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 a horrendous and shameful chapter from New Zealand's care services recent past to tell a complex and nuanced story in the present. COMING HOME IN THE...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 15 min
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 having fun with the physical nature of the fights The Audition process. Never been “a lead” before. Dealing with the pressure and concerns. The direc...
Mar 03, 2022•41 min
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 second genre film after the surprise (to the unsuspecting horror world) hit THE DEEPER YOU DIG (2019). HELLBENDER is available on SHUDDER from Thursday...
Feb 24, 2022•57 min
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://app.redcircle.com/shows/ae030598-6b83-4001-8a29-5e5dd592ed26/sponsort Rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts Credits In...
Feb 11, 2022•50 min
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 Uma Thurman, and The Offer for Paramount Plus with Miles Teller and director Dexter Fletcher. A VIOLENT MAN is out now in selected cinemas and availa...
Feb 05, 2022•41 min
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 Routledge. You can buy me a cup of coffee & support this independent podcast that I host and produce at https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ae030598-6b83-4001...
Jan 28, 2022•55 min
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 LIST, BULL) and Ed Skrein (ILL MANORS, DEADPOOL), and was produced by Fulwell 73 (THE GUVNORS, BROS: AFTER THE SCREAMING STOPS, SUNDERLAND UNTIL I DIE...
Jan 07, 2022•53 min
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 independent podcast that I host and produce at https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ae030598-6b83-4001-8a29-5e5dd592ed26/sponsort Rate, review and subscribe w...
Dec 24, 2021•54 min
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 of coffee & support this independent podcast that I host and produce at https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ae030598-6b83-4001-8a29-5e5dd592ed26/sp...
Dec 18, 2021•27 min
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 WILD FOR KICKS) POP GOES THE EASEL (Ken Russell's 1962 Monitor film for BBC2 about the Pop Artists) THE L-SHAPED ROOM (1962) SEANCE ON A WET AFTERNOON ...
Dec 09, 2021•1 hr 13 min
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 at https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ae030598-6b83-4001-8a29-5e5dd592ed26/sponsort Rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts ...
Dec 04, 2021•50 min
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 independent podcast that I host and produce at https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ae030598-6b83-4001-8a29-5e5dd592ed26/sponsort Rate, review and subscrib...
Dec 02, 2021•37 min
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 A QUERY LETTER, BUT YOU HAVE TO KNOW HOW TO WRITE ONE Tip #4 Screenwriting is a CRAFT NOT AN ART Tip #5 DON'T GIVE UP That's Not The Way It Works:...
Nov 27, 2021•55 min
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?crid=341HDOHNQXVH&keywords=couple+in+a+hole&qid=1637050673&s=instant-video&sprefix=couple+in%2Caps%2C158&sr=1-1 You can buy me ...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 9 min
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 cup of coffee & support this independent podcast that I host and produce at https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ae030598-6b83-4001-8a29-5e5dd592ed26/sp...
Nov 15, 2021•39 min
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: iTunes, Amazon Prime, Sky Store, Curzon Home Cinema, Google Play, Microsoft You can buy me a cup of coffee & support this independent podcast that...
Nov 06, 2021•1 hr 16 min
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 nightmares and believes that they are real. When she falls into a comatose sleep, her daughter Mona starts to look for the trigger and comes acros...
Nov 04, 2021•46 min
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 HORROR SOCIETY here: www.londonhorrorsociety.co.uk/membership twitter, FB and instagram handles are all @londonhorrorsoc You can buy me a cup of coffee ...
Oct 29, 2021•52 min
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.redcircle.com/shows/ae030598-6b83-4001-8a29-5e5dd592ed26/sponsort Rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts Credits Intro/Outro m...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 11 min
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 2021 Podcast Series APNE FILM CLUB - https://leytonstonelovesfilm.com/who-we-are/apne-film-club/ FOURTHLAND - https://leytonstonelovesfilm.com/who-we-...
Oct 05, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 2021 Podcast Series DAWINDER BANSAL - https://leytonstonelovesfilm.com/who-we-are/dawinder-bansal/ DOMINIC STINTON - https://leytonstonelovesfilm.com/...
Oct 05, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 days Leytonstone, in East London, will be host to a variety of free events brought to you by local filmmakers and film organisations. For more about th...
Sep 02, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 days Leytonstone, in East London, will be host to a variety of free events brought to you by local filmmakers and film organisations. For more about th...
Sep 02, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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 days Leytonstone, in East London, will be host to a variety of free events brought to you by local filmmakers and film organisations. For more about th...
Sep 02, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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 days Leytonstone, in East London, will be host to a variety of free events brought to you by local filmmakers and film organisations. For more about th...
Sep 02, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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 days Leytonstone, in East London, will be host to a variety of free events brought to you by local filmmakers and film organisations. For more about th...
Sep 02, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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 days Leytonstone, in East London, will be host to a variety of free events brought to you by local filmmakers and film organisations. For more about th...
Sep 02, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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 days Leytonstone, in East London, will be host to a variety of free events brought to you by local filmmakers and film organisations. For more about th...
Sep 02, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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 days Leytonstone, in East London, will be host to a variety of free events brought to you by local filmmakers and film organisations. For more about th...
Sep 02, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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 days Leytonstone, in East London, will be host to a variety of free events brought to you by local filmmakers and film organisations. For more about th...
Sep 02, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1
