FRED Film Radio - English Channel
FRED Film Radio is a radio station dedicated to independent cinema and film festivals. Its English channel offers interviews, news, and in-depth coverage of film festivals worldwide, allowing listeners to experience the festival atmosphere remotely. The podcast targets film lovers, filmmakers, critics, and industry professionals, providing targeted entertainment and information for both those attending festivals and those unable to be there.
Épisodes
"Intermission", interview with director Yonfan
Intermission: a heartfelt love letter to cinema, blending past and present to celebrate Yonfan's artistic freedom and visual beauty.
"A Brief Encounter", interview with director Liryc Dela Cruz
Liryc Dela Cruz, director of A Brief Encounter, at the International Critics Week, Venice Film Festival 2026.
"What Love Builds", interview with director and protagonist Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe on What Love Builds, his autobiographical documentary, in the Open section at Venice 2026.
"Lovers in the Blue Night", interview with director Anuparna Roy and actress Neelima Sharma
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", interview with director Michelle Zhou
Big Little Things: exploring the silent struggles of love, family secrets, and revealing the emotional power of unspoken truths.
Interview Alessandra Miletto, director of Valle d'Aosta film Commission
Alessandra Miletto, Valle d'Aosta Film Commission, on new projects, at the Venice Production Bridge 2026.
"Twist & Shoot Mister Suzuki", interview with director Yves Montmayeur and producer Taku Kato
Twist & Shoot Mister Suzuki: capturing the rebellious spirit and stylish influence of this innovative director and artist
Interview with Annie Galstyan, Head of International relationships at PFFP
Annie Galstyan talks about the Pan-Armenian Federation of Film Producers, at the Venice Production Bridge 2026.
Interview with Itto Kameshima, representative of Tokyo Film Commission
Itto Kameshima, Tokyo Film Commission, on incentives for foreign productions, at the Venice Production Bridge 2026.
"Naza", interview with directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor
No Other Land directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor on Naza, in Competition at the Venice Film Festival 2026.
Interview with Ahmed Badawi, general manager of Egypt Film Commission
Ahmed Badawi, Egypt Film Commission, on incentives and 160+ supported projects, at the Venice Production Bridge 2026.
"What Belongs to Others", interview with director Grzegorz Dębowski and producer Agnieszka Skalska
"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.
"Until the Day Ends", interview with director Jelena Maksimović and actor Andrija Krivokapić
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.
"The End of Times", interview with directors Bibiana Rojas Gómez and Juan David Cárdenas
Discover how "The End of Times" blends AI, fiction, and reality to explore family, sadness, and political irony in a captivating, innovative film experience.
"Dear Ajayi", interview with director Damilola Orimogunje and actresses Bimbo Akintola and Tosin Adeyemi
"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", interview with director Gábor Reisz and actor Ádám Tompa
Ground floor: exploring societal apathy and personal transformation amidst Hungary’s political shifts through an intense, thought-provoking journey.
Interview with David Turpin, co-founder of Flip Flops Film
David Turpin, Flip Flops Film, on the Canary Islands' tax incentives, at the Venice Production Bridge 2026.
"Guria", interview with director Levan Koguashvili and producer Boris Frumin
"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.
"The Color of the Sun", interview with director Xavier Tera
"The Color of the Sun": discover the captivating beauty of a debut film blending stunning visuals with deep cultural insights from Okinawa’s adolescent life
"The H@llow man", interview with director Kamel Laaridhi
"The H@llow Man" by Kamel Laaridhi, selected for Critics Week, at the Venice Film Festival, explores future fears, poetry’s resistance power, and a haunting aesthetic that immerses viewers in a disturbing, thought-provoking world.
"Camouflage", interview with director Mykyta Gibalenko and actor Arthur Aliiev.
Camouflage, by Mykyta Gibalenko, at Giornate degli Autori, explores identity, roots, and migration through a powerful story of war, self-acceptance, and the struggle to belong, in the contemporary situatation of Ukranian migrants.
"Dau", interview with director Ilya Khrzhanovsky
In competition at Venice 83, Ilya Khrzhanovsky on twenty years of DAU, the controversy over its presence in Venice, and the Soviet totalitarian DNA he says still poisons the present
"Union Town", interview with director Barbara Kopple and producer Hannes Hosp
"Union Town" by director Barbara Kopple, mightily highlights the ongoing fight for workers' rights and unionization, revealing powerful stories of resilience and activism.
"Listy-Letters from the Silenced Country", interview with director Andrei Kutsila
"Listy-Letters from the Silenced Country" by director Andrei Kutsila reveals intimate stories of Belarusian prisoners and exiles, giving voice to resilience and hope amid repression.
Interview with Andreas Bühlmann, deputy director of Swiss Films
Andreas Bühlmann, Swiss Films, on Switzerland as Country in Focus at the Venice Production Bridge 2026.
Interview with Katrien De Hauwere, Film Commissioner of Screen Flanders
Katrien De Hauwere, Screen Flanders, at the Venice Production Bridge 2026 on Belgium's film incentives and tax shelter.
"A Day in the Life of Jo: Chapter Phaedra", interview with director Jacqueline Lentzou
"A Day in a Life of Joe: Chapter Phaedra" by director Jacqueline Lentzou blends ordinary moments with cosmic reflections in a surreal, emotional story.
"Halayon", interview with director Avi Mograbi
Avi Mograbi talks about Halayon, his documentary on memory and the Nakba, at the Venice Film Festival 2026.
"Company", interview with actresses Emily Alyn Lind and Catherine Caylee Cowan
In competition at Venice 83, Emily Alyn Lind and Catherine Caylee Cowan on the Russian doll storytelling of Company
"I Matter", interview with director Alina Şerban and producer Carla Fotea
"I Matter" by director Alina Şerban tells a powerful, personal story of Roma youth, unearthing untold truths and fostering self-representation.
Interview with Tristan Albrecht, Lisa Barzaghi, Dino Malacarne, Lili Kaelin, Switzerland Film Commission
Switzerland Film Commission on incentives and the new Ticino-Valais-Valle d'Aosta partnership, at Venice 2026.
"Boatbuilders", interview with director Luke Lorentzen
In the Open section at Venice 83, Luke Lorentzen on falling back in love with filmmaking in Boatbuilders
"Arrested Memory", interview with director Sabu
"Arrested Memory": a journey into loss, guilt, and self-recovery, revealing a gripping story of memory, identity, and humour amidst societal chaos.
"No paradise if you are killed by a woman", interview with director Halkawt Mustafa and actress Avan Jamal
"No paradise if you are killed by a woman": highlighting the fierce resilience and love of kurdish female fighters in war—powerful story
"The Burning Giants", interview with director Phuttiphong Aroonpheng
"The Burning Giants": folklore, reality and forgotten histories ignite in a vivid story of displacement and myth
Interview with Savina Neirotti, Biennale College Blend Head of Programme
Savina Neirotti on Biennale College Blend, the new hybrid arts program launched at the Venice Film Festival 2026.
"Moonfish", interview with director Daniel Zvereff and producer Mireia Vilanova
Daniel Zvereff and Mireia Vilanova talk about Moonfish, the first animated film at Biennale College Cinema 2026.
“Conversation With The Sea”, interview with director Muayad Alayan and writer Rami Alayan
"Conversation With The Sea": intertwining hope and memory and exploring Jerusalem’s hurtful and emotional landscape through the symbolism of water and loss.
Interview with Michele Foschini, CCO of BAO Publishing
Discover how BAO Publishing leads Italy’s graphic novel scene, shaping transmedia adaptations and fostering vibrant creative collaborations.
"From Inside Out: the architecture of Peter Zumthor", interview with Wim Wenders and Peter Zumthor
From Inside Out: the architecture of Peter Zumthor by Wim Wenders and with the architect Peter Zumthor was presented at the 83rd Venice Film Festival. the film describes how Zumthor emotional insight shapes his timeless, authentic architectural masterpieces.
"Demetra in Esilio", interview with the director Maria Giovanna Cicciari and the producer Raffaella Pontarelli
Demetra in Esilio by Maria Giovanna Cicciari, at Biennale College Cinema 2026: the myth of Demeter and Persephone in Milan.
Interview with Beatrice Borgia, president of Film Commission Torino Piemonte
Beatrice Borgia, president of Torino Piemonte Film Commission, on nine titles at the Venice Film Festival 2026.
"Toxic", interview with director Jessica Hausner
Discover how Toxic explores the toxic culture of productivity and its impact on our souls—an urgent, thought-provoking film questioning modern work values.
Interview with Ada Solomon, chair of the European Film Academy
Ada Solomon on I Matter, young audiences and diversity in European cinema, at the Venice Film Festival 2026.
"The Difficult Bride", interview with director Rubaiyat Hossain
Rubaiyat Hossain talks about The Difficult Bride, the first Bangladeshi film in Orizzonti, at Venice Film Festival 2026.
"Woman Unknown", interview with director May El-Toukhy and actress Mathilde Arcel
Woman Unknown director May El-Toukhy and actress Mathilde Arcel on the body as battlefield, in competition at Venice 2026.
"Oase", interview with director Jannis Lenz
Jannis Lenz, director of Oase, at Venice 2026 on youth, social media and the desire to escape visibility.
"The Echo Chamber", interview with actors Luca Marinelli and Alicia Vikander
In competition at the 83° Venice Film Festival, Luca Marinelli and Alicia Vikander on The Echo Chamber, inheriting Bernardo Bertolucci's screenplay and the traces we leave in each other's life
"Possible Love", interview with director Lee Chang-dong and actors Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu
Director Lee Chang-dong and cast talk about Possible Love, in Competition at the Venice Film Festival 2026.
"Agata The Writer", interview with director Kuba Dorabialski, actress Mia Wasikowska and producer Alex White
"Agata The Writer" by Kuba Dorabialski, in competition at Giornate degli Autori, showcases an intimate film blending video art with storytelling, exploring trauma, belonging, and the power of literature.
"Primetime", interview with actors Skyler Gisondo, Merritt Wever and Bokeem Woodbine
At the 83th Venice Film Festival 2026, Skyler Gisondo, Merritt Wever and Bokeem Woodbine on stepping into the circus of Primetime
"Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger", interview with creator and screenwriter Steven Knight
Steven Knight on Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger, presented out of competition at Venice Film Festival 2026.
"Our share of sand", interview with director Shalini Adnani and actress Maya Mehta
Interview with Shalini Adnani and Maya Mehta, director and actress of "Our share of sand", premiering at International Critics' Week
"Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger", interview with directors Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace
Directors Southern and Lovelace talk about Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger, presented at Venice Film Festival 2026.
“My Undesirable Friends: Part II – Exile”, Interview with director Julia Loktev
Julia Loktev discusses exile, journalistic responsibility and the lives of Russian reporters forced to leave their country after the invasion of Ukraine.
"Imperium", interview with director Sergei Loznitsa
Sergei Loznitsa, director of Imperium, at Venice 2026 on Soviet archive footage and reconstructing the history of the USSR.
“Citizen Osama”, interview with artistic supervisor Rashid Masharawi and producer Laura Nikolov
Rashid Masharawi and Laura Nikolov on Citizen Osama, a portrait of Gaza's everyday life, at the Venice Film Festival 2026.
"Eklipse", interview with director Manuel Wetscher
Eklipse director Manuel Wetscher, at Venice 2026, on HIV stigma, autobiographical memory and blending fiction with VHS footage.
"The Basics of Philosophy", interview with director Paul Schrader
Paul Schrader on The Basics of Philosophy, guilt and forgiveness, at the Venice Film Festival 2026.
"Queer Edward", interview with director Theo Rollason and film advisor Peter Tatchell
Presented out of competition in the Open section of Venice 83, Theo Rollason and Peter Tatchell trace Derek Jarman's legacy and today's fight for LGBTQ+ rights in Queer Edward II
Interview with Leonidas Christopoulos, CEO of EKKOMED
Interview with Leonidas Christopoulos, CEO of EKKOMED, on the new strategy for Greek audiovisual, at Venice 2026.
"Furies", interview with writer director Rami Kodeih and writer producer Nora Mariana
Furies by Rami Kodeih, at the Venice Film Festival 2026: a bank heist born from Lebanon's economic crisis.
Interview with Michel Reilhac, curator of Venice Immersive
Venice Immersive turns 10: curator Michel Reilhac on the evolution of immersive art, from virtual socializing to collective storytelling.
"Too much Sugar", interview with director Robert Greene
Too much sugar by Robert Greene, in the Orizzonti section at the Venice Film Festival reveals raw stories of redemption, family, and healing through a bold documentary that challenges perceptions and inspires change.
“Bucking Fastard”, interview with actors Orlando Bloom and Domnhall Gleeson
Venice Film Festival 2026, Orlando Bloom: “This is a movie you’ve never seen before, and you’ll certainly never see again”
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MORAGHEB offers a powerful look at family disintegration and societal struggles, highlighting universal themes through compelling storytelling.
"Wild Horse Nine", interview with actors John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell
At the Venice Film Festival 2026, John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell on old friendships, fear and the shadow of Chile's history in Wild Horse Nine
"Wild Horse Nine", interview with director Martin McDonagh
At the Venice Film Festival 2026, Martin McDonagh on two CIA agents, a doomed friendship and the shadow of Chile's 1973 coup in Wild Horse Nine
“Al Baraneya”, Interview with writer and director El-Hamus and acterss Reem Amer
In Al Baraneya, Ashgan El-Hamus and Reem Amer explore family, female solidarity and a young woman’s search for freedom between tradition and modernity.
"Everest: The Other Side", interview with co-director Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
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
Venice Production Bridge 2026 - Daily Preview of Film Market, September 3
Your daily guide to the film market at Venice Production Bridge 2026 — panels, meetings and international guests you can't miss.
"Mehal Sefari", interview with producer Tamara Mariam Dawit
Discover how Mehal Sefari , Ethiopia's first film in 14 years at Venice, highlights a powerful story set during the Red Terror, opening doors for African cinema.
"Plague", interview with the director Youssef Chebbi
Plague: Youssef Chebbi's second feature about twin brothers and a palm tree parasite in Tunisia, selected for Final Cut in Venice 2026.
"Madi Makambu", interview with the director Machérie Ekwa Bahango
Madi Makambu: Machérie Ekwa Bahango's second feature explores denied pregnancy in Kinshasa, selected for Final Cut in Venice 2026.
"Occupational Hazards", interview with the producer, Rula Nasser
Rula Nasser presents "Occupational Hazards" at the Venice Film Festival 2026, exploring Palestinian family resilience through dark comedy. Click to read!
"A quarter to Thursday", interview with the director, Sofia Djama
Discover the intriguing story behind A quarter to Thursday, a surreal film exploring absurdity, politics, and resilience in a world lacking common sense.
"Eldorado, the taste of the South", interview with producer, Francesca Duca
Eldorado, the taste of the South explores migration, utopia, and societal critique with humor and depth—discover this powerful, engaging film's story and production journey.
"Ink", interview with director Danny Boyle
Opening Venice's Mostra 2026 with his festival debut, INK, Danny Boyle on the 1969 birth of The Sun, journalism as a pillar of humanity threatened by AI, and his refusal to turn Rupert Murdoch into a monster
"My Notes On Mars", interview with director Lili Horvát and actors Mackenzie Davis and Rupert Friend
Lili Horvát opens Giornate degli Autori at the Venice Film Festival 2026 with My Notes On Mars
"Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma", interview with director Jane Schoenbrun
Jane Schoenbrun on her new film "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma": post-transition joy, 80s horror, and reclaiming the trans monster.
