Directors UK Podcast
Directors UK
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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 8,500 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.
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 8,500 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.
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Oct 24, 2024 • 49min
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)
Aug 1, 2024 • 38min
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.
Jun 6, 2024 • 37min
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)
May 16, 2024 • 1h 24min
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
Jan 29, 2024 • 40min
In Conversation: Alexander Payne On The Holdovers
This episode features director Alexander Payne, who joined us to discuss the making of his latest feature film The Holdovers.
Alexander spoke to film journalist Wendy Mitchell about his approach to shooting to establish a strong sense of place, how he found the visual tone for the 1970s setting, and getting the balance right between creating a period piece and building a lived-in authentic tone.
Jan 8, 2024 • 38min
In Conversation: Jimmy Chin And Chai Vasarhelyi On Nyad
This episode features directing duo Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, who joined us to discuss the making of their latest film and first narrative feature Nyad.
Listen now to learn about their transition from documentary to drama, the challenges of shooting in and underwater, and portraying the real Diana Nyad.
Jan 4, 2024 • 43min
In Conversation Sofia Coppola And Emerald Fennell On Priscilla
Sofia Coppola sat down with fellow director Emerald Fennell to discuss her latest film Priscilla, a biopic of Priscilla Presley.
Hear the two award-winning directors discuss the challenges of portraying a household name, translating Priscilla’s 1985 memoir to the big screen, and conveying the worlds of teenage girls.
Dec 21, 2023 • 53min
In Conversation: Andrew Haigh on All of Us Strangers
For our final In Conversation members event of 2023, Andrew Haigh sat down with Sandra Hebron to discuss his latest film All Of Us Strangers, a beautiful and poignant film about love and loss.
Andrew spoke about capturing vulnerable performances from his cast, including Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal, and creating a calming environment on set. He also dived into how approaches his craft as a director, such as his decision to shoot on 35mm for the film.
Please note: this podcast contains some strong language.
(Image credit: Christopher Andreou)
Dec 13, 2023 • 59min
In Conversation: Todd Haynes and Harry Wootliff on May December
As part of our In Conversation season, Todd Haynes returned to Directors UK and spoke to fellow director Harry Wootliff about his latest feature film, May December. Todd spoke about how he created the film’s distinct style of comedy, working with actors Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore and Charles Melton, and a director’s responsibility.
Dec 7, 2023 • 46min
In Conversation: Bradley Cooper And Shawn Levy On Maestro
This episode of the Directors UK podcast comes from our In Conversation event with Bradley Cooper and Shawn Levy, who went behind-the-scenes of the Leonard Bernstein biopic Maestro.
Bradley discussed cinematic tools he used to depict the marriage of Leonard and Felicia Bernstein, the importance of collaboration, and his evolution as a filmmaker from his debut feature A Star is Born to Maestro.
Listen to their fascinating conversation now!
