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Directors UK Podcast

Directors UK Podcast

Directors UK

Available on iTunes, Spotify, and wherever you get your pods. The Directors UK Podcast allows the listener to attend our member events with top directors. Hear what directors have to say when they speak to a room of their peers, and gain exclusive insight into their creative process. Directors UK is the professional association for UK screen directors. With over 8,000 members, we represent directors’ rights and concerns, promote excellence in the craft of direction and champion change to the current landscape to create an equal opportunity industry for all.

103 - Directors UK Podcast — In Conversation: Steve McQueen and Jessica Hobbs on Blitz
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  • 103 - Directors UK Podcast — In Conversation: Steve McQueen and Jessica Hobbs on Blitz

    Recorded live at our In Conversation event in October 2024, Academy Award-winning director Steve McQueen speaks to Jessica Hobbs about his latest film, Blitz, on the Directors UK Podcast. Steve shares what goes into making a British epic, how he brought the cosmopolitan London of the past to life, and why he enjoys taking risks as a filmmaker. (Image credit: Christopher Andreou)

    Wed, 20 Nov 2024 - 52min
  • 102 - In Conversation: Jacques Audiard and Greta Gerwig on Emilia Pérez

    Listen to the latest episode of the Directors UK podcast! From a special preview screening and In Conversation event in October 2024. Jacques Audiard speaks to Greta Gerwig about the making of his latest film, Emilia Pérez. Jacques shares his experience directing a musical outside of Hollywood, working in a foreign language, and more. (Image credit: Christopher Andreou)

    Thu, 24 Oct 2024 - 48min
  • 101 - In Conversation: Sean Wang and Tinge Krishnan on Dìdi

    Listen to the latest episode of the Directors UK podcast! From a special preview screening and Q&A event in June 2024. Sean Wang speaks to Tinge Krishnan about the making of his latest film, Dìdi (弟弟). Sean shares about his coming-of-age feature debut, improv with his young cast, and acting with his grandma. Please note there is strong language in this episode.

    Thu, 01 Aug 2024 - 38min
  • 100 - In Conversation: Richard Linklater and Sarah Gavron on Hit Man

    Listen to the latest episode of the Directors UK podcast! From our special In Conversation event from May 2024. Richard Linklater speaks to Sarah Gavron about the making of his latest film, Hit Man! Tune in to hear the two discuss what it was like shooting on location in New Orleans, Richard's experience working with Netflix, and how he approaches working with actors. (Image credit: Christopher Andreou)

    Thu, 06 Jun 2024 - 36min
  • 99 - Directing Live Entertainment: a multi-camera masterclass with Nikki Parsons

    The latest episode of the Directors UK podcast comes from our members’ masterclass with BAFTA-award winning multi-camera director Nikki Parsons. We take a deep dive into Nikki's work directing Strictly Come Dancing and the Eurovision Song Contest, exploring how the full process from rehearsals to live performances comes together. Moderated by award-winning live entertainment and multi-camera director Tim van Someren, we also discuss how multi-camera directors manage creative leadership on set, collaborate with crew and talent, and work with new technology such as CuePilot to help them navigate complex live broadcasts. Watch Layton and Nikita's performance on Strictly Come Dancing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTEoUFtTp8k&t=34s Watch the Strictly Come Dancing group dance in Blackpool:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-klD_VVve6g Music: Loyalty Freak

    Thu, 16 May 2024 - 1h 24min
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