WOMEN BEHIND THE SCENES

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in the film industry?

Join host and filmmaker Eloise Singer as she explores the stories behind some of the most impactful and acclaimed movies of the moment.

In each episode, Eloise sits down with a different guest - from directors to producers, and editors to writers - to talk about their experiences, challenges, and successes.

From difficulties in production to Oscar nominations, hear the journey each filmmaker took to reach where they are now and discover what goes into creating outstanding cinema.

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Women Behind The Scenes

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Introducing: Women Behind the Scenes

Women Behind the Scenes

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in the film industry? Join host and filmmaker Eloise Singer as she explores the stories behind some of the most impactful and acclaimed movies of the moment.

Rye Lane: Kharmel Cochrane

Casting Director Kharmel Cochrane on Reframing Your Definition of Success

Kharmel Cochrane is one of the most recognised casting directors in the British film and television industry. Her latest project, the newly-released Rye Lane, is a rom-com set in South London over the course of one day. Directed by Raine Allen-Miller, this heart-warming, upbeat film caught the attention of critics when it premiered at Sundance and is coming out on Disney. The film owes much of its success to the fantastic central characters, expertly selected by Kharmel.

All Quiet on the Western Front: Lesley Paterson

Co-Writer and Executive Producer Lesley Paterson on Channelling an Athlete’s Mindset

Lesley Paterson is a triathlete, screenwriter and producer. She co-wrote and executive produced the critically-acclaimed film 'All Quiet on the Western Front'; the first international film to be nominated for fourteen and win seven awards at the BAFTAs. In addition, it was nominated for nine Academy Awards. The film follows a young German soldier as he experiences the horrors of the First World War.

The Swimmers: Sally El Hosaini

Director and Co-Writer Sally El Hosaini on Discovering Your Directing Style

Welsh-Egyptian director and writer Sally El Hosaini is the director and co-writer of BAFTA nominated ‘The Swimmers’, a moving biographical drama that follows two teenage Syrian refugees who swim alongside a sinking dinghy full of refugees, guiding it to safety.

Navalny: Odessa Rae

Producer Odessa Rae on High Stakes Filmmaking

Odessa Rae is the producer of the Oscar-nominated film ‘Navalny’, a powerful, fly-on-the-wall thriller documentary about the Russian politician who dared to speak out against Putin and survived a targeted assassination attempt as a result.

All that Breathes: Charlotte Munch Bengsten

Editor Charlotte Munch Bengsten on Finding Your Creative Voice

Multi-award winner Charlotte Munch Bengtsen is the editor of ‘All That Breathes’, a remarkable documentary that tells the story of two brothers who run a bird hospital for black kites in New Delhi, India. It has broken records, being the first film to ever win Best Documentary at both Cannes and Sundance. In addition, it was nominated for a BAFTA and Academy Award, while Charlotte won a coveted International Documentary Association (IDA) award for Best Editing.