Recorded live at our In Conversation members event in December 2024, Jesse Eisenberg is on the Directors UK Podcast speaking to Sandra Hebron about his latest film A Real Pain.

Jesse shares his process, how his work as an actor prepared him for directing, and the risks he’s glad to have taken as a filmmaker.

In Conversation: Jesse Eisenberg on A Real Pain

John Crowley is on the Directors UK Podcast speaking to Anna Bogutskaya on what went into directing We Live In Time.

John shares his experience in the edit, his approach to rehearsals, as well as what challenges come from working on a non-linear story.

In Conversation: John Crowley on We Live In Time

Sean Baker is In Conversation with Ian Haydn Smith on directing Anora. Sean shares his experience casting and working with Mikey Madison, what it was like shooting on a tight budget,  and how the story grew from the film's locations.

Image credit: Christopher Andreou

In Conversation: Sean Baker on Anora

Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the casting process behind Channel 4 series, Queenie, in the latest episode of the Directors UK Podcast.

Recorded live at our career development masterclass last Autumn, Director (episodes 1-4) Joelle Mae David, Casting Director Aisha Bywaters, and lead actor Dionne Brown, explore the show’s approach to casting. Director James Kent hosts their conversation.

Listen to the discussion wherever you get your podcasts.

Working with a Casting Director: A Masterclass on Queenie

Recorded live at a Directors UK members event, in partnership with Illuminatrix and FOMO House, director Shannon Murphy and DoP Annika Summerson explore their recent collaboration on BBC drama Dope Girls, in a live discussion moderated by DoP Susanne Salavati.

Shannon and Annika share how their creative partnership evolved during filming.

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Shannon Murphy and DoP Annika Summerson on Dope Girls, with Illuminatrix and FOMO House

 Olaide Sadiq’s directorial debut Grenfell: Uncovered examines the disturbing chain of events that led to the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, giving survivors, bereaved families and firefighters a platform to share their story.

In the latest episode of the Directors UK Podcast, recorded live at our exclusive member event last month, Olaide sits down with fellow documentary director Toby Trackman, to discuss how she became involved with the project, her approach to working with collaborators and the responsibility she felt towards them as director, and what it was like working with Netflix on this project.

Olaide Sadiq and Toby Trackman on Grenfell: Uncovered

In the latest episode of the Directors UK Podcast, recorded live at our exclusive Directors UK member event, Academy Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelow speaks with fellow director Peter Straughan on her approach to directing, and the work that went into directing her explosive new film A House Of Dynamite.

Kathryn Bigelow in conversation with Peter Straughan on A House of Dynamite

Recorded live at our exclusive Directors UK member event, Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro sits down with friend and fellow Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuarón for a fascinating deep dive into his creative process, and the making of his haunting new film, Frankenstein.

Guillermo del Toro in conversation with Alfonso Cuarón on Frankenstein

Daisy-May Hudson joins fellow director Alex Kalymnios for an in-depth conversation about the making of her fiction feature debut, Lollipop.

Daisy-May shares her unconventional route into filmmaking, the moment she realised that directing was for her, why film is such a powerful medium to tell stories that matter.

The conversation delves into the creative and practical challenges of crafting Lollipop, and how Daisy’s unique perspective shaped both her storytelling and her process of working with non-professional actors.

Daisy-May Hudson in Conversation with Alex Kalymnios on Lollipop

Nadia Latif joins fellow director George Amponsah for an in-depth conversation about her film directorial debut, The Man In My Basement. 

Nadia shares what her extensive experience directing for theatre prepared her for director for film, how she the opportunity to adapt Walter Mosley's book came to her, and the creative decisions that went into making this film.

Nadia Latif in conversation with George Amponsah on The Man in My Basement

Ryan Coogler speaks with Destin Daniel Cretton on his latest film Sinners.

Ryan shares his creative journey as a director, what it was like shooting in 70mm, and his unique, genre-bending approach to the craft.

Ryan Coogler in conversation with Destin Daniel Cretton on Sinners

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