Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with writer/director BEN PARKER about 5 Great Films That Influenced BURIAL WAR FILMS - THE DIRTY DOZEN (1967) MIX GENRE - RAVENOUS (1999) OBSESSION - THREE BURIALS of Melquiades Estrada (2005) LAST STAND - RIO BRAVO (1959) WHAT’S IN THE BOX - RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981) BURIAL, starring Charlotte Vega and Tom Felton, is available to rent or buy as HD Digital from Monday 26 September Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Burial-Tom-Felton/dp/B0B66YPKXT/ref=sr_1_4?qid...
Sep 20, 2022•41 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with writer/actor/stuntman Matt Hookings about the boxing film Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher is available to watch on Prime Video subscribers and other VOD platforms in the UK 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 Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podca...
Sep 08, 2022•36 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to director Cameron Perry and writer Sam Briggs about their short film WHEN THE CLAPPING STOPS & 5 Reasons Why We Made A Film About Care Workers The Current Plight of Carers Why this film? Covid as a backdrop This is a story that affects everyone The next steps Resources: https://www.unison.org.uk/ AND https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Home.aspx WHEN THE CLAPPING STOPS Logline: A short film about the desperate state of the UK care sector. Written by a care wor...
Sep 04, 2022•32 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright previews Frightfest 2022 with a host of filmmakers premiering their films at Frightfest 2022. You'll hear from: H4Z4RD director Jonas Govaerts THE LEECH writer/director Eric Pennycoff SHE CAME FROM THE WOODS director/co-writer Erik Bloomquist & co-writer Carson Bloomquist WALK AGAINST THE RAIN writer/director Scott Lyus For more details and tickets to Frightfest see https://frightfest.nuwebgroup.com/ You can buy me a cup of coffee & support this independent pod...
Aug 24, 2022•19 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to writer/director SCOTT MANN (THE TOURNAMENT, HEIST & FINAL SCORE) about his new film FALL. FALL is the closing film at FRIGHTFEST 2022 For more details and tickets to Frightfest see https://frightfest.nuwebgroup.com/ 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 Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podc...
Aug 23, 2022•34 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks writer/director Neil Marshall about THE LAIR ahead of the world premiere at Frightfest 2022. He also talks to Neil and producer Keith Bell about the 4k restoration of DOG SOLDIERS that is being screened at Frightfest too. For more details and tickets to Frightfest see https://frightfest.nuwebgroup.com/ Pre-order DOG SOLDIERS 4K at https://secondsightfilms.co.uk/products/dog-soldiers-standard-edition-4k-uhd-pre-order-available-july-26th?_pos=1&_sid=4772a7962&a...
Aug 22, 2022•34 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks Patrick Rea about his new film THEY WAIT IN THE DARK and ... "5 FILMS THAT HAVE INFLUENCED EVERYTHING I'VE DONE IN MY ADULT LIFE" STAR WARS (1977) FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980) RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981) BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) ROBOCOP (1987) See THEY WAIT IN THE DARK at Frightfest 2022 https://www.frightfest.co.uk/holdingfolder2/tickets.html You can buy me a cup of coffee & support this independent podcast that I host and produce at https://app.redci...
Aug 20, 2022•43 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright previews Frightfest 2022 with a host of filmmakers premiering their films at Frightfest 2022. You'll hear from: BURIAL writer/director Ben Parker EVERYBODY DIES BY THE END writer & co-director Ian Tripp & co-director Ryan Schafer THE EYES BELOW writer/director Alexis Bruchon POWERTOOL CHEERLEADERS VS THE BOYBAND OF THE SCREECHING DEAD writer/director Pat Higgins THE GROUP writer/director William Higo SORRY ABOUT THE DEMON writer/director Emily Hagins For more d...
Aug 18, 2022•43 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright previews Frightfest 2022 with a host of filmmakers premiering their films at Frightfest 2022. You'll hear from: DO NOT DISTURB writer/director John Ainslie THE HARBINGER writer/director Andy Mitton MEAN SPIRITED director/co-writer Jeff Ryan THE ONCE AND FUTURE SMASH + END ZONE 2 co-writer/director Michael J Epstein THE ONES YOU DIDN'T BURN writer/director/actor Elise Finnerty STALKER writer Chris Watt For more details and tickets to Frightfest see https://frightfest.nu...
Aug 15, 2022•46 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks Dominic Brunt about his new film WOLF MANOR and ... "5 FILMS THAT HAVE INFLUENCED EVERYTHING I'VE DONE IN MY ADULT LIFE" Night of the Demon (1957) Whistle Down the Wind (1961) From Beyond the Grave (1974) Shogun Assassin (1980) Remains of the Day (1993) See the World Premiere of WOLF MANOR at Frightfest 2022 https://www.frightfest.co.uk/holdingfolder2/tickets.html You can buy me a cup of coffee & support this independent podcast that I host and produce at htt...
Aug 10, 2022•52 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright previews Frightfest 2022 with Frightfest's Paul McEvoy offering his personal tips on how to get the best out of film festivals. Plus we speak to three filmmakers about the films they are premiering at Frightfest 2022. You'll hear from: CULT OF VHS director Rob Preciado MIDNIGHT PEEPSHOW co-creator/writer/director Airell Anthony Hayles THE GHOST WRITER director Paul Wilkins THE GHOST WRITER is available to stream and download from December 2nd 2024. T he film explores g...
Aug 03, 2022•46 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to filmmaker LIAM REGAN about his new film EATING MISS CAMPBELL Catch the World Premiere at Frightfest 2022 - Ticket information here https://frightfest.nuwebgroup.com/ Follow Liam Regan at https://www.instagram.com/refusefilms/ Stuart also spoke to Liam about... 5 GREAT TROMA FILMS Bloodsucking Freaks (1976), directed by Joel M Reed “As a cultural artifact, and as an example of the worst uses of creative energy, however, Bloodsucking Freaks is a must-see. Just r...
Jul 28, 2022•57 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to screenwriter on the rise ad host of the Social Writer Podcast Andy Compton about 5 Great Tips To Get The Film Industry To Notice You (when you're not based in Hollywood) Breaking in from outside Hollywood Navigating screenwriting competitions Finding your voice/building brand Making your short film with whatever you have available to you Writing with a personal connection to material For more about Andy and to listen to his podcast check out https://linktr.ee/...
Jul 21, 2022•55 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with co-founders Alex Kidd and Evrim Ersoy about DUKEFEST - THE RETURN Sunday 31st July - Wednesday 3rd August 2022. From a Cannes favourite to NY Public Access TV, our four-day bonanza is eager to celebrate the madness of cinema in every possible format across TWO amazing London venues: Prince Charles Cinema & King & Queen pub in Fitzrovia! Bloody Oranges (UK Premiere) Sunday 31st July @Prince Charles Cinema – Book Tickets https://princecharlescinema.com...
Jul 15, 2022•48 min
Episode 600 is here. Thank you for your support and ears. Here's to another 600. Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to filmmaker and author, Sean Hogan, about his brilliant new book TWILIGHT'S LAST SCREAMING. Get you copy direct from the publisher https://blackshuckbooks.co.uk/tls/ 5 Great American Horror Films featured in Twilight's Last Screaming: Messiah of Evil (1973) Shudder Subscribers February (aka The Blackcoat’s Daughter) (2015), rent on Prime Poor Pretty Eddie (aka Redneck County) (1975)...
Jul 07, 2022•45 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with screenwriter CJ Walley about his book Turn & Burn: The Scriptwriter's Guide to Writing Better Screenplays Faster Turn & Burn: The Scriptwriter's Guide to Writing Better Screenplays Faster is out now from place you buy your books from. For about CJ's screenwriting and productions: NIGHT TRAIN. DOUBLE THREAT & BREAK EVEN see https://rebellerouser.com/film-portfolio/ Also see: https://cjwalley.com/ https://www.scriptrevolution.com/ You can buy me a ...
Jun 30, 2022•53 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright with Ruslan Khamidullin, Co-founder & CTO/CTIO of Filmustage about horror films, FILMUSTAGE and how AI will help screenwriters in the future. https://filmustage.com/ Use the discount code britflicks30 for a 30% discount off the subscription costs. 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 Please consider leaving a five-star review whe...
Jun 23, 2022•34 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks for the third time with Daniel Draper about the third instalment of his HOPE TRILOGY of documentaries about left wing politics in the UK. MANIFESTO is released Thursday 16 June. Check local listings for selected theatrical dates. For all the latest news on screenings see twitter https://twitter.com/SOTL_Films You can buy me a cup of coffee & support this independent podcast that I host and produce at https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ae030598-6b83-4001-8a29-5e5...
Jun 17, 2022•36 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks 5 Great Films That Embody The Spirit Of Punk with Richard Cabut, author of the book LOOKING FOR A KISS (Sweat Drenched Press). 19 November, 2020 and co-editor/author of the anthology PUNK IS DEAD: MODERNITY IS KILLED EVERY NIGHT 5 Great Films That Embody The Spirit Of Punk: 1966 - Chelsea Girls – Andy Warhol 1975 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show – Jim Sharman 1978 - Jubilee – Derek Jarman 1980 - The Great Rock n Roll Swindle – Julien Temple 1987 - Withnail & I...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 27 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with script reader, author and BFI Network Talent Executive about a blog she wrote about her thoughts (on diversity, authenticity and more) after reading 400 scripts during Oct 2021. We boiled it down to 5 main points for discussion: What makes a good reader? What readers look for Avoid (or play with) clichés and stereotypes Let us in – and then read the room Don’t squander the blank page Here's a link to the original blog https://script-consultant.co.uk/script-r...
Jun 03, 2022•51 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to Paul Summers, one of the co-founders of the band DAEMONIK FONCE, about: 5 Films That Have Influenced Everything I've Done In My Adult Life THE BOY WITH GREEN HAIR (1948) DON’T LOOK NOW (1973) ENTER THE DRAGON (1973) THE EXORCIST (1973) THE SHINING (1980) Eye Love Daemonik Fonce is out now... Buy it where you get your vinyl or CDs... and if you can buy it from the band when you see them live https://daemonikfonce.bandcamp.com/merch You can buy me a cup of coffe...
May 29, 2022•51 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with film/tv editor Gareth C Scales about editing AFTERLOVE (dir. Aleen Khan) AFTER LOVE (2020) is available to watch now for BFI Player subscribers. Please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you get your podcasts if you enjoyed this. It really helps the Britflicks Podcast grow and others to discover it. Credits Intro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons ( www.instagram.com/slomaxster/ ) Podcast for www.britflicks.com . Written, produced and...
May 12, 2022•43 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with film editor Jim Page on 5 Great Tips To Being A Film Editor Being an Editor is different to Editing Try even if you don't agree Talented Arsehole theory Don't Edit You are not your work Jim was the editor on SHEPHERD (Directed by Russell Owen) that is available on HD Digital to buy or rent onYou 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/spo...
May 08, 2022•47 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with producer Vaughan Sivell about his new documentary feature GAZZA. GAZZA , the story of one of England's most iconic and controversial footballers, is available on BBC iPlayer and will be released on Digital Download from 2nd May and Blu-ray & DVD from 9th May . 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 Please consider leavin...
Apr 27, 2022•45 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with long time collaborators & friends Toby Meakins (director) & Simon Allen (screenwriter) about their debut feature film CHOOSE OR DIE. CHOOSE OR DIE is out now on Netflix and after its release on 15 April it was number one in US, UK, France, Canada and around the world. For Netflix go to https://www.netflix.com/browse Check their amazing horror shorts: FLOOR 9.5 https://vimeo.com/253985701 BREATHE https://vimeo.com/68083055 You can buy me a cup of coff...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks CHUCK STEEL: NIGHT OF THE TRAMPIRES with the writer/director Mike Mort. This podcast was originally record in August 2018 ahead of Frightfest. Four years later and Chuck Steel: Night of the Trampires is finally available on general release via all good digital platforms, including Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play, etc. 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...
Apr 20, 2022•29 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with writer/director Gerard Johnson about his 2009 debut feature film TONY Amazon Prime subscribers can watch TONY now https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tony-Peter-Ferdinando/dp/B00ICAMMEC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3ILIO8DNBK0P&keywords=Tony&qid=1649940086&s=instant-video&sprefix=tony%2Cinstant-video%2C380&sr=1-1 You can buy me a cup of coffee & support this independent podcast that I host and produce at https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ae030598-6b83-4001-8a2...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with BAFTA award-winning screenwriter Anthony Mullins about one of the most powerful, yet most misunderstood, tools in a writer's toolkit - character arcs. BEYOND THE HERO'S JOURNEY: Crafting Powerful And Original Character Arcs For The Screen is OUT NOW Get it straight from the publisher https://kamerabooks.co.uk/index1.php?imprint=4&isbn=9780857305114 Anthony breaks the discussion down into 5 things about his book: IT’S ABOUT CHARACTER ARCS - The book champ...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks 5 Great Abrupt Endings To Movies with screenwriter David Stokes. David’s picks are: MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL (1975) AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (1981) EVIL DEAD (1983) THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (1999) DRAG ME TO HELL (2009) HONORABLE MENTIONS BURIED (2010) THE DEVIL INSIDE (2012) 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 Ple...
Mar 31, 2022•47 min
Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with screenwriter Amanda Graham about: 5 MINDSETS TO HAVE TO KICK DOWN DOORS IF YOU'RE AN OUTSIDER: You belong. Continue to get better at whatever it is you do. The thing that makes you different is most likely the thing that is your greatest asset. There is never only one way to get to where you want to go. Find your people. Recommended books that were discussed: Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by David Bayles & Ted Orla...
Mar 16, 2022•57 min
