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The BIFA Podcast

The BIFA Podcast

By: British Independent Film Awards
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Welcome to the BIFA Podcast, supported by Kia. Every Wednesday, hosts Joy Hunter and Karis Aldridge will be talking to a new guest from the world of independent film about their journey into the industry, their most inspiring cinema-going experiences, and what makes independent film so special.


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British Independent Film Awards
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Episodes
  • Director Mark Jenkin talks Rose of Nevada, Back to the Future and the illusion of nostalgia
    Apr 9 2026

    All aboard! Mark Jenkin is in the house! Or should that be boat...


    The proudly Cornish, BAFTA-winning director of Bait and Enys Men joins the BIFA podcast to discuss his journey into film, how he developed his trademark post-sync filmmaking process and his new film Rose of Nevada.


    A visually stunning, time-looping voyage set on a Cornish fishing boat, Rose of Nevada stars George Mackay and Callum Turner as two men forced to choose between disappearing and belonging when they return from sea to find themselves stuck in the past.


    Also discussed: Writing off box set binges as ‘research’, crying at film reviews,

    and whether or not the good old days ever really existed.


    Catch Rose of Nevada in cinemas from 24 April!


    Listen to the Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts and watch the filmed version on the BIFA Youtube channel.


    FOLLOW BIFA ON SOCIAL

    Instagram – @BIFA_film

    TikTok – @BIFA_film

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    ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST


    Each week hosts Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter chat to a new guest from the world of independent film about their journey into the industry, their most inspiring cinema going experiences, and what makes independent cinema so special.


    ABOUT BIFA


    The British Independent Film Awards celebrate, promote and support the best of British independent filmmaking. Since 1998, BIFA has discovered and championed bold, original stories and the talent behind them – from Florence Pugh and John Boyega to Steve McQueen and Lynne Ramsay. BIFA’s annual awards spotlight the year’s most outstanding films and filmmakers, and their work year-round connects diverse stories to diverse audiences, with a focus on young film lovers. BIFA is at the heart of the British film industry, and they respond to its changing needs, from EDI training to promoting fair practice, building towards a sustainable, inclusive future for British independent film. Find out more at www.bifa.film

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    CREDITS


    Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter

    Produced by the BIFA Team

    Music: “Make It Happen”

    Performed by Laura Welsh

    Written by Jimmy James and Laura Welsh

    Licensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/Screenwrk

    Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Eddie Marsan on working-class access to the arts, anti-algorithm filmmaking and working with Mike Leigh
    Mar 26 2026

    Eddie Marsan is in the building!


    We sat down with the acting legend to talk through his career on screen, from working with top British independent film directors like Mike Leigh to unforgettable roles in American blockbusters like Gangs of New York, and everything in between.


    Eddie also shared his views and ideas on how to improve working-class access to the arts, and how he developed his craft as one of Britain's leading character actors.


    Listen to the Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts and watch the filmed version on the BIFA Youtube channel.


    FOLLOW BIFA ON SOCIAL

    Instagram – @BIFA_film

    TikTok – @BIFA_film

    X – @BIFA_film


    ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST


    Each week hosts Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter chat to a new guest from the world of independent film about their journey into the industry, their most inspiring cinema going experiences, and what makes independent cinema so special.


    ABOUT BIFA


    The British Independent Film Awards celebrate, promote and support the best of British independent filmmaking. Since 1998, BIFA has discovered and championed bold, original stories and the talent behind them – from Florence Pugh and John Boyega to Steve McQueen and Lynne Ramsay. BIFA’s annual awards spotlight the year’s most outstanding films and filmmakers, and their work year-round connects diverse stories to diverse audiences, with a focus on young film lovers. BIFA is at the heart of the British film industry, and they respond to its changing needs, from EDI training to promoting fair practice, building towards a sustainable, inclusive future for British independent film. Find out more at www.bifa.film

    -

    CREDITS


    Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter

    Produced by the BIFA Team

    Music: “Make It Happen”

    Performed by Laura Welsh

    Written by Jimmy James and Laura Welsh

    Licensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/Screenwrk

    Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Best of The BIFA Podcast featuring Tim Key, Celia Imrie, Letitia Wright, Stephen Merchant and more!
    Mar 16 2026

    Simply the best!


    This week at The BIFA Podcast, we’re taking a look over some of the best moments from the series so far.


    Expect insane cinema snack anecdotes from Stephen Merchant and Tim Key, unforgettable fan interactions with Louise Brealey and David Jonsson, crazy audition stories from Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù and Celia Imrie, and much much more.


    Roll the tape!


    Listen to the Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts and watch the filmed version on the BIFA Youtube channel.


    FOLLOW BIFA ON SOCIAL


    Instagram - @BIFA_film

    TikTok - @BIFA_film

    X - @BIFA_film


    ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST SUPPORTED BY KIA

    Each week hosts Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter chat to a new guest from the world of independent film about their journey into the industry, their most inspiring cinema going experiences, and what makes independent cinema so special.


    CREDITS


    Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter

    Special thanks to the BIFA team


    Music: “Make It Happen”

    Performed by Laura Welsh

    Written by Jimmy James and Laura Welsh

    Licensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/Screenwrk

    Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    58 mins
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