Welcome to 077 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast. Grab you duffle coat, take a walk down the beaches of Wales and don’t leave the cinema early… the filmmakers will know. We are joined by Niamh Mckeown to discuss Richard Ayoade’s Submarine. Synopsis 15-year-old Oliver Tate has two objectives: To lose his virginity before his next birthday, and to extinguish the flame between his mother and an ex-lover who has resurfaced in her life. Links in conversation Insta - keownmcniamh twitter - @keownmcniamh niamhmck.com Creative Recommendations M ll R R O R S https://www.facebook.com/WEAREMIIRRORS https://open.spotify.com/artist/5MIb0klsPLrZ1omaIYzSoE Bad Beans 48hr film project  | Short Film https://www.48hourfilm.com/en/glasgow-gb/films/57507 Decision to Leave https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12477480/ Young Fathers - 'I Saw' (Official Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPyC0JUfZrU BBC STUNNERS https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0cgp88n/stunners Niamh’s Bio Niamh is a screenwriter and director based in Edinburgh who tells stories about wild funny women. Her short films include GOOD GIRLS, FARMLAND, AUNTIE EMPIRE, FLOOERS and most recently GINNY REAPER. Last year, Niamh took part in the Channel 4 Shadow Director scheme where she shadowed on Robert Popper’s new show, I HATE YOU. Shortly after, Niamh went on to direct comedy pilots STUNNERS and THE FARM for BBC Studios. Currently, Niamh is developing a six-part television series while working towards her debut feature film.