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Guest Lecture Series: James Gay-Rees on Factual Production
April 30, 2015 13:37 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBFactual producer James Gay-Rees talks about helming films such as Long Time Dead, Blackball, Allegiance, graffiti-artist Banksy’s directing debut Exit Through the Gift Shop and Asif Kapadia’s BAFTA-winning documentary Senna. Recorded on 15 October 2014 at the University of the West of Scotland as part of the BAFTA Creative Skillset Guest Lectures Series. Chaired by Nick Higgins.
Alan Rickman | A Life In Pictures
April 17, 2015 11:53 - 56 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this special interview with journalist Boyd Hilton, actor and director Alan Rickman talks about his varied career that spans a RADA education to starring roles in Die Hard, the Harry Potter series, Sense and Sensibility, and much more. He also talks about his new film A Little Chaos, his second directorial role. Rickman has a total of four BAFTA nominations, and won the Actor in a Supporting Role category for his performance as the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (...
Code Of A Killer | TV Q&A
April 13, 2015 07:52 - 26 minutesITV’s new drama Code Of A Killer is based on the extraordinary true story of Alec Jeffreys’ discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its first use by Detective Chief Superintendent David Baker in catching a double murderer. This Q&A features writer Michael Crompton, executive producer Simon Heath, and actors David Threlfall and John Simm - and a message from absent director James Strong. Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly on 30 March 2015.
Pin Drop: William Boyd Short Story
April 02, 2015 15:15 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBThe internationally acclaimed author William Boyd, whose bestselling works include Any Human Heart, The New Confessions, Waiting For Sunrise, as well as the new James Bond novel, Solo, reads his own short story 'Tears Of A Clown' exclusively for Pin Drop, followed by a Q&A. Find out more about Pin Drop events: www.pindropstudio.com Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly on 1 April 2015.
The Guru #15: Make-Up and Hair
March 31, 2015 14:55 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThis month in the Guru: Rhianna Dhillon visits the set of BBC's Luther to speak with make-up designer Catherine Scoble (This Is England), who explains what happens every day before the shooting starts. Matt Hill speaks to prosthetics advisor Kristyan Mallett, who talks about transforming Eddie Redmayne into Stephen Hawking in The Theory Of Everything. Also inside: how to make the perfect fake blood. Dig in.
The Trouble with Free Speech
March 24, 2015 11:15 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBIn the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris, the media has come out in full force to defend the right to our freedom of expression. What sort of responsibility does this right imply – given that the freedom to broadcast lies at the heart of our creative industries? Listen to a panel of industry experts across different television genres discuss the key issues at stake. They offer insight into the practical editorial decisions made when they approach their craft, revealing what you...
Michael Palin | A Life in Television
March 19, 2015 14:35 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MBListen to Michael Palin CBE the BAFTA award winning actor, writer, presenter and BAFTA Fellow discuss his remarkable career and craft. In a career spanning five decades, BAFTA-winner Michael Palin has entertained and enthralled television, film and stage audiences as a writer and performer in comedy, drama and documentary. He started his career working with fellow writer and performer Terry Jones, co-writing comedy shows such as The Frost Report, The Two Ronnies and Do Not Adjust Your Te...
An Audience with Michael Sheen | BAFTA Cymru
March 17, 2015 12:25 - 51 minutesIn this special BAFTA Cymru event, the esteemed Welsh actor talks to Boyd Hilton about growing up in Port Talbot and his acting career to date. Sheen has received nominations for his work from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, the Primetime Emmy Awards and the Golden Globes and in 2013 won the British Academy Cymru Actor Award for The Gospel of Us, a contemporary re-telling of the Passion story which took place across the town of Port Talbot, with the public as its cast, crew ...
Duke of Cambridge's Opening Speech at the Chinese Premiere of Paddington
March 06, 2015 15:54 - 5 minutesOn 3 March, HRH the Duke of Cambridge opened an evening of celebrating British film at the Gala China Premiere of Paddington. As part of the celebrations of the GREAT Festival of Creativity in Shanghai, the Chinese Premiere of Paddington held at the Shanghai Film Museum brought together a group of very special guests including BAFTA President, The Duke of Cambridge.
Sally Wainwright on screenwriting
March 05, 2015 14:31 - 58 minutes - 26.6 MBBAFTA award-winning writer Sally Wainwright has been bringing television drama to our screens for nearly 25 years starting out on The Archers, Emmerdale and Coronation Street. Sally continued to hone her craft on programmes including the BAFTA-nominated At Home with the Braithwaites 15 years ago. Sally is especially admired for the quality of her dialogue, and how she brings women, relationships and landscapes to life – from ITV’s Unforgiven and Scott and Bailey, to the BBC’s Happy Valley a...
Critical | TV Q&A
February 24, 2015 12:06 - 36 minutesCritical is one story, in one place, in one hour – a real-time medical and emotional roller-coaster ride in which every second counts during the most life-threatening hour of a patient’s treatment. The real-time nature of the drama takes the sense of realism to genre-defining levels, transporting the viewer from the airy atriums of a gleaming new hospital to the inner space of the human body. Creator Jed Mercurio and actors Lennie James and Prasanna Puwanarajah talk about the show at BAFTA 1...
The Guru #14: The Sound of Success
February 19, 2015 13:12 - 22 minutes - 25.2 MBIt's often said that sound is 50% of what you see. So listen up to this month's Guru, dedicated to the dark art of film + TV sound. Sound recordist Thomas Curley, fresh from a Best Sound win at the Film Awards, talks to Matt Hill about Whiplash's unique sound world, and sound supervisor Andy James describes the challenges of capturing the Oxford-Cambridge boat race. We also hear from the sound teams behind Gravity, Rush + Captain Phillips + more. Hosted by Rhianna Dhillon.
Take a Break: Co-Production and Maximising Tax Incentives
February 13, 2015 14:02 - 1 hourAs Ireland enhances its tax incentive (Section 481) for film and TV drama next month, offering up to 32% tax credit programme for film and television productions made in Ireland, we look at the co-production landscape and the opportunities this may provide for UK production companies. Panellists include Mark Byrne (Head of Business Affairs, Element Pictures), James Flynn (Irish Co-Producer, Penny Dreadful, The Tudors, Calvary), John Gleeson (Head of Media, Grant Thornton), Frith Tiplady (Hea...
The Casual Vacancy | TV Q&A
February 13, 2015 13:58 - 41 minutesDirector Jonny Campbell, writer Sarah Phelps and actors Julia McKenzie, Keeley Hawes and Rufus Jones talk to Amy Raphael about the BBC and HBO miniseries adaptation of J.K. Rowling's global bestseller. Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly on 26 January 2015.
The Guru #13: Are you sitting comfortably? Storytelling in the digital age
January 29, 2015 12:40 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThis month on The Guru, host Rhianna Dhillon explores the new frontiers of interactive storytelling across TV, games + transmedia. Writer Russell T Davies discusses his new series, writer Naomi Alderman (Zombies, Run!) + designer William Pugh (The Stanley Parable) explain how narrative devices in games are evolving + much more.
Under The Skin | Film Q&A
January 29, 2015 12:40 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBDirector and co-writer Jonathan Glazer, producer Jim Wilson + composer Mica Levi talk about their experimental science fiction film, which stars Scarlett Johansson as a predatory alien on the loose in Scotland. Chaired by Sandra Hebron. Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly.
Boyhood | Film Q&A
January 29, 2015 12:40 - 29 minutesFilmmaker Richard Linklater, producer Cathleen Sutherland, and actors Lorelei Linklater + Ellar Coltrane talk about their epic indie film, shot over a period of twelve years. Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly.
The Imitation Game | Film Q&A
January 29, 2015 12:40 - 43 minutesKeira Knightley + Benedict Cumberbatch join screenwriter Graham Moore, director Morten Tyldum + producers Nora Grossman, Ido Ostrowsky + Teddy Schwarzman to talk about their BAFTA-nominated biopic. Chaired by Jonathan Ross. Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly.
The Theory Of Everything | Film Q&A
January 29, 2015 12:40 - 41 minutesDirector James Marsh and actors Felicity Jones + Eddie Redmayne talk about their portrait of the relationship between physicist Stephen Hawking + Jane Wilde. Chaired by journalist Kate Muir. Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly.
The Dumping Ground | Masterclass
January 26, 2015 11:54 - 42 minutesAs the new series of the BAFTA Award winning The Dumping Ground continues on CBBC, listen to the BAFTA Creative Masterclass at last year’s Children’s Media Conference. Chaired by BAFTA Award winning writer, Helen Blakeman.
Dick Pope on Cinematography
January 26, 2015 11:54 - 54 minutes - 24.7 MBThe BAFTA-nominated cinematographer talks about his long-time collaboration with Mike Leigh, and a career that includes Nicholas Nickleby, The Illusionist, Man of the Year, Me and Orson Welles and the forthcoming Legend, starring Tom Hardy. Recorded at BFI Southbank on 9 December 2014. Chaired by Ian Haydn Smith.
Catastrophe | TV Q&A
January 18, 2015 00:59 - 35 minutesCo-writers/stars Rob Delaney + Sharon Horgan talk to Miranda Sawyer about their new sitcom about a dysfunctional couple struggling in London. Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly on 12 January 2015.
David Attenborough's Conquest Of The Skies | TV Q&A
January 08, 2015 11:54 - 32 minutes - 15 MBSir David Attenborough and producer Anthony Geffen talk to journalist Boyd Hilton about their latest landmark wildlife series on Sky, which tells the story of nature's greatest aeronauts. Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly on Monday 5 January 2015.
Ethan Hawke | A Life In Pictures
December 22, 2014 11:57 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBEthan Hawke first came to prominence in the BAFTA Best Film winner Dead Poets Society (1989). His performance in Training Day (2002) opposite Denzel Washington earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He is acclaimed for his long-running collaboration with filmmaker Richard Linklater on the Before Sunrise, Before Sunset and Before Midnight series and Boyhood. In his Life In Pictures interview, he talks to Boyd Hilton about his early admiration for actor River Phoenix, collab...
Lone Scherfig: David Lean Lecture 2014
December 16, 2014 14:07 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBThe Danish filmmaker delivers BAFTA's flagship annual film lecture, and speaks about attending film school with Lars Von Trier, why precision is more important than grandeur, and the importance of the UK film industry. Chaired by Anna Smith. Scherfig began her career directing award-winning commercials and television dramas in her native Denmark. Her first feature as director, The Birthday Trip, was screened at the 1991 Berlin International Film Festival and won awards at festivals worldwi...
The Guru #12: All the Best Bits from 2014
December 15, 2014 11:32 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBIt's the final podcast of the year! If you've enjoyed listening to The Guru in 2014, then sit back, put your feet up and switch on those Christmas lights as we pull together our favourite bits from the year in this festive round up.
David Arnold | Conversations with Screen Composers
December 10, 2014 09:49 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBBAFTA-nominated and Grammy Award-winning composer David Arnold is best known for scoring five Bond films including; Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough, Die Another Day, Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace. Recorded at the Royal Albert Hall on 2 December 2014, supported by Avid.
Julie Walters | A Life In Television
December 06, 2014 10:07 - 1 hour - 33.1 MBJulie Walters has earned a multitude of awards including seven BAFTAs and a BAFTA Fellowship, a Golden Globe, an Olivier, two International Emmys and two Academy Award nominations, with credits including Educating Rita (1983), Billy Elliot (2000) and Mo (2010). In the first event in BAFTA's new 'Life in Television' strand, Walters spoke to journalist James Rampton about getting started at Liverpool’s Everyman Theatre Company, collaborating with Victoria Wood, and why fame isn't as desirable ...
The Guru #11: Children's Awards Special
November 17, 2014 12:06 - 40 minutes - 46.8 MBOn the week of the BAFTA Children's Awards, we talk to the people battling for children's attention in TV. We speak to Controller at CBBC Cheryl Taylor about why there needs to be more family show on mainstream TV, plus Ben Smith discusses his career in Children's TV + beyond. Hosted by Rhianna Dhillon.
The Guru EDIT: #8
October 29, 2014 19:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBThis month in the Guru EDIT we look at some of the unusual highlights from the BAFTA and BFI Screenwriters' Lecture Series. Inside: Emma Thompson on failure, James Schamus on the history of copyright, and Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight on screenplay structure. Published on 30 October 2014.
The Guru #10: At the BFI London Film Festival
October 16, 2014 10:22 - 40 minutes - 46.5 MBIt's festival fever this month as Rhianna Dhillon dives into the BFI London Film Festival! She speaks to director Mike Leigh about making Mr. Turner, as well as its actors Dorothy Atkinson + Marion Bailey about working without a script. Festival director Clare Stewart talks about the hidden gems in this year's programme, and filmmaker Carol Morley (The Falling) + her producer Cairo Cannon discuss their festival strategies. Published on 16 October 2014.
Ray Winstone | A Life In Pictures
October 06, 2014 11:27 - 1 hour - 29.5 MB***Note: this recording contains explicit language*** Actor Ray Winstone's credits range from Hollywood blockbusters like The Departed, Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull, Noah and Beowolf, to British cult classics Quadrophenia, Nil By Mouth and Sexy Beast, to family favourites The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Rango. These roles have seen Winstone work with a host of acclaimed directors including Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Anthony Minghella and Ken ...
The Guru #9: Casting and Auditioning
September 30, 2014 17:54 - 39 minutesThis month, we speak with comedy stalwarts Andy Hamilton + Guy Jenkin about casting their feature What We Did On Our Holiday, The Theory Of Everything director James Marsh about working with actors, as well as superstar casting director Des Hamilton (Melancholia, This Is England) about casting non-actors + what his job entails. Plus, Robert Pattinson + Guy Pearce share their tips on choosing roles. Hosted by Rhianna Dhillon.
Steven Knight | Screenwriters' Lecture
September 30, 2014 11:52 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBSteven Knight made his BAFTA and Oscar-nominated feature debut with crime thriller Dirty Pretty Things. He followed this with historical drama Amazing Grace, and the David Cronenberg-directed gangster tale Eastern Promises. As co-creator of TV gameshow Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Knight recently returned to the medium with hit drama series Peaky Blinders. His feature directing debut Hummingbird was followed by the original and gripping drama Locke, starring Tom Hardy. In the closing lectu...
A Tribute to Peter Taylor
September 30, 2014 08:04 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBPeter Taylor OBE was honoured with a BAFTA Special Award in recognition of his career and contribution to factual and current affairs television at a tribute event on 26 September 2014. In this recording, listen to the world renowned journalist discuss his career with fellow broadcaster Roger Bolton.
Strictly Come Dancing Craft Masterclass
September 26, 2014 12:43 - 1 hourThe technical + creative team from Strictly Come Dancing talk about what goes into every week's show. Featuring director Nikki Parsons, head of lighting Mark Kenyon, hair and make-up designer Lisa Armstrong, costume designer Vicky Gill + dancer Brendan Cole. Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly on 9 June 2014.
Emma Thompson | Screenwriting Lecture
September 22, 2014 12:59 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThe writer and actor's feature screenwriting debut Sense and Sensibility (1995) remains one of the definitive Jane Austen screen adaptations. In 2001 she wrote the Golden Globe-nominated Wit for director Mike Nicholls, and in 2005 penned the family hit Nanny McPhee. She returned in 2010 with the sequel Nanny McPhee And The Big Bang. In the second lecture of the 2014 series, Thompson described how her writing routine involves yoga and Hoovering, reflected upon her early acting experiences at ...
James Schamus | Screenwriting Lecture
September 19, 2014 15:35 - 1 hourProlific screenwriter James Schamus has collaborated extensively with filmmaker Ang Lee, penning scripts for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Ice Storm, Lust, Caution and many more. He is also a successful producer, and during his time as CEO of Focus Features, helped bring The Constant Gardener, Lost In Translation and Dallas Buyers club to global audiences. In the first lecture of the 2014 series, the 'renowned autodidact and multihyphenate' talked about being cynical of the screenwrit...
The Guru #8: Edinburgh TV Festival Special Edition
September 01, 2014 16:31 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBThis month we're in Scotland, catching up with six comedy writers pitching their sitcom ideas as part of the BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Forum. With guest host Genevieve Smith. More information about the BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Forum: https://www.bafta.org/about/supporting-talent/rocliffe/
The Guru EDIT: #7
August 18, 2014 13:19 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this month's digest of BAFTA events, we dip into a session on casting featuring RADA's Edward Hicks, hear a BAFTA Scotland discussion about the impact a 'yes' vote would have on our screen industries + spend a few minutes with actor Brian Blessed who talks about starring in Who Do You Think You Are? Hosted by Rhianna Dhillon. The full audio from all events can be downloaded here: Sargent Disc BAFTA Filmmakers' Market 2014 https://soundcloud.com/bafta/sets/sargent-disc-bafta-filmmakers ...
Who Do You Think You Are? Q&A
August 11, 2014 10:18 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBDirectors Mary Cranitch and Leo Burley are joined by participating actor Brian Blessed to discuss 10 years of BBC's popular Who Do You Think You Are? Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly on 24 July 2014.
The Driver | TV Q&A
August 11, 2014 10:18 - 32 minutesProducer Jolyon Symonds, writer Danny Brocklehurst + actor/executive producer David Morrissey talk about their original BBC drama three-parter. Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly on 28 July 2014.
The Guru #7: The Future Of Gaming
July 28, 2014 09:53 - 36 minutes - 41.5 MBThis month we're peering into the future! We speak to developers at Bossa Studios working on new virtual reality headsets, Elite co-creator David Braben + journalist Philippa Warr about her top predictions of the future of games. Hosted by Rhianna Dhillon.
The Future of our Screen Industries if there is an Independent Scotland
July 22, 2014 09:09 - 1 hour - 76 MBScotland will go to the polls on 18 September 2014. If Scotland votes yes, what will the future hold for the screen industries? Yes Campaign Chief Executive Blair Jenkins and broadcaster Steve Hewlett discuss the questions we all want to ask. (Please note that Scottish Government officials have subsequently confirmed that the indicative figure given by Ms Hyslop during her RTS speech was £60 million.)
The Guru EDIT: #6
July 14, 2014 14:55 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn this month's digest of BAFTA's busy events programme: US comedy guru Greg Daniels (Parks and Recreation, The Simpsons, The Office), a children's TV industry panel in Salford + Utopia writer Dennis Kelly on the return of the Channel 4 drama series. Hosted by Rhianna Dhillon.
Filmmakers' Guide: Budgeting and Scheduling Your Film
July 14, 2014 14:28 - 9 minutes - 4.11 MBProduction Guild host an essential panel to help filmmakers budget and schedule their project. Recorded at the Sargent Disc BAFTA Filmmakers' Market, 5 July 2014. For further highlights from the event visit the Guru:Uncut channel.
Filmmakers' Guide: How to Find Your Cast
July 14, 2014 14:28 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBThe panel shed light on how to find your cast. Recorded at the Sargent Disc BAFTA Filmmakers' Market, 5 July 2014. For further highlights from the event visit the Guru:Uncut channel.
Filmmakers' Guide: From Development Slate to Greenlight
July 14, 2014 14:27 - 9 minutesA guide to elevating your project from development slate to greenlight. Recorded at the Sargent Disc BAFTA Filmmakers' Market, 5 July 2014. For further highlights from the event visit the Guru:Uncut channel.
Filmmakers' Guide: The Role of the Creative Producer
July 14, 2014 14:26 - 9 minutes - 4.23 MBBreaking down the world of independent producing and the role of the creative producer. Recorded at the Sargent Disc BAFTA Filmmakers' Market, 5 July 2014. For further highlights from the event visit the Guru:Uncut channel.
Filmmakers' Guide: How to Distribute Your Film
July 14, 2014 14:25 - 9 minutes - 4.52 MBAn insight into the rise of online streaming and successful cross-platform releases to crowd-funded distribution deals. Recorded at the Sargent Disc BAFTA Filmmakers' Market, 5 July 2014. For further highlights from the event visit the Guru:Uncut channel.