The 237: Film School Podcast
By Martin Law
The 237: Film School PodcastNov 26, 2023
Sian Astor-Lewis
Writer/Director Sian Astor-Lewis discusses making her nano-budget feature film debut 'To Nowhere'.
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.
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.
S2 E6: Jim Archer
Feature film trailer can be seen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JfWZd4CtIE
Short film BRIAN AND CHARLES (2017) can be seen here: vimeo.com/235491682
Short film INTERVENTION (2014) can be seen here: vimeo.com/110561687
S2 E5: Tim Wardle
Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-OF0OaK3o0
S2 E4: Phil Barantini
Watch the trailer here: youtu.be/_JFrZZPtYrs
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
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/
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
Episode Twelve: Rob Savage
Director Rob Savage discusses how he used his university beer fund to make his debut feature film Strings, how he had to go back to shorts to establish his "brand", and how making the lockdown horror smash Host was a collaborative process.
Host is available on Shudder. The trailer can be seen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNlKbqHqGcY
Strings is available to watch for free here: player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-…ings-2012-online
Rob's short films and other works can be seen here: vimeo.com/robsavage
Episode Eleven: Jack Barth
For Ep.11 of The 237: Film School Podcast, screenwriter Jack Barth - whose original script 'Cover Version' was adapted by Richard Curtis as 'Yesterday' - discusses the reasons why he's gone public with his credit issues. He first went public here: uproxx.com/movies/jack-barth-i…ter-richard-curtis/
You can read his original script, 'Cover Version', here: drive.google.com/file/d/0B2lfuDDU…UjNCUkwtWTQ/view
This episode was co-produced and co-edited by Richard Parkinson.
Episode Ten: Nick Rowland
For Episode Ten, director Nick Rowland discusses his debut feature film ,Calm With Horses', the importance of authenticity and how his National Film & Television School short films landed him an agent & a BAFTA nomination.
Trailer for Calm With Horses: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xbrj1wDl3iM
Short film Slap: vimeo.com/96988854
Short film Group B: vimeo.com/135361164
Episode Nine: Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor
BIFA nominated producer Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor discusses her role making Blue Story with director Rapman.
The trailer for Blue Story can be seen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5askXpPvUeA
Joy's short film Haircut (2018), directed by Kobe Adom, can be seen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuu96wOYz7I
Episode Eight: Claire Oakley
Writer/Director Claire Oakley discusses the process of creating her debut iFeatures project 'Make Up', starring Molly Windsor.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.