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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Dec 18, 2024 • 1h 1min
In Conversation: Edward Berger and Susanna White on Conclave
Recorded live at our In Conversation members event in November 2024, director Edward Berger speaks to Susanna White on his latest film Conclave.
(Image credit: Christopher Andreou)
Dec 10, 2024 • 47min
In Conversation: Jon M. Chu and Josie Rourke on Wicked
Recorded live at our In Conversation event in November 2024, director Jon M. Chu speaks to Josie Rourke on his latest film Wicked. Jon shares how his upbringing informed his approach to storytelling, directing music on screen, and his experience casting the film.
Dec 4, 2024 • 58min
In Conversation: Marielle Heller and Tinge Krishnan on Nightbitch
In this episode of the Directors UK Podcast, Nightbitch director Marielle Heller speaks to fellow director Tinge Krishnan on the film’s surreal visuals, making a successful novel your own as a director, and working with children.
Please note there is strong language in this episode.
(Image credit: Christopher Andreou)
Nov 27, 2024 • 1h
In Conversation: Coralie Fargeat and Ti West on The Substance
In this special bonus In Conversation discussion, Coralie Fargeat speaks to fellow director Ti West on her latest film, The Substance.
The two speak about the importance of trusting your vision as a director, the huge effort that goes into getting visual effects right, and so much more.
Nov 26, 2024 • 53min
In Conversation: Lyttanya Shannon and Zoe Hines on Sweet Bobby
Recorded live at our In Conversation event in November 2024, Lyttanya Shannon spoke to Board member Zoe Hines about her newest documentary Sweet Bobby.
Lyttanya shares what it was like adapting a hugely popular podcast to the screen, how she approached interviewing the documentary’s subjects, and more.
Nov 20, 2024 • 53min
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)
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
