The ScreenUK Industry Podcast

Talent Talk: Wounds

Writer/director Babak Anvari comes to the Centre with producers Lucan Toh and Christopher Kopp to discuss Directors' Fortnight title Wounds.

Moderator: Damon Wise, journalist 

Making the most of your UK shoot

Making the most of your UK shoot

(in association with the British Film Commission)

Production in the UK is booming both for UK productions and inward-investment productions. This panel of experts examines the financial benefits of shooting across the UK, and also the creative benefits that the UK offers, from amazing locations to highly skilled crews and supportive infrastructure.

Speakers: Chris Moll, fund advisor (Liverpool Film Office); Hugo Heppell, head of investment (Screen Yorkshire); Andrew Prendergast, producer (Helix Media Group, The Courier) and Brodie Pringle, head of screen commission (Screen Scotland)

Moderator: Adrian Wootton, CEO (British Film Commission)

Image: Official Secrets (dir. Gavin Hood)

Talent Talk: Diego Maradona

Director Asif Kapadia joined producers James Gay-Rees and Paul Martin to discuss out of competition title Diego Maradona along with archive and assistant producers Fiammetta Luino and Lina Caicedo

Moderator: Kaleem Aftab, journalist

Behind the Scenes with the Broadcasters

Behind the Scenes with the Broadcasters: The outlook from Film4 and BBC Films

Responding to recent global shifts in the film and broadcast landscape, the heads of BBC Films and Film4 discuss how they view their evolving roles, including their current priorities and future outlook. What films are these broadcasters looking to invest in now? How do they work with international filmmakers and investors?

Speakers: Daniel Battsek, director (Film4), Rose Garnett, director (BBC Films)

Moderator: Ben Roberts, deputy chief executive (BFI)

Inclusive Crew

Why we need more inclusive crew

How can the film industry foster a more inclusive workforce across the career ladder, not just for entry level trainees? What measures are being taken around the globe and in the UK, and what steps are needed in the future? How can producers find the right crew for their production?

Speakers: Benjamin Bond, producer (Starcross Entertainment) and director, (The Drifters); Rachel Fung, producer Extra A Productions, Little Woods); Seetha Kumar, CEO (ScreenSkills); Jennifer Smith, head of inclusion (BFI) and Monique Walton, producer (Bull)

Moderator: Melissa Silverstein, founder/publisher (Women and Hollywood)

Deep Impact

Deep impact: How films can effect social change

Documentaries and fiction films can both inspire and engage audiences, and filmmakers and distributors are becoming increasingly strategic in running impact campaigns to effect real social change. Experts talk about how to make a strong impression whether working with low-budget grassroots initiatives or on huge global campaigns.

Speakers: Waad Al-Kateab, director, (For Sama); Edward Watts, director (For Sama); Zak Brilliant, founder (Republic Film Distribution); Laura Kim, SVP of marketing (Participant Media); Mette Hoffmann Meyer, CEO and co-founder (Why Foundation)

Moderator: Wendy Mitchell, events curator (UK Film Centre)

Image: For Sama (Special Screenings)

Beyond Brexit

Beyond Brexit: Sustaining creative collaborations

No matter the date or decision about Brexit, the UK film industry will work to be a valuable European partner. Find out the latest developments and plans being put in place to ensure the best outcomes for UK and European filmmakers and audiences. 

Speakers: Harriet Finney, director of external affairs (BFI); Christine Eloy, general manager (Europa Distribution); Malte Grunert, producer (Amusement Park); Agnieszka Moody, director (Creative Europe Desk UK)

Moderator: Wendy Mitchell, events curator (UK Film Centre)

The Frontline of Producing

The Frontline of Producing: Experts reveal their lessons learned

Top producers tell us about their highs and lows, and the lessons learned from myriad films across their careers. Hear candid feedback from experts about navigating finance, packaging, on-set challenges, and getting films to audiences.

Speakers: Sol Bondy, producer (One Two Films, The Tale, Under The Tree); 
Simon Gillis, COO, film division (See-Saw Films, Widows, Ammonite); Katrin Pors, producer, (Snowglobe Film, Birds of Passage, A White, White Day) Elhum Shakerifar, producer (Hakawati, Almost Heaven, A Syrian Love Story - pictured above)

Moderator: Nancy Tartaglione, international editor (Deadline)

Brave New Worlds

Brave new worlds: Creating and finding audiences for immersive and interactive content

With VR and AR offering exciting new developments in storytelling, international experts talk about how to successfully create, finance and distribute these new formats. 

Speakers: Louis Cacciuttolo, CEO (VRrOOm); Maxime Montagne, head of business affairs, acquisitions and VR department (WIDE), Liz Rosenthal, CEO (Power to the Pixel) and and curator (Venice VR); Eleanor Whitley, executive producer (Marshmallow Laser Feast, Sweet Dreams - pictured above)

Moderator: Ben Roberts, deputy chief executive (BFI)

Talent Labs

How international talent labs can help boost your career 
(in association with British Council)

There are hundreds of filmmaking labs around the globe for screenwriters, directors and producers - how do you choose which one is best for you? And once you are accepted by a lab, how can you make the most of the experience and continue to reap the benefits in the years to come?

Speakers: Paul Federbush, international director, feature film programme (Sundance); Savina Neirotti, executive director (Torino FilmLab); Savvas Stavrou, filmmaker; Marit van den Elshout, head of industry (International Film Festival Rotterdam)

Moderator: Jo Duncombe, film programme manager (British Council)