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The Britflicks Podcast with screenwriter Stuart Wright

748 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings

Welcome to THE BRITFLICKS PODCAST with screenwriter Stuart Wright. It is focused on the world of filmmaking and the film industry. In each episode, we provide recommendations, analysis, and practical tips for both aspiring filmmakers and film enthusiasts alike.

We curate a list of movies (or advice) for each episode based on a specific theme, such as "5 Great Rom Coms" or "5 Great Script Development Tips," providing our listeners with a selection of films to add to their watchlist or techniques to improve their craft.

The BRITFLICKS PODCAST is perfect for those interested in the art and business of filmmaking, offering insights into the industry, as well as providing useful tips and analysis for those looking to hone their skills.BRITFLICKS PODCAST is also the home of "3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE" a podcast format that explores the transformative power of cinema.

From emotional masterpieces to thought-provoking classics, each episode delves into the films that have had a profound impact on our personal growth and perspective. Through engaging storytelling, critical analysis, and cultural commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have had on his guests. Please join him on an emotional journey through the world of film and discover how just three movies can change the direction of a life, cement memories you will never forget or sometimes change how you see the world.Join Stuart every week as he explores the world of filmmaking and share our love for this art form.

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Episodes

LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021 PODCAST SERIES EP02

September 02, 2021 18:46 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

For the LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021 Podcast Series, screenwriter, Britflicks podcast host and Leyton resident of 20 years, Stuart Wright, talks to the filmmakers, film organisations and others taking part in the free film festival LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021. Leytonstone Loves Film returns for a third year from 15 – 19 September 2021. Across four days Leytonstone, in East London, will be host to a variety of free events brought to you by local filmmakers and film organisations. For more abo...

LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021 PODCAST SERIES EP01

September 02, 2021 18:15 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

For the LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021 Podcast Series, screenwriter, Britflicks podcast host and Leyton resident of 20 years, Stuart Wright, talks to the filmmakers, film organisations and others taking part in the free film festival LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021. Leytonstone Loves Film returns for a third year from 15 – 19 September 2021. Across four days Leytonstone, in East London, will be host to a variety of free events brought to you by local filmmakers and film organisations. For more abo...

LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021 PODCAST SERIES TRAILER

August 31, 2021 15:50 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MB

Screenwriter and Leyton resident of 20 years Stuart Wright introduces the LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021 PODCAST SERIES that goes live on Friday 3rd September 2021. Leytonstone Loves Film returns for a third year from 15 – 19 September 2021. Across four days Leytonstone, in East London, will be host to a variety of free events brought to you by local filmmakers and film organisations. For details about the what, where and when see https://leytonstonelovesfilm.com Leytonstone Loves Film is pr...

EP008 Future Of Film & Cinema Series, Bryan Hill, screenwriter & comic book author

August 28, 2021 12:22 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to screenwriter, TV writer, producer, filmmaker & comic book author, BRYAN HILL.  Currently, he is working on the HBO Max show TITANS, the upcoming POWER RANGERS movie, the adaptation of the comic book BITTER ROOT for Regina King.  In the comic book world he’s written BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS, DETECTIVE COMICS and his own comic book CHARIOT that’s being developed now by Joseph Kosinski (TRON: LEGACY, TOP GUN: MAVERICK). We touch on adapting comic books for...

Frightfest World Premiere The Changed w/ Michael Mongillo

August 19, 2021 13:30 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to Michael Mongillo about the World Premiere of his new movie THE CHANGED at Frightfest 2021 THE CHANGED plays Friday 27th August 2021 (6:15 & 6:40PM). For tickets and more info go to https://www.frightfest.co.uk/holdingfolder/TheChanged.html THE CHANGED stars horror icon Tony Todd (Candyman) & Ashley from SINISTER Clare Foley (GOTHAM) You can buy me a cup of coffee & support this independent podcast that I host and produce at https://app.redcircle.com/sho...

How to make a metal comedy in rural Finland with HEAVY TRIP co-directors Juuso Latin & Jukka Vidgren

August 15, 2021 07:30 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to Juuso Latin & Jukka Vidgren, co-directors of the hilarious & absurd Finnish Black Metal coming of age comedy HEAVY TRIP Watch HEAVY TRIP now on Arrow Player https://www.arrow-player.com You can buy me a cup of coffee & support this independent podcast that I host and produce at https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ae030598-6b83-4001-8a29-5e5dd592ed26/sponsort  Rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts Credits Intro/Outro music is Rock...

Shooting a debut feature in Switzerland - Spagat w/ director Christian Johannes Koch

August 08, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright speaks to Swiss director Christian Johannes Koch about his debut feature SPAGAT SPAGAT is out now in Switzerland For more see  https://variety.com/2020/film/global/san-sebastian-film-festival-1234770249-1234770249/ https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/392813/#cm https://cineuropa.org/prodcompany/331309/ https://www.frenetic.ch https://www.catpics.ch Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2WeihhR8Po You can buy me a cup of coffee & support this independent...

Wilderness - writer Neil Fox / director Justin Doherty

July 25, 2021 12:49 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks WILDERNESS writer Neil Fox and director Justin Doherty. A John Cassavetes inspired low budget feature film that was made with students from the University of Falmouth taking up many of the production roles below the heads of department to gain some real filmmaking experience while they studied. WILDERNESS is out now on all good HD Digital platforms: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wilderness-Katharine-Davenport/dp/B08VYFMBGN https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/wilderne...

How to make a feature film for under £50k... Wilderness - writer Neil Fox / director Justin Doherty

July 25, 2021 12:49 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks WILDERNESS writer Neil Fox and director Justin Doherty. A John Cassavetes inspired low budget feature film that was made with students from the University of Falmouth taking up many of the production roles below the heads of department to gain some real filmmaking experience while they studied. WILDERNESS is out now on all good HD Digital platforms: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wilderness-Katharine-Davenport/dp/B08VYFMBGN https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/wilderne...

Brit Noir films that laid the foundations for GET CARTER w/ Nick Triplow

July 09, 2021 11:04 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to writer NICK TRIPLOW about his new book GETTING CARTER: TED LEWIS AND THE BIRTH OF BRIT NOIR  Out now by NO EXIT https://www.noexit.co.uk/index1.php?imprint=1&isbn=&ebookid=1689 In addition to talking to us about Ted Lewis's mark on the Brit Noir literary and cinematic landscape, Nick Triplow also treats us to the eight films that arguably laid the foundations for the iconic movie GET CARTER (1971) - adapted from Lewis's novel from a year earlier - JACK'S...

How to make an anthology movie... Modern Love with director Simon Aitken

July 02, 2021 16:36 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with director Simon Aitken about MODERN LOVE, an anthology of 11 down to earth tales about love - good and bad - in the 21st century . MODERN LOVE is available to watch on PRIME  Credits Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/) Podcast from www.britflicks.com Rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts You can buy me a cup of coffee & support this independent podcast that I host and produ...

How to make a rock documentary... Don't Go Gentle: A film about IDLES with director Mark Archer

June 25, 2021 23:01 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Mark Archer about his documentary Don't Go Gentle: A film about IDLES For tickets and to see Don't Go Gentle: A film about IDLES - https://www.docnrollfestival.com/films/dont-go-gentle-a-film-about-idles THE PROBLEM OF LEISURE: A CELEBRATION OF ANDY GILL AND GANG OF FOUR - https://www.piccadillyrecords.com/counter/product.php?pid=137459  AF GANG https://www.afgang.co.uk/dont-go-gentle/ Credits Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (...

Don't Go Gentle: A film about IDLES with director Mark Archer

June 25, 2021 23:01 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Mark Archer about his documentary Don't Go Gentle: A film about IDLES For tickets and to see Don't Go Gentle: A film about IDLES - https://www.docnrollfestival.com/films/dont-go-gentle-a-film-about-idles THE PROBLEM OF LEISURE: A CELEBRATION OF ANDY GILL AND GANG OF FOUR - https://www.piccadillyrecords.com/counter/product.php?pid=137459  AF GANG https://www.afgang.co.uk/dont-go-gentle/ Credits Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (...

5 Great Found Footage Films with HOST co-writer Gemma Hurley

June 18, 2021 22:59 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks 5 Great Found Footage Films with HOST co-writer Gemma Hurley. GHOST WATCH (1992) THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (1999) PARANORMAL ACTIVITY (2007) LAKE MUNGO (2008) CREEP (2014) Notable mentions of PUNISHMENT PARK (1971) CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST (1980) THE CONSPIRACY (2012) BE MY CAT: A FILM FOR ANNE (2015) BUTTERFLY KISSES (2018) Watch HOST (2020) on Shudder https://www.shudder.com/member/ Credits Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.i...

5 Boss Bitch Romantic Comedies w/ Paige Feldman

June 11, 2021 22:59 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to writer and filmmaker Paige Feldman about 5 Boss Bitch Romantic Comedies featuring savvy women who follow their dreams and find love too. HIS GIRL FRIDAY (1940) PILLOW TALK (1959) WORKING GIRL (1988) TWO CAN PLAY THAT GAME (2001) MUSIC & LYRICS (2011) For on Paige see https://www.paigefeldman.com/links Credits Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/) Podcast from www.britflicks.com Rate, review and sub...

IMAGINATION EXCHANGE - Sustainability & Film: We know we should do more, but how & what?

June 04, 2021 16:30 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Sustainability & Film: We know we should do more, but how & what?   Screenwriter and film podcast host Stuart Wright in conversation with Beatrice Neumann about the challenge and opportunities sustainability in film represents. Beatrice is part of the team that developed ISI - International Screen Institute – and as a course leader is designing & delivering courses for ISI with a focus on sustainability management. For more on the ISI see https://www.screeninstitute.eu/courses/green-produ...

How to make an experimental horror film score with John Mehrmann, composer of the HONEYDEW score

June 01, 2021 13:39 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to John Mehrmann about how he made the skin crawling, atonal at time, film score for Devereux Milburn's directorial feature debut and a brilliant piece of genre cinema that is HONEYDEW. The Honeydew score is available to stream or buy now: Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Honeydew-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B08Z9PY7HX Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/do/album/honeydew-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1558856055?l=en HONEYDEW is out now an...

How to make a horror film score with John Mehrmann, composer of the HONEYDEW score

June 01, 2021 13:39 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to John Mehrmann about how he made the skin crawling, atonal at time, film score for Devereux Milburn's directorial feature debut and a brilliant piece of genre cinema that is HONEYDEW. The Honeydew score is available to stream or buy now: Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Honeydew-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B08Z9PY7HX Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/do/album/honeydew-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1558856055?l=en HONEYDEW is out now an...

Dinner In America with Adam Rehmeier

May 22, 2021 11:55 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to writer/director Adam Rehmeier about his nihilistic coming of age punk rock movie DINNER IN AMERICA DINNER IN AMERICA is streaming on ARROW and available to buy or rent on all digital platforms in the UK from 1st June www.ARROW-Player.com Dinner In America is available on: ARROW, Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, Sky Store, Microsoft, Kanopy £9.99 to buy £5.49 to rent Subscriptions are available for £4.99 monthly or £49.99 annually Head to ARROW and start your ...

How to write a nihilistic film... Dinner In America with Adam Rehmeier

May 22, 2021 11:55 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to writer/director Adam Rehmeier about his nihilistic coming of age punk rock movie DINNER IN AMERICA DINNER IN AMERICA is streaming on ARROW and available to buy or rent on all digital platforms in the UK from 1st June www.ARROW-Player.com Dinner In America is available on: ARROW, Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, Sky Store, Microsoft, Kanopy £9.99 to buy £5.49 to rent Subscriptions are available for £4.99 monthly or £49.99 annually Head to ARROW and start your...

Undergods with writer/director Chino Moya

May 15, 2021 15:49 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright speaks with writer/director Chino Moya about making UNDERGODS, letting your actors improvise, the importance of XTRO and how CGI can add so much value to real urban landscapes to create his dystopian nightmare. UNDERGODS will be in select cinemas and On Demand from May 17 2021 #UndergodsTheFilm Credits Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/) Podcast from www.britflicks.com You can support the @Britflicks podcast by pled...

How to make a low budget dystopian movie... Undergods with writer/director Chino Moya

May 15, 2021 15:49 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright speaks with writer/director Chino Moya about making UNDERGODS, letting your actors improvise, the importance of XTRO and how CGI can add so much value to real urban landscapes to create his dystopian nightmare. UNDERGODS will be in select cinemas and On Demand from May 17 2021 #UndergodsTheFilm Credits Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/) Podcast from www.britflicks.com You can support the @Britflicks podcast by ple...

5 Great Films Shot On Location In Liverpool w/ writer/director Chris Shepherd

May 08, 2021 15:27 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to writer/director CHRIS SHEPHERD about his work in progress graphic novel 'ANFIELD ROAD' and 5 Great Films Shot On Location In Liverpool. WATERFRONT (1950) VIOLENT PLAYGROUND (1958) THE RECKONING (1970) GUMSHOE (1971) NO SURRENDER (1985) You can buy prints from the graphic novel featuring Liverpool scenes at https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/999813228/the-kop-greetings-card-from-chris For more check his website www.Chrisshepherdfilms.com. Credits Intro/Ou...

Making Films That Sell! Avi Federgreen, producer of MOTHERLY

April 30, 2021 09:35 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright looks back with producer and director Avi Federgreen over the impact of COVID19 and how despite the global pandemic he made his directorial debut after producing 60+ films and distributing 100+ films to date. The podcast is a mine of filmmaker advice from a filmmaker who speaks from real experience and understanding. MOTHERLY World Premiere - Frightfest DISCOVERY SCREEN ONE Thursday 26th August 2021 https://www.frightfest.co.uk/holdingfolder2/Motherly.html Makin...

Making Films That Sell! Avi Federgreen, producer of FOR THE SAKE OF VICIOUS

April 30, 2021 09:35 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright looks back with producer and director Avi Federgreen over the impact of COVID19 and how despite the global pandemic he made his directorial debut after producing 60+ films and distributing 100+ films to date. The podcast is a mine of filmmaker advice from a filmmaker who speaks from real experience and understanding. Making Films That Sell [Blog] https://avifedergreen.com/making-films-that-can-sell/ FAMILY SEDUCTIONS https://www.marvista.net/catalog_items/1467 ...

How to mix a factual event with a fictional story... Danny Huston director & star of The Last Photograph

April 24, 2021 15:22 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to director & star of THE LAST PHOTOGRAPH Danny Huston. THE LAST PHOTOGRAPH Starring DANNY HUSTON, SARITA CHOUDHURY, STACY MARTIN and JONAH HAUER-KING Directed by DANNY HUSTON Written by SIMON ASTAIRE It is released in the UK and Ireland to download / stream from 26th April 2021 from all good digital platforms. Rocliffe was set up in 2000 by producer Farah Abushwesha (a producer on THE LAST PHOTOGRAPH) to champion emerging writing and directing talent, and de...

Danny Huston director & star of The Last Photograph

April 24, 2021 15:22 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to director & star of THE LAST PHOTOGRAPH Danny Huston. THE LAST PHOTOGRAPH Starring DANNY HUSTON, SARITA CHOUDHURY, STACY MARTIN and JONAH HAUER-KING Directed by DANNY HUSTON Written by SIMON ASTAIRE It is released in the UK and Ireland to download / stream from 26th April 2021 from all good digital platforms. Rocliffe was set up in 2000 by producer Farah Abushwesha (a producer on THE LAST PHOTOGRAPH) to champion emerging writing and directing talent, and ...

LONDON TO BRIGHTON 15th Anniversary look back with Paul Williams

April 17, 2021 10:12 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright looks back on an iconic 21st century British film and celebrates the 15th anniversary of LONDON TO BRIGHTON with writer/director Paul Andrew Williams. LONDON TO BRIGHTON is available to watch now for Prime Video subscribers Royalty (2001) Short film that began the London To Brighton film journey https://vimeo.com/345455206 Credits Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/) Podcast from www.britflicks.com You can support th...

The noughties UK film started here... LONDON TO BRIGHTON 15th Anniversary look back with Paul Williams

April 17, 2021 10:12 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright looks back on an iconic 21st century British film and celebrates the 15th anniversary of LONDON TO BRIGHTON with writer/director Paul Andrew Williams. LONDON TO BRIGHTON is available to watch now for Prime Video subscribers Royalty (2001) Short film that began the London To Brighton film journey https://vimeo.com/345455206 Credits Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/) Podcast from www.britflicks.com You can support t...

The Reckoning with writer/director Neil Marshall

April 13, 2021 12:11 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to writer/director Neil Marshall about his 5th feature film THE RECKONING starring Charlotte Kirk. THE RECKONING is on digital via SHUDDER from 16 April, 2021 https://www.shudder.com/ Credits Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/) Podcast from www.britflicks.com You can support the @Britflicks podcast by pledging money via www.patreon.com/stuartwright and/or subscribing to it via iTunes Support this podcast at —...

How to shoot a medieval period UK horror in Hungary... The Reckoning with writer/director Neil Marshall

April 13, 2021 12:11 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to writer/director Neil Marshall about his 5th feature film THE RECKONING starring Charlotte Kirk. THE RECKONING is on digital via SHUDDER from 16 April, 2021 https://www.shudder.com/ Credits Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/) Podcast from www.britflicks.com You can support the @Britflicks podcast by pledging money via www.patreon.com/stuartwright and/or subscribing to it via iTunes Support this podcast at ...

Ep004 2 of 2 Future of Film & Cinema Series Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe, British Urban Film Festival

April 05, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

Future of Film & Cinema Series of Britflicks Podcast is a look back at the impact of the pandemic on the film industry and look forward to how this will or will not change how we make and see films in years to come. Episode 004 is with Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe MBE, founder of the British Urban Film Festival. Across two podcasts, he talks about how he devised BUFF, keeping BUFF relevant, the importance of representing filmmakers, providing financial support for black filmmakers during 2020, par...

Ep001 Future of Film & Cinema Series Damian Spandley, Curzon Cinemas

April 05, 2021 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Future of Film & Cinema Series of Britflicks Podcast is a look back at the impact of the pandemic on the film industry and look forward to how this will or will not change how we make and see films in years to come. Episode 001 is with Damian Spandley, Director of Programme (Curzon Cinemas) and Sales (Artificial Eye). He talks about the traditional release window (pre-Covid), what outside of Covid exasperated the need to move away from traditional release windows, being a vertically integrat...

Ep003 Future of Film & Cinema Series Jason Wood, HOME in Manchester

April 05, 2021 00:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

Future of Film & Cinema Series of Britflicks Podcast is a look back at the impact of the pandemic on the film industry and look forward to how this will or will not change how we make and see films in years to come. Episode 003 is with Jason Wood, Creative Director at HOME. Visiting Professor Manchester School of Art & Anti-Worlds distribution. He talks about the inevitability of the rise of online film watching, how we need to create a cinema space where customers will value the viewing exp...

Ep006 Future of Film & Cinema Series Beatrice Neumann, Distribution Rewired

April 05, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

Future of Film & Cinema Series of Britflicks Podcast is a look back at the impact of the pandemic on the film industry and look forward to how this will or will not change how we make and see films in years to come. Episode 006 is with Beatrice Neumann, founder of Distribution Rewired and sale and distribution consultant. She talks about the pros and cons of self-distribution (aka direct distribution), how to prepare yourself for what's involved and what help is available should you need it....

Ep002 Future of Film & Cinema Series Patrick Von Sychowski, Celluloid Junkie

April 05, 2021 00:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

Future of Film & Cinema Series of Britflicks Podcast is a look back at the impact of the pandemic on the film industry and look forward to how this will or will not change how we make and see films in years to come. Episode 002 is with Patrick von Sychowski, Editor of Celluloid Junkie, Cinema will be back guru and all round Cinema Expert. He talks about the cinema being far from dead after 2020, the added value of watching films in cinemas, the end of DVDs and the rise of China as the larges...

Ep004 1 of 2 Future of Film & Cinema Series Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe, British Urban Film Festival

April 05, 2021 00:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

Future of Film & Cinema Series of Britflicks Podcast is a look back at the impact of the pandemic on the film industry and look forward to how this will or will not change how we make and see films in years to come. Episode 004 is with Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe MBE, founder of the British Urban Film Festival. Across two podcasts, he talks about how he devised BUFF, keeping BUFF relevant, the importance of representing filmmakers, providing financial support for black filmmakers during 2020, par...

Ep005 Future of Film & Cinema Series Julia Short, Sales And Distribution Consultant

April 05, 2021 00:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

Future of Film & Cinema Series of Britflicks Podcast is a look back at the impact of the pandemic on the film industry and look forward to how this will or will not change how we make and see films in years to come. Episode 005 is with Julia Short, sales and distribution consultant and former Director of Content at Inside Pictures. Among many success stories in the film industry, Julia set up Verve Pictures with Colin Birch. She talks about where was indie film distribution at the end of 201...

Ep007 Future of Film & Cinema Series Keith Bell Film Producer

April 05, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

Future of Film & Cinema Series of Britflicks Podcast is a look back at the impact of the pandemic on the film industry and look forward to how this will or will not change how we make and see films in years to come. Episode 007 is with Keith Bell, Producer (HARRY BROWN, TOURNAMENT) with extensive experience working in exhibition too. He talks about how indie filmmaking needs a reset in terms of producing films for the theatrical space. Keith Bell is a director of Newcastle-based production c...

The Power with Corinna Faith

April 02, 2021 12:33 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to writer/director Corinna Faith about her debut feature film THE POWER THE POWER is available exclusively on Shudder 8th April, 2021 - https://www.shudder.com The film was developed with the support of Creative England via the BFI NETWORK (awarding funds from the National Lottery) and received production finance from the BFI (awarding funds from the National Lottery) and Head Gear. The Power is presented by the BFI in association with Head Gear Films, Metrol ...

What are the challenges of shooting a seventies period horror... The Power with Corinna Faith

April 02, 2021 12:33 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to writer/director Corinna Faith about her debut feature film THE POWER THE POWER is available exclusively on Shudder 8th April, 2021 - https://www.shudder.com The film was developed with the support of Creative England via the BFI NETWORK (awarding funds from the National Lottery) and received production finance from the BFI (awarding funds from the National Lottery) and Head Gear. The Power is presented by the BFI in association with Head Gear Films, Metrol...

How to make a film when your lived experience is a primary source... BODY OF WATER with Lucy Brydon

March 29, 2021 12:35 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with writer/director Lucy Brydon about her debut feature film BODY OF WATER BODY OF WATER is out now on DVD and DIGITAL PLATFORMS It stars - Sian Brooke, Amanda Burton, Fabienne Piolini-Castle, Nick Blood & Kazia Pleka Links to films discussed: IN MY SKIN https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0337961/?ref_=rvi_tt SAFE https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114323/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3 Credits Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/) Pod...

BODY OF WATER with Lucy Brydon

March 29, 2021 12:35 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with writer/director Lucy Brydon about her debut feature film BODY OF WATER BODY OF WATER is out now on DVD and DIGITAL PLATFORMS It stars - Sian Brooke, Amanda Burton, Fabienne Piolini-Castle, Nick Blood & Kazia Pleka Links to films discussed: IN MY SKIN https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0337961/?ref_=rvi_tt SAFE https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114323/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3 Credits Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/) Podc...

How to maximise a single film location... The Banishing with the director Chris Smith

March 21, 2021 14:45 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks THE BANISHING with director CHRIS SMITH At Frightfest 2020, Britflicks concluded: "THE BANISHING is a classy, period horror that oozes confidence in the directorial choices of genre master Chris Smith. This kind of creepy story, emanating from past dirty-deeds, generations ago, coupled with such a strong cast of oddball characters is what British horror does best." THE BANISHING HITS UK CINEMAS & DIGITAL PLATFORMS 26TH MARCH 2021 Written by Dean Lines & Ray B...

The Banishing with the director Chris Smith

March 21, 2021 14:45 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks THE BANISHING with director CHRIS SMITH At Frightfest 2020, Britflicks concluded: "THE BANISHING is a classy, period horror that oozes confidence in the directorial choices of genre master Chris Smith. This kind of creepy story, emanating from past dirty-deeds, generations ago, coupled with such a strong cast of oddball characters is what British horror does best." THE BANISHING HITS UK CINEMAS & DIGITAL PLATFORMS 26TH MARCH 2021 Written by Dean Lines & Ray Bo...

5 Great Period Dramas with Vanessa Perdriau

March 15, 2021 22:22 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with writer / director Vanessa Perdriau about 5 Great Period Dramas and her Black 47 period short film THE WIDOW'S LAST. Watch Vanessa's award winning film for free via the Omeleto Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W2A--2OeVE&t=11s In Period date order: The Revenant (1823) (2015) BONUS 5 mins on The Widow's Last (1847) (2019) The Professor and the Madman (1879) (2019) 1917 (1917) (2019) Hidden Figures (1970) A Beautiful day in the Neighborh...

5 Great Downer Endings with Horror Movies & Beyond's Ivotres Little

March 05, 2021 18:56 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks 5 Great Downer Endings with HORROR MOVIES AND BEYOND's Ivotres Little Invaders from Mars (1986) TOBE HOOPER Cloverfield (2008) MATT REEVES Knowing (2009) ALEX PROYAS Skyline (2010) COLIN & GREG… The Brothers Strause Dark Skies (2013) SCOTT STEWART Find Ivotres Little on social media and the internet here: https://www.instagram.com/horror_movies_and_beyond/ https://twitter.com/HMoviesBeyond Facebook: www.facebook.com/hmoviesandbeyond YouTube: https://www.yo...

I CARE A LOT with writer/director J BLAKESON

February 28, 2021 13:10 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to J Blakeson (Disappearance Of Alice Creed) about writing and directing the morally ambiguous, visceral, tar black comedy I CARE A LOT, how you cast someone as high profile as Rosamund Pike to play such a nasty piece of work as Marla Grayson and much more. I CARE A LOT is available to watch in the UK now on PRIME VIDEO It also stars: Peter Dinklage. Eliza Gonzalez, Dianne West, Chris Messina, Isiah Whitlock Jr and Macon Blair Credits Intro/Outro music is Ro...

How to write an evil female lead... I CARE A LOT with writer/director J BLAKESON

February 28, 2021 13:10 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to J Blakeson (Disappearance Of Alice Creed) about writing and directing the morally ambiguous, visceral, tar black comedy I CARE A LOT, how you cast someone as high profile as Rosamund Pike to play such a nasty piece of work as Marla Grayson and much more. I CARE A LOT is available to watch in the UK now on PRIME VIDEO It also stars: Peter Dinklage. Eliza Gonzalez, Dianne West, Chris Messina, Isiah Whitlock Jr and Macon Blair Credits Intro/Outro music is Roc...

How to shoot your debut feature on a budget... Concrete Plans with writer/director Will Jewell

February 22, 2021 15:38 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

Screenwriter Stuart Wright speaks with writer/director Will Jewell about his film CONCRETE PLANS Out now digitally in the UK to rent/buy from Amazon, Sky et al https://www.concreteplans.co.uk/watch CONCRETE PLANS is out in USA from 5th March, 2021 Credits Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/) Podcast from www.britflicks.com You can support the @Britflicks podcast by pledging money via www.patreon.com/stuartwright and/or subscribing to it via i...

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