In this episode, Nigel talks to writer/director Daniel Deville about the making of his intense short film drama, By Any Other Name. Produced by Slick Films, this short film tells the story of a woman searching for her sister, who has been sold into the sex trade in London's criminal underbelly. Daniel talks about his background and the challenges he had to overcome as well as closing the gap between aspiration and action when it came to building a career in filmmaking. This is a thought-provoking and inspiring story about overcoming odds and working towards creating important work that impac ..read more

Nigel welcomes short film horror maestro Jed Shepherd (Host, Dashcam) to the pod with an intriguing discussion on the horror genre and how the refusal of the UK film establishment to properly invest in it is hurting the UK film industry. We also dive into Jed's highly unusual journey into filmmaking and how a lockdown prank turned into a ticket to Hollywood. Watch Jed's new film Flashback on Netflix now and see the short films he wrote and produced alongside director Rob Savage below as well as the short film Double Tap, which we previously reviewed. Dawn of the Deaf Salt Absence Double T ..read more

In this very special episode, Nigel hosts Academy Award winner Chris Overton in the pod as they explore Chris' new short film, In Too Deep. This new short film is an exploration of the dangerous intersection between grief and technology, throwing us into the grieving process of Ben (Stephen Wight) and Carol (Rachel Shenton) as they struggle to come to terms with the loss of their daughter. While Carol tries everything she can to cope with her grief, Ben isolates himself and hatches a plan to reverse their loss but risks making things much worse. Chris Overton shares his origin story as a fil ..read more

This episode is part two of our mammoth 'Emmeline Hartley Trilogy' where Nigel and Emmeline explore the making of Keep Breathing, a short drama tackling the subject of sexual consent and power dynamics co-written, produced and starring Emmeline alongside Damien Molony. A woman gets stuck in a lift with the engineer that’s fixing it, only to discover it’s the man she had a one-night-stand with just a few weeks before. As the awkwardness manifests, it becomes clear they both have very different interpretations of the events that unfolded that night. We get into the weeds on the ambitious appro ..read more

Nigel speaks to Emmeline Hartley of the Nexus Cast & Crew Network and they embark on one of the most eye-opening discussions of the podcast to date, diving into the terrain of the UK film and cinema industries and why establishing a career in grassroots filmmaking is often so hard. We also get the opportunity to learn about the Nexus network, its origins and how it helps to uplift independent filmmakers in underserved areas of the UK. Touching on issues of funding, cost and exposure, this interview goes to some very honest places as Emmeline exposes just how much of an uphill (but not hop ..read more

Director Brian Pittala joins Nigel in the pod all the way from America’s Pacific Northwest to talk about his new short film Asteroids, a coming-of-age comedy/drama about a young woman arriving at a crossroads in her life and having to choose between her creative potential and a stable future. Brian and Nigel talk first time filmmaking, finding a team you can count on and art reflecting life. You can find our review and watch Asteroids here. Click here to listen to more episodes and subscribe to our podcast ..read more

In this very special episode, we get two interviews for the price of one! Nigel talks to filmmaker Ryan Nunes about his latest short film After the Beep, in which a young man tries to reconnect with his estranged father during the Christmas period. We go into Ryan’s motivations for telling this particular story, the emotional risk of personal honesty in storytelling through film, how and why Ryan made After the Beep with a cast and crew of one and striking a balance between creative fulfilment and the practical needs of finding paid work. The second interview is a Q&A session held as par ..read more

This year's Aesthetica Short Film Festival featured a heartbreaking movie following a mother dealing with the aftermath of her young son's attempted suicide. Writer/director Adam Etheridge brings us the social drama Milk produced by the guest of this episode Katherine Press. Nigel sits down with Katherine, a ballet dancer turned actor turned producer, writer and director as she charts her career journey. Listen in for her fascinating story and insights into thriving in the world of UK short film. Read our Watchlist Review for Milk here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/watchlist-review-milk ..read more

Actor, writer and director Adetokumboh M'Cormack returns to the pod for an interview with host Nigel Morgan to discuss The German King the series. Following his award-winning short film, Adetokumboh has ventured out on a journey that has started the development of a new epic series expanding on the story of King Rudolf Manga Bell. He also embarked on an international tour that has seen the German government and the King's descendants start on a journey of reconciliation over a century after the legendary king's colonial rebellion.  Nigel and Adetokumboh discuss the need for representatio ..read more

This episode, Nigel talks to the director of 'Hotter Up Close' the final short film in our LGBTQIA+ Month.  This film follows Chris, a gay slacker who is dealing with a recent break up. We go on a journey with him as he struggles to overcome his crippling insecurities in order to find love. Leland Montgomery takes us through the genesis of the film and the importance of creating a relatable and positive romantic comedy that takes place in an LGBTQ space. Read our Watchlist Review for the film here - https://www.cameolaunch.com/post/watchlist-review-hotter-up-close  ..read more