The BIFA Podcast

Naomi Ackie is in the house!

We sat down with the star of I Love Boosters and Clayface to chat about her journey into the industry from starring in the BIFA-winning Lady Macbeth alongside Florence Pugh, to getting cast in Star Wars just as she was ready to quit acting.

Also discussed: playing musicals in your mind on long train journeys, the importance of sharing snacks in the cinema, and dating two Robert Pattinson clones on Mickey 17.

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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Douglas has entered the Booth!

This week on The BIFA Podcast, we speak to Douglas Booth about coming up through the independent film, his childhood obsession with the Gladiator, and his current starring role in The Blame alongside Michelle Keegan.

Watch The Blame now on ITVX!

Also discussed: The legacy of The Riot Club, how Loving Vincent was made, and why teenage girls everywhere remain obsessed with LOL.

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

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.

Becky what? 👻

Kiell Smith Bynoe is this week’s guest on The BIFA Podcast supported by Kia, and he’s here to talk Wicker, Ghosts, Stath Lets Flats, and why independent film needs to stay silly.

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.

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE CINEMA: https://www.bifa.film/coty-vote/

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

—

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.

Me oh my, it’s George Mackay!

This week’s guest on The BIFA Podcast is a bonafide British Indie star, known for his work in Pride, Femme, Captain Fantastic, True History of The Kelly Gang and Sense and Sensibility!

We sat down with the BIFA winning Actor to talk about the films that shaped his taste, why Jane Austen is more relevant than ever, and what needs to change in the film industry.

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.

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE CINEMA: https://www.bifa.film/coty-vote/

FOLLOW BIFA ON SOCIAL

Instagram - @BIFA_film

TikTok - @BIFA_film

X - @BIFA_film

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

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.

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.

FOLLOW BIFA ON SOCIAL

Instagram - @BIFA_film

TikTok - @BIFA_film

X - @BIFA_film

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

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.

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.

FOLLOW BIFA ON SOCIAL

Instagram - @BIFA_film

TikTok - @BIFA_film

X - @BIFA_film

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

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.

FOLLOW BIFA ON SOCIAL

Instagram - @BIFA_film

TikTok - @BIFA_film

X - @BIFA_film

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

Instagram - @BIFA_film

TikTok - @BIFA_film

X - @BIFA_film

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

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.

FOLLOW BIFA ON SOCIAL

Instagram - @BIFA_film TikTok - @BIFA_film X - @BIFA_film

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.