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.
Episodes
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Jan 21, 2021 • 53min
PODCAST: Nomadland Q&A with Chloé Zhao, Joshua James Richards and Asif Kapadia
It's here - the latest episode of the Directors UK Podcast!
This one is a real treat, as we’re joined by the director of Nomadland, Chloé Zhao and her collaborator and Director of Photography Joshua James Richards.
They join Asif Kapadia for a fascinating discussion about creating the film that’s been generating critical raves and tearing up awards season. From blending fact and fiction, shooting with natural light and working with Frances McDormand, this talk is a celebration of filmmaking.
Enjoy!
Music: Loyalty Freak
Jan 13, 2021 • 47min
PODCAST: Da 5 Bloods Q&A with Spike Lee and Sam Mendes
Back in 2020, we joined Spike Lee and Sam Mendes for a fantastic online Da 5 Bloods Q&A.
Spike and Sam treated us to a fascinating discussion of the different cinematic elements employed in Da 5 Bloods, from aspect ratios to soundtrack, performance to script.
This was a whirlwind tour of a fantastic new film — available to watch on Netflix now.
Nov 12, 2020 • 47min
Rebecca: Ben Wheatley in conversation with Jane Crowther
Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!
This week’s recording comes from our live online member event, Rebecca: Ben Wheatley in conversation with Jane Crowther.
The acclaimed, genre-hopping director Ben Wheatley spoke to Total Film editor Jane Crowther about his latest film outing – a sumptuous adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier’s Rebecca, which is out now on Netflix.
Together, Ben and Jane discussed the film’s use of location, its eye-catching design, stellar cast and Ben’s new approach to the edit.
We hope you enjoy the show!
Music: Loyalty Freak
Oct 8, 2020 • 49min
Saint Maud: Rose Glass in conversation with Edgar Wright
Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast! We’re so excited to share this latest episode, which focuses on of this year’s most exciting horror films.
At our latest Directors UK event, director Rose Glass discussed her stunning debut Saint Maud with the one-and-only Edgar Wright. Together they went behind the scenes of the film – exploring sound design, favourite shots, the casting process, and the thrills of directing your first feature.
We hope you enjoy the episode!
Warning, this episode may contain some strong language/adult themes.
Music: Loyalty Freak
Sep 30, 2020 • 47min
The Devil All The Time: Antonio Campos in conversation Anna Bogutskaya
Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!
In this episode, director Antonio Campos is in conversation with Anna Bogutskaya and they’re talking about his latest film The Devil All the Time, which is available to watch on Netflix.
Antonio and Anna discuss dialect-coaching, adapting novels, portraying the passage of time and the acting genius of Robert Pattinson.
We hope you enjoy the podcast!
Music: Loyalty Freak
Sep 17, 2020 • 29min
I'm Thinking of Ending Things Q&A with Charlie Kaufman and Sally Potter
The Directors UK Podcast is back! This episode comes from our I'm Thinking of Ending Things Q&A, with director Charlie Kaufman in conversation with the amazing Sally Potter.
Together they discussed the interconnected disciplines of acting, writing and directing, and concepts of success, failure, time and humour. You don't want to miss it!
Music: Loyalty Freak
Mar 19, 2020 • 39min
PODCAST: Dark Waters Q&A with Todd Haynes and Charles Sturridge
The Directors UK Podcast is back, and this time we hear from the incredible Todd Haynes!
Todd spoke to fellow director Charles Sturridge about his latest film, Dark Waters. They discussed the delicacies of casting for roles based on real people, how much information you need to supply your audience with so they have a handle on the facts, and what its like to make such a politically-charged film.
We hope you enjoy the podcast!
Music: Loyalty Freak
Feb 4, 2020 • 35min
PODCAST: The Lighthouse Q&A with Robert Eggers
It's time for the Directors UK Podcast! This episode comes from our member screening of The Lighthouse, where we were treated to a fantastic with director Robert Eggers - moderated by Robbie Collin.
Robert told our audience all about nailing the film’s aesthetic, creating its peculiar dialogue, and working with trained seagulls...
Music: Loyaly Freak
Jan 29, 2020 • 54min
PODCAST: 1917 Q&A with Sam Mendes and Alfonso Cuarón
With wins at the Golden Globes and the DGA Awards, Sam Mendes' 1917 is a roaring success. We were thrilled to be able to host a special event for members with Sam, and who better to discuss the film's stunning technical achievement than Oscar-winning master Alfonso Cuarón.
Sam spoke to Alfonso about the amount of preparation that was required for such long takes, the continued relevance of the First World War, and why you shouldn’t be sat there wondering where the cuts are.
We hope you enjoy the podcast!
Music: Loyalty Freak
Jan 28, 2020 • 40min
PODCAST: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Q&A with Quentin Tarantino and Danny Boyle
Quentin Tarantino in conversation with Danny Boyle — what more can you say? This episode, recorded at our November event at the Prince Charles Cinema, is a feast for film lovers.
In front of a packed-out audience, Quentin spoke to Danny about casting, improvisation, his writing process and so much more. We hope you enjoy the podcast.
(P.S. This might not come as a surprise, but there’s a bit of strong language in this one.)
Music: Loyalty Freak
