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Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with film/tv editor Gareth C Scales about editing AFTERLOVE (dir. Aleen Khan) AFTER LOVE (2020) is available to watch now for BFI Player subscribers. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoyed this. It really helps the Britflicks Podcast grow and others to discover it. C…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with film editor Jim Page on 5 Great Tips To Being A Film Editor Being an Editor is different to Editing Try even if you don't agree Talented Arsehole theory Don't Edit You are not your work Jim was the editor on SHEPHERD (Directed by Russell Owen) that is available on HD Digital to buy or rent onYou can buy me a cu…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with producer Vaughan Sivell about his new documentary feature GAZZA. GAZZA, the story of one of England's most iconic and controversial footballers, is available on BBC iPlayer and will be released on Digital Download from 2nd May and Blu-ray & DVD from 9th May. You can buy me a cup of coffee & support this indepen…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with long time collaborators & friends Toby Meakins (director) & Simon Allen (screenwriter) about their debut feature film CHOOSE OR DIE. CHOOSE OR DIE is out now on Netflix and after its release on 15 April it was number one in US, UK, France, Canada and around the world. For Netflix go to https://www.netflix.com/b…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with writer/director Gerard Johnson about his 2009 debut feature film TONY Amazon Prime subscribers can watch TONY now https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tony-Peter-Ferdinando/dp/B00ICAMMEC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3ILIO8DNBK0P&keywords=Tony&qid=1649940086&s=instant-video&sprefix=tony%2Cinstant-video%2C380&sr=1-1 You can buy me a cup …

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with BAFTA award-winning screenwriter Anthony Mullins about one of the most powerful, yet most misunderstood, tools in a writer's toolkit - character arcs. BEYOND THE HERO'S JOURNEY: Crafting Powerful And Original Character Arcs For The Screen is OUT NOW Get it straight from the publisher https://kamerabooks.co.uk/i…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks 5 Great Abrupt Endings To Movies with screenwriter David Stokes. David’s picks are: MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL (1975) AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (1981) EVIL DEAD (1983) THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (1999) DRAG ME TO HELL (2009) HONORABLE MENTIONS BURIED (2010) THE DEVIL INSIDE (2012) You can buy me a cup of coff…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with screenwriter Amanda Graham about: 5 MINDSETS TO HAVE TO KICK DOWN DOORS IF YOU'RE AN OUTSIDER: You belong. Continue to get better at whatever it is you do. The thing that makes you different is most likely the thing that is your greatest asset. There is never only one way to get to where you want to go. Find yo…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with actor/writer/director James Ashcroft about his feature length directorial debut COMING HOME IN THE DARK. This New Zealand set neo-noir starts with a seemingly brutal, mindless crime, but evolves into a revenge tale you won't see coming. Harrowing at times, it is also poignant and sad in the way that it draws on…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with East London actor Nicholas Clarke about his role in the pandemic produced indie crime thriller FIXED. 5 Great Memories from a pandemic film shoot: Shooting in lockdown (Birmingham tier3) & using one location. Dealing with on set conditions - the cold, flooding etc Exploring the physicality of the wound. And hav…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with the hardest working family in genre cinema today - the Adams Family. They write, shoot, star and post-produce all their work. They are Toby Poser (mum), John Adams (dad), Lulu Adams (eldest) and Zelda Adams (youngest, but the expert drone pilot of the clan). HELLBENDER is their sixth film made together; their s…

Screenwriter Stuart talks about how to write a horror screenplay with veteran screenwriter and author A Sense of Dread Getting Under the Skin of Horror Screenwriting Neal Marshall Stevens. THE BOOK - "A Sense of Dread: Getting Under the Skin of Horror Screenwriting" is out now where you buy your books. Just what is “The Sense of Dread” and how does…

Screenwriter/producer Stuart Wright talks with writer/director James Webber about his directorial debut SORORITY SORORITY is available to rent and buy via Amazon Video. Official website at https://sororityfilm.com Trailer https://youtu.be/kw0gEC4ma4c You can buy me a cup of coffee & support this independent podcast that I host and produce at https:…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright speaks to actor/director Ross McCall about his feature directorial debut A VIOLENT MAN McCall became known in the U.S after playing Cpl. Joseph Liebgott in HBO's Band of Brothers for Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. He just completed principle photography on the London/New York based show, Suspicion, for Apple TV alongside…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to director ROSS CLARKE about the making of the World War II occupation Norway movie BIRDCATCHER Amazon Prime subscribers can watch Birdcatcher here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Birdcatcher-August-Diehl/dp/B07XZHJZRT The book American Dream American Nightmare Cinema In the Age of Trump is due out June 2022 from Routledg…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright looks back with the writer/director of PIGGY, Kieron Hawkes on the debut feature he made a decade ago while he was still a courier in central London. 2022 brings up 10 years for the Brit noir revenge film PIGGY. It stars PEAKY BLINDERS' Paul Anderson in the titular role, LINE OF DUTY's Martin Compston, Neil Maskell (KILL …

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to writer/director WILL JEWELL about 5 GREAT ANTI-ESTABLISHMENT FILMS 1957 - THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON 1968 - IF... 1985 - BRAZIL 1988 - THEY LIVE 1995 - LA HAINE Will Jewell's debut feature film CONCRETE PLANS is out now on VOD https://www.concreteplans.co.uk/watch You can buy me a cup of coffee & support this indepen…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to 2021's Palme D'or winner writer/director JULIA DUCOURNAU about TITANE, her follow up to her critiically acclaimed debut feature RAW, TITANE will be released by Altitude and Film4 across the UK & Ireland on 26th December 2021. Please check http://www.altitudefilment.com for more information. You can buy me a cup o…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with novelist, writer and editor CATHI UNSWORTH about 5 Great Films that influenced the writing of her novel BAD PENNY BLUES BAD PENNY BLUES is out now from Strange Attractor http://strangeattractor.co.uk/shoppe/bad-penny-blues/ The 5 Great Films that influenced the writing of this novel are: BEAT GIRL (1960) (aka W…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to writer/director Ian Diaz about his micro-budget noir film from 1999 THE KILLING ZONE See THE KILLING ZONE for free at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOJ4ViPXma8 More from Ian see https://www.youtube.com/c/RebeccaGold/videos You can buy me a cup of coffee & support this independent podcast that I host and produce…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with DEATHCEMBER producers Dominic Saxl / Ivo Scheloske about their CHRISTMAS HORROR ANTHOLOGY Award winning Christmas horror anthology DEATHCEMBER is out now in UK and Ireland where it is available to stream and download from Amazon Prime, Virgin Media and i-Tunes. You can buy me a cup of coffee & support this inde…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks 5 Great Screenwriting Tips with BOB SAENZ screenwriter of 18 produced films & author of That's Not The Way It Works: A no-nonsense guide to the craft and business of screenwriting Tip #1 REJECTION ISN'T PERSONAL Tip #2 BEFORE YOU WRITE YOU HAVE TO HAVE SOMETHING GOOD TO WRITE ABOUT Tip #3 YOU CAN GET AN OPTION FROM …

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to writer/director TOM GEENS about the visceral, yet heartfelt exploration into trauma - COUPLE IN A HOLE COUPLE IN A HOLE starring PAUL HIGGINS & KATE DICKIE and featuring the music of BEAK is available to Prime Video subscribers in the UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Couple-Hole-Paul-Higgins/dp/B088TXQG21/ref=sr_1_1?c…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright speaks with fellow screenwriter Gina Gomez about 5 Screenwriting Tips For Newbie Writers 1) Navigating Screenwriting Competitions 2) Freelance script reading 3) Writing for emotional impact 4) Character, arc and theme 5) What makes a good biopic and/or adaptation? Find Gina on twitter here - @ginagemeni You can buy me a c…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to director Philip Virus about the making of Freakscene : The Story of Dinosaur Jr Freakscene : The Story of Dinosaur Jr digital download release is 22nd November (UK & IRELAND), here is the iTunes pre-order link : https://itunes.apple.com/gb/movie/freakscene-the-story-of-dinosaur-jr/id1592544699 Platforms are: iTun…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to director/co-writer Michael Venus & co-writer Thomas Friedrich about their feature film - the brooding horror that will live in your dreams: SCHLAF (aka SLEEP). SLEEP is available now on the essential, alternative streaming service ARROW - https://www.arrow-player.com Synopsis: Marlene is suffering from recurring …

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to Michael Myers... I mean Chris Nials of the LONDON HORROR SOCIETY about 5 Great Indie Filmmaking Tips. Tip 1: Get Your Screenplay in Order Tip 2: Budget Carefully Tip 3: Don't Be Tempted To Do Everything Yourself Tip 4: Be Flexible, but thorough Tip 5: Plan Your Release Strategy Early People can join the LONDON HO…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to co-directors Barnaby O’Connor and Matthew O’Connor about the making of and reaction to their controversial documentary THE PICK UP GAME Watch THE PICK UP GAME at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/thepickupgame/ You can buy me a cup of coffee & support this independent podcast that I host and produce at https://app.redci…

For the LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021 Podcast Series, screenwriter, Britflicks podcast host and Leyton resident of 20 years, Stuart Wright, talks to the filmmakers, film organisations and others taking part in the free film festival LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021. For more about LLF see - https://leytonstonelovesfilm.com Featured on this episode of LLF …

For the LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021 Podcast Series, screenwriter, Britflicks podcast host and Leyton resident of 20 years, Stuart Wright, talks to the filmmakers, film organisations and others taking part in the free film festival LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021. For more about LLF see - https://leytonstonelovesfilm.com Featured on this episode of LLF …

For the LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021 Podcast Series, screenwriter, Britflicks podcast host and Leyton resident of 20 years, Stuart Wright, talks to the filmmakers, film organisations and others taking part in the free film festival LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021. Leytonstone Loves Film returns for a third year from 15 – 19 September 2021. Across four d…

For the LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021 Podcast Series, screenwriter, Britflicks podcast host and Leyton resident of 20 years, Stuart Wright, talks to the filmmakers, film organisations and others taking part in the free film festival LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021. Leytonstone Loves Film returns for a third year from 15 – 19 September 2021. Across four d…

For the LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021 Podcast Series, screenwriter, Britflicks podcast host and Leyton resident of 20 years, Stuart Wright, talks to the filmmakers, film organisations and others taking part in the free film festival LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021. Leytonstone Loves Film returns for a third year from 15 – 19 September 2021. Across four d…

For the LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021 Podcast Series, screenwriter, Britflicks podcast host and Leyton resident of 20 years, Stuart Wright, talks to the filmmakers, film organisations and others taking part in the free film festival LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021. Leytonstone Loves Film returns for a third year from 15 – 19 September 2021. Across four d…

For the LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021 Podcast Series, screenwriter, Britflicks podcast host and Leyton resident of 20 years, Stuart Wright, talks to the filmmakers, film organisations and others taking part in the free film festival LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021. Leytonstone Loves Film returns for a third year from 15 – 19 September 2021. Across four d…

For the LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021 Podcast Series, screenwriter, Britflicks podcast host and Leyton resident of 20 years, Stuart Wright, talks to the filmmakers, film organisations and others taking part in the free film festival LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021. Leytonstone Loves Film returns for a third year from 15 – 19 September 2021. Across four d…

For the LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021 Podcast Series, screenwriter, Britflicks podcast host and Leyton resident of 20 years, Stuart Wright, talks to the filmmakers, film organisations and others taking part in the free film festival LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021. Leytonstone Loves Film returns for a third year from 15 – 19 September 2021. Across four d…

For the LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021 Podcast Series, screenwriter, Britflicks podcast host and Leyton resident of 20 years, Stuart Wright, talks to the filmmakers, film organisations and others taking part in the free film festival LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021. Leytonstone Loves Film returns for a third year from 15 – 19 September 2021. Across four d…

For the LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021 Podcast Series, screenwriter, Britflicks podcast host and Leyton resident of 20 years, Stuart Wright, talks to the filmmakers, film organisations and others taking part in the free film festival LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021. Leytonstone Loves Film returns for a third year from 15 – 19 September 2021. Across four d…

Screenwriter and Leyton resident of 20 years Stuart Wright introduces the LEYTONSTONE LOVES FILM 2021 PODCAST SERIES that goes live on Friday 3rd September 2021. Leytonstone Loves Film returns for a third year from 15 – 19 September 2021. Across four days Leytonstone, in East London, will be host to a variety of free events brought to you by local …

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to screenwriter, TV writer, producer, filmmaker & comic book author, BRYAN HILL. Currently, he is working on the HBO Max show TITANS, the upcoming POWER RANGERS movie, the adaptation of the comic book BITTER ROOT for Regina King. In the comic book world he’s written BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS, DETECTIVE COMICS and his…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to Michael Mongillo about the World Premiere of his new movie THE CHANGED at Frightfest 2021 THE CHANGED plays Friday 27th August 2021 (6:15 & 6:40PM). For tickets and more info go to https://www.frightfest.co.uk/holdingfolder/TheChanged.html THE CHANGED stars horror icon Tony Todd (Candyman) & Ashley from SINISTER …

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to Juuso Latin & Jukka Vidgren, co-directors of the hilarious & absurd Finnish Black Metal coming of age comedy HEAVY TRIP Watch HEAVY TRIP now on Arrow Player https://www.arrow-player.com You can buy me a cup of coffee & support this independent podcast that I host and produce at https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ae0…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright speaks to Swiss director Christian Johannes Koch about his debut feature SPAGAT SPAGAT is out now in Switzerland For more see https://variety.com/2020/film/global/san-sebastian-film-festival-1234770249-1234770249/ https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/392813/#cm https://cineuropa.org/prodcompany/331309/ https://www.frenetic…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks WILDERNESS writer Neil Fox and director Justin Doherty. A John Cassavetes inspired low budget feature film that was made with students from the University of Falmouth taking up many of the production roles below the heads of department to gain some real filmmaking experience while they studied. WILDERNESS is out now…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to writer NICK TRIPLOW about his new book GETTING CARTER: TED LEWIS AND THE BIRTH OF BRIT NOIR Out now by NO EXIT https://www.noexit.co.uk/index1.php?imprint=1&isbn=&ebookid=1689 In addition to talking to us about Ted Lewis's mark on the Brit Noir literary and cinematic landscape, Nick Triplow also treats us to the …

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with director Simon Aitken about MODERN LOVE, an anthology of 11 down to earth tales about love - good and bad - in the 21st century . MODERN LOVE is available to watch on PRIME Credits Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/) Podcast from www.britflicks.com Rate, review…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Mark Archer about his documentary Don't Go Gentle: A film about IDLES For tickets and to see Don't Go Gentle: A film about IDLES - https://www.docnrollfestival.com/films/dont-go-gentle-a-film-about-idles THE PROBLEM OF LEISURE: A CELEBRATION OF ANDY GILL AND GANG OF FOUR - https://www.piccadillyrecords.com/coun…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks 5 Great Found Footage Films with HOST co-writer Gemma Hurley. GHOST WATCH (1992) THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (1999) PARANORMAL ACTIVITY (2007) LAKE MUNGO (2008) CREEP (2014) Notable mentions of PUNISHMENT PARK (1971) CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST (1980) THE CONSPIRACY (2012) BE MY CAT: A FILM FOR ANNE (2015) BUTTERFLY KISSES (2018…

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to writer and filmmaker Paige Feldman about 5 Boss Bitch Romantic Comedies featuring savvy women who follow their dreams and find love too. HIS GIRL FRIDAY (1940) PILLOW TALK (1959) WORKING GIRL (1988) TWO CAN PLAY THAT GAME (2001) MUSIC & LYRICS (2011) For on Paige see https://www.paigefeldman.com/links Credits Int…