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Filmmakers' Guide: The Craft of Directing
July 14, 2014 13:59 - 9 minutes - 4.53 MBThree UK directors, all with distinct styles and interests, explore their creative approaches to the craft of directing. Recorded at the Sargent Disc BAFTA Filmmakers' Market, 5 July 2014. For further highlights from the events visit the Guru:Uncut channel.
Filmmakers' Guide: How to Shoot Your Film
July 14, 2014 13:56 - 9 minutesCreative England share helpful insights - from sourcing locations and local crew, to connecting you with vital ‘on the ground’ production support. Recorded at the Sargent Disc BAFTA Filmmakers' Market, 5 July 2014. For further highlights from the events visit the Guru:Uncut channel.
The Guru #6: Getting Serious About Comedy
June 30, 2014 10:56 - 40 minutesThis month we're getting serious about comedy. Host Rhianna Dhillon chews the fat with performers Katy Brand and Katherine Parkinson, and BAFTA-winning producer Ash Atalla (The Office) gives his tips about how to get started. Rhianna also speaks to Robert Weide, who directed several series of US comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm - and we make a compulsory trip to the BAFTA Arms and delve into BAFTA's comedy archive.
Utopia | TV Q&A
June 23, 2014 15:29 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBRichard Vine speaks to writer Dennis Kelly, actors Fiona O'Shaughnessy + Geraldine James, producer Rebekah Wray Rogers + director Mark Munden ahead of the return of Channel 4's conspiracy thriller series. Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly on 16 June 2014.
Greg Daniels American Comedy Screenwriting Masterclass
June 23, 2014 12:23 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBMulti-award winning writer Greg Daniels is best known for developing The Office for NBC, and co-creating Parks and Recreation and King of the Hill, where he was the initial showrunner for all three series. Greg began his career on Saturday Night Live before moving to The Simpsons and has won 5 Primetime Emmys. A true comedy great, Greg has been working in the industry for over twenty years. Focusing on the craft of screenwriting, Greg spoke with journalist and arts broadcaster Boyd Hilton ab...
BAFTA Children’s Media Question Time
June 20, 2014 10:31 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBOn the 3rd anniversary of BBC North's move to Salford, BAFTA hosted a Children's Media Question Time event at MediaCityUK. On the agenda was the impact of the Salford move, BAME representation in children's media, tax breaks, and more. Panellists include Phil Chalk (Managing Director, Factory TransMedia); Joe Godwin (Director, Children’s BBC); Rebecca Hodgson (Head of Drama, Lime Pictures); Jermain Julien (Director, Wolfblood and The Dumping Ground) and Cat Lewis (Managing Director, Nine Liv...
The Guru EDIT: #5
June 09, 2014 15:23 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this month's digest of BAFTA events: writer Peter Bowker on his BBC One drama From There To Here, Channel 4 Chief Creative Officer Jay Hunt on her career + renowned documentarian Roger Graef on his recommendations to young filmmakers. Hosted by Rhianna Dhillon.
The Guru #5: Creative Careers - Why you don't need to move to London
May 30, 2014 12:48 - 39 minutes - 45 MBThis month we speak to top talent who’ve made names for themselves outside of the Big Smoke. Featuring Red Productions in Manchester, Warp in Sheffield and Yogscast in Bristol. Want to contact us? We’d love to hear from you! Tell us what you think of the podcasts – [email protected] or tweet @BAFTAGuru
Roger Graef’s 12 Point Manifesto for Filmmakers and Commissioners
May 13, 2014 14:33 - 29 minutesFilmmaker Roger Graef sets out his 12 point manifesto for filmmakers and commissioners. Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly on Monday 12 May 2014.
The Guru EDIT: #4
May 12, 2014 15:54 - 12 minutesIn this month’s Guru: Edit we hear from the cast + crew behind ITV’s Easter Drama Tommy, Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio and comedy duo Cardinal Burns. Subscribe to The Guru now and never miss a show!
From There To Here | TV Q&A
May 12, 2014 15:12 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBJournalist James Rampton speaks to writer Peter Bowker, director James Strong as well as actors Philip Glenister, Saskia Reeves + Liz White about their new BBC mini-series, set in the aftermath of the 1996 Arndale Centre bombing in Manchester. Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly on 7 May 2014.
Gen Next Keynote: Jay Hunt
May 12, 2014 15:05 - 37 minutes - 17 MBSpeaking at BAFTA's Generation Next event, Channel 4's Chief Creative Officer Jay Hunt talks about creativity, her career, and the state of the UK TV industry. Chaired by journalist Boyd Hilton. Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly on 9 May 2014.
The Guru #4: Film Finance
April 29, 2014 15:26 - 22 minutes - 25.6 MBIn the latest instalment of The Guru - BAFTA's main monthly podcast strand - we delve into the murky world of film financing. Deferred payments, tax reliefs, private equity, public funding: we pull the curtain on the industry's dark arts. It's not as scary as it sounds - promise. Host Rhianna Dhillon reports from BAFTA's Marketplace Live event, where Parkville Pictures' Olivier Kaempfer explains the various types of investment available to producers. Also, Anita Overland and Damian Jones des...
Cardinal Burns | TV Q&A
April 28, 2014 12:31 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBSeb Cardinal + Dustin Demri-Burns - the stars of Channel 4 sketch show Cardinal Burns - are joined by producer Jenna Jones for a Q&A ahead of the start of series 2. Asking the questions was journalist Boyd Hilton. Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly on 7 April 2014.
Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This | TV Q&A
April 20, 2014 10:15 - 25 minutes - 29 MBJournalist Neil Midgley speaks to actor David Threlfall - who plays Tommy Cooper in this new ITV biopic - director Ben Caron + exec producer Andy Harries about the challenge of recreating the iconic comedy icon. Recorded at 195 Piccadilly on 15 April 2014.
The Guru EDIT: #3
April 12, 2014 12:50 - 22 minutes - 21 MBThis month's rundown of BAFTA events features Lenny Henry on diversity in the UK TV industry, Paul Greengrass on his life in film + a heated debate about the decision to move BBC Three to online-only. Rhianna Dhillon presents. All the events covered in this podcast can be listened in full on The Guru: UNCUT! Lenny Henry Television Lecture: https://soundcloud.com/bafta/lenny-henry-television-lecture-2014 Lenny Henry Television Lecture Q&A: https://soundcloud.com/bafta/lenny-henry-lecture-20...
Julie Walters on her BAFTA Fellowship with Chris Evans
April 11, 2014 09:40 - 5 minutes - 5.41 MBOn 11th April 2014, Julie Walters joined Chris Evans on his early morning breakfast show on BBC Radio 2, to talk about her Fellowship, which will be presented at the Arqiva British Academy Television Awards on 18 May 2014.
Market Place Live
April 03, 2014 14:49 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBFilm London, in partnership with Film Export UK + BAFTA, bring together a panel of top industry professionals to guide the audience on an entertaining journey following the life of a hypothetical film project from inception to exhibition to demonstrate how the Film Value Chain really works. The panel includes: Olivier Kaempfer (Parkville Pictures) Deborah Sathe (Film London) Paul Brett (Prescient Film Finance) Clare Crean (The Works) Claire Binns (Picture House Cinemas) Dave Shear (Shear En...
TV Question Time (March 2014)
March 28, 2014 17:00 - 1 hour - 33 MBBAFTA's TV Question Time returned a week after Lenny Henry CBE delivered the BAFTA Television Lecture, in which he spoke about the decline in black and ethnic minorities in front of, and behind, the camera. For this TV Question Time, diversity was the big topic, and the industry panel discussed Henry's proposed solution, the problem of unpaid internships, the decision to move BBC Three off the air, and more. Zai Bennett - controller, BBC Three Ash Atalla - managing director, Rough Cut TV An...
The Guru #3: Indie Games
March 26, 2014 18:56 - 36 minutesIn the wake of the BAFTA Games Awards, this month's episode is all about the vibrant indie games development scene. Host Rhianna Dhillon speaks to Mitu Khandaker, Andy Payne and Mike Bithell to get the lowdown on intellectual property, self-publishing + more. Get in touch! Email us at [email protected] and find us on Twitter: twitter.com/baftaguru
Paul Greengrass: David Lean Lecture 2014 Q&A
March 19, 2014 14:14 - 26 minutes - 11.9 MBPaul Greengrass is joined by Simon Mayo to discuss his thoughts on directing and answering audience questions. Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly on 18 March 2014
Paul Greengrass: David Lean Lecture 2014
March 19, 2014 14:14 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBThe director of Captain Phillips, United 93 and the Bourne series delivers the Academy's prestigious annual film lecture, and talks about Hollywood, authenticity, and what all directors have in common. Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly on 18 March 2014
Lenny Henry: Television Lecture 2014
March 18, 2014 13:23 - 23 minutesThe Birmingham-born actor, writer and comedian delivered BAFTA's annual Television Lecture in 2014, describing his view of the creative landscape in television - with a particular focus on the representation of Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups in front of and behind the camera. Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly on 17 March 2014.
Lenny Henry: Television Lecture 2014 Q&A
March 18, 2014 12:35 - 53 minutes - 24.2 MBAfter delivering his lecture on 17 March 2014 - in which he described the UK TV industry with a focus on the representation of Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups in front of and behind the camera - Lenny Henry spoke to Baroness Oona King and answered questions from the audience. The lecture section is available here: http://soundcloud.com/bafta/lenny-henry-television-lecture-2014 Recorded at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly on 17 March 2014.
The Guru EDIT: #2
March 18, 2014 11:44 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this month's round up we hear from Dolly Wells + Emily Mortimer about their comedy Doll & Em, find out why changes to YouTube are affecting gaming videos + hear about the relaunch of our BAFTA Crew programme! The full Doll & Em Q&A is here: http://soundcloud.com/bafta/doll-and-em-sky-living-emily-mortimer-dolly-wells The full games panel session is here: http://soundcloud.com/bafta/games-breakfast-youtube-content-id And info about BAFTA Crew and how to apply is here: https://www.bafta.o...