Your life in film
Each week I invite a guest to talk about their life in film.
Your Life in Film is a thought-provoking podcast that dives deep into the personal stories, emotions, and memories behind the movies that define us. Each episode features filmmakers, actors, writers, and passionate movie lovers sharing how specific films have influenced their lives, inspired their creativity, and shaped their worldview.
Hosted with warmth, humor, and cinematic insight, Your Life in Film isn’t just about what’s on screen — it’s about the connection between film and identity. From cult classics and blockbuster hits to indie gems and forgotten favorites, this podcast celebrates the power of storytelling and the universal language of cinema.
Whether you’re a casual movie fan or a die-hard cinephile, Your Life in Film invites you to revisit the films that made you laugh, cry, and dream.
With questions including,
- What was the first film you saw at the cinema?
- What film did you watch over and over again as a kid?
- What was the first 18-rated film you saw and how old were you?
- What was the first film you watched that you considered grown up?
- What film holds a special place in your heart?
- What’s your controversial opinion on a famous film?
- What have you been watching recently?
Episodes
48 episodes
Dr Chris McAuley - Writer - Stokerverse
Joining me this week, Dr Chris McAuleyChris is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning multimedia writer, film producer, game developer, and technologist. He is widely recognized for his prolific contributions to iconic pop cultur...
Desa Larkin-Boutte - Writer
Joining me this week, Desa Larkin-BoutteDesa is a writer with first-hand knowledge of America's vast and varied communities. She has worked in the television industry for over a decade, learning extensively from the creative minds behind...
Lefteris Parasyris - Director
Joining me this week, Lefteris ParasyrisLefteris is a filmmaker based in Greece and the UK. His dance film “Ruins Within Ruins” has been selected by more than 65 film festivals worldwide and has won 22 awards and acco...
Cory Ife - Musican - Horror lover
Joining me this week, Cory IfeCory is known for being the lead singer and frontman for the band 'Modern Reptiles.' He has a love for horror and sci-fi in particular, and has aspirations to be involved in the film industry during his life...
Rebel Minx - Clarissa Jacobson and Shayna Weber - Screenwriters, filmmakers
Joining me this week, Clarissa Jacobson and Shayna WeberScreenwriters, filmmakers,, and good pals, Clarissa and Shayna create thought-provoking, smart genre content that is unique, fun, has heart, is pro-woman AND pro-man, and is oft...
James Cleave - Writer-Director
Joining me this week, James CleaveJames is a London-based Writer-Director and Associate Member of Directors UK, whose work explores human connection through realistic, dialogue-driven dr...
Tim Auld - Filmmaker
Joining me this week, Tim AuldTim is an award-winning filmmaker with over 15 years of experience across directing, screenwriting, and post-production. He has created work for leading brands including FujiFilm, Foundry, and Blackmagic Des...
Felicity Wren - Development Executive at the ISA (International Screenwriters' Association)
Joining me this week, Felicity WrenFelicity is a development executive, producer, and award-winning actor working in London and Los Angeles. After earning Honors and Master’s degrees, she co-founded Unrestricted View, a London-b...
Daniel Stafford-Clark - Director of Photography
Joining me this week, Daniel Stafford-ClarkDaniel grew up in a filmmaking household (his father is a producer, and his mother worked with my dad on Honey magazine) and since he could pick up a video camera has been shooting with any fami...
Tim Willrich - Producer
Joining me this week, Tim WillrichTim is a UK-based producer dedicated to bold, distinctive, and genre-driven storytelling. With a background rooted in independent cinema, Tim has built a reputation for nurturing projects that combine st...
Ashton Hertz - DoP - Exec Producer
Joining me this week, Ashton HertzAshton is a senior creative producer, photographer and videographer based in London, England with over 12 years experience, working across film, brand and experiential projects. I know Ashton through a m...
Marc Bellinger - Actor - First Cut Film Festival Co-Founder
Joining me this week, Marc BellingerMarc has been producing film and involved in the arts for 2 decades. He was the lead role of Robin in The Devil’s Stomping Ground which opened Cucalorus Film Festival ‘22. He continues to act, direct, ...
Nick Helm - Comedian
Joining me this week is Nick HelmNick first took to the stand-up comedy stage in 2007 and quickly became a circuit legend with his tour de force of one-liners, stories, poems and jokes. Since then, he’s become one of Britain’s most loved...
Sean D Arena - Writer, Photographer
Joining me this week is Sean D ArenaSince his first job as a Camera Production Assistant in 2007, Sean has worked for companies like Dotdash Meredith, Time Inc, NBCUniversal, and Cablevision, as well as a freelancer on various film &...
Angel Belsey - Author - Publisher
Joining me this week, Angel BesleyAngel began her publishing career in 2016, working both as an editor and as a literary agent. She believes some books just need to be read. Her new book Six Mile Store is available now via Angel's linktr...
Anthony Ferraro - Writer - Director - YouTuber
Joining me this week, Anthony FerraroAnthony is a self-taught filmmaker, who has spent the past two decades fully immersed in independent cinema, directing feature films, shorts, and web series. His sci-fi film "
Jake Bradbury - Producer, Director
Joining me this week, Jake BradburyAs a child, Jake was conditioned to relate to others through storytelling. That’s just the way my family did things. For his dad, that meant long-winded tales of Maine told in the regional dialect he gr...
Brian Philip Davis - Film Editor
Joining me this week, Brian Philip DavisBrian is known for his work in genre cinema, with films showcased at major festivals including Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, TIFF, FrightFest, and Fantastic Fest. He has a strong ability to work across ...
Joel Froome ACS NZCS - Cinematographer
Joining me this week, Joel FroomeJoel is a Cinematographer specializing in narrative and commercial work originally from Sydney, Australia.He graduated from the prestigious Australia Film, Television & Radio School where he le...
Jack Carey - Writer, Producer
Joining me this week, Jack CareyJack is an RTS winning development executive producer writer from South Wales, named as one of Edinburgh TV Festival's "Visionaries" for next generation talent in the industry.Jack has developed an...
Rob Bennett - Sculptor - Artist - Dad
Joining me this week, Rob BennettRob is my dad, and I come from a family that’s always loved film. My parents’ tastes have had a huge influence on my own journey, so it felt only right to invite one of them onto the podcast. Since my mum...
Sam Pooley Stride - Artist
Joining me this week, Sam Pooley StrideSam is an artist, curator, and founder of @swanhillstudios, a not-for-profit gallery and studio in Shrewsbury.Before art, Sam spent o...
Greg Furman - Actor, Director, Writer
Joining me this week, Greg FurmanGreg is an Actor, Writer, Director, Voice Actor and Composer, so many hats. Greg first appeared on the screen when he was cast in a principle role in the feature film The Last Keepers.Between train...
