rhianna Dhillon will be talking to rising stars and legendary names from in front of and behind the camera, exploring their origins in filmmaking, their inspirations, their memories of the cinemas they grew up visiting and of course whether they take their popcorn salty, sweet - or wouldn’t dream of taking food to a film at all. On the 18th of February, the British Independent Film Awards will be broadcasting live on Facebook and YouTube, hosted by Tom Felton, with lots of special guest appearances too. In celebration of the awards, we’ll be releasing one podcast episode every day that week, so subscribe now to This Is My Cinema wherever you listen to your podcasts… you’ll want a front row seatThis is my cinema is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Rhianna Dhilllon and Michael LeaderIt’s produced by Jake Cunningham, Ellie Aitken and Harold McShielAnd we’re edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After walking the red carpet at the British Independent Film Awards, interviewing all of the biggest names, BIFA's own Yinka Bokinni joins the podcast to tell us about the cinema outings and film experiences that shaped who she is today. An established DJ, Yinka tells us all about her favourite soundtracks, the club scenes that make her cringe and which musicians should still be allowed to act in films.Welcoming come to This Is My Cinema, a podcast from the British Independent Film Awards. The show is called This Is My Cinema and it’s all about celebrating the very best talent in the British film scene and the cinema experiences that made them who they are today. Our hosts Michael Leader and Rhianna Dhillon will be talking to rising stars and legendary names from in front of and behind the camera, exploring their origins in filmmaking, their inspirations, their memories of the cinemas they grew up visiting and of course whether they take their popcorn salty, sweet - or wouldn’t dream of taking food to a film at all. On the 18th of February, the British Independent Film Awards will be broadcasting live on Facebook and YouTube, hosted by Tom Felton, with lots of special guest appearances too. In celebration of the awards, we’ll be releasing one podcast episode every day that week, so subscribe now to This Is My Cinema wherever you listen to your podcasts… you’ll want a front row seatThis is my cinema is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Rhianna Dhilllon and Michael LeaderIt’s produced by Jake Cunningham, Ellie Aitken and Harold McShielAnd we’re edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Yinka Bokinni on her favourite soundtracks, bad club scenes and Harry Potter

For this episode of This Is My Cinema we learn all about the process of casting, with the wonderful Aisha Bywaters. Aisha was the casting director on breakout Brit film successes County Lines and The Last Tree as well for the sensational series We Are Lady Parts. In this conversation we explore her cinematic origin story, the intricacies of her work and how social media has shaped modern casting.Welcoming come to This Is My Cinema, a podcast from the British Independent Film Awards. The show is called This Is My Cinema and it’s all about celebrating the very best talent in the British film scene and the cinema experiences that made them who they are today. Our hosts Michael Leader and Rhianna Dhillon will be talking to rising stars and legendary names from in front of and behind the camera, exploring their origins in filmmaking, their inspirations, their memories of the cinemas they grew up visiting and of course whether they take their popcorn salty, sweet - or wouldn’t dream of taking food to a film at all. On the 18th of February, the British Independent Film Awards will be broadcasting live on Facebook and YouTube, hosted by Tom Felton, with lots of special guest appearances too. In celebration of the awards, we’ll be releasing one podcast episode every day that week, so subscribe now to This Is My Cinema wherever you listen to your podcasts… you’ll want a front row seatThis is my cinema is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Rhianna Dhilllon and Michael LeaderIt’s produced by Jake Cunningham, Ellie Aitken and Harold McShielAnd we’re edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of This Is My Cinema we learn all about the process of casting, with the wonderful Aisha Bywaters. Aisha was the casting director on breakout Brit film successes County Lines and The Last Tree as well for the sensational series We Are Lady Parts. In this conversation we explore her cinematic origin story, the intricacies of her work and how social media has shaped modern casting.Welcoming come to This Is My Cinema, a podcast from the British Independent Film Awards. The show is called This Is My Cinema and it’s all about celebrating the very best talent in the British film scene and the cinema experiences that made them who they are today. Our hosts Michael Leader and Rhianna Dhillon will be talking to rising stars and legendary names from in front of and behind the camera, exploring their origins in filmmaking, their inspirations, their memories of the cinemas they grew up visiting and of course whether they take their popcorn salty, sweet - or wouldn’t dream of taking food to a film at all. On the 18th of February, the British Independent Film Awards will be broadcasting live on Facebook and YouTube, hosted by Tom Felton, with lots of special guest appearances too. In celebration of the awards, we’ll be releasing one podcast episode every day that week, so subscribe now to This Is My Cinema wherever you listen to your podcasts… you’ll want a front row seatThis is my cinema is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Rhianna Dhilllon and Michael LeaderIt’s produced by Jake Cunningham, Ellie Aitken and Harold McShielAnd we’re edited by Content is Queen Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Aisha Bywaters on Shakespeare, baby cinema and social media casting calls

Nainita Desai

In this episode we speak to Nainita Desai, composer of the score to Best Film BIFA award winning For Sama. An Ivor Novello award nominated composer, Nainita's work can be heard in new cinema release The Reason I Jump, innovative video game Telling Lies and hit true crime TV series Sophie: A Murder in West Cork.Welcoming come to This Is My Cinema, a podcast from the British Independent Film Awards. The show is called This Is My Cinema and it’s all about celebrating the very best talent in the British film scene and the cinema experiences that made them who they are today. Our hosts Michael Leader and Rhianna Dhillon will be talking to rising stars and legendary names from in front of and behind the camera, exploring their origins in filmmaking, their inspirations, their memories of the cinemas they grew up visiting and of course whether they take their popcorn salty, sweet - or wouldn’t dream of taking food to a film at all. On the 18th of February, the British Independent Film Awards will be broadcasting live on Facebook and YouTube, hosted by Tom Felton, with lots of special guest appearances too. In celebration of the awards, we’ll be releasing one podcast episode every day that week, so subscribe now to This Is My Cinema wherever you listen to your podcasts… you’ll want a front row seatThis is my cinema is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Rhianna Dhilllon and Michael LeaderIt’s produced by Jake Cunningham, Ellie Aitken and Harold McShielAnd we’re edited by Content is QueenPhoto credits for this episode and its marketing materials: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak to Nainita Desai, composer of the score to Best Film BIFA award winning For Sama. An Ivor Novello award nominated composer, Nainita's work can be heard in new cinema release The Reason I Jump, innovative video game Telling Lies and hit true crime TV series Sophie: A Murder in West Cork.Welcoming come to This Is My Cinema, a podcast from the British Independent Film Awards. The show is called This Is My Cinema and it’s all about celebrating the very best talent in the British film scene and the cinema experiences that made them who they are today. Our hosts Michael Leader and Rhianna Dhillon will be talking to rising stars and legendary names from in front of and behind the camera, exploring their origins in filmmaking, their inspirations, their memories of the cinemas they grew up visiting and of course whether they take their popcorn salty, sweet - or wouldn’t dream of taking food to a film at all. On the 18th of February, the British Independent Film Awards will be broadcasting live on Facebook and YouTube, hosted by Tom Felton, with lots of special guest appearances too. In celebration of the awards, we’ll be releasing one podcast episode every day that week, so subscribe now to This Is My Cinema wherever you listen to your podcasts… you’ll want a front row seatThis is my cinema is a Little Dot Studios production for BIFAThe show is hosted by Rhianna Dhilllon and Michael LeaderIt’s produced by Jake Cunningham, Ellie Aitken and Harold McShielAnd we’re edited by Content is QueenPhoto credits for this episode and its marketing materials: Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Nainita Desai on Moonlight, Meryl and composing silence in For Sama

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