YDA Podcast

Daniel Bergmann is the Founder and President of Stink, a multi-award-winning global production network. A visionary with a gift for turning bold ideas into reality, he has been at the forefront of creativity, innovation, and talent development for over twenty years. Daniel began his career in Prague’s underground art scene and has since collaborated with some of the most influential figures in film, art, and advertising, including David Bowie, Lou Reed, Ivan Zacharias, Traktor, and Nicolas Winding Refn. Amongst other major accolades, he has been recognised by Cannes Lions and D&AD, while Forbes described his journey as “breathtaking” and “fascinating.”

In this chat with Danny Edwards of shots he discusses the pro’s and con’s of new formats, and why directors need to care deeply about their own voice.

Kim Magnusson is a Danish producer and multi-Oscar® winner, best known for his work in short film and Nordic cinema. He is the founder of M&M Productions, with over 160 producing credits including I Kill Giants (2017), Men & Chicken (2015), and The End (2024) by Joshua Oppenheimer. Kim is a former chairman of both the Danish Film Academy and Producers Association - he has worked with Netflix, 20th Century Fox, and also co-founded Scandinavian Film Distribution.

In this chat with Charlotte Matheson, Kim talks about the qualities of short films compared to features, and why a director should never try to make an ‘Oscar-film’.

Boris Eldagsen is a renowned photographer from Germany who’s been working in the industry for years. In 2023, his name made headlines around the world after he entered — and won — the Sony World Photography Awards with an AI-generated image. Boris publicly refused the prize, urging the organizers to confront the role of AI in photography. When they declined to engage in discussion, he turned the moment into a wake-up call for the creative industry to discuss the impact of Artifical Intelligence.

Although critical of AI competing with traditional photography, Boris is also one of the technology’s’ most enthusiastic adopters. In this conversation with Danny Edwards from shots, Boris unpacks the philosophical and ethical questions raised by AI art — and whether its potential outweighs its dangers.

references.

The Electrician: https://www.eldagsen.com/pseudomnesia/

Midjourney 7: https://www.midjourney.com/explore?tab=top_month

Runway Gen 4: https://runwayml.com/research/introducing-runway-gen-4

Natalie Rae has directed global campaigns for Nike, Adidas, and Lululemon, and was twice nominated for our very own Young Director Award. Her work includes PSAs for the UN and Global Goals, and collaborations with Jay Z, Dua Lipa, and Anderson .Paak. Natalie was recently named a 2024 DOC NYC 40 Under 40 and BAFTA Breakthrough Artist.

Angela Patton is the CEO of Girls For A Change. Based in Richmond, VA, she is among the Top 40 under 40, and was recognized in 2016 by President Obama as a White House Champion of Change for After School programming for Marginalized Girls of Color.

DAUGHTERS marks their debut feature collaboration, and in this very special episode the duo sits down to with guest-host Charlotte Matthesson to discuss the social impact of the film, and the value of awards.

Bó is an award-winning Argentine filmmaker. His debut feature, El Último Elvis (2012), premiered at Sundance Film Festival and received multiple accolades worldwide. In 2018, he released his second feature, Animal. Bó is a long-standing collaborator of director Alejandro González Iñárritu, as well as a prolific advertising director and co- founder of the argentinian production company Rebolucion.

In this chat with Danny Edwards he discusses living a ‘double life’ as a filmmaker, his creative idols and the idea of being ‘in the kitchen’ of other great directors.

As an award-winning writer, director, and cinematographer, Molly Manning Walker has quickly become one of the most exciting voices among young filmmakers. Her debut feature, How to Have Sex (2023), won the Un Certain Regard Award at Cannes and earned multiple BAFTA nominations, while her cinematography on Scrapper (2023) helped secure the Sundance Grand Jury Prize.

In this chat with Danny Edwards she dives into her journey from DP to director, the power of creative friendships, and the thrill (and nerves) of stepping into the director’s chair.

As Executive Creative Director at TBWA\Media Arts Tokyo — and an accomplished novelist and screenwriter — Ricardo Adolfo is a true master of blending advertising with storytelling. In this episode, he chats with Danny Edwards about his admiration for Jonathan Glazer, the art of navigating challenging partnerships, and the power of imagination.

After a brief hiatus, our podcast series is back with fresh voices and in-depth conversations. Hosted by shots magazine's very own Danny Edwards, this brand-new second season continues to explore ‘six things' about inspiring creators and filmmakers, diving into their sources of inspiration, creative processes, and advice for the next generation of directors.