FRED Film Radio - English Channel

Kristy Matheson previews the 2026 BFI London Film Festival, from headline galas and hidden gems to new voices shaping this year’s programme.

Marian Arechega, director of the vibrant Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival, discusses the 2026 edition programme, showcasing recent and diverse cinema from Spain.

Nicolas Winding Refn on Her Private Hell, his first feature in ten years, in Italian cinemas from October 1.

Discover how EWIP - European Work in Progress connects European and African films with top buyers, boosting distribution and festival success.

Lav Diaz talks about Let Us Through Dear Ancestors, his new film on colonial history, at Venice 2026.

Kornél Mundruczó on Place to Be, with Ellen Burstyn and Taika Waititi, in the Open section at Venice 2026.

Alex Gibney on Musk, his documentary on Elon Musk, in the Open section at the Venice Film Festival 2026.

Sophie Fiennes and Slavoj Žižek on The Pervert's Guide to Utopias, in the Open section at Venice Film Festival 2026."

Angela D'Arrigo, director of Lombardia Film Commission, on regional visibility, at Venice Production Bridge 2026.

Valentina Martelli, CEO of ITTV, on AI, rights and content creation, at the Venice Film Festival 2026.

Victor Kossakovsky and Stefano Mancuso on Holy Wood Dust, showcased at the Venice Film Festival 2026.

Amos Gitai on The Road to Jericho, his hybrid work on memory and territory, at Venice Film Festival 2026.

Renate Ranzi, IDM Film and Music Commission Südtirol-Alto Adige, on funding and co-productions, at Venice 2026.

Pascal Diot, director of Venice Production Bridge, on its 15th anniversary and new Location Market, at Venice 2026.

Dana Delany and Bill Pullman on working with Paul Schrader in The Basics of Philosophy, at Venice 2026.

Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw talk about Burgundy, their new documentary at the Venice Film Festival 2026.

Pascal Diot, director of Venice Production Bridge, on its growth and future plans, at Venice Film Festival 2026.

Jacopo Chessa, Veneto Film Commission, on new funds and the Venice Production Bridge, at Venice Film Festival 2026.

Gabriel Gutierrez Morales and Humberto Busto talk about Tijuana, todavía, at Biennale College Cinema 2026.

Laura Poitras and Rachel Lauren Mueller talk about immigration and resistance in They're Here, at Venice 2026.

Out of competition in the Open section at Venice 83, Jimmy Chin and Jim Morrison on risk, loss and calling behind Everest: The Other Side

I Plant My Hand in the Garden reveals a raw, personal look at family and identity, blending fiction and reality in a captivating, intimate storytelling experience. We talked about the project with directors and protagonists Hoda Taheri and Boris Hadzij.

Alessandra Miletto, Valle d'Aosta Film Commission, on new projects, at the Venice Production Bridge 2026.

Avi Mograbi talks about Halayon, his documentary on memory and the Nakba, at the Venice Film Festival 2026.

Furies by Rami Kodeih, at the Venice Film Festival 2026: a bank heist born from Lebanon's economic crisis.

Russell Crowe on What Love Builds, his autobiographical documentary, in the Open section at Venice 2026.

Annie Galstyan talks about the Pan-Armenian Federation of Film Producers, at the Venice Production Bridge 2026.

Itto Kameshima, Tokyo Film Commission, on incentives for foreign productions, at the Venice Production Bridge 2026.

Ahmed Badawi, Egypt Film Commission, on incentives and 160+ supported projects, at the Venice Production Bridge 2026.

David Turpin, Flip Flops Film, on the Canary Islands' tax incentives, at the Venice Production Bridge 2026.

Andreas Bühlmann, Swiss Films, on Switzerland as Country in Focus at the Venice Production Bridge 2026.

Katrien De Hauwere, Screen Flanders, at the Venice Production Bridge 2026 on Belgium's film incentives and tax shelter.

In the Open section at Venice 83, Luke Lorentzen on falling back in love with filmmaking in Boatbuilders

Steven Knight on Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger, presented out of competition at Venice Film Festival 2026.

Directors Southern and Lovelace talk about Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger, presented at Venice Film Festival 2026.

Out of competition in the Open section at Venice 83, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi on grief, motherhood and filming at 29,000 feet in Everest: The Other Side

Liryc Dela Cruz, director of A Brief Encounter, at the International Critics Week, Venice Film Festival 2026.

Switzerland Film Commission on incentives and the new Ticino-Valais-Valle d'Aosta partnership, at Venice 2026.

Beatrice Borgia, president of Torino Piemonte Film Commission, on nine titles at the Venice Film Festival 2026.

Paul Schrader on The Basics of Philosophy, guilt and forgiveness, at the Venice Film Festival 2026.

Intermission: a heartfelt love letter to cinema, blending past and present to celebrate Yonfan's artistic freedom and visual beauty.

Lovers in the Blue Night: exploring migration, desire, and identity in vibrant city stories, through an emotional journey that reveals the human quest for dignity and love.

Big Little Things: exploring the silent struggles of love, family secrets, and revealing the emotional power of unspoken truths.

Twist & Shoot Mister Suzuki: capturing the rebellious spirit and stylish influence of this innovative director and artist

"What Belongs to Others" by director Grzegorz Dębowski is a crime story that reveals deep human connections and loneliness, challenging perceptions of deception and truth.

Discover how "Until the Day Ends" explores love across political divides, capturing Serbia's protests and the hope for change in a powerful, cinematic journey.

"Dear Ajayi" by director Damilola Orimogunje is an emotional, visually captivating story that explores family, faith, and art in 1990s Nigeria, focusing on sisterly bonds and cultural tensions

Ground floor: exploring societal apathy and personal transformation amidst Hungary’s political shifts through an intense, thought-provoking journey.

"Guria" by director Levan Koguashvili offers a captivating blend of humor and tragedy set in 90s Georgia, highlighting human resilience and authentic stories from post-Soviet times.

"Union Town" by director Barbara Kopple, mightily highlights the ongoing fight for workers' rights and unionization, revealing powerful stories of resilience and activism.