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The Reel Girls Club

I"m Lucie and this is my podcast, The Reel Girls Club. Join me as I interview Oscar and BAFTA-nominated women in cinema, diving into their inspiring journeys and groundbreaking contributions to the film industry, providing you with advice, tips and inspirational anecdotes about their careers. The aim of the podcast is to educate, inform and inspire women and girls (or to anyone who is interested!) who want to work in the world of cinema.

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56:07

Julie Magnaudet - Writer & Director (The...

The Reel Girls Club ·

2025/09/26

In this episode of The Reel Girls Club, I'm joined by Swiss/French Writer & Director, Julie Magnaudet, whose work shines a light on the complexities of women's lives. With a background in both writing and filmmaking, Julie brings a sharp eye for storytelling that blends intimate character work with broader social themes,Her latest short film, The Contraception Fair - produced by Candid Broads Productions - offers a witty yet poignant look at contraception, autonomy, and the cultural narratives

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47:53

S4 E2 - Issabella Orlando - Writer, Filmmaker &...

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2025/08/01

In this episode of The Reel Girl's Club, I'm joined by Canadian-Italian, filmmaker, writer and creative producer Issabella Orlando, to explore her stunning short film, Topos - a poetic reflection on place, heritage, and the archeology of identity.Blending ancient myth with visual storytelling, Topos meditates on what it means to be rooted in a place, to inherit memory, and to make art that honors cultural lineage.Issabella and I discuss how material culture, language and sound shape narrative - and

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15:51

Bonus Episode - Petra Costa - Director, Writer &...

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2025/07/14

In this special bonus episode, I'm joined by Oscar-nominated (The Edge Of Democracy) filmmaker Petra Costa to discuss her powerful new documentary Apocalypse In The Tropics, now streaming on Netflix.The film explores the rise of evangelical power in Brazilian politics and the erosion of democracy through a deeply personal lens. Petra shares the story behind the making of the film, her creative process, and what it means to document history in real time.A short but essential conversation with one of

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66:57

s4 E1 - Ella Dorman-Gajic - Writer, Performer &...

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2025/06/27

In this episode, I sit down with multidisciplinary talent, Ella Dorman-Gajic, English-Serbian writer, performer, and filmmaker - to explore her powerful short film Back of the Net, a multi-award-winning short film directed by Klara Kaliger and written by Ella Dorman-Gajic.Back of the Net is more than just a sports film - it's a moving portrait of girlhood, power, and persistence and is the perfect film to see right now as excitement builds in the run up to the Women's Euros in July!Synopsis: 'Maya,

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32:57

BONUS EPISODE - Vickie Curtis & Doug Anderson -...

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2025/06/19

In this special bonus episode, I'm joined by directors and writers, Vickie Curtis and Doug Anderson, to discuss their powerful new documentary 'COMPARSA', which will be premiering at the Sheffield DocFest 2025.Set in Ciudad Peronia, Guatemela, the film follows sisters Lesli and Lupe, whose activism is ignited by the 2017 fire at a state-run children's home that killed 41 girls - a tragedy emblematic of Guatemala's wider crisis of gender-based violence. Told through the eyes of young women who have

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29:28

BONUS EPISODE - Jessi Gutch - Filmmaker, Writer &...

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2025/06/14

In this bonus episode of The Reel Girls Club, I sit down with UK-based filmmaker and writer, Jessi Gutch to talk about her deeply personal and beautifully crafted documentary, Blue Has No Borders.Set in the port town of Folkestone, the film explores themes of migration, identity, and community through a hybrid documentary style that blurs the lines between filmmaker and subject, observer and participant. Jessi reflects on the power of collaborative storytelling, the emotional complexity of borders -

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S3 E10 - Louise Ford - Film Editor (Nosferatu)

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2025/06/01

From Cosmopolitan to the Cutting Room: Louise Ford on Editing Robert Egger's VisionIn this episode, I sit down with UK-born, NYC-based, Louise Ford, A.C.E., a dynamic creative force whose career journey has taken her from the fast-paced world of magazine journalism as a former Deputy Editor at Cosmopolitan UK to the immersive realm of film editing - where she's become a trusted collaborator of visionary director Robert Eggers (Nosferatu, The Witch, The Lighthouse, The Northman).In this episode,

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S3 E9 - Regina Graves - Set Decorator

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2025/05/03

In today's episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Oscar, BAFTA, Critics Choice & Emmy nominated (and Emmy winning!) set decorator, Regina Graves, the creative mind behind the richly detailed world of A Complete Unknown, The Irishman, Fallout and other major film productions.From her early days as an interior design student, to becoming a set decorator on one of the biggest films in the awards circuit this year, Regina shares her fascinating journey, the craft behind recreating historically

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29:18

Bonus Episode - Caroline Hajny & Alfie Noble (Diary...

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2025/03/21

In this bonus episode of The Reel Girls Club, I dive into the hauntingly beautiful short film Diary of a Ghost, directed by Caroline Hajny and written by Maren Koenigs. The film, which stars Genevieve Chenneour, Mia Rodgers, and Alfie Noble, explores love, loss, and grief with a deeply atmospheric and evocative approach.I'm joined by director Caroline Hajny and actor Alfie Noble for an insightful conversation about the creative process behind bringing this poignant story to life. They discuss how

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S3 E8 - Linda Muir - Costume Designer - Nosferatu

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2025/03/14

In this episode of The Reel Girls Club, I chat with costume designer Linda Muir. Known for her long-standing collaboration with director Robert Eggers, Linda takes us behind the scenes of her incredible work, particularly on the 2024 Nosferatu remake, which earned her both a BAFTA and Oscar nomination for Best Costume Design.You’ll learn about the challenges and rewards of designing costumes for a film that blends horror with artistry, as well as Linda’s unique approach to storytelling through

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Bonus Episode - Radhika Apte - Film & TV Actress...

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2025/02/28

In today's short but sweet bonus episode, I'm joined by Indian Film & TV actress, Radhika Apte! We talk about her latest project, Sister Midnight. Set in Mumbai, Uma, played by Radhika, enters an arranged marriage which quickly spirals into darkness as her spineless husband watches her morph into a ruthless, feral force within their marital confines. The film featured at the Director's Fortnight during the Cannes Film Festival 2024 and was nominated at the 78th BAFTA Awards for Outstanding Debut

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46:06

S3 E7 - OSCAR NOMINEE SPECIAL - Judy Becker -...

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2025/02/17

In today's episode, I'm joined by two-time Oscar-nominated production designer Judy Becker, whose work includes Brokeback Mountain, American Hustle, Carol and her latest project, The Brutalist. Judy takes us behind the scenes of these iconic films, sharing her creative process and the challenges she faced in designing their unique worlds. We discuss how she collaborates with directors to bring their visions to life, as well as her approach to visual storytelling and 'method' production design. Judy

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17:51

Bonus Episode - Audrey Diwan - Writer & Director -...

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2025/01/13

In today's bonus episode, I'm joined by Audrey Diwan, the French-Lebanese filmmaker and writer behind the Venice Film Festival Golden Lion-winning Happening and now her latest film, Emmanuelle, starring Noemie Merlant. Emmanuelle will be released in UK and Irish cinemas on the 17th of January 2025, followed by a digital release on the 24th of January.

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S3 E6 - Ivana Primorac - Make Up & Hair Designer

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2024/12/24

In today's episode, I'm joined by Croatian make up & hair designer, Ivana Primorac - one of the most renowned in the film industry today. From creating iconic looks in Atonement and The Hours to her work more recently on Barbie, Lee & We Live In Time, Ivana's artistry has brought countless characters to life.We dive into her creative process, the challenges of balancing historical accuracy with artistic interpretation, and her experiences working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood

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S3 E5 - Ruby Phelan - Director, Writer & Activist

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2024/11/21

In today's episode, I'm joined by British Director, Writer & Activist Ruby Phelan. Ruby trained as a dancer and worked both as a choreographer and dancer across Europe, before attending the Fontainebleau School of Acting in France. She then studied an MA in Directing & Writing at RADA. Ruby worked on several sold-out London stage productions, as well as working as a Director's Assistant on the hit Netflix series 'The Crown'. With her producer, BAFTA-nominated & BIFA-winning, Cheri

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15:44

BFI London Film Festival Special Episode - Shiori Ito...

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2024/10/21

TW: The following discusses themes of SA.Today, in a BFI London Film Festival Special Bonus Episode, I'm joined by Japanese Journalist, Filmmaker & Women's Rights Activist, Shiori Ito.In this short but insightful conversation, we discuss her recent documentary 'Black Box Diaries', which recently premiered at the BFI London Film Festival and will have it's UK cinema release on the 25th of October 2024.Shiori is known for her role in challenging Japan's legal and cultural attitudes toward sexual

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55:25

S3 E4 - Domee Shi - Director & VP, Screenwriter &...

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2024/10/17

In today's episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Domee Shi. Domee is a Chinese-Canadian Director & VP, Screenwriter & Storyboard Artist at PIXAR Animation Studios (pinch me!)In the interview we talk all about how Domee's childhood love of drawing, manga and anime turned into an education at Sheridan college starting out in storyboarding then finally, into a career at one of the biggest animation studios in the world. She started out as an intern, storyboarding on Inside Out & The

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S3 E3 - Weronika Tofilska - Director & Screenwriter

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2024/09/11

In today's episode, I'm joined by Weronika Tofilska. Weronika is a Polish Director & Screenwriter based in London. Following studies at the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School in Poland before later graduating from the National Film and Television School in England, she's gone on to direct the hit Netflix miniseries Baby Reindeer this year. She was also recently nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for her work on the series' fourth episode. Weronika also worked as co-writer alongside Rose Glass on

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57:53

S3 E2 - Desiree Akhavan - Director & Writer

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2024/08/13

In today's episode, I'm very excited to be joined by special guest, Iranian-American Director & Writer, Desiree Akhavan. You may have heard of Desiree from her award-winning film The Miseducation of Cameron Post Starring Chloe Moretz or her critcally acclaimed Channel 4 TV series, The Bisexual - where Desiree explores identity & the queer experience. In this episode, we talk about how her love for playwriting put her on a path towards a career in filmmaking, how music is inspiring her latest

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23:30

BONUS EPISODE - Louisa Connolly-Burnham - Actress &...

The Reel Girls Club ·

2024/08/02

In this episode, I'm joined by the lovely Louisa Connolly-Burnham. Louisa is a British Actress & Director.She had an early start as an actress, best known her for her roles in the BAFTA-winning "Wolfblood" (BBC) and "Vampire Academy" (NBC Universal). She has made appearances in Channel 4's "Drifters", ITV's "Midsomer Murders", Sky1's "Little Crackers", BBC's "Holby City", "Doctors", "Outnumbered", "Casualty" and a lead role in Nickelodeon's "House of Anubis". Louisa is also an award-winning

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