PODCAST: The Lighthouse Q&A with Robert Eggers

02/04/20 • 34 min

It's time for the Directors UK Podcast! This episode comes from our member screening of The Lighthouse, where we were treated to a fantastic with director Robert Eggers - moderated by Robbie Collin. Robert told our audience all about nailing the film’s aesthetic, creating its peculiar dialogue, and working with trained seagulls... Music: Loyaly Freak

Previous Episode

PODCAST: 1917 Q&A with Sam Mendes and Alfonso Cuarón

With wins at the Golden Globes and the DGA Awards, Sam Mendes' 1917 is a roaring success. We were thrilled to be able to host a special event for members with Sam, and who better to discuss the film's stunning technical achievement than Oscar-winning master Alfonso Cuarón. Sam spoke to Alfonso about the amount of preparation that was required for such long takes, the continued relevance of the First World War, and why you shouldn’t be sat there wondering where the cuts are. We hope you enjoy the podcast! Music: Loyalty Freak

Next Episode

PODCAST: Dark Waters Q&A with Todd Haynes and Charles Sturridge

The Directors UK Podcast is back, and this time we hear from the incredible Todd Haynes! Todd spoke to fellow director Charles Sturridge about his latest film, Dark Waters. They discussed the delicacies of casting for roles based on real people, how much information you need to supply your audience with so they have a handle on the facts, and what its like to make such a politically-charged film. We hope you enjoy the podcast! Music: Loyalty Freak