FRED Film Radio - English Channel
Fred.FM 4 831 épisodes nov. 6, 2026
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
Interview with Sofia Tocar, distributor at Square Eyes
Sofia Tocar of Square Eyes on short film distribution, festival strategy and independent cinema, at Festival dei Popoli 2026.
“The Story of Documentary Film”, interview with director Mark Cousins
Mark Cousins presents The Story of Documentary Film (Part One) at the 67th Festival dei Popoli 2026 in Florence.
"La Vie d'une Femme", interview with director Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet and actress Léa Drucker
La Vie d'une Femme explores the tension between duty and freedom as a surgeon’s carefully ordered life is transformed by an unexpected connection.
"Big Girls Don't Cry", Interview with the director, Paloma Schneideman, and the producer, Jane Campion
Big girls don't cry captures the wild, unfiltered world of teenage life in 2006—and the filmmaker’s journey from Jane Campion’s mentorship to the big screen.
"La Bola Negra", interview with directors Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo
From Cannes to the 21st Rome Film Fest, Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi on La bola negra, Spain's Oscar candidate paying tribute to Federico García Lorca and to the LGBTQ+ elders who came before
"Me, You", interview with actress Sonia Ammar
At the Rome Film Fest 2026 with Me, You, protagonist Sonia Ammar on Caia, the young woman at the heart of Bille August’s film and on the invisible scars of war
"Big Girls Don't Cry", interview with director Paloma Schneidman
At Alice nella Città 2026 with Big Girls Don't Cry, Paloma Schneidman on adolescence, desire and the blurry space between child and adult.
"Low Expectations", interview with director Eivind Landsvik
Special screening at the Alice nella Città 2026, Eivind Landsvik on Low Expectations, a musician's way back to life and the choice not to romanticize depression
"Low Expectations", interview with actress Marie Ulven
Marie Ulven, aka Girl in Blue, talks about Low Expectations, a second coming of age, at the 23rd edition of Alice nella Città 2026.
Viennale 2026, interview with festival director Eva Sangiorgi
Eva Sangiorgi, director of the Viennale 2026, on a city festival with over 100 features, no competition and a Robert Aldrich retrospective.
"Mala Bèstia", interview with director Bàrbara Farré and producer Diego Betancor
A dark fairy tale about growing up, belonging and the fear of being replaced. Bàrbara Farré and Diego Betancor discuss the personal origins of Mala Bèstia, its unsettling vision of adolescence and the decision to make a debut feature without compromising its artistic identity.
"Wax & Gold", interview with director Ruth Beckermann
Ruth Beckermann on Wax & Gold, her documentary on Ethiopia seen through a hotel in Addis Ababa, at the Rome Film Fest 2026.
"Wildwood", interview with character designer Thibault Leclercq
Character designer Thibault Leclercq talks about Wildwood and its stop-motion puppets, at the 24th edition of Alice nella Città.
London Film Festival 2026, an interview with Kristy Matheson, Festival Director
Kristy Matheson previews the 2026 BFI London Film Festival, from headline galas and hidden gems to new voices shaping this year’s programme.
"The Greatest", interview with showrunner Ben Watkins and actors Jaalen Best and Giovanni Ribisi
Ben Watkins, Jaalen Best and Giovanni Ribisi on The Greatest, the Prime Video series that tells Muhammad Ali's story as a coming of age, before the icon and the legend.
Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival, interview with festival director Marian Arechega
Marian Arechega, director of the vibrant Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival, discusses the 2026 edition programme, showcasing recent and diverse cinema from Spain.
"Her Private Hell", interview with director Nicolas Winding Refn
Nicolas Winding Refn on Her Private Hell, his first feature in ten years, in Italian cinemas from October 1.
Interview with Torsten Frehse, Co-Director and Founder EWIP-European Work in Progress
Discover how EWIP - European Work in Progress connects European and African films with top buyers, boosting distribution and festival success.
"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.
Venice Production Bridge, wrap up interview with the director Pascal Diot
Pascal Diot, director of Venice Production Bridge, on its growth and future plans, at Venice Film Festival 2026.
Jacopo Chessa, director of Veneto Film Commission and President of Italian Film Commission Association
Jacopo Chessa, Veneto Film Commission, on new funds and the Venice Production Bridge, at Venice Film Festival 2026.
"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.
"Let Us Through Dear Ancestors", interview with director Lav Diaz and producer Monty Blencowe
Lav Diaz talks about Let Us Through Dear Ancestors, his new film on colonial history, at Venice 2026.
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.
"Tijuana, todavía", interview with director Gabriel Gutierrez Morales and actor/producer Humberto Busto
Gabriel Gutierrez Morales and Humberto Busto talk about Tijuana, todavía, at Biennale College Cinema 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
"Place to Be", interview with director Kornel Mundruczo
Kornél Mundruczó on Place to Be, with Ellen Burstyn and Taika Waititi, in the Open section at Venice 2026.
"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
"Musk", interview with director Alex Gibney
Alex Gibney on Musk, his documentary on Elon Musk, in the Open section at the Venice Film Festival 2026.
"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.
"The Pervert’s Guide to Utopias", interview with director Sophie Fiennes and philosopher Slavoj Žižek
Sophie Fiennes and Slavoj Žižek on The Pervert's Guide to Utopias, in the Open section at Venice Film Festival 2026."
Interwiev with Angela D'Arrigo, Director of Lombardia Film Commission
Angela D'Arrigo, director of Lombardia Film Commission, on regional visibility, at Venice Production Bridge 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
"They're Here", interview with directors and producers Laura Poitras and Rachel Lauren Mueller
Laura Poitras and Rachel Lauren Mueller talk about immigration and resistance in They're Here, at Venice 2026.
"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 Valentina Martelli, Founder and CEO of ITTV and Synthetic Frame
Valentina Martelli, CEO of ITTV, on AI, rights and content creation, at the Venice Film Festival 2026.
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.
"Holy Wood Dust", interview with director Victor Kossakovsky and protagonist Stefano Mancuso
Victor Kossakovsky and Stefano Mancuso on Holy Wood Dust, showcased at the 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
