Directors UK Podcast

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Directors UK Podcast episodes

January 02, 2025 In Conversation: Robert Eggers on Nosferatu
Recorded live at our In Conversation member event in November 2024, Robert Eggers speaks to Sandra Hebron about what went into directing his latest film Nosferatu.
Robert talks about the evolution of his distinctive style, working with collaborators to craft a dark gothic nightmare, and how his love of the 1920’s classic led to this terrifying reimagining.
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1 hr 3 min
December 18, 2024 In Conversation: Edward Berger and Susanna White on Conclave
Recorded live at our In Conversation members event in November 2024, director Edward Berger speaks to Susanna White on his latest film Conclave.
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1 hr 1 min
December 10, 2024 In Conversation: Jon M. Chu and Josie Rourke on Wicked
Recorded live at our In Conversation event in November 2024, director Jon M. Chu speaks to Josie Rourke on his latest film Wicked. Jon shares how his upbringing informed his approach to storytelling, directing music on screen, and his experience casting the film.
47 min
December 04, 2024 In Conversation: Marielle Heller and Tinge Krishnan on Nightbitch
In this episode of the Directors UK Podcast, Nightbitch director Marielle Heller speaks to fellow director Tinge Krishnan on the film’s surreal visuals, making a successful novel your own as a director, and working with children.
Please note there is strong language in this episode.
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59 min
November 27, 2024 In Conversation: Coralie Fargeat and Ti West on The Substance
In this special bonus In Conversation discussion, Coralie Fargeat speaks to fellow director Ti West on her latest film, The Substance.
The two speak about the importance of trusting your vision as a director, the huge effort that goes into getting visual effects right, and so much more.
1 hr 1 min
November 26, 2024 In Conversation: Lyttanya Shannon and Zoe Hines on Sweet Bobby
Recorded live at our In Conversation event in November 2024, Lyttanya Shannon spoke to Board member Zoe Hines about her newest documentary Sweet Bobby.
Lyttanya shares what it was like adapting a hugely popular podcast to the screen, how she approached interviewing the documentary’s subjects, and more.
54 min
November 20, 2024 In Conversation: Steve McQueen and Jessica Hobbs on Blitz
Recorded live at our In Conversation event in October 2024, Academy Award-winning director Steve McQueen speaks to Jessica Hobbs about his latest film, Blitz, on the Directors UK Podcast.
Steve shares what goes into making a British epic, how he brought the cosmopolitan London of the past to life, and why he enjoys taking risks as a filmmaker.
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53 min
October 24, 2024 In Conversation: Jacques Audiard and Greta Gerwig on Emilia Pérez
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From a special preview screening and In Conversation event in October 2024. Jacques Audiard speaks to Greta Gerwig about the making of his latest film, Emilia Pérez.
Jacques shares his experience directing a musical outside of Hollywood, working in a foreign language, and more.
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49 min
August 01, 2024 In Conversation: Sean Wang and Tinge Krishnan on Dìdi
Listen to the latest episode of the Directors UK podcast!
From a special preview screening and Q&A event in June 2024. Sean Wang speaks to Tinge Krishnan about the making of his latest film, Dìdi (弟弟).
Sean shares about his coming-of-age feature debut, improv with his young cast, and acting with his grandma.
Please note there is strong language in this episode.
39 min
June 06, 2024 In Conversation: Richard Linklater and Sarah Gavron on Hit Man
Listen to the latest episode of the Directors UK podcast!
From our special In Conversation event from May 2024. Richard Linklater speaks to Sarah Gavron about the making of his latest film, Hit Man!
Tune in to hear the two discuss what it was like shooting on location in New Orleans, Richard's experience working with Netflix, and how he approaches working with actors.
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37 min