The ScreenUK Industry Podcast

This episode takes us behind the scenes of two international co-productions funded by the UK Global Screen Fund: September Says, the directorial debut of Ariane Labed premiering in Un Certain Regard (Ireland, UK, Germany), and Leonora in the Morning Light, a film by Thor Klein currently in production (Germany, Mexico, Romania, UK), revolving around the story of British Surrealist artist Leonora Carrington. The UK producers, alongside the international majority co-producers, will share the films’ production histories, addressing the creative and financial challenges met by the partners and the opportunities offered by international collaborations. 

Featured Contributors

Denitsa Yordanova | Head of UK Global Screen Fund and International Funds
BFI

Rachel Dargavel | Producer
Crybaby Films 

Mark Byrne | Group Head of Business Affairs
Sackville Film & Television Productions

James Heath | Exec Producer
Mallinson Television Productions 

Chelsea Morgan Hoffman | Producer
Element Pictures

Lena Vurma | Producer
Dragonfly Films 

Podcast hosted and produced by Lawrence Francis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-francis-premier/)

For more information about ScreenUK Industry visit www.screenuk.org/industry and follow us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/screen-uk-industry/

Join us for an exclusive conversation with director of photography Robbie Ryan. This episode gives an insight into Ryan’s work and a focus on his two films in competition in Cannes this year - Bird directed by Andrea Arnold and Kinds of Kindness directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.

Featured contributors: Robbie Ryan and Wendy Mitchell

Podcast hosted and produced by Lawrence Francis.

For more information about ScreenUK Industry visit www.screenuk.org/industry and follow us on LinkedIn atwww.linkedin.com/company/screen-uk-industry/

The ScreenUK team are heading to the Cote D'Azure for The Cannes Film Festival, and will be bringing you a brand new series of the ScreenUK Industry Podcast direct from the UK Pavilion. Follow the series for interviews with leading UK filmmakers, conversations with film funding organisations and all the latest news from the heart of the Cannes Film Festival.

To find out more about ScreenUK Industry and the programme of events in Cannes visit www.screenuk.org/industry, and to keep up to date follow us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/screen-uk-industry/

Hosted by Lawrence Francis

Ever wondered about film labs and networks, how they work and why participating in them is a good idea? If so, this episode is for you, featuring an  in-depth discussion between lab providers and participants.

Hosted by Lawrence Francis

Moderator: Jo Duncombe, Film Consultant / New Talent Lead, British Council

Speaker: Tina Trapp, CEO, EAVE

Greta Fornari, Funds & Films coordinator, Torino Film Lab

Reece Cargan, Producer, Bombito Productions

Seemab Gul, Writer/Director

In this episode our panel unpacks the new UK fund for filmmakers, in a lively conversations with the BFI team hosted by Telefilm Canada. The episode explores details of how the fund will operate for international and UK filmmakers.

Hosted by Lawrence Francis

Moderator: Mehernaz Lentin, National Director, Feature Film - English Market, Telefilm Canada
Speakers: Mia Bays, Director of BFI National Lottery Filmmaking Fund
Ama Ampadu, Senior Production & Development Executive
Louise Ortega, Senior Production & Development Executive

In this episode we explore the art of International co-production with Rebecca O’Brien, Ken Loach’s producer. To celebrate Ken Loach’s World Premiere of The Oak in Competition in Cannes 2023 , Rebecca O’Brien, his producer and long time collaborator, discusses her approach to international co-production and collaboration with Why Not Productions and Wild Bunch.

Let us know what you think at @weareukfilm and find out more at www.weareukfilm.com

Hosted by Lawrence Francis.

Moderator:

Wendy Mitchell, Journalist & film festival consultant

Speaker:

Rebecca O’Brien, Producer, Sixteen Films

In this episode we hear from film industry leaders who share their insights into the challenges they face and the innovative and creative ways they are cultivating a sustainable screen sector.

Let us know what you think at @weareukfilm and find out more at www.weareukfilm.com

Hosted by Lawrence Francis.

Moderator:

Pauline Burt, CEO Ffilm Cymru Wales

Speakers:
Melanie Dicks, Founder and Chief Executive Fingerprint Content, Founder of Greenshoot

Louise Marie Smith, Founder & Managing Director of Neptune, Sustainability and Sustainability Consultant, Film London

Kiah Simpson, Production Executive, Swyddog Gweithredol Cynhyrchu / Ffilm Cymru Wales

Max Hermans, COO The Green Shot, Belgium

In this episode we are celebrating 20 years of Screen International’s pioneering new talent spotlight UK Stars of Tomorrow. During the session our panel share their insights into how to attract UK actors, writers and directors to a project to elevate its international potential. We ask what kinds of scripts and packages an agent will put in front of their client and explore exactly what working with UK talent brings to a project.

Let us know what you think at @weareukfilm and find out more at www.weareukfilm.com

Hosted by Lawrence Francis.

Panel Moderator: Finn Halligan, Executive Editor, reviews and new talent, for Screen International/Screendaily.com.

Panellists:

Roger Charteris, CEO, The Partnership Group

Anna Griffin, Star of Tomorrow 2018, Producer, Griffin Pictures

Tolu Stedford, Producer, Story Compound

Mia Bays, Director of BFI National Lottery Filmmaking Fund

Emily Morgan, Producer, Quiddity Films

In this episode we welcome director/producer duo Karni Arieli and Saul Freed to the UK Pavilion to hear about their animation short which receives its world premiere In Competition. Joining them in conversation is drone operator Yuli Freed Arieli.

Let us know what you think at @weareukfilm and find out more at www.weareukfilm.com

Hosted by Lawrence Francis.

Moderator:
Holly Daniel, International Project Manager, BFI

Speakers: 
Karni Arieli, Producer/Director

Saul Freed, Producer/Director

Yuli Freed Arieli, Drone operator

In this episode we meet the writer/director of How To Have Sex, Molly Manning Walker. She is joined by producers Ivana Mackinnon and Emily Leo and will discuss her directorial feature debut which received its World Premiere in Cannes as part of the Un Certain Regard strand.

Let us know what you think at @weareukfilm and find out more at www.weareukfilm.com

Hosted by Lawrence Francis.

Panel Moderator:
Nicole Davis, Freelance Creative Producer & BFI NETWORK Talent Exec

Panellists:
Molly Manning Walker, Director 

Ivana Mackinnon, Producer, Wild Swim Films

Emily Leo, Producer Wild Swim Films

In this episode we hear about how the UK is reforming its film and TV tax reliefs, introducing new expenditure credits from January 2024. Hear more about the proposed new expenditure credits, how they will work and how they will differ from the existing tax reliefs along with timelines and transition plans between the existing and proposed systems.

Let us know what you think at @weareukfilm and find out more at www.weareukfilm.com

Hosted by Lawrence Francis.

Panel Moderator: Anna Mansi, Head of Certification, Certification Unit, BFI

Panellist: Isla MacGillivray, Partner, Saffery Champness LLP

In this episode we meet some of the UK and international funds who will unpack and demystify the complexities in securing and accessing film finance. This episode is also part of a wider programme of events celebrating Black Women in Film and features an introduction from Yolonda Brinkley from Diversity in Cannes.

Let us know what you think at @weareukfilm and find out more at www.weareukfilm.com

Hosted by Lawrence Francis.

Panel Moderator: Ama Ampadu, Senior Production & Development Executive, BFI

Panellists: Leanne Saunders, Head of Development and Production, New Zealand Film Commission

Tamara Mariam Dawit, Creative Producer/Strategist, Gobez Media Inc

Patrick Schaff, Head of Strategic Development / Communications, Hessen Film Fund

Samuel Ampah, Senior Media Accountant, Alliotts LLP

In this episode we find out about how to finance your international co-production working with The UK Global Screen Fund.

The UK Global Screen Fund, financed by the UK government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport and managed by the BFI, is designed to help produce projects with international appeal, support the worldwide distribution of UK content and encourage collaborations with international partners. In this episode we meet the team, find out more about opportunities to co-produce with the UK, and hear from producers who have been supported by the fund.

Let us know what you think at @weareukfilm and find out more at www.weareukfilm.com

Hosted by Lawrence Francis.

Panel Moderator:

Denitsa Yordanova, Head of UK Global Screen Fund, BFI

Panellists: Emily Morgan, Producer, Quiddity Films

Andrew Baker, Producer Cantilever Films

Benjamin Domenech, Producer Rei Cine

In this episode we explore how the industry is encouraging audiences back to arthouse cinemas around the world Our panel share their creative methods of bringing new audiences to arthouse cinemas in a lively debate about the future of theatrical film.

Let us know what you think at @weareukfilm and find out more at www.weareukfilm.com

Hosted by Lawrence Francis.

Panel Moderator:

Ben Luxford, Head of UK Audiences, Public Programmes and Audiences,

BFI, UK

Panellists:

Marlena Gabryszewska, President, Arthouse Cinemas Association, Poland

Peggy Johnson, Executive Director, The Loft Cinema Tucson, Arizona, USA

Butheina Kazim, Founder, Cinema Akil, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Allison Gardner, CEO, Glasgow FIlm, Scotland, UK

In this episode we hear from a  panel of international festival experts, who offer their advice and experience on navigating a productive path for 10 days on the Croisette! From hot tips on how to access tickets, to how best to maximise your (and respect other people’s) time for networking and meetings.  

Let us know what you think at @weareukfilm and find out more at www.weareukfilm.com

Hosted by Lawrence Francis.

Panel Moderator:

Wendy Mitchell, Journalist & film festival consultant


Panellists:

Anthony Andrews, CEO, We Are Parable

Frédéric Boyer, Artistic Director of the Tribeca Film Festival &
of the Les Arcs European Film Festival

Christelle Randall, Christelle Randall PR

The UK Film Podcast is coming back for a new series in May 2023, bringing you all the highlights from the UK Pavilion at the heart of the 76th Cannes Film Festival. To find out more visit www.weareukfilm.com and follow @weareukfilm on Twitter to get in touch and for all the latest film industry news.

(Presented by the British Film Commission)

In this episode we hear first-hand insights on filming in Northern Ireland for recent production Nowhere Special. We discover what producers look for when choosing international locations and the benefits of cross-border co-production, as well as collaboration between international film commissions, for local industries, talent and tourism.  

In this episode we talk to director and animator Joseph Pierce about his short animation, Scale, which receives its World Premiere in a special screening in Critics Week, Cannes 2022.

In this episode we meet writer/director Charlotte Wells who will talk about her debut feature Aftersun which receives its world Premiere in Critics Week.

In this episode of the UK Film podcast we find out how a range of key film industry figures are successfully working to diversify the industry. Our guests share insights into how they are actively and sustainably making the industry a more inclusive space, whilst exploring some of the challenges they face.

The UK Global Screen Fund has already supported 11 international co-productions, creating new global collaborations including partnerships with France, Germany, Ireland, Latin 

America, China and South Africa. In this episode we meet the team behind the UK Global Screen Fund, and hear from producers who have been supported by the scheme.

In this episode we are joined by writer director, editor and cinematographer Mark Jenkin, whose  second feature Enys Men is premiering in the Cannes Film Festival Directors’ Fortnight strand.

As the UK settles into a post-EU relationship with its neighbours, in this episode we explore the opportunities and challenges for UK and European producers looking to work together, discussing how to navigate this new financial and cultural journey and the advantages available for all. 

In this episode we speak with a selection of top producers and writers to find out how they go about sourcing and adapting original ideas to turn them into films. We discuss what is involved in copyright and adaptation of ideas from stage, page or platform to screen, and vice versa from screen to stage.

To find out more about this series and the work of UK Film visit www.weareukfilm.com and get in touch via twitter @weareukfilm 

In this episode we hear from award-winning filmmakers who share their experience of creating distinctive short films which have found their home firmly on the international festival circuit. 

To find out more about this series and the work of UK Film visit www.weareukfilm.com and get in touch via twitter @weareukfilm 

In this episode we hear from a range of film markers from across Europe who explore the challenges and advantages of working across cultures and languages.

To find out more about this series and the work of UK Film visit www.weareukfilm.com and get in touch via twitter @weareukfilm

In this episode we hear from a selection of producers and film funders from the UK, USA Canada, South Africa and Australia, as they discuss the challenges of adapting to the changing face of a streamer-led market place.

To find out more about this series and the work of UK Film visit www.weareukfilm.com and get in touch via twitter @weareukfilm 

Cannes FIlm Festival is a pretty unique experience, and for newcomers to the Croisette it can be a bit overwhelming. In this episode we hear from a panel of experienced festival goers who offer their tips on how to get the best out of the festival.

 To find out more about this series and the work of UK Film visit www.weareukfilm.com and get in touch via twitter @weareukfilm 

Introducing a new series of the UK Film Podcast, coming soon from the 75th Cannes Film Festival. To find out more about the series visit www.weareukfilm.com and get in touch via twitter @weareukfilm 

Producer Tracy O’Riordan takes us into the world of writer/director Clio Barnard’s Directors’ Fortnight film ALI & AVA.

Enveloped in music and imbued with humour, ALI & AVA is a compelling contemporary love story written and directed by BAFTA-nominated Clio Barnard (The Arbor, The Selfish Giant, Dark River).

Mark Cousins offers fascinating behind-the-scenes insights into the making of his documentary THE STORMS OF JEREMY THOMAS, showing in Cannes Classics

In filmmaker Mark Cousins' documentary, he joins Oscar-winning producer Jeremy Thomas on his annual pilgrimage to the Cannes Film Festival, and gives an intimate glimpse into the life of the legendary icon behind some of the most controversial and acclaimed films of all time.

Join Director Eva Husson and producer Elizabeth Karlsen to hear about the making of MOTHERING SUNDAY.

The film is in selection Cannes 2021 as part of 'Cannes Premiere'.

MOTHERING SUNDAY is the story of a maid living in post-World War I England who secretly plans to meet with the man she loves before he leaves to marry another woman.

Delve into the world of Andrea Arnold’s latest film COW, with producer Kat Mansoor.

COW is in Cannes 2021 selection as part of Cannes Premiere.

“This film is an endeavour to consider cows. To move us closer to them. To see both their beauty and the challenge of their lives. Not in a romantic way but in a real way. It’s a film about one dairy cow’s reality and acknowledging her great service to us. When I look at Luma, our cow, I see the whole world in her.”
– Andrea Arnold

Build Your Network and Boost Your Career

We talk to experts across different roles in film production about how they broke into the film industry, and how specific schemes or initiatives helped them meet the right people and develop their careers. Even later in your career, how do you use your networks and previous contacts? Is now a good time for new entrants to come into the film world, and if so, who can help you get started? We talk to experts about how they have built their own networks and advice for people not only at the start of their careers, but also for those who might need a mid-career boost.

Speakers:

• Om-Kalthoom Bashmailah - Cast Assistant and Director's Assistant
• Manon de Reeper - Programme Director, Start with 8
• Niamh Fagan - Producer, Lunar Pictures
• Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor - Producer, Joi Productions
• Maria Zani - mentee on Step Up

Moderator - Briony Hanson, Director of Film, British Council

Fighting back on Bullying and Harassment

We’ve all heard the horror stories about bullying and harassment in the film industry across the globe. Well, what are people taking as practical steps to combat this culture, and make our industries safer physically and mentally? What is the good work being done and how can productions and companies create safer spaces for all their workers? What are the practical tips for employers and employees to protect themselves, prevent bullying and harassment, or know how to tackle it if it occurs?

Speakers:

• Ngoc Nguyen - Head of Entertainment, Time’s Up
• Jennifer Smith - Head of Inclusion, BFI
• Sara Putt, - Managing Director, Sara Putt Associates
• Michelle White - Psychologist, co-founder, 6ft From The Spotlight and collaborator with Film in Mind
• Clark Crewe - Production Executive, Fable Pictures

Moderator - Wendy Mitchell, UK Film Events Curator

TALENT TALK: Acclaimed filmmaker Mark Cousins joins us to talk about his documentary THE STORY OF FILM: A NEW GENERATION, selected to open the Official Selection at Cannes 2021, and also screening as part of Cannes Classics.

Examining the most powerful movie images of the last decade, filmmaker Mark Cousins updates his classic The Story of Film with A New Generation. Spanning from 2010 to 2021, including the recent pandemic, Cousins spins an epic and hopeful tale of cinematic innovation from around the globe as he helps to uncover new ways of seeing and being in our eclectic and voluminous digital age.

Moving beyond talk of why film production should be sustainable, experts will discuss specific examples of how the industry is embracing green best practices. This discussion talks to producers, sustainability consultants and production experts who talk about their own hands-on experiences of making film productions more sustainable. We examine best practices across all stages of making a film – development, physical production and post production. Especially as the industry is restarting post-pandemic, how can we build sustainability into every film production as well as every filming facility and studio?

Speakers:

• Melanie Dicks - Managing Partner, Greenshoot and Producer, Fingerprint Content
• Louise Marie Smith - Founder and Managing Director, Neptune Environmental Solutions
• Wim Goossens - Line Producer, Bulletproof Cupid
• Charles Gachet-Dieuzeide - Director General, Secoya Eco Tournage
• Roser Canela-Mas - International Manager, Albert

Moderator - Wendy Mitchell, We Are UK Film Events Curator

The UK’s new Global Screen Fund is a £7m fund to support the UK independent screen sector’s international development, distribution and co-production opportunities. The fund, now in a one year pilot, will support film, TV, documentary, animation and interactive narrative games content. This informative session will explain more about the fund -- who is eligible (including international partners), how and when to apply for the three strands of funding, and practical advice from one of the fund’s first successful funding recipients. This session will also preview new audience perception research focusing on key international territories, as well as introducing research into a new data hub to support UK companies to grow internationally.

Speakers:

• Neil Peplow - Director of Industry and International Affairs, BFI
• Julia Lamaison - Head of Research and Statistics Unit, BFI
• Karina Gechtman - Head of International Marketing & Publicity, Altitude Films
• Moderator - Wendy Mitchell, We Are UK Film Events Curator

ScreenDaily Talks - The New Deal: The Changing world of Sales and Contracts
In Partnership with We Are UK Film

How are deals, contracts and business affairs changing in 2021 and beyond? The VOD platforms have had a huge impact on the film industry, not just with audiences but also behind the scenes changing what films sell, how and when. What are the current trends in sales for theatrical and VOD, how are minimum guarantees evolving, and what does every filmmaker need to know about contracts and rights? How do indie filmmakers navigate this complicated landscape?

Speakers:

• Wendy Bernfeld - Founder and Managing Director, Rights Stuff (Netherlands)
• Louisa Dent - Managing Director, Curzon Artificial Eye
• Christos Michaels - Partner and Head of Film, Lee & Thompson
• Ryan Kampe - Founder and President, Visit Films

Moderator - Wendy Mitchell, Contributing Editor, Screen International

Watch the webinar recording here:
https://www.weareukfilm.com/talks/screendaily-talks-the-new-deal-the-changing-world-of-sales-and-contracts

What filmmakers really need to know about working with online platforms 
(in association with Screen International)

The crowded digital marketplace can be overwhelming to navigate. This discussion will look at which Video on Demand (VOD) services are best for which films, why Netflix and Amazon aren’t always the only players to focus on, and what kind of deals, deliverables requirements and results you can expect from various platforms. 

Speakers: Al Clark, producer (Wellington Films, Calibre); Emily Gotto, consultant (AMC Networks, Shudder, Piki Films); Vanja Kaludjercic, director of acquisitions (MUBI); Pierre-Alexandre Labelle, co-founder (Under The Milky Way)

Moderator: Tom Grater, senior reporter (Screen International)

Blockchain in Action: Meet the companies transforming the industry

Blockchain isn’t just a buzzword anymore. Exciting new businesses are springing up across the value chain to use the technology in ways that serve the needs of filmmakers. Hear practical case studies from companies using this technology, and take part in intimate, workshop-style discussions.

Speakers: Sam Klebanov, CEO (Cinezen); Alan R. Milligan, founder and CEO (White Rabbit); Ashley Turing, founder and CEO (LiveTree); Maria Tanjala, co-founder (Big Couch) 

Writer/Director Jessica Hausner, co-writer Geraldine Bajard and producers Gerardine O'Flynn and Bertrand Faivre join us to discuss Competition title Little Joe

Moderator: Tricia Tuttle, director (BFI Festivals)

Writer/director Babak Anvari comes to the Centre with producers Lucan Toh and Christopher Kopp to discuss Directors' Fortnight title Wounds.

Moderator: Damon Wise, journalist 

Making the most of your UK shoot

(in association with the British Film Commission)

Production in the UK is booming both for UK productions and inward-investment productions. This panel of experts examines the financial benefits of shooting across the UK, and also the creative benefits that the UK offers, from amazing locations to highly skilled crews and supportive infrastructure.

Speakers: Chris Moll, fund advisor (Liverpool Film Office); Hugo Heppell, head of investment (Screen Yorkshire); Andrew Prendergast, producer (Helix Media Group, The Courier) and Brodie Pringle, head of screen commission (Screen Scotland)

Moderator: Adrian Wootton, CEO (British Film Commission)

Image: Official Secrets (dir. Gavin Hood)

Director Asif Kapadia joined producers James Gay-Rees and Paul Martin to discuss out of competition title Diego Maradona along with archive and assistant producers Fiammetta Luino and Lina Caicedo

Moderator: Kaleem Aftab, journalist

Behind the Scenes with the Broadcasters: The outlook from Film4 and BBC Films

Responding to recent global shifts in the film and broadcast landscape, the heads of BBC Films and Film4 discuss how they view their evolving roles, including their current priorities and future outlook. What films are these broadcasters looking to invest in now? How do they work with international filmmakers and investors?

Speakers: Daniel Battsek, director (Film4), Rose Garnett, director (BBC Films)

Moderator: Ben Roberts, deputy chief executive (BFI)

Why we need more inclusive crew

How can the film industry foster a more inclusive workforce across the career ladder, not just for entry level trainees? What measures are being taken around the globe and in the UK, and what steps are needed in the future? How can producers find the right crew for their production?

Speakers: Benjamin Bond, producer (Starcross Entertainment) and director, (The Drifters); Rachel Fung, producer Extra A Productions, Little Woods); Seetha Kumar, CEO (ScreenSkills); Jennifer Smith, head of inclusion (BFI) and Monique Walton, producer (Bull)

Moderator: Melissa Silverstein, founder/publisher (Women and Hollywood)

Deep impact: How films can effect social change

Documentaries and fiction films can both inspire and engage audiences, and filmmakers and distributors are becoming increasingly strategic in running impact campaigns to effect real social change. Experts talk about how to make a strong impression whether working with low-budget grassroots initiatives or on huge global campaigns.

Speakers: Waad Al-Kateab, director, (For Sama); Edward Watts, director (For Sama); Zak Brilliant, founder (Republic Film Distribution); Laura Kim, SVP of marketing (Participant Media); Mette Hoffmann Meyer, CEO and co-founder (Why Foundation)

Moderator: Wendy Mitchell, events curator (UK Film Centre)

Image: For Sama (Special Screenings)

Beyond Brexit: Sustaining creative collaborations

No matter the date or decision about Brexit, the UK film industry will work to be a valuable European partner. Find out the latest developments and plans being put in place to ensure the best outcomes for UK and European filmmakers and audiences. 

Speakers: Harriet Finney, director of external affairs (BFI); Christine Eloy, general manager (Europa Distribution); Malte Grunert, producer (Amusement Park); Agnieszka Moody, director (Creative Europe Desk UK)

Moderator: Wendy Mitchell, events curator (UK Film Centre)

The Frontline of Producing: Experts reveal their lessons learned

Top producers tell us about their highs and lows, and the lessons learned from myriad films across their careers. Hear candid feedback from experts about navigating finance, packaging, on-set challenges, and getting films to audiences.

Speakers: Sol Bondy, producer (One Two Films, The Tale, Under The Tree); 
Simon Gillis, COO, film division (See-Saw Films, Widows, Ammonite); Katrin Pors, producer, (Snowglobe Film, Birds of Passage, A White, White Day) Elhum Shakerifar, producer (Hakawati, Almost Heaven, A Syrian Love Story - pictured above)

Moderator: Nancy Tartaglione, international editor (Deadline)

Brave new worlds: Creating and finding audiences for immersive and interactive content

With VR and AR offering exciting new developments in storytelling, international experts talk about how to successfully create, finance and distribute these new formats. 

Speakers: Louis Cacciuttolo, CEO (VRrOOm); Maxime Montagne, head of business affairs, acquisitions and VR department (WIDE), Liz Rosenthal, CEO (Power to the Pixel) and and curator (Venice VR); Eleanor Whitley, executive producer (Marshmallow Laser Feast, Sweet Dreams - pictured above)

Moderator: Ben Roberts, deputy chief executive (BFI)

How international talent labs can help boost your career 
(in association with British Council)

There are hundreds of filmmaking labs around the globe for screenwriters, directors and producers - how do you choose which one is best for you? And once you are accepted by a lab, how can you make the most of the experience and continue to reap the benefits in the years to come?

Speakers: Paul Federbush, international director, feature film programme (Sundance); Savina Neirotti, executive director (Torino FilmLab); Savvas Stavrou, filmmaker; Marit van den Elshout, head of industry (International Film Festival Rotterdam)

Moderator: Jo Duncombe, film programme manager (British Council)

Director Ken Loach, producer Rebecca O'Brien and screenwriter Paul Laverty joined us at the UK Film Centre in Cannes to talk competition title Sorry We Missed You.