Jamie is joined by Claire Duffy and Maureen Hascoet live from the HB Film Festival for an honest conversation about the state of Scotland’s screen industry and what it really takes to build work from the ground up right now.

Claire and Maureen open up about:

🎬 Building creative careers outside traditional media pathways
🌱 Why grassroots movements and community-led initiatives matter more than ever
🧠 The mindset shifts that can hold creatives back from putting work out
🤝 Creating opportunities through collaboration rather than permission
🏗️ The realities of funding, access and sustainability in the current industry
📣 Why Maureen founded the Scottish Screenwriters Festival and why Claire started the Glasgow Telly Festival
🔍 Where the gaps still exist and what needs to change

A really open conversation about what the industry can learn from those building things at a grassroots level.

It was a genuine pleasure to welcome both Claire and Maureen on the show.

A massive thank you to the team at IRIS for filming this episode, with a special shoutout to Abbie and Conor, and to Conor Mecham for his editing support on this week’s episode.

Recorded live on Sunday 5th October.

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HB Film Festival
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In the first episode of 2026, Jamie is joined by writer, executive producer and founder of MsMono, Karla Williams Posiuniene, for an honest conversation about taking control of your creative career and what it’s really like being a writer in a changing media landscape.

Karla opened up about:

🎬 Breaking into the industry as a writer

🎭 Why she chose to part ways with her agent and how that decision served her better

🏗️ Building her own production company, MsMono

📚 The biggest lessons she’s learned in her career so far

📺 Writing for Grantchester

🔄 What she wishes she’d known when she first started out

📉 How the industry is changing fast

📺 The types of shows she’d love to see more of on screen

A really honest conversation about resilience, ownership, and building a creative career on your own terms.

Well worth a listen, particularly if you’re working in TV or film right now.

🔍 Follow Karla & explore her work

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cue.karla

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karla-williams-piuniene-3a057238/

MsMono: www.msmono.com

Karla’s website: www.karlawilliams.co.uk

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In this year’s Christmas and New Year episode, Jamie is joined by returning guest Ashley Dick for a reflective look back on the past year.

Ash opened up about:

🎬 How she has grown her production company and channel, Cinora
💸 The realities of crowdfunding a film
📈 Building an online audience without burning out
🎥 Reflections on some of the best Scottish films of 2025
🌱 The lessons learened this year
🔄 The changing media landscape for creators
🔮 Looking ahead to 2026 and more

A lovely end-of-year conversation about persistence, community, and making things happen at your own pace.

Happy New Year to all our listeners and thank you for all the support you have given us in 2025 🎧

🎬 Cinora
https://www.cinorafilms.com/team

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This week, Jamie sits down with Hutch.on.Film for a really interesting conversation. Hutch is leading the charge in helping a new generation of indie filmmakers find and build an audience.

Having worked across a number of projects in Hollywood including as an Executive Producer on the Emmy-nominated RZR . Hutch has now built an online community of filmmakers and grown a huge audience through his content.

We chat about everything from:
• 🎥 Hutch’s journey into the film industry
• 🌍 Why the industry is struggling and why we all need to adapt
• 🎯 Why personal branding matters more than ever
• 🎬 What Hutch learned working in both the US and UK film and TV industries
• 📱 How he uses social media to reach audiences and how you can too.
• 🌱 How indie filmmakers and creatives can thrive in a shifting landscape

Such a good chat for anyone trying to build a creative career right now and really instresting to get a diffrent perspective on the current state of the industry🎬✨

Links:

Hutch.On.FIlmFilm Insider is the online community for independent film professionals to network, collaborate and help bring their projects to market. Link here: https://whop.com/checkout/6CW6iPT6pHf1kX5i81-CPXE-6VEY-wChU-HQO38BV5TN7l/

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This week, Jamie welcomes Ian Murray, the UK’s Minister for Creative Industries, for an open and honest conversation about the state of the creative sector and what the Department for Culture, Media and Sport is doing to help more young people get into creative careers.

Ian shares how his own upbringing shaped his understanding of accessibility in the arts, and why it still feels so difficult for people from working class or under-represented backgrounds to break into creative work.

Ian spoke about:

🎨 The realities facing freelancers and why so many feel shut out of the industry

🌱 Discover Creative Careers, the government’s campaign to demystify routes into creative jobs 🎬 The importance of freelancers to the creative economy and what the government is doing to support them 🏠 Why class is still such a barrier for many people trying to forge a creative career 📈 The importance of the BBC and why placing it on a sustainable footing matters 🛠️ The wider mission to make the creative industries more accessible, transparent, and sustainable

It was a pleasure to welcome a sitting government minister onto the podcast, hear more about the work DCMS is doing, and have such open and honest discussions about the challenges and opportunities across the sector.

🎮 Discover Creative Careers – Campaign Information

The Discover! Creative Careers Campaign aims to make creative careers more accessible to young people from under-represented backgrounds, highlighting the breadth of opportunities in the creative industries and how today’s skills and hobbies can be turned into meaningful, sustainable careers.

📖 No matter your background or education, there are affordable and accessible routes into the sector — from apprenticeships and work experience to on-the-job training.

🧑‍💻 To explore creative and non-creative roles across the industry, visit the Discover! Creative Careers Finder Tool: https://discovercreative.careers/explore/

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This week, Jamie sits down once again with comedian and writer Kate Hammer for a funny, honest and wide-ranging chat about navigating life as a freelancer in 2025. Since she was last on the podcast, Kate has gone full-time as a stand-up comic and writer and is now literally a government-approved comedian on a global talent visa.

Kate spoke about:
🎤 Making the jump into stand-up and building a career on your own terms
💸 The financial pressures and uncertainties of freelance life
🤝 Why community and collaboration matter so much in comedy
🧠 Perfectionism, burnout and trying to keep going in a tough industry
📑 Her time working on River City, moving into screenwriting, and creating a comedy sketch group
✈️ And her unforgettable recent airport saga

A brilliant episode packed with laughs, honesty and a relatability every creative will connect with.

Links:

Kate Hammer:

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/katethehammer/

Link to all Kate's upcoming shows
https://bio.site/katethehammer

Get Your Goat Comedy (Kate’s sketch group):
https://www.instagram.com/getyourgoatcomedy/

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This week, Jamie sits down with Martyn and Christine Armstrong, two of the three founders (alongside Scott Simpson) behind the record label Blackhall Records. Together they explore the ins and outs of running an indie label in today’s ever-changing music landscape, from supporting artists like Dictator, Midnight Ambulance and Waverley, to navigating the challenges of a constantly shifting industry.

They chat about:
🎶 The realities of running an independent record label in the age of streaming
🌱 The importance of discovering and nurturing new music talent
🎵 The current state of the Scottish music industry and the pressures artists face within it
🏟️ Why we desperately need more grassroots music venues
🫶 How Blackhall Records supports the bands on their label
🎨 Why quality production and artwork matter more than ever
🤖 The rise of AI in music, its pros, cons, and what it means for artists
👩‍🎤 The ongoing need for better representation and mentorship for women in the music industry
🤝 The delicate balance between artist freedom and label guidance

A thoughtful and inspiring conversation about music, resilience and the power of collaboration perfect for anyone curious about how the music industry really works behind the scenes, and especially for music lovers.

Links:

🏆 Vote for the Scottish Alternative Music Awards, including Wavelry for best live track:
https://www.officialsama.com/vote

🎵 Blackhall Records:
https://blackhallrecords.com/

📸 Blackhall Records on Instagram:
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This week, Jamie reconnects with artist and creator Graham Cullis, who returns to the podcast after four years for an open and inspiring chat about art, meditation, and the life-changing path he’s been on since they last spoke.

They chat about:

  ✨ Graham’s Splat & Splash Tour, travelling around the UK’s beaches and bringing people together through art and community for mental health.

🎨 Spending the day with artist Sophie Tea and what he learned from her approach to art and business.

🖌️ His time in Bali, his move back to the UK, and how painting continues to shape his life.

📱 How he’s used social media to grow as an artist and build a genuine creative community online.

🧘‍♂️ The role of mindfulness and meditation and how it’s changed his life.

🌍 Building supportive spaces like The New York Dippers Club and Youth Art Connect.

💙 And why art can be one of the most powerful tools for healing and human connection. 

A heartfelt, uplifting episode full of inspiration, honesty and creative energy perfect for anyone working in (or dreaming of working in) the creative industries.

🎨 Check out Graham’s work and get involved in his next art event:

📞 Join the Splat & Splash Tour or find out more about his art & meditation workshops: WhatsApp Graham +44 7799 850146

🎥 Watch Graham’s Reel: Instagram Reel

🥚 An “eggsample” of his TikTok show vids: TikTok Video 🎧

Book Recommendation: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself on Audible

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This week’s episode is a special one, recorded live in Glasgow back in June in collaboration with _and friends.

Jamie was joined by a brilliant panel of filmmakers, including BAFTA Award-winning Michael Lee Richardson, Valerie Andrews, Dylan Blore, and Blade & Bow Films’ Hayley Louise McGuire and Jayme Bartlett.

Together they explore how filmmakers are adapting in an increasingly difficult climate from the challenges of funding and freelancing to the importance of storytelling, collaboration, and creative community. The panel also discuss the biggest lessons they’ve learned throughout their careers and take questions from the audience.

Huge thanks to everyone who came along on the day and to AndFriends for partnering on such a brilliant event. Unfortunately, this episode wasn’t recorded, so it's an audio-only episode.

🔗 Links:

🎥 AndFriends – https://www.andfriends.scot/

🎬 Blade & Bow Films – https://www.bladeandbowfilms.com/ 🎭 Valerie Andrews – https://www.instagram.com/valerie.andrewsb/

✍️ Michael Lee Richardson – https://michaelleerichardson.wordpress.com/

🎞️ Dylan Blore – https://dpamanagement.com/actor/dylan-blore/

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This week, Jamie welcomes back screenwriter Philip Ralph for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about class, creativity, and the ongoing crisis facing the TV industry.

💬 We chatted about everything from:

📺 How class continues to shape opportunity and representation

🎭 What the future of screen might hold for freelancers and working-class creatives

🎬 How shows like adolescence highlight both the strengths and flaws of the current system

💡 The complexity of working in an industry that’s always predicated on success at all costs

 ⚠️How the ongoing crisis in TV is pushing talent out of the industry

🧠 Phils ideas for change and potential solutions

❌ The worst advice he’s ever received in his career

🌍 What needs to change for a more sustainable industry to be born

A powerful chat about sustainability,  working class voices, and finding hope amidst uncertainty in the screen industries.

🔗 Links & Resources

🎤 Philip Ralph’s keynoteon class in TV (University of Leeds)

📺 Watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_66i8f815oA

📝 Read:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/common-people-reclaiming-narrative-class-tv-time-crisis-philip-ralph-efble

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