Skwigly are proud to present the first of a three-part series of exclusive podcast minisodes from the 2024 edition of the Cardiff Animation Festival.
In episode 1 we hear from attending filmmakers in conversation with Skwigly Editor in Chief Ben Mitchell and Features Writer Dr. Laura-Beth Cowley as part of the festival's Filmmaker Brunch sessions.

Featured in this episode:
Samantha Moore - 'Visible Mending'
Greg McLeod - 'Mee and Burd'
Robert Brown - 'Clowning Around'
Katie King - 'Made For Duties Overseas'
Faye Craig - 'Sour Days'

Presented by Ben Mitchell and Laura-Beth Cowley
Produced and edited by Ben Mitchell
Thanks to Ellys Donovan and the CAF team

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Skwigly at CAF 2024 Podcast Minisode: Filmmaker's Brunch 1

For Episode 404, Josh Parham & Dan Bayer, and I talk about what we believe will be announced this week for the 62nd New York Film Festival's (NYFF) Main Slate; we also discuss the recent BAFTA rule changes and other film festival news. We also react to the trailers for "Slingshot," Greedy People," and "Spellbound," reveal the winners of last week's poll asking "Which Films Are You Most Looking Forward To Seeing From The 2024 Venice International Film Festival?" ask this week's poll question, "Which World Premieres Are You Most Looking Forward To From The 2024 Toronto International Film Festival?" announce the nominations for the 2010 NBP Film Awards, answer your fan-submitted questions and more. Your feedback and support are essential, and we're grateful for your participation. Your vote will determine the winners of the 2010 retrospective, so please take a moment to cast your vote before August 17th for the 2010 NBP Film Community Awards here. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Episode 404 - NYFF62 Predictions, BAFTA Rule Changes, "Slingshot" & "Greedy People" Trailers

In this episode of Film Ireland presents, Gemma Creagh talks with BAFTA-nominated writer/director Virginia Gilbert about her powerful and evocative film Reawakening.

Virginia Gilbert is an award-winning, BAFTA and IFTA nominated writer and director. Her screenwriting work has been placed on the BritList and she was named as a 'Star of Tomorrow' by Screen International. Her debut short as writer-director, Hesitation, won numerous awards internationally and was nominated for a BAFTA and an IFTA. Her debut feature A Long Way From Home, starring Academy-Award winner Brenda Fricker, BAFTA winner James Fox and Natalie Dormer, was nominated for the Michael Powell award for Best British Feature. Recent work includes the two-part series finale of BBC One’s Silent Witness – Betrayal; award-winning Screen Ireland short Day Out, starring Martin McCann and Alisha Weir and Home, starring Max Irons, currently on the festival circuit. Previous television credits include Lord Haw-Haw for RTE 1; Money, Money, Money, RTE 2; the award-winning series Whores and IFTA-nominated series An Irish State of Mind for TG4. Virginia is also a published author. Her fiction work has featured on BBC Radio 4 and her debut novel, Travelling Companion, has been optioned for screen. Reawakening is her second feature as writer-director and her first as producer.

Film Ireland

Presents: Virginia Gilbert, Writer & Director of 'Reawakening'

Charles Thompson - the force behind the Screen Nation Awards

How did the son of one of the first African Barristers' in the UK become the force behind what is known as the Black Bafta's. 

Charles Thompson is in conversation with Patricia and shares his fascinating journey to the 10th year of the Awards plus he gives an exciting exclusive about the Screen Nation Awards

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Charles Thompson 10th Awards Podcast Interview - the force behind the Screen Nation Awards

Lights Out

As the end of the year approaches, we look back at some of the predictions made by Maureen and Claire at the beginning of 2024 and are astonished at how accurate they were. Mostly. The usual suspects such as AI, advertising, streaming and content raise their heads, but you will also remember their predictions about The Oscars, Gaming IP and The Euros. (Maybe not the last one). Did their crystal balls offer a portal into the future or were they full of cotton wool? Listen in to find out!

The Media Beat Episode #62

For Episode 424, Sara Clements, Josh Parham & Dan Bayer join me to give our reactions to the BAFTA Longlists and what they might mean for the Oscar nominations. We also deliver our nomination predictions for the 2025 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, discuss our most-anticipated films of 2025, and reveal the winner of last week's poll, asking, "What Is Your Favorite Film Of 2024?" and ask this week's poll question, "Which 2025 Movie Are You Looking Forward To The Most?" We also answer your fan-submitted questions, give our reactions to the trailer for "Love Me," and more. Thank you so very much for listening, supporting, and subscribing. Our final Oscar nomination predictions episode is coming next week (eek!!!). But until then, enjoy!

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Episode 424 - SAG Nom Predix, BAFTA Longlists, Most Anticipated 2025 Films & "Love Me" Trailer

Scott Yager reacts to the SAG nominations, and then the Mikes discuss the DGA Noms and BAFTA Longlists.

SAG NOMINATIONS: (& sorry for sirens. Though it's just for 10 secs)
Scott talks voting, campaigning and his membership - 2:11 
Great Days for Last Showgirl, Wicked, Emilia Perez & A Complete Unknown - 4:56 
Scott’s pick in Ensemble - 14:33
Supporting Actress - 16:40 
Supporting Actor - 19:43 
Lead Actor - 27:18 
Lead Actress - 35:06 
Mike 1 rejoins for his SAG thoughts & how it affects our previous theories - 44:57 

BEST DIRECTOR TALK: (& more Best Picture discussions)
DGA Nomination Reactions, More on Picture + DGA Snubs - 50:54 
The First Time Director DGA Category & BAFTA Long List for Director- 59:07 

BAFTA LONG LISTS & THE BEST FILM CONTENDER RESUMES: 
Emilia Perez, Conclave, & The Brutalist - 1:00:32
The Substance & how it ultimately could play with both Academies - 1:04:45 
A Complete Unknown & Wicked = stock up? - 1:08:02 
Anora & Dune: Part Two = stock down? - 1:10:34
Kneecap & The Apprentice surprise in the BAFTA Long List Tallies - 1:14:22 
The rest of the BAFTA Long List Film By Film Tallies - 1:16:47 

OUTRO - We discuss our crazy upcoming recording schedule. Though here’s an important scheduling note. The Academy announced a 2 day extension on the Oscar Nomination Voting AFTER we stopped recording tonight. So Oscar Nominations will be announced next Sunday. Of course, our hearts go out to those in Los Angeles, and we hope we can offer a distraction with our show to those in need. Scott and the Mikes all wish everyone health and safety during these terrible fires. 

Otherwise, make sure to follow Scott Yager and enjoy Challenge Mania.
https://x.com/SHOTOFYAGER
https://challengemania.live/

And follow us here: https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar

SAG Noms w/ Scott Yager + The DGA 5 & BAFTA Long Lists Shake Things Up - ORC 1/8/25

Via a Cold Open, we explain how BAFTA & WGA nominations will hopefully offer a distraction for listeners as we all have heavy hearts amidst the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. 

Heavy hearts, but we’re grateful friends of our show are safe - 2:38 
An update on the scope of the natural disaster - 3:38
Awards Season Delays thus far & good people stepping up to help - 5:53 

BAFTA NOMINATIONS (+ WGA)
Best Film & Overall Tallies - 13:42 
Director - 16:45 
Actor - 20:44 
Actress - 23:10 
Supporting Actor - 32:45 
Supporting Actress - 36:00 
Casting - 41:27 
Adapted Screenplay + WGA - 42:34 
Original Screenplay + WGA - 46:29 
Cinematography - 49:57 
Editing - 52:29 
Costume Design - 55:18 
Makeup & Hair - 58:51 
Production Design - 1:02:46 
Original Score - 1:05:18 
Sound - 1:08:18 
VFX - 1:10:22 
Documentary - 1:13:01 
Animated - 1:15:20 
Film Not in the English Language - 1:17:40 

OUTRO: do please support CA wildfire relief funds if you are able. Here’s a link to the California Community Fund https://www.calfund.org/ … Oscar Nomination Predictions are coming next from us, maybe with some PGA Nominations to help us. So as always, thank you for listening. 

BAFTA & WGA Noms + Full Hearts for Los Angeles - ORC 1/15/25

Louise Burton AMPS in conversation with Production Sound Mixer Emmanuelle Villard and Sound Editors Valerie Deloof and Victor Fleurant about their work on Coralie Fargeat's film "The Substance" The innovative use of a stethoscope, Creative Foley and Coralie's approach to sound and her diverse team.

Translator: Abla Candalaft

Ep41- Awards Special - The Substance - Emmanuelle Villard, Valerie Deloof and Victor Fleurant

Maureen Kerr leads Arthur D Little's Media practice and Claire Tavernier is a renowned commentator and advisor on all things media. Oliver is none of these.

Join Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson, Laura-Beth Cowley and guests for Skwigly's animation podcasts, where interviews with world famous industry legends and skilled craftspeople go alongside cheery conversations about the world of animation. You can select from our sub-categories: Skwigly Film Club, Intimate Animation, Independent Animation and the main Skwigly Animation Podcast.

A podcast by NextBestPicture.com that reviews the latest film releases and discusses various topics within the world of film and the awards race.

MMO is talk radio for movie fans with weekly news shows, reviews, previews, and special guests. We celebrate the Oscars by making awards season year round, without the stuffiness. If you love cinema, if you love showbiz, welcome home.

Covering all things cinema on the island of Ireland.

New tracks tagged #BAFTA