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The BIFA Podcast

The BIFA Podcast

By: British Independent Film Awards
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Welcome to the BIFA Podcast, supported by Kia. Every Wednesday, hosts Joy Hunter and Karis Aldridge will be talking 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 film so special.


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  • Tim Key on Ballad of Wallis Island, working with Carey Mulligan, and his love of independent Film
    Sep 10 2025

    Tim Key shares his journey into film and most inspiring cinema going moments on the all new BIFA Podcast, supported by Kia. We talked all things X Y Z


    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 SOCIAL


    Instagram - @BIFA_film

    TikTok - @BIFA_film

    X - @BIFA_film


    VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE CINEMA


    🫵 Your favourite cinema needs you! 🫵 Over 130 cinemas from up and down the UK have entered for their chance of bringing home BIFA’s inaugural Cinema of the Year award, supported by Kia UK Limited. The award celebrates cinemas in the UK that bring audiences together and champion independent film. 🏆


    And now, it's up to you to decide the nominees!


    🗳️ Cast your vote now at: www.bifa.film/coty-vote


    ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST SUPPORTED BY KIA

    Each week host 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 BIFA

    The 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


    CREDITS


    The BIFA Podcast is supported by Kia.

    Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter

    Produced/Directed by Daniel Audritt, Kat Butterfield and Joy Hunter

    Assistant Producer: Bruno Atkinson

    Production company: Audacious Productions

    DOP: Louis Hudd

    Audio Engineers: Nathan Cooper and James Gibbons McGregor

    Recorded at Fiction Studios

    Special thanks to the BIFA team


    Music: “Make It Happen”

    Performed by Laura Welsh

    Written by Jimmy James and Laura Welsh

    Licensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/Screenwrk

    Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    57 mins
  • Celia Imrie talks Thursday Murder Club, Bridget Jones and Celebrity Traitors
    Sep 3 2025

    Celia Imrie shares her journey into film and most inspiring cinema going moments on the all new BIFA Podcast, supported by Kia. We talked all things Thursday Murder Club, Bridget Jones, Celebrity Traitors and Calendar Girls.


    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 SOCIAL


    Instagram - @BIFA_film

    TikTok - @BIFA_film

    X - @BIFA_film


    ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST SUPPORTED BY KIA

    Each week host 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 BIFA

    The 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


    CREDITS


    The BIFA Podcast is supported by Kia.

    Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter

    Produced by Daniel Audritt, Kat Butterfield and Joy Hunter

    Assistant Producer: Bruno Atkinson

    Production company: Audacious Productions

    DOP: Louis Hudd

    Audio Engineers: Nathan Cooper and James Gibbons McGregor

    Recorded at Fiction Studios

    Special thanks to the BIFA team


    Music: “Make It Happen”

    Performed by Laura Welsh

    Written by Jimmy James and Laura Welsh

    Licensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/Screenwrk

    Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    48 mins
  • David Jonsson talks Rye Lane, Alien: Romulus and Colman Domingo
    Aug 27 2025

    David Jonsson shares his journey into film and most inspiring cinema going moments on the all new BIFA Podcast, supported by Kia. We talked all things Rye Lane, Alien: Romulus, Meat Puppet, and the how he gave Aunties his number when filming in Peckham.


    VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE CINEMA


    🫵 Your favourite cinema needs you! 🫵 Over 130 cinemas from up and down the UK have entered for their chance of bringing home BIFA’s inaugural Cinema of the Year award, supported by Kia UK Limited. The award celebrates cinemas in the UK that bring audiences together and champion independent film. 🏆


    And now, it's up to you to decide the nominees!


    🗳️ Cast your vote now at: www.bifa.film/coty-vote


    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 SOCIAL

    Instagram - @BIFA_film

    TikTok - @BIFA_film

    X - @BIFA_film


    ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST SUPPORTED BY KIA


    Each week host 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 BIFA


    The 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


    CREDITS


    The BIFA Podcast is supported by Kia.

    Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter

    Produced/Directed by Daniel Audritt and Kat Butterfield

    Production company: Audacious Productions

    DOP Louis Hudd

    Audio Engineers: Nathan Cooper and James Gibbons McGregor

    Recorded at Fiction Studios


    Music: “Make It Happen”

    Performed by Laura Welsh

    Written by Jimmy James & Laura Welsh

    Licensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/Screenwrk

    Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Show More Show Less
    48 mins
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