Oscar nominee and Cinematographer extraodinaire Seamus McGarvey is this week’s guest on The BIFA Podcast!

We talked through Seamus’s career behind the camera, working on the likes of Atonement, We Need to Talk about Kevin, Die My Love and Nowhere Boy.

Also discussed: The lost art of film lighting, 50 Shades of Grey, and scrubbing credits off IMDB…

Listen to the Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts and watch the filmed version on the BIFA Youtube channel.

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ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST

Each week hosts Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter chat to a new guest from the world of independent film about their journey into the industry, their most inspiring cinema going experiences, and what makes independent cinema so special.

ABOUT BIFA

The British Independent Film Awards celebrate, promote and support the best of British independent filmmaking. Since 1998, BIFA has discovered and championed bold, original stories and the talent behind them – from Florence Pugh and John Boyega to Steve McQueen and Lynne Ramsay. BIFA’s annual awards spotlight the year’s most outstanding films and filmmakers, and their work year-round connects diverse stories to diverse audiences, with a focus on young film lovers. BIFA is at the heart of the British film industry, and they respond to its changing needs, from EDI training to promoting fair practice, building towards a sustainable, inclusive future for British independent film. Find out more at www.bifa.film

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CREDITS

Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter

Produced by the BIFA Team

Audio Engineer: Itzel Gonzalez Estrada

Recorded at Bleat Post Production

Music: “Make It Happen”

Performed by Laura Welsh

Written by Jimmy James and Laura Welsh

Licensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/Screenwrk

Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

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James McAvoy is this week’s guest on The BIFA Podcast supported by Kia!

We sat down with the man himself to chat about his directorial debut California Schemin', representing working class stories on screen and what he's learnt from working with some of the best crews and directors in the game.

Also featured: An insane camera trick involving tights on Atonement, the psychology behind his terrifying performance in Split, and asking the very important question: will anyone ever match Mr Tumnus' freak?

Listen to the Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts and watch the filmed version on the BIFA Youtube channel.

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ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST

Each week hosts Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter chat to a new guest from the world of independent film about their journey into the industry, their most inspiring cinema going experiences, and what makes independent cinema so special.

ABOUT BIFA

The British Independent Film Awards celebrate, promote and support the best of British independent filmmaking. Since 1998, BIFA has discovered and championed bold, original stories and the talent behind them – from Florence Pugh and John Boyega to Steve McQueen and Lynne Ramsay. BIFA’s annual awards spotlight the year’s most outstanding films and filmmakers, and their work year-round connects diverse stories to diverse audiences, with a focus on young film lovers. BIFA is at the heart of the British film industry, and they respond to its changing needs, from EDI training to promoting fair practice, building towards a sustainable, inclusive future for British independent film. Find out more at www.bifa.film

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CREDITS

Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter

Produced by the BIFA Team

Audio Engineer: Itzel Gonzalez Estrada

Recorded at Bleat Post Production

Music: “Make It Happen”

Performed by Laura Welsh

Written by Jimmy James and Laura Welsh

Licensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/Screenwrk

Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

Chapters

00:00 Intro and welcome

01:32 California Schemin'

05:49 Avoiding 'poverty p*rn' on screen

12:33 Scottish accents and industry bias

18:00 The best advice for directors: learning from Joe Wright

25:47 Why the first AD is everything in a crew

33:56 Filth and winning a BIFA

39:12 Kneecap and California Schemin' are not the same!

41:06 How James McAvoy became an actor

43:29 Teaching Andy Serkis how to do a Scottish accent

45:57 Split and the anatomy of being terrifying

53:01 Why Horror is having a moment

54:40 Mr Tumnus & Greta Gerwig's Narnia

56:14 Quickfire

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Tahar Rahim is in the house!

We sat down this one-of-a-kind actor to talk sneaking into the cinema without a ticket, his stunning breakout performance in A Prophet, and his love of Ken Loach films.

Tahar is currently starring in Prisoner, now available on Sky

Listen to the Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts and watch the filmed version on the BIFA Youtube channel.

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ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST

Each week hosts Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter chat to a new guest from the world of independent film about their journey into the industry, their most inspiring cinema going experiences, and what makes independent cinema so special.

ABOUT BIFA

The British Independent Film Awards celebrate, promote and support the best of British independent filmmaking. Since 1998, BIFA has discovered and championed bold, original stories and the talent behind them – from Florence Pugh and John Boyega to Steve McQueen and Lynne Ramsay. BIFA’s annual awards spotlight the year’s most outstanding films and filmmakers, and their work year-round connects diverse stories to diverse audiences, with a focus on young film lovers. BIFA is at the heart of the British film industry, and they respond to its changing needs, from EDI training to promoting fair practice, building towards a sustainable, inclusive future for British independent film. Find out more at www.bifa.film

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CREDITS

Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter

Produced by the BIFA Team

Filmed at Bleat Post Production

Music: “Make It Happen”

Performed by Laura Welsh

Written by Jimmy James and Laura Welsh

Licensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/Screenwrk

Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susan Wokoma is in the house!

Writer, director, comedian, actor, theatre star and taskmaster… Susan Wokoma’s doing the most and we just love to see it.

We sat down with Susan to talk about her journey into film, knowing your worth within an challenging industry, and Susan’s passion for bringing black girlhood onto our screens.

Also discussed: CBBC’s ‘Serious Jungle’, why there’s not been another Chewing Gum, and why Cracker will always be the best TV show in the game.

Listen to the Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts and watch the filmed version on the BIFA Youtube channel.

Catch Susan in Enola Holmes 3, now streaming on Netflix.

FOLLOW BIFA ON SOCIAL

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ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST

Each week hosts Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter chat to a new guest from the world of independent film about their journey into the industry, their most inspiring cinema going experiences, and what makes independent cinema so special.

ABOUT BIFA

The British Independent Film Awards celebrate, promote and support the best of British independent filmmaking. Since 1998, BIFA has discovered and championed bold, original stories and the talent behind them – from Florence Pugh and John Boyega to Steve McQueen and Lynne Ramsay. BIFA’s annual awards spotlight the year’s most outstanding films and filmmakers, and their work year-round connects diverse stories to diverse audiences, with a focus on young film lovers. BIFA is at the heart of the British film industry, and they respond to its changing needs, from EDI training to promoting fair practice, building towards a sustainable, inclusive future for British independent film. Find out more at www.bifa.film

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CREDITS

Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter

Produced by the BIFA Team

Audio Engineer: Itzel Gonzalez Estrada

Recorded at Bleat Post Production

Music: “Make It Happen”

Performed by Laura Welsh

Written by Jimmy James and Laura Welsh

Licensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/Screenwrk

Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Master of Spin, Doctor of Who and winner of an Oscar… the one and only Peter Capaldi is the first guest on the all new season of The BIFA Podcast supported by Kia!

We sat down with Peter to chat through his amazing career, from animating opening titles to directing dog food commercials, his childhood love of Doctor Who, and how a terrible audition helped him land his iconic role in The Thick Of It.

Also featured: Peter’s pitch for Malcolm Tucker’s retirement plan (a Scottish hiking podcast of course)

Catch Peter Capaldi starring in Season 2 of Criminal Record, available now on Apple TV.

Head to the link in our bio to watch the full episode now!

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Listen to the Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts and watch the filmed version on the BIFA Youtube channel.

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ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST

Each week hosts Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter chat to a new guest from the world of independent film about their journey into the industry, their most inspiring cinema going experiences, and what makes independent cinema so special.

ABOUT BIFA

The British Independent Film Awards celebrate, promote and support the best of British independent filmmaking. Since 1998, BIFA has discovered and championed bold, original stories and the talent behind them – from Florence Pugh and John Boyega to Steve McQueen and Lynne Ramsay. BIFA’s annual awards spotlight the year’s most outstanding films and filmmakers, and their work year-round connects diverse stories to diverse audiences, with a focus on young film lovers. BIFA is at the heart of the British film industry, and they respond to its changing needs, from EDI training to promoting fair practice, building towards a sustainable, inclusive future for British independent film. Find out more at www.bifa.film

CREDITS

Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter

Produced by the BIFA Team

Recorded at Bleat Post Production

Music: “Make It Happen” Performed by Laura Welsh Written by Jimmy James and Laura Welsh Licensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/Screenwrk Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sweary Woman of Whitehall has entered the building...

Joanna Scanlan, BAFTA-winning star of After Love and everyone’s favourite terror of The Thick of It’s corridors, joins the BIFA Podcast to talk about getting into acting at 35, surviving Cambridge and Footlights, and holding on to a proudly “punk” spirit in an industry that often prefers things neat and tidy.

ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST

Each week hosts Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter chat to a new guest from the world of independent film about their journey into the industry, their most inspiring cinema going experiences, and what makes independent cinema so special.

ABOUT BIFA

The British Independent Film Awards celebrate, promote and support the best of British independent filmmaking. Since 1998, BIFA has discovered and championed bold, original stories and the talent behind them – from Florence Pugh and John Boyega to Steve McQueen and Lynne Ramsay. BIFA’s annual awards spotlight the year’s most outstanding films and filmmakers, and their work year-round connects diverse stories to diverse audiences, with a focus on young film lovers. BIFA is at the heart of the British film industry, and they respond to its changing needs, from EDI training to promoting fair practice, building towards a sustainable, inclusive future for British independent film. Find out more at www.bifa.film

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CREDITS

Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter

Produced by the BIFA Team

Music: “Make It Happen”

Performed by Laura Welsh

Written by Jimmy James and Laura Welsh

Licensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/Screenwrk

Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All aboard! Mark Jenkin is in the house! Or should that be boat...

The proudly Cornish, BAFTA-winning director of Bait and Enys Men joins the BIFA podcast to discuss his journey into film, how he developed his trademark post-sync filmmaking process and his new film Rose of Nevada. 

A visually stunning, time-looping voyage set on a Cornish fishing boat, Rose of Nevada stars George Mackay and Callum Turner as two men forced to choose between disappearing and belonging when they return from sea to find themselves stuck in the past.

Also discussed: Writing off box set binges as ‘research’, crying at film reviews, 

and whether or not the good old days ever really existed. 

Catch Rose of Nevada in cinemas from 24 April! 

Listen to the Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts and watch the filmed version on the BIFA Youtube channel.

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ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST

Each week hosts Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter chat to a new guest from the world of independent film about their journey into the industry, their most inspiring cinema going experiences, and what makes independent cinema so special.

ABOUT BIFA

The British Independent Film Awards celebrate, promote and support the best of British independent filmmaking. Since 1998, BIFA has discovered and championed bold, original stories and the talent behind them – from Florence Pugh and John Boyega to Steve McQueen and Lynne Ramsay. BIFA’s annual awards spotlight the year’s most outstanding films and filmmakers, and their work year-round connects diverse stories to diverse audiences, with a focus on young film lovers. BIFA is at the heart of the British film industry, and they respond to its changing needs, from EDI training to promoting fair practice, building towards a sustainable, inclusive future for British independent film. Find out more at www.bifa.film

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CREDITS

Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter

Produced by the BIFA Team

Music: “Make It Happen”

Performed by Laura Welsh

Written by Jimmy James and Laura Welsh

Licensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/Screenwrk

Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eddie Marsan is in the building!

We sat down with the acting legend to talk through his career on screen, from working with top British independent film directors like Mike Leigh to unforgettable roles in American blockbusters like Gangs of New York, and everything in between.

Eddie also shared his views and ideas on how to improve working-class access to the arts, and how he developed his craft as one of Britain's leading character actors.

Listen to the Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts and watch the filmed version on the BIFA Youtube channel.

FOLLOW BIFA ON SOCIAL

Instagram – @BIFA_film

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ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST

Each week hosts Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter chat to a new guest from the world of independent film about their journey into the industry, their most inspiring cinema going experiences, and what makes independent cinema so special.

ABOUT BIFA

The British Independent Film Awards celebrate, promote and support the best of British independent filmmaking. Since 1998, BIFA has discovered and championed bold, original stories and the talent behind them – from Florence Pugh and John Boyega to Steve McQueen and Lynne Ramsay. BIFA’s annual awards spotlight the year’s most outstanding films and filmmakers, and their work year-round connects diverse stories to diverse audiences, with a focus on young film lovers. BIFA is at the heart of the British film industry, and they respond to its changing needs, from EDI training to promoting fair practice, building towards a sustainable, inclusive future for British independent film. Find out more at www.bifa.film

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CREDITS

Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter

Produced by the BIFA Team

Music: “Make It Happen”

Performed by Laura Welsh

Written by Jimmy James and Laura Welsh

Licensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/Screenwrk

Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simply the best!

This week at The BIFA Podcast, we’re taking a look over some of the best moments from the series so far.

Expect insane cinema snack anecdotes from Stephen Merchant and Tim Key, unforgettable fan interactions with Louise Brealey and David Jonsson, crazy audition stories from Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù and Celia Imrie, and much much more. 

Roll the tape! 

Listen to the Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts and watch the filmed version on the BIFA Youtube channel.

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ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST SUPPORTED BY KIA

Each week hosts Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter chat to a new guest from the world of independent film about their journey into the industry, their most inspiring cinema going experiences, and what makes independent cinema so special.

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CREDITS

Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter

Special thanks to the BIFA team

Music: “Make It Happen”

Performed by Laura Welsh

Written by Jimmy James and Laura Welsh

Licensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/Screenwrk

Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shazad Latif, this is Clem Fandango, can you hear me?

Fresh from the wily, windy moors, we sat down with Wuthering Heights actor Shazad Latif to talk skin rooms, Baz Luhrmann's Romeo and Juliet, and South Asian representation on screen.

Listen to the Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts and watch the filmed version on the BIFA Youtube channel.

FOLLOW BIFA ON SOCIAL

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ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST

Each week hosts Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter chat to a new guest from the world of independent film about their journey into the industry, their most inspiring cinema going experiences, and what makes independent cinema so special.

ABOUT BIFA

The British Independent Film Awards celebrate, promote and support the best of British independent filmmaking. Since 1998, BIFA has discovered and championed bold, original stories and the talent behind them – from Florence Pugh and John Boyega to Steve McQueen and Lynne Ramsay. BIFA’s annual awards spotlight the year’s most outstanding films and filmmakers, and their work year-round connects diverse stories to diverse audiences, with a focus on young film lovers. BIFA is at the heart of the British film industry, and they respond to its changing needs, from EDI training to promoting fair practice, building towards a sustainable, inclusive future for British independent film. Find out more at www.bifa.film

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CREDITS

Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter

Produced by the BIFA Team

Audio Engineer: Itzel Gonzalez Estrada

Recorded at Bleat Post Production

Music: “Make It Happen”

Performed by Laura Welsh

Written by Jimmy James and Laura Welsh

Licensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/Screenwrk

Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.