Directors UK Podcast

Welcome to the latest episode of the Directors UK Podcast!

This new episode comes from our member event with Rian Johnson, director of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Rian was joined in conversation by fellow director Edgar Wright. Tune in to go behind-the-scenes of the murder mystery, as they discuss the intricacies of crafting a puzzle for the big screen.

A heads up that there are some spoilers for the film in this podcast, so if you haven’t seen it – watch it on Netflix first!

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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!

This episode comes from our Q&A with Jordan Hogg, director of the fantastic television series, Ralph and Katie – the first TV drama to star two lead performers with down’s syndrome.

Jordan spoke to fellow director Delyth Thomas about the steps he took to raise the bar on accessibility in his production. From employing a creative coach and easy-read callsheets, to ultilizing the Call It! App as a safety net for cast and crew.

Ralph and Katie is available to watch now on iPlayer. Call It! is available to download on iPhone and Android. We hope you enjoy the show!

Warning - this episode contains some strong language.

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!

This episode comes from our member event with Gina Prince-Bythewood, director of the smash-hit feature The Woman King. Gina was joined by fellow director Kevin Macdonald to discuss the incredible craft that went into making her hit feature. Warning: this conversation includes spoilers for the film!

We hope you enjoy the show!

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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!

This episode comes from our event with director Luca Guadagnino, where he discussed his latest film – Bones and All – with fellow director Aleem Khan.

Luca spoke with Aleem about how he created the film’s universe through production design, visuals, and sound, and about working with his two terrific leads, Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell.

We hope you enjoy the show!

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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!

This episode comes from our member event with the amazing Kogonada, director of After Yang.

In a conversation with fellow director (and Directors UK Board member) Alex Kalymnios, Kogonada told us all about the experience of working on a genre film, assembling his terrific cast, and his own directing influences.

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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!

This episode comes from our member event with Charlotte Wells, director of the critically acclaimed debut feature Aftersun — which has been nominated for multiple British Independent Film Awards, including for Best Debut Director.

Charlotte spoke to fellow filmmaker Barry Jenkins, also a producer on the film, about portraying the father-daughter relationship, getting her visual style across, and her experiences from prep through to the edit.

We hope you enjoy the show!

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!

This episodes comes from our member event with directors Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson, directors of the stunning animated feature, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio.

Guillermo and Mark sat down with Edgar Wright for a discussion about the film’s remarkable craftsmanship, how they adapted the Pinocchio story, and their animation Golden Rules.

We hope you enjoy the show!

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!

This episode comes from our Directors UK event with Jules Williamson, director of the award-winning Off the Rails. Jules was joined in conversation by fellow director Susanna White.

Together they discussed the experiences Jules brought into making Off the Rails, the process of directing her debut feature, and what she’ll take from it into her next directing role.

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This episode comes from our Then Barbara Met Alan masterclass with directors Amit Sharma and Bruce Goodison — hosted by Directors UK Board member Anna Thomson.

Then Barbara Met Alan tells the story of Barbara Lisicki and Alan Holdsworth, the founders of disability activism group, DAN (Disabled People's Direct Action Network).

Drawing upon clips from the acclaimed BBC Film, Amit and Bruce discussed the process of co-directing, merging factual and drama genres, and working with disabled, deaf and neurodivergent cast and crew.

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!

This episode comes from our Career Development masterclass with the amazing Isabelle Sieb, whose TV work includes Episodes 4-6 of the BAFTA-nominated BBC series Vigil, and Shetland for the BBC.

Isabelle joined fellow director Samantha Harrie to discuss key career decisions, the way she uses social media to engage with her audiences, and to dissect some fantastic scenes she directed.

Heads up, there are spoilers in this podcast for Shetland and Vigil – so make sure you’re all caught up before you listen.

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