This week I chat to actor and filmmaker Dale Leadon Bolger. Dale's documentary When Horses Run and short drama Weight were both supported by Screen Ireland. He has also recently been selected for BBC Writers. In this episode we discuss his screenwriting methodology and acting experience.

This week I chat to playwright, screenwriter and film director Carmel Winters, about her recent play Maestro and Mosquita, as well as her films Snap and Float Like a Butterfly. In the episode Carmel discusses the craft of writing and directing as well as the challenges of bringing projects to fruition.

This week I chat to actor, writer and director Laoisa Sexton about her career in film, TV and theatre. Laoisa's credits include many off-Broadway productions as well as writing and directing work on her own short films such as The Lucky Man and I Can't Go On.

This week I chat to Danny King, a screenwriter based in LA, who has written episodes on The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Sweet Tooth. On the show we talk about his interest in horror, insights into the screenwriting craft and one of his favourite movies Sleepy Hollow.

This week I chat to Grainne Humphreys, the director of the Dublin International Film Festival. In this episode she discusses her background and career in film curation, the process behind selecting films, some of her favourite festival moments and what short filmmakers can do to stand out when submitting their films.

This week I chat to film producer Neal Edelstein (The Straight Story, Mulholland Drive and The Ring) about his career, his collaborations with David Lynch, the challenges that come with the job and his advice for new filmmakers.

This week I chat to animator Dustin Romero. Dustin is based in LA and is a character layout artist on The Simpsons. In this episode we chat about his background, his short film Is That You, Joe? and one of his favourite films, Batman and Robin.

This week I chat with prolific American TV director Norman Buckley. Norman is best known for directing episodes of The O.C., Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars. During this conversation he offers insight into how we got his start, his approach to directing, and his deep appreciation for Jonathan Glazer's film Birth.

This week I chat to actor and writer Jemma Curran. Jemma's credits include the horror comedy feature Stitches, TV series Moone Boy and the short film Soulmate Wanted. She also appears in Newscheck Comedy sketches. Here she discusses the process behind making Soulmate Wanted and offers insights into pursuing an acting career.

This week I chat to screenwriter Joshua Conkel. Joshua is best known for writing episodes of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and A Series of Unfortunate Events. He has also written the short Curmudgeons and wrote and directed the short He Watches. In this conversation we discuss a wide range of topics including queer representation in media today and Joshua's favourite film Rosemary's Baby.

This week I chat to acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Wardrop about his approach to his craft, his past films, his methods of finding characters and his future plans to explore new territory in the genre.

This week I chat to Thodoris Dimitropoulos about his interest in movies growing up, his journey to becoming a film critic, his thoughts on the recent Golden Globe awards (for which he is a voter) and Oscar nominations, as well as his appreciation of the new Yorgos Lanthimos film "Poor Things".

This week I chat to actress and dancer Stephanie Dufresne, about her career in dance thus far, her training at Bow Street Academy, as well as her leading role in the Gate Theatre's The Red Shoes and more recently Glass Mask Theatre's Tempesta.

I chat to actress Cathy Belton, best known for appearing in the films PHILOMENA and A LITTLE CHAOS, as well as her stage roles in THE APPROACH and GHOSTS. Cathy tells me about her influences and interest in acting growing up as well as her approach to her work and the experience of collaboration in film and theatre.

I chat to screenwriter Michael Zam, best known for writing the FX series FEUD: BETTE AND JOAN. Michael tells me about his influences and interest in film growing up as well as his approach to screenwriting and the story of how Feud got made.

I chat to writer director Conor McMahon, best known for his horror comedy films Stitches and Let the Wrong One In. Conor has also directed sketch comedy on Republic of Telly and Callan's Kicks, as well as No Worries If Not. Conor tells me about his influences and fascination with film growing up as well as his approach to directing and the importance of casting.

I chat to filmmaker and actor Jessica Courtney Leen about her background, career, short films 'Bronagh' and 'Not My Sister', her passion for teaching and also our shared obsession with 'Desperate Housewives'.

This week I chat to Oscar-nominated screenwriter Naomi Sheridan, about her background, her career, the making of 'In America', the business of being a screenwriter and her thoughts on the current Writers Strike.

This week on the show I chat to veteran actress Aisling O Sullivan. Aisling's credits include The Butcher Boy, The Clinic, Raw, Snap, Big Maggie, The Beauty Queen of Leenane, The Approach and a Broadway production of King Lear. I was privileged to have been joined by her and gained insight into how she has developed her craft over the course of an impressive career.

I chat to Rosie O’Mahony, a fine artist and actor from Northern Ireland. Rosie has appeared on Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year and is currently training as an actor at Bow Street Academy. We discuss her artistic upbringing, her interest in film and fine art, the perseverance it requires to be an artist, the effects of the pandemic, her TV appearance and current training as an actor.

I chat to story consultant and screenwriter Mary Kate O'Flanagan about her initial interest in film, her career path from theatre critic to writer and screenwriting expert, her insights on story structure, the importance of the "what's the plan" scene, as well as the mid-point of "Hotel Rwanda", her thoughts on Marvel movies and more.

I chat to film trailer producer Steven Armour about his initial interest in cinema, the process behind marketing a movie, and his thoughts on the film festival experience. We also geek out about our mutual favourite actress Nicole Kidman.

I chat to filmmaker Aluísio Leite about his interest in cinema growing up, his work in film acquisitions, his thoughts on the latest Cannes line-up and his own filmmaking journey.

This week I chat to Olkan Servellera about his extensive theatrical training, what drives his career ambitions, his film L'Etoile and the casting of LGBT roles.