Directors UK Podcast

Alicia Macdonald sits down with Mike Leigh to speak about making her feature film debut with Finding Emily.

Alicia shares her creative process, and how she gave a fresh spin on the romantic comedy in this love-letter to one of the coolest cities in the UK.

Hikari speaks with Will Sharpe on her latest film Rental Family.

They discuss the nuances of cross-cultural directing, collaborating through improvisation, filming on location, and casting Brendan Fraser.

Kaouther Ben Hania joins Soudade Kaadan to discuss The Voice of Hind Rajab.

Kaouther reflects on what it was like working with such challenging subject matter, how staying focused on the importance of the story helped her and her crew remain motivated, and the power of telling a story that truly resonates.

Kate Winslet joins Francis Lee to discuss the work that went into making her emotional directorial debut, Goodbye June.

Kate shares insights from her experience working with some of the industry’s most accomplished directors, and her approach to assembling a cast and crew that collaborate effectively.

Lindsay Utz sits down with Lottie Gammon to discuss her latest documentary, Prime Minister (co-directed with Michelle Walshe), which chronicles Jacinda Ardern’s tenure as Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Lindsay reflects on how the team secured such extraordinary access, her approach to shaping a compelling narrative from extensive raw footage, and how she and Michelle worked together throughout the filmmaking process.