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BAFTA Cymru Awards Sessions: Actors In Conversation
October 25, 2020 11:06 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBSome of this year’s nominees discuss how they approached their performances, prepared for the project and note the challenges in bringing these powerful performers to our screens. DAFNE KEEN (His Dark Materials) JONATHAN PRYCE (The Two Popes) SIÔN DANIEL YOUNG (The Left Behind) Hosted by Celyn Jones. This audio recording contains strong language.
BAFTA Cymru Awards Sessions: Making a TV Drama
October 25, 2020 11:01 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBAn in-depth discussion with the producers behind this year’s TV Drama nominations. They discuss the creative process and challenges involved in producing a successful drama. Speakers: ADRIAN BATE (Un Bore Mercher / Keeping Faith) JANE TRANTER, Executive Producer (His Dark Materials) NERYS EVANS (In My Skin) TRACIE SIMPSON, Producer (The Left Behind) Hosted by Clare Hudson This audio recording contains strong language and sexual references.
BAFTA Cymru Awards Sessions: Creating Worlds - Writing
October 25, 2020 10:52 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBHear from this year’s BAFTA Cymru Writer nominees as they share insights on their craft and discuss their nominated work – spanning a range of themes. Speakers: HANNA JARMAN (Merched Parchus) MARI BEARD (Merched Parchus) KAYLEIGH LLEWELLYN (In My Skin) RUSSELL T DAVIES (Years and Years) Hosted by Chinonyerem Odimba This audio recording contains strong language and sexual references.
BAFTA Cymru Awards Sessions - The Craft Of Costume Design
October 25, 2020 10:44 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBHear from this year’s BAFTA Cymru nominees in costume design as they discuss their nominated work. Speakers: CAROLINE MCCALL (His Dark Materials) RAY HOLMAN (Fleabag) SIAN JENKINS (Eternal Beauty) Hosted by Linda Haysman.
BAFTA Masterclass: The Craft of Games Writing
September 29, 2020 13:35 - 48 minutes - 88.8 MBThis talk brings together BAFTA members, winners and wider industry talent to discuss the craft of Games Writing in a relaxed and informal environment. Featuring Giles Armstrong (Destruction AllStars; Horizon Forbidden West - Chair), Chella Ramanan (Narrative Designer, 3-Fold Games; Co-founder, POC in Play), Ian Thomas (Partner and Founder, Talespinners) and Sarah Baylus (Lead Writer, Larian Studios).
Masterclass: Amma Asante
September 14, 2020 14:15 - 1 hour - 59 MBBAFTA-winning director and writer Amma Asante shares insights into her craft and career with Edith Bowman. The multi-award winning writer and director who won her first BAFTA for her debut film , A Way of Life (2004).
In Conversation with Young Performers | BAFTA Kids
August 06, 2020 15:18 - 56 minutes - 103 MBYoung performers join host Lindsey Russell for a conversation about acting, including getting started in the industry, character preparation, work/life balance and more. Panel includes BAFTA-winning and nominated performers Annabelle Davis (The Dumping Ground), Chloe Lea (Katy), Kia Pegg (The Dumping Ground) and Khalil Madovi (The 4 O’Clock Club). The panel discussion is followed by a Q&A. Recommended age: 8+
Little Birds | TV Q&A
August 04, 2020 16:59 - 47 minutes - 86.5 MB‘I was trying to reclaim melodrama as chick flick… it’s made by chicks for chicks and for everyone who has an inner chick’ Learn more about the new Sky Atlantic show, Little Birds, which springboards from the erotic vignettes of Anais Nin into the Tangier Interzone. Q&A includes director Stacie Passon, Executive Producer Ruth McCance, writer Sophia Al-Maria, writer Sophia Al-Maria and actors Juno Temple, Yumna Marwan, Hugh Skinner, Raphael Acloque and Nina Sosanya.
Call Of Duty Mobile | Games Q&A
August 04, 2020 12:11 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBElle Osili-Wood is joined by Activision's VP of Mobile Chris Plummer to discuss how the team translated the console classic, Call of Duty, into a BAFTA-winning mobile experience.
Jamie Johnson and LGBT+ Role Models for Kids | BAFTA Kids Q&A
July 21, 2020 14:34 - 57 minutes - 106 MBFind out more about the how the team behind CBBC football drama, Jamie Johnson brought their latest LGBT storyline to the screen and the importance of LGBT+ role models in Kid's TV. Hosted by Alex Kay-Jelski with writer Shaun Duggan, actors Laquarn Lewis, Patrick Ward, Head of Content for BBC Children's, Cheryl Taylor and Head of Player Care at West Ham United, Hugo Scheckter.
On The Record | Documentary Q&A
July 17, 2020 15:01 - 46 minutes - 85.6 MB‘Watching the film is a political act’ - Find out more about the documentary, On the Record, which follows allegations of sexual assault by one of the most powerful men in the music industry. This panel includes directors Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering and former Def Jam A&R executive Drew Dixon.
Make Me Famous | TV Q&A
July 13, 2020 14:09 - 47 minutes - 87.5 MBWhy is Make Me Famous a drama rather than documentary? Find out more about this show, which explores the impact of fast fame on reality TV contestants, from writer Reggie Yates, Executive Producer Colin Barr and actors Tom Brittney and Emma Rigby.
Exploring Outer Wilds | Games Q&A
July 10, 2020 12:51 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBAoife Wilson (Eurogamer) talks the creators behind Mobius Games' BAFTA-winning Outer Wilds - Creative Director Alex Beachum, Writer Kelsey Beachum, Designer/Producer Loan Verneau and composer Andrew Prahlow. They chat about space dad jokes, where the unique concept for the game came from and tricking fans into doing science.
David Heyman on Producing | Masterclass
July 07, 2020 15:32 - 1 hour - 114 MBBAFTA-winning producer David Heyman (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Gravity & Harry Potter and more) shares his insights into the craft of producing and talks about the creative process from script to screen, producing internationally and the changing landscape of cinema.
Life Is Strange 2 | Games Q&A
July 06, 2020 15:16 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBEurogamer's Aoife Wilson is joined by the BAFTA-winning leading performer, Gonzalo Martin, and voice director Philip Bache as they talk us through how their collaboration shaped the character of Sean Diaz in Life Is Strange 2. How to get an award-winning voice-over performance, both of their beginnings, as well as their favourite episodes from Life Is Strange 1 and 2.
TV In Lockdown | TV Q&A
July 03, 2020 12:15 - 1 hour - 68 MBThe Covid-19 pandemic has caused TV production to adapt like we’ve never seen before. We talk to executive producer, Chris Stott (The Mash Report), multi-cam director, John Adams (The Steph Show) MD of Can Can Productions, Rebecca Papworth and Creative Director, Tim Whitwell (A Very British Lockdown: Diaries from the Frontline) all about how they’ve worked around the limitations the pandemic has placed on their usual process.
Succession | Masterclass
July 02, 2020 13:00 - 53 minutes - 98.4 MBWere the creators of Succession ever worried about having so many unlikable characters in one show?... Find out and learn more about making the BAFTA-winning show from showrunner Jesse Armstrong, and director of season 2, Becky Martin.
Producing With Andy Harries | Q&A
July 01, 2020 11:34 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBRenown film and tv producer, Andy Harries (The Crown, The Queen, White Lines) talks in-depth about his career, from his humble beginnings at Granada, to Netflix changing the film and tv landscape and how to spot writing talent.
Games & Kindness | On Games
June 29, 2020 11:27 - 59 minutes - 108 MBWhat does it mean to build a game based around empathy rather than power? Find out more about kindness in games from video game developer Ziba Scott, producer/director Elin Festøy, Aardman animation creative director Dan Efergan and Dr Pete Etchells. The panel was hosted by Elle Osili-Wood.
The Making Of For Sama
June 26, 2020 15:18 - 57 minutes - 79.7 MBMariayah Kaderbhai talks to the BAFTA-winning documentary directors of For Sama; Waad Al-Kateab and Edward Watts as well as composer Nainita Desai. They talk about the evolution of the project, the global impact of Waad & Sama’s story, and the soundtrack that places you right in the middle of the Aleppo.
In My Skin | TV Q&A
June 24, 2020 15:27 - 1 hour - 59 MBAlex Humphreys talks to Gabrielle Creevy, Kayleigh Llewellyn, Jo Hartley, and Nerys Evans, the team behind the BBC Wales/ BBC Three BAFTA Cymru-winning TV series, In My Skin.
Sulphur & White | Film Q&A
June 22, 2020 15:45 - 49 minutes - 90.6 MBFind out about the making of the film Sulphur & White, a powerful film about an adult dealing with childhood trauma. In our new podcast hear from the cast and crew of the film as well as David Tait, who the story is based upon.
Da 5 Bloods | Film Q & A
June 19, 2020 11:50 - 50 minutes - 116 MB*WARNING EXPLICIT LANGUAGE* Celebrating the release of Da 5 Bloods on Netflix, film journalist Ashley Clark is joined by the BAFTA-winning writer/director Spike Lee and star of the film Delroy Lindo. They talk about the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement has had on the film, the untold story of African American Vietnam veterans and how the project came together.
The Eddy | TV Q&A
June 17, 2020 16:25 - 55 minutes - 128 MBMiranda Sawyer is joined by Damien Chazelle (Director of La La Land), Alan Poul (Director & Executive Producer) and the creator of The Eddy, Jack Thorne. They talk all about the French-American Jazz Drama that has recently landed on Netflix.
Directors On Debuts | Film Q&A
June 15, 2020 16:44 - 1 hour - 132 MB‘I realised my first day on set was the first time I’d ever been on a set’. Directors Nick Rowland, Bassam Tariq and Eva Riley talk about making their debut feature films and what they've learned along the way.
Killing Eve | Masterclass
June 12, 2020 12:03 - 1 hour - 127 MBIn the very first BAFTA Masterclass in association with the British Society of Cinematographers, we're joined by Julian Court Bsc & Tim Palmer Bsc the cinematographers behind the look and feel of Series 1 and 2 of the BAFTA-winning Killing Eve.
I May Destroy You | TV Q&A
June 08, 2020 15:11 - 55 minutes - 51 MBListen to head of editorial for gal-dem magazine, Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff, chat to Michaela Coel about creating and starring in I May Destroy You, along with actors of the show Paapa Essiedu and Weruche Opia.
Four Kids & It | Film Q&A
June 05, 2020 14:33 - 46 minutes - 107 MBIan Hayden Smith talks to the team behind the Sky Cinema film, Four Kids & It starring Matthew Goode, Michael Caine and Russell Brand.
Rebuilding Paradise | Documentary Q&A
June 01, 2020 15:54 - 41 minutes - 76.7 MBAward-winning director Ron Howard and Paradise superintendent Michelle John discuss making the documentary Rebuilding Paradise. The film traces the devastating impact of the 2018 Camp Fire and the resilience of the community it affected. Moderated by Edith Bowman.
White Riot | Film Q&A
May 25, 2020 11:20 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBMariayah Kaderbhai talks to director Rubika Shah and producer Ed Gibbs about their latest documentary, White Riot. They chat about punk's influence on politics in late-70s Britain, how the infamous Rock Against Racism movement inspired a generation and how themes of the documentary are still relevant 40 years on.
Calm With Horses | Film Q&A
May 22, 2020 09:23 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBIan Haydn Smith talks to the cast and crew of Calm With Horses: director Nick Rowland, writer, Joe Murtagh, producer Dan Emmerson as well as actors Niamh Algar and Cosmo Jarvis. They talk in depth about the development process, working with children and much more!
Claudia Hammond | Watching TV is good for you
May 18, 2020 13:38 - 27 minutes - 25 MBDiscover how watching television can be good for your mental health with Claudia Hammond, the author of The Art of Rest. With the telly quickly turning back into the 'electronic hearth' that we all gather around in the evenings, it's time to think about why television can help you relax and why that's important in this age of self-isolation. Interviewed by Mariayah Kaderbhai.
Misbehaviour | Film Q&A
May 15, 2020 12:13 - 1 hour - 137 MBSet in London in 1970, this British Drama looks at what happened when the Women's Liberation Movement took on the Miss World pageant. In this Q&A with director Philippa Lowthorpe find out why the character's individual stories were such a gift to her as a filmmaker, how they got the 70s look for the film and more. Hosted by Mariayah Kaderbhai.
After Life Season 2 | TV Q&A
May 11, 2020 10:25 - 51 minutes - 118 MBIt made us laugh, it made us cry and it made us hold our loved ones closer... Now it's time to do it all over again in the second season of Ricky Gervais' After Life! Edith Bowman caught up with the man himself, Tony Way & Jo Hartley to talk all things season two.
Normal People | TV Q&A
May 04, 2020 10:32 - 1 hour - 137 MBEdith Bowman talks to Normal People's stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Paul Mescal as well as the director of the brand new BBC series, Lenny Abrahamson all about the passion-filled first love drama that’s got us all talking.
Saudi Runaway | Documentary Q&A
April 20, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this Q&A Mariayah Kaderbha talk to director Susanne Regina Meures, find out the amazing story behind the self-filmed documentary Saudi Runaway in which a young woman in Saudi Arabia documents her attempt to flee the country before her arranged marriage.
Quiz | TV Q&A
April 16, 2020 09:36 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBFind out more about the making of the hit ITV three-part drama Quiz, which tells the story of Charles Ingram and his wife Diana who are accused of cheating on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in the early 2000s. This Q&A is with writer James Graham (The Crown) and actors Sian Clifford (Fleabag), Matthew Macfadyen (Succession) and Michael Sheen (The Good Fight). Moderated by Hannah Patterson.
Dean Dobbs | On Comedy & Games
April 14, 2020 12:32 - 8 minutes - 12 MBShay Thompson chats to comedian and streamer Dean Dobbs about his comedy as well as his love of games.
System Crasher | Film Q&A
April 14, 2020 12:31 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBBAFTA's Mariayah Kaderbhai hosts a Q&A with System Crasher director Nora Fingscheidt.
Crip Camp | Documentary Q&A
April 07, 2020 14:15 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBHear filmmakers Nicole Newnham and Jim LeBrecht discuss making Crip Camp, a documentary about a summer camp for teenagers with disabilities that transformed lives and ignited a landmark movement. The Q&A took place online and was moderated by Wendy Mitchell.
BAFTA Cymru | A Celebration of Rugby and Television
March 06, 2020 15:01 - 58 minutes - 39.3 MBA St David's Day celebration, across the border! On Wednesday 5 March we hosted a special event at BAFTA Piccadilly celebrating Welsh talent in television and rugby, in partnership with Creative Wales, Welsh Government, Wales Week London and Welsh Rugby Union. The Q&A was hosted by Carol Vorderman who spoke to actress Joanna Scanlan and Welsh rugby legends Shane Williams, Stephen Jones and Wayne Pivac.
BAFTA Cymru | Nuclear Q&A
March 03, 2020 12:15 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBOn Wednesday 19 February we hosted a preview screening of Nuclear at Galeri, Caernarfon alongisde the North Wales launch of Creative Wales. On the Q&A panel we had Catherine Linstrum (Writer + Director), David-John Newman (Co-Writer), Emilia Jones (Actress) and Sienna Guillory (Actress) in conversation with Celyn Jones.
The Last Tango In Halifax | TV Q&A
February 24, 2020 10:58 - 34 minutes - 62.4 MBQ&A on the brand new installment of The Last Tango in Halifax with writer Sally Wainwright and actors Sir Derek Jacobi, Sarah Lancashire, Anne Reid and Nicola Walker.
BAFTA Cymru | Eternal Beauty Q&A
February 13, 2020 12:57 - 44 minutes - 43.1 MBOn Wednesday 12 February we hosted a preview screening of Eternal Beauty at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. On the Q&A panel we had Craig Roberts (Writer + Director), Adrian Bate (Producer) and Michael Price (Composer) in conversation with Ffilm Cymru's Kimberley Warner. In partnership with Ffilm Cymru, Into Film and Welsh Government.
The Great Hack | Film Q&A
February 07, 2020 13:11 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBDirector Jehane Noujaim and Editor Pedro Kos join BAFTA's Mariayah Kaderbhai to discuss their BAFTA-nominated Documentary The Great Hack
Chris Packham | BAFTA TV Lecture
January 24, 2020 17:23 - 1 hour - 131 MBAward-winning wildlife and natural world broadcaster, conservationist, photographer and writer Chris Packham CBE delivered the prestigious BAFTA Television Lecture where he shared his personal view on creative excellence in television and his vision for the future.
BAFTA Cymru | Sex Education Season 2 + Q&A
January 20, 2020 12:05 - 41 minutes - 40.3 MBOn Wednesday 15 January BAFTA Cymru and RTS Cymru hosted a preview screening of Sex Education Season 2 at Chapter Arts Centre , Cardiff. On the Q&A panel were Midge Ferguson (Locations Manager, Sherlock, Atlantis), Lauren Evans (Casting Director, Paddington 2, Mamma Mia 2) and Jamie Campbell (Executive Producer, The Enfield Haunting) in conversation with Steffan Powell.
Sex Education | TV Q&A
January 17, 2020 14:36 - 36 minutes - 67.6 MBQ&A on the hit Netflix show with writer/creator Laurie Nunn, director Ben Taylor and actors Gillian Anderson, Asa Butterfield, Emma Mackey, Ncuti Gatwa and Patricia Allison.
White House Farm | TV Q&A
January 15, 2020 12:23 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBFind out more about the making of the new ITV six-part factual drama from executive producer Willow Grylls, director Paul Whittington, producer Lee Thomas and actor Freddie Fox.
In Conversation | Mike Bithell
December 19, 2019 15:10 - 1 hourBAFTA Scotland and Scottish Game Developers Association were joined by, BAFTA nominated game director, Mike Bithell for a special In Conversation event. Mike Bithell is a British game director, best known for his breakout indie hit, Thomas Was Alone. A story-driven platform puzzle game, Thomas Was Alone won a BAFTA for its star, Danny Wallace. Next, Mike released Volume, a commercially and critically successful action stealth game. Subsurface Circular and Quarantine Circular followed, homage...