Girls On Film is a film review podcast from a female perspective, hosted by film critic and broadcaster Anna Smith and produced by co-founder Hedda Archbold at HLA Agency
Girls On Film
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Girls On Film is a film review podcast from a female perspective, hosted by film critic and broadcaster Anna Smith and produced by co-founder Hedda Archbold at HLA Agency
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July 16, 2026
Ep 222: Tamsin Greig & Sally Wainwright talk RIOT WOMEN, menopause and joy, at Italian Global Series
Anna is at Italian Global Series, a festival which transforms two Northern Italian cities into the meeting place for the world’s leading television creatives. First up, Anna is joined by multi-BAFTA winning writer, Sally Wainwright and Olivier-award winning actor, Tamsin Greig to discuss comedy-drama series, RIOT WOMEN. They explain why a TV show about five middle-aged women starting a rock band might just be the perfect way to begin a conversation about the menopause. Sally shares advice to women writers and to the industry’s gatekeepers. Tamsin suggests how today’s young actors might approach the challenge of gaining a foothold in the industry. Anna then meets Chiara Sbarigia, President of Italy’s Audiovisual Producers Association, which is one of the festival’s organisers. Chiara talks about the festival’s genesis and the venues, history and Italian hospitality which make it so unique. Chiara also shares her experience as a woman working her way up the career ladder in Italy’s audiovisual industry. A huge thank you to Italian Global Series for partnering on this episode. To find out more about Italian Global Series visit the festival’s official website at https://italianglobalseriesfestival.it/en/ You can watch RIOT WOMEN on BBC iPlayer in the UK, and BritBox in North America and across Europe. Television and Radio Series mentioned in this episode: STAR TREK: VOYAGER STAR TREK: PICARD FALLING LA FAMIGLIA PANINI LAURA’S TREATMENT LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE RIOT WOMEN HAPPY VALLEY LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX GREEN WING THE ARCHERS Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno Sign up to the Girls On Film newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/iEKaM-/ Or email girlsonfilmsocial@gmail.com to be signed up. Girls On Film is an HLA production. Host: Anna Smith Executive Producer: Hedda Lornie Archbold Producer: Nicki Glossop Audio Editor: Elliana Hamer Social Media: Dr Jade Evans and Ruby Rose Bradshaw Intern: Lucy Johnson Partners for this episode were Italian Global Series © HLA Agency #girlsonfilmpodcast #annasmith #womeninfilm #italianglobalseries #riotwomen #menopause #ARXX #tamsingreig #sallywainwright #rosaliemaecraig #joannascanlan #ameliabullmore #lorraineashbourne #thearchers #happyvalley #lasttangoinhalifax #gentlemanjack
June 17, 2026
Ep 221: VIRGINIA WOOLF'S NIGHT & DAY: the filmmakers and star on adapting the comedy for the screen
This special episode of Girls On Film comes to you from Vue West End, Leicester Square. At our Q&A screening of VIRGINIA WOOLF’S NIGHT & DAY host, Anna Smith is joined by the film’s director Tina Gharavi, lead actor Haley Bennett and writer-producer Justine Waddell. Justine talks about her ‘free adaptation’ of Woolf’s 1910 novel and shining a light on Edwardian England’s forgotten female scientists. Tina expresses gratitude for the film’s dream cast – which in addition to Haley Bennett, includes Jennifer Saunders, Timothy Spall, Jack Whitehall, Lily Allen, Misia Butler, Elyas M’Barek and Sally Phillips. She also reflects on the joys of shooting in North East England and the challenges of balancing playfulness and experimentation with the demands of script, budget and schedule. Haley speaks of finding inspiration in her character, Katharine Hilbery’s big dreams and belief in her own instincts. Set against the backdrop of the suffragette movement the film brings into sharp focus the choices and limitations faced by early twentieth century women but also their determination to break down barriers and create new pathways. Other films mentioned in this episode: ELOISE AT THE PLAZA SIXTEEN CANDLES THE BREAKFAST CLUB A huge thank you to Vue Lumière for partnering on this episode. VIRGINIA WOOLF’S NIGHT & DAY is in UK cinemas from Friday 19 June 2026. Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno Sign up to the Girls On Film newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/iEKaM-/ Or email girlsonfilmsocial@gmail.com to be signed up. Watch Girls On Film on the BFI’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z Girls On Film is an HLA production. Host: Anna Smith Executive Producer: Hedda Lornie Archbold Producer: Nicki Glossop Audio Editor: Heather Dempsey Social Media: Dr Jade Evans and Ruby Bradshaw Partners for this episode were Vue Lumière © HLA Agency #girlsonfilmpodcast #annasmith #womeninfilm #NightAndDayFilm #VirginiaWoolfsNightandDay #virginiawoolf #haleybennett #sallyphillips #jennifersaunders #misiabutler #elyas_m’barek #lilyallen #jackwhitehall #suffragettes #astronomers
May 27, 2026
Ep 220: The queer feminist horror hit of Cannes + talking gender & body image with Parno Mittra
This episode of Girls On Film comes to you from the French Riviera. We’re here for the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. Anna welcomes five guests who talk about films and feminism amid the glamour that is Cannes. First up, Anna discusses the gender balance in some of the festival’s stand out films with film critic Sucharita Tyagi. Their discussion ranges from feminism and trans rights in the darkly comic Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma to the healing power of a canine friend in Chilean dog movie La Perra (Winner of the Palm Dog Award). Next Anna is joined by writer-director Katharina Rivilis in Cannes with her first feature, I’ll Be Gone In June, a semi-autobiographical film in which a young woman’s exchange year in New Mexico is set against the backdrop of 9/11. Film critic and journalist Tomris Laffly joins Anna to talk about her festival highlights including Palme D’Or Winner, Fjord, Marie Kreutzer’s Gentle Monster and comedy drama A Woman’s Life. Finally Anna welcomes Shrimoyee Chakraborti and Parno Mittra to talk about female friendship, their passion for film and their documentary feature, Spirit Of The Wildflower, directed by Shrimoyee and exec produced by Parno. Set in rural India this film follows the lives of two siblings who unite to form a business marketing the traditional tribal drink, mahua. The film explores themes including family, community, feminism and transgender identity. Films mentioned in this episode: I’ll Be Gone In June Spirit Of The Wildflower Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma (release date Aug 21 2026) Elephants In The Fog (Winner of Un Certain Regard Jury Prize) Clarissa Hope I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning (Winner of the Palm Dog Grand Jury Prize) L’Affaire Marie-Clare (Women On Trial) La Perra (Winner of the Palm Dog Award) Once Upon A Time In Harlem Fjord (Winner of the Palme D’Or) Garance Gentle Monster Thelma and Louise (1991) A Woman’s Life Minotaure (Winner of the Grand Prix) Girls On Film would like to thank our fabulous sponsors for their support in Cannes: Astella Jewellery; DISAUTHORITY; Elstree Studios; Hech Nutrition; HLA Agency; IMDb; Jane Owen PR; JJDConsultancy; Lilac Grove Entertainment; Strike Media; The Members Club In Cannes; Variety. Become a patron of Girls On Film on Patreon here: www.5patreon.com/girlsonfilmpodcast Follow us on socials: www.instagram.com/girlsonfilm_podcast/ www.facebook.com/girlsonfilmpodcast www.twitter.com/GirlsOnFilm_Pod www.twitter.com/annasmithjourno Sign up to the Girls On Film newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/iEKaM-/ Or email girlsonfilmsocial@gmail.com to be signed up. Watch Girls On Film on the BFI’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX…L89QKZsN5Tgr3vn7z Girls On Film is an HLA production. Host: Anna Smith Executive Producer: Hedda Lornie Archbold Producer: Nicki Glossop Audio Editor: Benjamin Cook Social Media: Dr Jade Evans and Ruby Rose Bradshaw Principal Partners: Peter Brewer and Vanessa Smith Sponsors: Lilac Grove Entertainment © HLA Agency #girlsonfilmpodcast #annasmith #womeninfilm #womenfilmcritics #cannesfilmfestival #PalmedOr #festivaldecannes #cannes2026 #diversityincannes #parnomittra #su4ita #shrimoyeec #katharina_rivilis #AstellaJewellery #disauthority #IMDb #jopr #JJDConsultancy #elstreestudios #LilacGroveEnt #hlaagency #HechNutrition #strikemedia #variety #themembersclubincannes
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