Directors UK Podcast

Welcome to the latest episode of the Directors UK podcast!

As part of our In Conversation season, director and cinematographer Molly Manning Walker sat down with fellow director Michael Pearce to discuss her debut feature film How to Have Sex.

Recorded at one of our member events, Molly discussed shifting from cinematography to directing, her approach to working with actors, and the challenges involved with directing hundreds of extras for How to Have Sex's clubbing scenes.

We hope you enjoy the episode!

(Image credit: Christopher Andreou)

Welcome to the latest episode of the Directors UK podcast!

As part of our In Conversation season, we were joined by Zach Braff for a deep dive into A Good Person. Speaking to BFI programmer Rowan Woods via Zoom, Zach explores his approach to his craft and working with actors, his visual language as a director, and how he creates the tone for his films with his cinematographers and Heads of Department in pre-production.

This was a fantastic conversation, with brilliant insight into Zach's work as a director — we hope you enjoy the episode!

Please note: this podcast includes some strong language.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Directors UK podcast!

Our In Conversation season continues, with Charlotte Regan joining us for a Directors UK member event to chat about directing her first feature film, Scrapper.

In Conversation with Observer film critic Wendy Ide, Charlotte discusses working with young people, including first-time actor Lola Campbell, and how she made sure that the environment on set allowed her to shine, as well as how she created moments of magical realism on screen.

A brilliant, lively conversation — we hope you enjoy the episode!

(Please note; this podcast contains some strong language)

(Image credit: Christopher Andreou)

Welcome to the latest episode of the Directors UK podcast!

This new episode comes from the first Directors UK In Conversation member event for 2023, where Barbie director and Academy Award nominee Greta Gerwig joined us In Conversation with fellow director Academy Award-winner Alfonso Cuarón. Tune in and join us in Barbie Land, where Greta explores her approach to her craft and her influences, how she created and executed her specific vision for the film, and the language of filmmaking.

Photo: Christopher Andreou

(Please note; this podcast contains some strong language).

This episode comes from our members’ masterclass with acclaimed director Anthony Byrne and director of photography Mathieu Plainfossé, discussing their work on the sixth and final series of Peaky Blinders.

Moderated by Directors UK member William McGregor, in this episode Anthony and Mathieu cover everything from preparation, lighting and lenses, to the importance of discussing ideas collaboratively.

We hope you enjoy the podcast!

Just a note; there is some strong language in this podcast!

Music: Loyalty Freak

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!

This episode comes from our member event with Frank Berry, director of Aisha, which stars Letitia Wright and Josh O'Connor.

Frank spoke to fellow director Kim Longinotto about his career path, choosing his collaborators, and why listening is the key component to his filmmaking.

We hope you enjoy the show!

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!

This episode comes from our member event with Alex Pritz, director of the acclaimed documentary The Territory. Alex spoke to fellow director Jenny Ash all about building bonds with his contributors, the importance of honesty in the making of the film, and the value of sound design.

We hope you enjoy the podcast!

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast.

This episode comes from our event with director Lila Neugebauer, who discussed the making of her latest film, Causeway, with fellow director Philippa Lowthorpe.

Lila told us all about working with Jennifer Lawrence and Brian Tyree Henry, her editorial process, and the influence of theatre on her directing.

We hope you enjoy the show!

Music: Loyalty Freak

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!

This episode comes from our member event with the Oscar-winning director Alejandro González Iñárritu, as he discussed the making of his latest film, “Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths”.

Alejandro was joined by fellow director Paweł Pawlikowski to discuss the film’s writing process, his decisions around lenses and formats, and the potent use of music throughout.

We hope you enjoy the episode!

Music: Loyalty Freak

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!

This episode comes from our in conversation event with Baz Luhrmann, director of the Oscar nominee for Best Picture, Elvis.

Baz spoke to fellow director Reinaldo Marcus Green about directing an incredible performance from his leading man Austin Butler, his writing process, and so much more.

Music: Loyalty Freak

Photo: Christopher Andreou