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On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the CEO of the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), David Austin, discusses new research into how audiences view horror, tiered fees, and working with streamers. Senior reporter Ben Dalton chats to Austin about the latest BBFC polling which delved into how horror films should be rated in 2026. ”Sexual violence was the number one issue and people want us to classify that in a very strict way,” Austin revealed. ”We always have done but they want us to continue to classify it strictly. The second issue that people were most concerned about was suicide and self-harm.” The duo then discussed how classification works, why streamers operate independently and the BBFC tiered fee system. ”The idea of having that tiered fee structure is that it encourages more smaller releases, independent releases,” Austin explained. “So the UK public has its widest possible choice of films that it can go and see.” The Screen Podcast is produced by Ellie Calnan, with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, we hear from the head of the UK Global Screen Fund (UKGSF) and round up the latest from the BFI London Film Festival (LFF). First, host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen reporters Ellie Calnan, Mona Tabbara and Ben Dalton to discuss the industry highlights from the LFF. Then Tabbara is joined by UKGSF director Denitsa Yordanova to delve into the £18m-a-year initiative which provides funding for international distribution, co-production and business development. She explains what producers and sales agents need to know about the revamped fund. The Screen Podcast is produced by Ellie Calnan, with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team looks ahead to the BFI London Film Festival, which kicked off last night (October 7) and runs until October 18. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by awards and box office editor Charles Gant to discuss his interview with festival director Kristy Matheson, which covered landing world premieres, how the event fits into the awards circuit, and what recent funding changes mean for the LFF. Then, Screen’s reviews editor Nikki Baughan highlights some UK titles to look out for at the festival, including Billy Lumby’s 'Florid' and 'Black Church Bay' with Tom Cullen and Joe Locke. This week’s episode is sponsored by Rome Film Fest, which runs October 13-25. The Screen Podcast is produced by Ellie Calnan, with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team looks back on Screen International’s ‘Financing the Future of UK Film’ summit, which brought together major industry figures to discuss the state of the UK indie sector. Host and Screen’s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller is joined by deputy editor Louise Tutt and senior reporter, UK & international Ben Dalton to discuss what themes emerged from the panels, including the importance of angel investors and the need for more tax relief. The Screen Summit took place on September 29 at the BFI Southbank. The Screen Podcast is produced by Ellie Calnan, with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team reveals how Screen’s UK & Ireland Stars of Tomorrow are chosen, and we hear the latest from the San Sebastian film festival. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and box office and awards editor Charles Gant to discuss this year’s Stars of Tomorrow cohort and go behind-the-scenes of the selection process. Then, Screen’s Europe editor Tim Dams talks to Spain correspondent Elisabet Cabeza in San Sebastian as the festival draws to a close. The duo discussed the buzzy Spanish films at the event, festival director José Luis Rebordinos’ legacy, and highlights from the Creative Investors’ Conference. This week’s episode is sponsored by the Spain Film Commission, which works to showcase Spanish talent, locations, and incentives to the international audiovisual industry. The Screen Podcast is produced by Ellie Calnan, with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode of The Screen Podcast, the team focus on the San Sebastian Film Festival, which kicked off last week and runs until September 26, and explores the Spanish screen sector’s production boom. Screen’s deputy editor Louise Tutt is joined by Spain correspondent Elisabeth Cabeza, who talks about which films are going down well with festival audiences, particularly their reaction to Los Javis’ awards-season hopeful, La Bola Negra, which had its local premiere at the festival. Then Screen’s Europe editor Tim Dams speaks to Spain Film Commission president Juan Manuel Guimeráns Rubio about the economic impact of government investment on the local industry and why big international films, including the Tomb Raider series, a live-action Tangled, and Woody Allen’s new feature, are heading to Spain. This week’s episode is sponsored by the Spain Film Commission, which works to showcase Spanish talent, locations, and incentives to the international audiovisual industry. To find out more about their latest study, click here. The Screen Podcast is produced by Ellie Calnan, with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, the team reflects on TIFF: The Market and picks out some festival highlights.    Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s Americas editor Jeremy Kay and senior US critic Tim Grierson to delve into the Toronto Film Festival, which launched its inaugural market this year.   Grierson picked out a few highlights from the programme so far including Mike Leigh’s Tender Loving Care and Jessie Eisenberg’s The Debut.   Then, Screen’s Europe editor Tim Dams talks to critic Jonathan Romney about what to expect from this year’s San Sebastián Film Festival, which runs September 18-26.   This week’s episode is sponsored by the Spain Film Commission which works to showcase Spanish talent, locations, and incentives to the international audiovisual industry. To find out more about their latest study, click here.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, a leading buyer and seller share their thoughts on the first ever edition of TIFF: The Market, which kicks off as part of the Toronto International Film Festival this week.   Screen’s Americas editor Jeremy Kay is joined by Arianna Bocco, SVP global distribution and acquisitions at Mubi, and Zach Glueck, co-founder of the international sales agency Manifest Pictures.   The trio discuss how TIFF: The Market could stand out from the likes of Cannes, Berlin and the AFM, why many buyers have “decoupled their budgets from individual markets”, and what they are looking forward to in the festival lineup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the sixth episode of The Screen Podcast at the Venice Film Festival, we look at some of the strong early contenders for the event’s top award, the Golden Lion. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s senior US critic Tim Grierson, who reveals a trio of titles that have impressed him so far on the Lido. One is May el-Toukhy’s post-Second World War drama Woman Unknown, the only title in competition solely directed by a woman. “It builds to an ending that I found incredibly effective,” says Grierson. “It’s a really impressive piece of work, and one of the strongest easily in the competition.” Grierson also explains why Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love shares much in common with the filmmaker’s previous acclaimed work Burning, and spotlights a five-hour documentary project that is full of “beautiful small moments.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the fifth episode of The Screen Podcast at the Venice Film Festival, we delve into the press conferences for Primetime and the Oasis doc, and find out which Italian titles could make their mark this year.  Host Wendy Mitchell is first joined by Screen’s senior UK and international reporter Ben Dalton to take us through the latest press conference highlights, including Robert Pattinson’s response to Chris Hansen’s Primetime criticism and Nanni Moretti’s buzzy return to the Lido. Then, Mitchell is joined by critic Lee Marshall to hear how the Italian films are going down at the festival and to make some early predictions for the Golden Lion. The Screen Podcast is running daily episodes during the Venice Film Festival, dropping each morning at 7:30am CET. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the fourth episode of The Screen Podcast at the Venice Film Festival, one of our critics picks her early competition highlights while we hear what George Clooney had to say about AI. First, host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s Europe editor Tim Dams to delve into CAA and Finch & Partners’ The Future of… Creativity forum, which focused on AI and included George Clooney, Venice artistic director Alberto Barbera and jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal among its guest speakers. Then, Mitchell is joined by international critic Wendy Ide, who picks out some of her early competition highlights - and lowlights - so far.  The Screen Podcast is running daily episodes during the Venice Film Festival, dropping each morning at 7:30am CET.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the third episode of The Screen Podcast at the Venice Film Festival, the team looks at what awards contenders could emerge from the event. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s box office and awards editor Charles Gant to discuss the Venice lineup’s Oscar and Bafta chances - from Martin McDonagh’s 'Wild Horse Nine' to Lee Chang-Dong’s 'Possible Love'. The Screen Podcast is running daily episodes during the Venice Film Festival, dropping each morning at 7:30am CET.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second episode of The Screen Podcast at the Venice Film Festival, the team breaks down the real cost of attending the event and delves into the first of the press conferences.  First host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s Europe editor Tim Dams, who unpacks why mega costs might be behind the absence of studios on the Lido this year.  Then, Mitchell is joined by senior UK and international reporter Ben Dalton for highlights from the first day’s press conferences - including jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal’s thoughts on the lack of women in competition and what Ink director Danny Boyle has in common with Rupert Murdoch.  The Screen Podcast will be running daily episodes during the Venice Film Festival, dropping each morning at 7:30am CET.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of The Screen Podcast at the Venice Film Festival, the team picks out ten acquisition titles to look out for on the Lido. Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s senior UK and international reporter Ben Dalton to discuss the buzzy English-language and European titles that could tempt buyers. The Screen Podcast will be running daily episodes during the Venice Film Festival, dropping each morning at 7:30am CET.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of The Screen Podcast, two Gen Z cinemagoers share their thoughts on everything from Steven Spielberg to social media marketing.  Screen’s reporter and video producer Ellie Calnan is joined by Dylan Taylor, 18, and Olivia Lawson, 23. The duo debated whether premium formats are worth the pricier ticket, if bad reviews make any difference, and what social media marketing is actually effective.  They also discussed why long release windows make a difference, what the industry gets wrong about Gen Z and whether movie stars still have appeal.  The Screen Podcast is produced by Ellie Calnan, with Wendy Mitchell serving as editorial director. New episodes every Thursday. Read more: https://www.screendaily.com/features/six-gen-z-cinemagoers-discuss-cinema-prices-release-windows-confusion-and-celebrity-interviews/5215650.article Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.