The BIFA Podcast | Supported by Kia

BIFA's 2025 Richard Harris Award recipient Emily Watson shares her journey into film and most inspiring cinema going moments on the all new BIFA Podcast, supported by Kia. 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 SOCIALInstagram - @BIFA_filmTikTok - @BIFA_filmX - @BIFA_filmABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST SUPPORTED BY KIAEach 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 BIFAThe 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—CREDITSThe BIFA Podcast is supported by Kia. Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter Produced by Daniel Audritt, Kat Butterfield and Joy HunterAssistant Producer: Bruno AtkinsonProduction company: Audacious ProductionsDOP: Louis Hudd & Jude O'ConnorAudio Engineers: Nathan Cooper and James Gibbons McGregor Recorded at Fiction Studios Special thanks to the BIFA teamMusic: “Make It Happen”Performed by Laura WelshWritten by Jimmy James and Laura WelshLicensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/ScreenwrkPublished by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

Ashley Walters shares his journey into film and most inspiring cinema going moments on the all new BIFA Podcast, supported by Kia. 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 SOCIALInstagram - @BIFA_filmTikTok - @BIFA_filmX - @BIFA_filmABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST SUPPORTED BY KIAEach 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 BIFAThe 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—CREDITSThe BIFA Podcast is supported by Kia. Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter Produced by Daniel Audritt, Kat Butterfield and Joy HunterAssistant Producer: Bruno AtkinsonProduction company: Audacious ProductionsDOP: Louis Hudd & Jude O'ConnorAudio Engineers: Nathan Cooper and James Gibbons McGregor Recorded at Fiction Studios Special thanks to the BIFA teamMusic: “Make It Happen”Performed by Laura WelshWritten by Jimmy James and Laura WelshLicensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/ScreenwrkPublished by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

Imogen Poots shares her journey into film and most inspiring cinema going moments on the all new BIFA Podcast, supported by Kia. 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 SOCIALInstagram - @BIFA_filmTikTok - @BIFA_filmX - @BIFA_filmABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST SUPPORTED BY KIAEach 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 BIFAThe 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—CREDITSThe BIFA Podcast is supported by Kia. Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter Produced by Daniel Audritt, Kat Butterfield and Joy HunterAssistant Producer: Bruno AtkinsonProduction company: Audacious ProductionsDOP: Louis Hudd & Jude O'ConnorAudio Engineers: Nathan Cooper and James Gibbons McGregor Recorded at Fiction Studios Special thanks to the BIFA teamMusic: “Make It Happen”Performed by Laura WelshWritten by Jimmy James and Laura WelshLicensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/ScreenwrkPublished by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

Letitia Wright shares her journey into film and most inspiring cinema going moments on the all new BIFA Podcast, supported by Kia. 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 SOCIALInstagram - @BIFA_filmTikTok - @BIFA_filmX - @BIFA_filmABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST SUPPORTED BY KIAEach 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 BIFAThe 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—CREDITSThe BIFA Podcast is supported by Kia. Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter Produced by Daniel Audritt, Kat Butterfield and Joy HunterAssistant Producer: Bruno AtkinsonProduction company: Audacious ProductionsDOP: Louis Hudd & Jude O'ConnorAudio Engineers: Nathan Cooper and James Gibbons McGregor Recorded at Fiction Studios Special thanks to the BIFA teamMusic: “Make It Happen”Performed by Laura WelshWritten by Jimmy James and Laura WelshLicensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/ScreenwrkPublished by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù shares his journey into film and most inspiring cinema going moments on the all new BIFA Podcast, supported by Kia.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 SOCIALInstagram - @BIFA_filmTikTok - @BIFA_filmX - @BIFA_filmABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST SUPPORTED BY KIAEach 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 BIFAThe 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—CREDITSThe BIFA Podcast is supported by Kia.Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy HunterProduced by Daniel Audritt, Kat Butterfield and Joy HunterAssistant Producer: Bruno AtkinsonProduction company: Audacious ProductionsDOP: Jude O'ConnorAudio Engineers: Nathan Cooper and James Gibbons McGregorRecorded at Fiction StudiosSpecial thanks to the BIFA teamMusic: “Make It Happen”Performed by Laura WelshWritten by Jimmy James and Laura WelshLicensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/ScreenwrkPublished by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

Nick Mohammed shares his journey into film and most inspiring cinema going moments on the all new BIFA Podcast, supported by Kia. 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 SOCIALInstagram - @BIFA_filmTikTok - @BIFA_filmX - @BIFA_filmABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST SUPPORTED BY KIAEach 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 BIFAThe 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—CREDITSThe BIFA Podcast is supported by Kia. Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter Produced by Daniel Audritt, Kat Butterfield and Joy HunterAssistant Producer: Bruno AtkinsonProduction company: Audacious ProductionsDOP: Louis Hudd & Jude O'ConnorAudio Engineers: Nathan Cooper and James Gibbons McGregor Recorded at Fiction Studios Special thanks to the BIFA teamMusic: “Make It Happen”Performed by Laura WelshWritten by Jimmy James and Laura WelshLicensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/ScreenwrkPublished by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

For this week’s podcast, we’ve hit rewind to bring you a standout episode from British Indie Film Club, our limited podcast series made in partnership Truth & Movies. In this episode, Karis Aldridge chats to acclaimed writer/director Nida Manzoor (We Are Lady Parts, Polite Society) discusses how she found her footing in the industry, and why she’s always had a soft spot for Billy Elliot.

For this week’s podcast, we’ve hit rewind to bring you a standout episode from British Indie Film Club, our limited podcast series made in partnership Truth & Movies. In this episode, Karis Aldridge chats to writer/director Charlotte Regan (Standby, Oats & Barley) about her critically acclaimed debut feature Scrapper and how she’s drawn inspiration from John Michael McDonagh’s Irish buddy cop comedy The Guard.