The Screen International Podcast

By Matt Mueller, Fionnuala Halligan

What's The Screen International Podcast about?

Matt Mueller, editor of Screen International and accompanying website Screendaily.com, and chief film critic Fionnuala Halligan co-host this monthly podcast to discuss the latest creative and business goings-on in the global screen industries, with special guests along the way.

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The Screen International Podcast episodes:

12.18.2023
What awards titles are gaining momentum; plus in-depth on entering a film for Bafta
In the second Screen Awards Podcast for the 2023/24 race, our experts look at which titles are gaining momentum following the Golden Globe nominations and the European Film Awards, and go in-depth on the process – including costs – involved...
11.23.2023
Picking the buzziest UK and international film award contenders this year
In the first Screen Awards Podcast for the 2023/24 race, Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, executive editor, reviews and new talent Fionnuala Halligan, and awards and box-office editor Charles Gant assess the early UK and international frontrunners.
12.21.2022
Rian Johnson on why theatrical and streaming should join hands
We speak to filmmaker Rian Johnson about Netflix whodunnit Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. The film received an unusual week-long theatrical release in the US, UK and other select territories, ahead of its worldwide streaming bow on December 23. Johnson,...
12.08.2022
Bifas, Baftas, international frontrunners, and the return of the Golden Globes
Our team assesses the state of the race following last weekend’s Bifas, what they could mean for the Baftas, and the first US critics ceremonies. Podcast host and Screen International editor Matt Mueller is joined by deputy editor Louise Tutt...
12.02.2022
Luca Guadagnino, David Kajganich on making a new kind of cannibal movie with ‘Bones And All’
In the second episode of our 2022/2023 awards season series, we speak to director Luca Guadagnino and writer David Kajganich about 'Bones And All'. The film stars Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell as a pair on cannibals on the run in...
11.17.2022
Alejandro Iñárritu on ‘Bardo’ inspirations, re-editing after Venice premiere
In our first episode covering the 2022/2023 awards season, Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu, a two-time best director Oscar winner for 'Birdman' and 'The Revenant', talks to Screen contributing editor Mark Salisbury about his latest project, Mexican Oscar entry 'Bardo, False Chronicle...
03.23.2022
Oscar predictions, Denis Villeneuve on his biggest ‘Dune' challenge
In the latest episode of The Screen Podcast, the team make their final Oscar predictions, and Denis Villeneuve discusses Dune, which is up for 10 awards on the night. In the first half of the pod, Screen’s chief film critic...
03.08.2022
Our final Bafta predictions plus Nina Menkes interview
In the latest episode of The Screen Podcast, the team discuss the final contenders for the Baftas, and mark International Women’s Day by speaking to renowned independent filmmaker Nina Menkes. Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, deputy editor Louise Tutt, awards and...
02.02.2022
Sundance verdict plus Carlo Chatrian previews Berlin 2022
In the latest episode of The Screen Podcast, the team reflects on this year’s virtual Sundance, and festival director Carlo Chatrian previews the 2022 Berlinale. Screen International editor Matt Mueller, chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan and Americas...
01.18.2022
The Bafta longlists plus senior programmer John Nein on Sundance 2022
In the latest episode of The Screen Podcast, the team discuss the latest awards season developments including the Bafta longlists, the SAG award nominations and the Golden Globes. Plus, Sundance senior programmer John Nein offers his insights into this year’s...
12.26.2021
Our verdict on the Oscar shortlists + 'Flee' director interview
The latest episode of our monthly podcast sees our hosts assess this year’s Oscar shortlists. Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, Americas editor Jeremy Kay, and awards and box office editor Charles Gant discuss the 15 titles that made the cut in the...
12.13.2021
The UK contenders in this year's awards race + Joanna Hogg interview
The latest episode of our monthly podcast is focused on the UK contenders this awards season. Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan, and awards and box office editor Charles Gant discuss the UK titles in...
11.16.2021
Assessing the Oscar international feature race + Paolo Sorrentino talks ‘The Hand Of God’
In the third episode of our monthly podcast, Screen’s editor Matt Mueller, chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan, and awards and box office editor Charles Gant delve into this year’s Oscars international feature race. With 93 titles submitted so...
07.08.2021
On the ground for the return of Cannes
In the second episode of our monthly podcast, Screen’s editor Matt Mueller and chief film critic and reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan report from the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. They discuss getting to Cannes, the vibe on the ground and the opening...
06.08.2021
Our verdict on the 2021 Cannes Official Selection
In the first episode of our new monthly podcast, Screen International's editor Matt Mueller and chief film critic Fionnuala Halligan give their verdict on the Cannes Film Festival's 2021 Official Selection. Cannes head Thierry Fremaux announced the titles at a...
02.20.2020
What next for Canada’s screen industries? (sponsored)
In a sponsored episode of the Screen podcast, the three heads of Canada’s leading screen-based organisations – Telefilm Canada, Canada Media Fund and CBC/Radio-Canada – share their insights into the state of the industry in Canada, how strategic partnerships are...
02.05.2020
Sundance directors discuss their World Cinema Dramatic films
In a special edition of our podcast series, Screen International donned its winter gear and flew into Park City, Utah, for a chat with four international filmmakers at Sundance Film Festival 2020. Each director’s new film screened in the prestigious World...
11.25.2019
Avengers: Endgame’ writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely
Avengers: Endgame writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely sat down with Screen International to reveal how they approached writing the record-breaking superhero epic and their favourite moments from the movie. After the Walt Studios Motion Pictures release became the highest-grossing...
11.07.2019
The Heat Is On – Assessing the Early 2019/20 Oscar & Bafta Races
In the first of Screen International’s awards season podcast series, Screen editor Matt Mueller is joined by features editor Charles Gant and joint managing director of Picturehouse Cinemas and Picturehouse Entertainment Clare Binns to discuss the kick-off to the 2019/20...

What's The Screen International Podcast about?

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The Screen International Podcast episodes:

What awards titles are gaining momentum; plus in-depth on entering a film for Bafta

Picking the buzziest UK and international film award contenders this year

Rian Johnson on why theatrical and streaming should join hands

Bifas, Baftas, international frontrunners, and the return of the Golden Globes

Luca Guadagnino, David Kajganich on making a new kind of cannibal movie with ‘Bones And All’

Alejandro Iñárritu on ‘Bardo’ inspirations, re-editing after Venice premiere

Oscar predictions, Denis Villeneuve on his biggest ‘Dune' challenge

Our final Bafta predictions plus Nina Menkes interview

Sundance verdict plus Carlo Chatrian previews Berlin 2022

The Bafta longlists plus senior programmer John Nein on Sundance 2022

Our verdict on the Oscar shortlists + 'Flee' director interview

The UK contenders in this year's awards race + Joanna Hogg interview

Assessing the Oscar international feature race + Paolo Sorrentino talks ‘The Hand Of God’

On the ground for the return of Cannes

Our verdict on the 2021 Cannes Official Selection

What next for Canada’s screen industries? (sponsored)

Sundance directors discuss their World Cinema Dramatic films

Avengers: Endgame’ writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely

The Heat Is On – Assessing the Early 2019/20 Oscar & Bafta Races