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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 ...
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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…
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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: C…
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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 thi…
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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 wo…
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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-…
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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 perio…
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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.…
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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.…
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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…
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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.…
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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 fro…
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This episode of the Directors UK podcast was recorded at our members' masterclass with director, producer and editor Thomas Meadmore and documentary story consultant Nic Guttridge.Thomas and Nic were joined by award-winning documentary director Sophie Robinson to discuss the making of gripping true crime ITV feature documentary 'The Real Vanishing …
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As part of our In Conversation season, James Hawes sat down with fellow director Jessica Hobbs to discuss his theatrical feature debut One Life, the true story of Sir Nicholas 'Nicky' Winton, a young London broker who rescued 669 children from the Nazis in the months leading up to World War II.James and Jessica had a brilliant deep dive into James’…
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This episode of the Directors UK podcast was recorded at our masterclass with Emmy-nominated director Peter Hoar, who gave us insight into his critically acclaimed episode of HBO's The Last of Us.Peter was joined by fellow director and his Directors UK Inspire mentee Stephen Gallacher for a deep dive into the making of Episode 3, 'Long, Long Time',…
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Welcome to the latest episode of the Directors UK podcast!As part of our In Conversation season, director and cinematographer Molly Manning Walker sat down with fellow director Michael Pearce to discuss her debut feature film How to Have Sex.Recorded at one of our member events, Molly discussed shifting from cinematography to directing, her approac…
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Welcome to the latest episode of the Directors UK podcast!As part of our In Conversation season, we were joined by Zach Braff for a deep dive into A Good Person. Speaking to BFI programmer Rowan Woods via Zoom, Zach explores his approach to his craft and working with actors, his visual language as a director, and how he creates the tone for his fil…
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Welcome to the latest episode of the Directors UK podcast!Our In Conversation season continues, with Charlotte Regan joining us for a Directors UK member event to chat about directing her first feature film, Scrapper. In Conversation with Observer film critic Wendy Ide, Charlotte discusses working with young people, including first-time actor Lola …
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Welcome to the latest episode of the Directors UK podcast!This new episode comes from the first Directors UK In Conversation member event for 2023, where Barbie director and Academy Award nominee Greta Gerwig joined us In Conversation with fellow director Academy Award-winner Alfonso Cuarón. Tune in and join us in Barbie Land, where Greta explores …
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This episode comes from our members’ masterclass with acclaimed director Anthony Byrne and director of photography Mathieu Plainfossé, discussing their work on the sixth and final series of Peaky Blinders. Moderated by Directors UK member William McGregor, in this episode Anthony and Mathieu cover everything from preparation, lighting and lenses, t…
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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episode comes from our member event with Frank Berry, director of Aisha, which stars Letitia Wright and Josh O'Connor. Frank spoke to fellow director Kim Longinotto about his career path, choosing his collaborators, and why listening is the key component to his filmmaking. We hope you enjoy the show!…
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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episode comes from our member event with Alex Pritz, director of the acclaimed documentary The Territory. Alex spoke to fellow director Jenny Ash all about building bonds with his contributors, the importance of honesty in the making of the film, and the value of sound design. We hope you enjoy the podcast!…
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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast.This episode comes from our event with director Lila Neugebauer, who discussed the making of her latest film, Causeway, with fellow director Philippa Lowthorpe.Lila told us all about working with Jennifer Lawrence and Brian Tyree Henry, her editorial process, and the influence of theatre on her directing.We hope …
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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episode comes from our member event with the Oscar-winning director Alejandro González Iñárritu, as he discussed the making of his latest film, “Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths”.Alejandro was joined by fellow director Paweł Pawlikowski to discuss the film’s writing process, his decisions around…
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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast! This episode comes from our in conversation event with Baz Luhrmann, director of the Oscar nominee for Best Picture, Elvis. Baz spoke to fellow director Reinaldo Marcus Green about directing an incredible performance from his leading man Austin Butler, his writing process, and so much more. Music: Loyalty FreakP…
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Welcome to the latest episode of the Directors UK Podcast!This new episode comes from our member event with Rian Johnson, director of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Rian was joined in conversation by fellow director Edgar Wright. Tune in to go behind-the-scenes of the murder mystery, as they discuss the intricacies of crafting a puzzle for the …
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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episode comes from our Q&A with Jordan Hogg, director of the fantastic television series, Ralph and Katie – the first TV drama to star two lead performers with down’s syndrome. Jordan spoke to fellow director Delyth Thomas about the steps he took to raise the bar on accessibility in his production. From empl…
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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episode comes from our member event with Gina Prince-Bythewood, director of the smash-hit feature The Woman King. Gina was joined by fellow director Kevin Macdonald to discuss the incredible craft that went into making her hit feature. Warning: this conversation includes spoilers for the film!We hope you enj…
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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episode comes from our event with director Luca Guadagnino, where he discussed his latest film – Bones and All – with fellow director Aleem Khan.Luca spoke with Aleem about how he created the film’s universe through production design, visuals, and sound, and about working with his two terrific leads, Timothé…
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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episode comes from our member event with the amazing Kogonada, director of After Yang. In a conversation with fellow director (and Directors UK Board member) Alex Kalymnios, Kogonada told us all about the experience of working on a genre film, assembling his terrific cast, and his own directing influences.Mu…
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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episode comes from our member event with Charlotte Wells, director of the critically acclaimed debut feature Aftersun — which has been nominated for multiple British Independent Film Awards, including for Best Debut Director. Charlotte spoke to fellow filmmaker Barry Jenkins, also a producer on the film, abo…
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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episodes comes from our member event with directors Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson, directors of the stunning animated feature, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio. Guillermo and Mark sat down with Edgar Wright for a discussion about the film’s remarkable craftsmanship, how they adapted the Pinocchio story…
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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episode comes from our Directors UK event with Jules Williamson, director of the award-winning Off the Rails. Jules was joined in conversation by fellow director Susanna White. Together they discussed the experiences Jules brought into making Off the Rails, the process of directing her debut feature, and wha…
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This episode comes from our Then Barbara Met Alan masterclass with directors Amit Sharma and Bruce Goodison — hosted by Directors UK Board member Anna Thomson.Then Barbara Met Alan tells the story of Barbara Lisicki and Alan Holdsworth, the founders of disability activism group, DAN (Disabled People's Direct Action Network).Drawing upon clips from …
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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episode comes from our Career Development masterclass with the amazing Isabelle Sieb, whose TV work includes Episodes 4-6 of the BAFTA-nominated BBC series Vigil, and Shetland for the BBC.Isabelle joined fellow director Samantha Harrie to discuss key career decisions, the way she uses social media to engage …
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The latest episode of the Directors UK Podcast has arrived!In this latest episode, director and former Directors UK Board member S.J. Clarkson is joined by fellow director Martin Scorsese to discuss the making of her hit TV drama, Anatomy of a Scandal.Together they discuss refreshing the portrayal of courtroom dramas, giving a sense of memory and t…
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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!In this episode, directors James Hawes and Charles Sturridge discuss the making of James' latest series, Slow Horses. James takes us through how he became attached to the project, getting a specific look for London onscreen, and working with an amazing cast. If you like our podcasts, help us reach more film and T…
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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!In this episode we welcome BAFTA and Oscar-nominated director Betsy West, who spoke to us about her documentary My Name is Pauli Murray, which she co-directed with Julie Cohen. Betsy is joined in conversation by fellow filmmaker Beeban Kidron OBE. Betsy spoke to Beeban about the research she did into Pauli’s stor…
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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast! For this episode we were joined by Michael Pearce to discuss his film Encounter, starring Riz Ahmed. Joining Michael was fellow director Yann Demange!Michael and Yann discuss working with kids on production, his approach to developing a connection between the actors, creating a visual language, and so much more.…
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Welcome to the Directors UK podcast!In this episode we welcomed BAFTA-nominated director and Directors UK member, Will Sharpe, who spoke to us about his latest Television series, Landscapers. Joining him in the conversation was BAFTA-winning director and fellow Directors UK member Armando Iannucci.In this conversation we hear Will speak about placi…
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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!In this episode, we hear from Adam McKay, director of the climate crisis satire Don't Look Up — which is nominated for Best Picture at both the BAFTA and Academy Awards.Adam spoke to fellow director Sarah Gavron about how he wrote the film, assembling his incredible cast, improvisation, VFX, and so much more...If…
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In this episode, we flash back to our recent event covering the outstanding, Oscar-nominated documentary Writing with Fire. We spoke to the film’s directors, Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh just hours after they found out about their nomination.The evening’s host, For Sama director Waad Al-Kateab, shared her own experiences of the awards circuit – a…
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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!In this insightful episode we hear from director Claire McCarthy, as she shares her experience directing her feature, The Colour Room.Joined by Directors UK Board Member Tinge Krishnan, Claire speaks about her rigorous shooting schedule, working with actors and the power of the right edit.We hope you enjoy the po…
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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast! The tables are turned this episode as we see Edgar Wright discuss his film, Last Night in Soho, with fellow director Rose Glass. A while ago, Rose was interviewed by Edgar about her debut feature Saint Maud – and you can hear that conversation by scrolling back in our podcast feed. But back to Last Night in Soho…
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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episode captures and in-depth conversation with Paolo Sorrentino as he discusses his semi-autobiographical feature, The Hand of God with fellow director Joe Wright.We hear Paolo speak on his decision to make the film in two acts, how he achieved the film's beautiful opening sequence, his longstanding collabo…
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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episode is a directing grand slam, as Reinaldo Marcus Green discussed his latest film, King Richard, with fellow director Yann Demange.In a fascinating conversation, Reinaldo spoke to Yann about how he first got involved with the film, getting engaged in the writing process, and about how to capture tennis, …
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Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!In this episode, we’re treated to a conversation with a master filmmaker. The double Oscar-winning Asghar Farhadi spoke to us about the making of his powerful latest film, A Hero. In a conversation hosted by Jonathan Romney, Asghar discussed his lengthy rehearsal process, the way he strives for realism, and findi…
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It's the first Directors UK Podcast of 2022! This episode follows an insightful and exhilarating conversation between two directors, as Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses her debut feature, The Lost Daughter, with Amma Asante. In a fascinating conversation, Maggie spoke to Amma about how she approached her source material, her process of working with acto…
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The Directors UK Podcast is back! In this fascinating episode, Peter Hoar, the RTS Award-winning director of It's A Sin, talks to fellow director Christine Lalla about how he crafted some of his favourite moments from the series.Breaking down specific scenes, Peter gave our members a look at how he took a fantastic script to screen.We hope you enjo…
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In her latest film, CODA, Sian Heder tells a poignant story of communication, family and coming of age.At our recent member event, fellow director Emerald Fennell spoke to Sian about the experience of directing the film – from working with both Deaf and hearing cast and crew, to casting, editing, music and more.We hope you enjoy the show!A full tra…
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This is episode of the Directors UK Podcast is an absolute blast, as director Jeymes Samuel spoke about the making of his star-studded Western, The Harder They Fall.Jeymes was joined by fellow director Rapman to talk about the power of music, rounding up an A+ cast, broadening perspectives of the Old West, and the importance of following your crazy…
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