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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Feb 18, 2026 • 32min
Hikari in conversation with Will Sharpe on Rental Family
They explore cross-cultural directing and how to film bilingual performances. Conversation covers improvisation, rehearsals and language coaching for authentic Japanese-English scenes. There is discussion of casting choices and shooting on location across Tokyo and Kyushu.
Feb 13, 2026 • 38min
Kaouther Ben Hania in conversation with Soudade Kaadan on The Voice of Hind Rajab
Kaouther Ben Hania joins Soudade Kaadan to discuss The Voice of Hind Rajab.
Kaouther reflects on what it was like working with such challenging subject matter, how staying focused on the importance of the story helped her and her crew remain motivated, and the power of telling a story that truly resonates.
Feb 11, 2026 • 1h 5min
Kate Winslet in conversation with Francis Lee on Goodbye June
Kate Winslet joins Francis Lee to discuss the work that went into making her emotional directorial debut, Goodbye June.
Kate shares insights from her experience working with some of the industry’s most accomplished directors, and her approach to assembling a cast and crew that collaborate effectively.
Feb 6, 2026 • 48min
Lindsay Utz in conversation with Lottie Gammon on Prime Minister
Lindsay Utz sits down with Lottie Gammon to discuss her latest documentary, Prime Minister (co-directed with Michelle Walshe), which chronicles Jacinda Ardern’s tenure as Prime Minister of New Zealand.
Lindsay reflects on how the team secured such extraordinary access, her approach to shaping a compelling narrative from extensive raw footage, and how she and Michelle worked together throughout the filmmaking process.
Feb 4, 2026 • 57min
Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor in conversation with Christiana Ebohon-Green on Dreamers
Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor speaks with Christiana Ebohon-Green on her latest film Dreamers which tells the story of Nigerian migrant Isio, who finds hope in an unexpected love that gives her the strength to fight a broken system.
Joy discusses her the work that went into directing this tremendous feature debut, why she thought it was important to add colour to this story of struggle, and more.
Jan 30, 2026 • 43min
Shih-Ching Tsou in conversation on Left-Handed Girl
Shih-Ching Tsou speaks with Rhianna Dhillon on her latest film Left-Handed Girl.
In their conversation Shih-Ching discusses techniques and strategies for shooting in busy public locations, her approach to working with young non-professional actors, and how she had to stand firm on telling her story her own way.
Jan 28, 2026 • 37min
Kleber Mendonça Filho and Walter Salles In Conversation on The Secret Agent
Kleber Mendonça Filho speaks with Walter Salles on his latest film The Secret Agent.
Kleber discusses the work that went into crafting such a complex layered film, how he and his editor captured the rhythm of life, and more.
Jan 23, 2026 • 1h 2min
Kirk Jones in conversation on I Swear
Kirk Jones joins Alex Godfrey for an in-depth discussion on the work that went into directing I Swear, an account of the life of John Davidson, a Tourette syndrome campaigner who grew up with the condition in 1980s Scotland, at a time when it was little known and misunderstood.
Jan 21, 2026 • 37min
Chloé Zhao in conversation with Joe Wright on Hamnet
Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao joins Joe Wright to discuss the creative processes that shaped her latest film, and her approach to directing.
Jan 16, 2026 • 33min
Nia DaCosta in conversation with Afua Hirsch on Hedda
Nia DaCosta sits down with Afua Hirsch to discuss the work that went into directing Hedda, and her approach to the craft.
