Working with a Casting Director: A Masterclass on Queenie
Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the casting process behind Channel 4 series, Queenie, in the latest episode of the Directors UK Podcast.
Recorded live at our career development masterclass last Autumn, Director (episodes 1-4) Joelle Mae David, Casting Director Aisha Bywaters, and lead actor Dionne Brown, explore the show’s approach to casting. Director James Kent hosts their conversation.
Listen to the discussion wherever you get your podcasts.
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In Conversation: Sean Baker on Anora
Sean Baker is In Conversation with Ian Haydn Smith on directing Anora. Sean shares his experience casting and working with Mikey Madison, what it was like shooting on a tight budget, and how the story grew from the film's locations.
Image credit: Christopher Andreou
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In Conversation: John Crowley on We Live In Time
John Crowley is on the Directors UK Podcast speaking to Anna Bogutskaya on what went into directing We Live In Time.
John shares his experience in the edit, his approach to rehearsals, as well as what challenges come from working on a non-linear story.
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In Conversation: Brady Corbet and Sam Mendes on The Brutalist
Brady Corbet is on the Directors UK Podcast, In Conversation with Sam Mendes on what went into directing The Brutalist.
Brady reflects on the importance of a director’s creative vision, and his journey bringing this epic story to screen.
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In Conversation: Greg Kwedar on Sing Sing
Greg Kwedar shares the work that went into directing his latest film Sing Sing.
A stirring true story featuring an ensemble cast of formerly incarcerated actors, Greg talks about how he worked with the cast to translate real experiences into powerful scenes, and how he practised filmmaking “in community” on the set.
Available on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your pods.
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