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The 237: Film School Podcast

The 237: Film School Podcast

By Martin Law

The 237: Film School Podcast, hosted by Martin Law. No-nonsense advice from industry professionals.
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Sian Astor-Lewis

The 237: Film School PodcastNov 26, 2023

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Sian Astor-Lewis

Sian Astor-Lewis

Writer/Director Sian Astor-Lewis discusses making her nano-budget feature film debut 'To Nowhere'.

Nov 26, 202356:01
Helen Black

Helen Black

Screenwriter and novelist Helen Black discusses her career so far, including winning an RTS Award for 'Life and Death in the Warehouse', and co-writing 'TIME' S2 with Jimmy McGovern.

Oct 28, 202301:08:27
Chris Lang

Chris Lang

Screenwriter Chris Lang discusses his recent work, including 'Unforgotten' and 'The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe', as well as his approach to writing.

May 11, 202301:09:07
S2 E6: Jim Archer
Dec 23, 202240:13
S2 E5: Tim Wardle
Feb 08, 202243:22
S2 E4: Phil Barantini
Jan 07, 202250:10
S2 E3: Laura Bayston and Laurence Spellman

S2 E3: Laura Bayston and Laurence Spellman

Actors Laurence Spellman and Laura Bayston discuss their lead roles in the upcoming feature film 'The Wife and Her House Husband', from director Marcus Markou, who joins towards the end of the interview to discuss the creative process.


You can watch the trailer for the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpipNek545c

Sep 01, 202154:29
S2 E2: James Gardner

S2 E2: James Gardner

Filmmaker James Gardner talks about his debut feature film Jellyfish. The writer/director/producer is a graduate of the NFTS and he discusses the plights of making a completely independent feature film.


http://www.jellyfishfilm.uk/

Jun 08, 202152:03
S2 E1: Joe Barton

S2 E1: Joe Barton

The 237: Film School Podcast returns with screenwriter Joe Barton discussing his career to date, including his TV show Giri/Haji and the upcoming Gotham PD.

Scripts for Giri/Haji can be found here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/scripts/tv-drama/giri-haji

Trailer for Giri/Haji: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24pM3OVhrrw

Trailer for Nowhere Left To Run (McFly film): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQk6tbGoOOY

May 24, 202101:34:37
Episode Twelve: Rob Savage
Sep 08, 202049:09
Episode Eleven: Jack Barth
Jun 12, 202045:00
Episode Ten: Nick Rowland
Apr 19, 202040:02
Episode Nine: Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor
Apr 10, 202037:22
 Episode Eight: Claire Oakley

Episode Eight: Claire Oakley

Writer/Director Claire Oakley discusses the process of creating her debut iFeatures project 'Make Up', starring Molly Windsor.

Mar 31, 202043:28
 Episode Seven: Gareth Tunley

Episode Seven: Gareth Tunley

Filmmaker Gareth Tunley discusses his roots in live comedy, the long process of making his ultra-low budget debut feature 'The Ghoul' and how the BAFTA nomination that followed has impacted his career.

Jan 28, 202053:23
 Episode Six: William McGregor

Episode Six: William McGregor

For Episode Six, film & TV director William McGregor discusses his career to date: winning an RTS Award as a student filmmaker, directing commercials and TV shows such as 'His Dark Materials', and his feature film debut 'Gwen'.

Dec 30, 201951:48
 Episode Five: Deborah Haywood

Episode Five: Deborah Haywood

In a candid interview for #The237 #FilmSchool #Podcast, writer/director Deborah Haywood discusses her journey: from being turned down for a job at the biscuit factory to directing her first feature film Pin Cushion.

Oct 14, 201954:59
 Episode Four: Adam Stephen Kelly

Episode Four: Adam Stephen Kelly

For Episode Four of #The237 #FilmSchool #Podcast, filmmaker Adam Stephen Kelly sheds light on how projects may go through a number of screenwriters before hitting production, directing his debut feature before turning 25 and how he checks IMDb ratings.

Aug 30, 201937:14
 Episode Three: Jamie Noel

Episode Three: Jamie Noel

For Episode Three of #The237 #FilmSchool #Podcast, indie filmmaker Jamie Noel discusses the different processes behind making his £15,000 debut feature film 'Lie Low' (2019) and his £8000 BFI backed short film 'His Wake' (2017).

Aug 19, 201955:16
 Episode Two: Marcus Markou

Episode Two: Marcus Markou

For Episode Two of #The237 #FilmSchool #Podcast, filmmaker Marcus Markou chats about his self-funded debut feature film 'Papadopoulos and Sons, delegating responsibly and his love of short films.

Aug 18, 201953:53
 Episode One: Jonathan Sothcott

Episode One: Jonathan Sothcott

For Episode One of #The237 #FilmSchool #Podcast, prolific film producer Jonathan Sothcott sheds light on distribution, raising finance and the future of #indiefilm in the UK.

First published July 2019.

Jul 11, 201938:29