Hosted by contributing editor Wendy Mitchell, editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt, The Screen Podcast will take audiences behind the biggest talking points in the UK and international film industries.
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The gems to look out for at the BFI London Film Festival
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team looks ahead to the BFI London Film Festival, which kicked off last night (October 7) and runs until October 18.
Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by awards and box office editor Charles Gant to discuss his interview with festival director Kristy Matheson, which covered landing world premieres, how the event fits into the awards circuit, and what recent funding changes mean for the LFF.
Then, Screen’s reviews editor Nikki Baughan highlights some UK titles to look out for at the festival, including Billy Lumby’s 'Florid' and 'Black Church Bay' with Tom Cullen and Joe Locke.
This week’s episode is sponsored by Rome Film Fest, which runs October 13-25.
The Screen Podcast is produced by Ellie Calnan, with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday.
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1 Oct 2026
What did this year’s Screen Summit reveal about the UK indie film industry?
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team looks back on Screen International’s ‘Financing the Future of UK Film’ summit, which brought together major industry figures to discuss the state of the UK indie sector.
Host and Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller is joined by deputy editor Louise Tutt and senior reporter, UK & international Ben Dalton to discuss what themes emerged from the panels, including the importance of angel investors and the need for more tax relief.
The Screen Summit took place on September 29 at the BFI Southbank.
The Screen Podcast is produced by Ellie Calnan, with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday.
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24 Sept 2026
What does it take to become a Screen Star of Tomorrow?
On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team reveals how Screen’s UK & Ireland Stars of Tomorrow are chosen, and we hear the latest from the San Sebastian film festival.
Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and box office and awards editor Charles Gant to discuss this year’s Stars of Tomorrow cohort and go behind-the-scenes of the selection process.
Then, Screen’s Europe editor Tim Dams talks to Spain correspondent Elisabet Cabeza in San Sebastian as the festival draws to a close. The duo discussed the buzzy Spanish films at the event, festival director José Luis Rebordinos’ legacy, and highlights from the Creative Investors’ Conference.
This week’s episode is sponsored by the Spain Film Commission, which works to showcase Spanish talent, locations, and incentives to the international audiovisual industry.
The Screen Podcast is produced by Ellie Calnan, with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday.
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