# artistic director (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover artistic director. Page: Feed: --- ## [Sharry Flett Is Reflecting on 34 Seasons at the Shaw Festival](https://stageworthy.ca/sharry-flett-is-reflecting-on-34-seasons-at-the-shaw-festival/) _2026-08-18 · Stageworthy_ About This Episode: Sharry Flett has spent 34 seasons at the Shaw Festival - long enough to have watched the company evolve through three artistic directors, raise a daughter who appeared on its stages, and welcome back former students she once coached as the people now directing her. In this conversation with host Phil Rickaby, Sharry reflects on what keeps drawing her back to… [Listen](https://pinecast.com/listen/a9222920-a12e-42cf-946e-6ac206d4303e.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3) ## [Episode 176: Bill McLaughlin](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/phillip-gainsley/episodes/2026-08-12T11_44_47-07_00) _2026-08-12 · Phillip Gainsley · Phillip Gainsley's Podcast_ Bill McLaughlin was a classical music radio host, a music educator, a musicologist, a composer and a conductor. He was a Peabody Award–winning classical music radio host. In 1980, he launched the popular St. Paul Sunday Morning on NPR. Later he hosted Exploring Music, heard on the WFMT network. He was known for his ingratiating personality. Bill was also a professional orchestra musician, over… [Listen](https://phillip-gainsley.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-08-12T11_44_47-07_00.mp3?_=1786560451.17847838) ## [Christopher Gaze is Sharing What It Takes to Build a Theatre Festival That Lasts](https://stageworthy.ca/christopher-gaze-is-sharing-what-it-takes-to-build-a-theatre-festival-that-lasts/) _2026-08-11 · Stageworthy_ About This Episode: Christopher Gaze is the founder and artistic director of Bard on the Beach, Vancouver's beloved outdoor Shakespeare festival now in its 37th season. In this conversation, Christopher talks with Phil about how a $35,000 co-op startup in 1990 grew into one of Canada's largest theatre companies, drawing 80,000 people a season to a pair of tented stages in Vanier Park overlooking… [Listen](https://pinecast.com/listen/3d10b063-e28f-4cb4-aa87-47b5445cea8f.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3) ## [DON'T FIGURE IT OUT!](https://theplaywritingpodcast.libsyn.com/dont-figure-it-out) _2026-08-08 · The Playwriting Podcast_ Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 499th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: DON'T FIGURE IT OUT! AND ONLY at Howtowriteplays.com and ManhattanRep.com! MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theplaywritingpodcast/The_Playwriting_Podcast_499_8_8_2026-MP3.mp3?dest-id=459393) ## Ming Hudson is Directing Antigone at Bard on the Beach _2026-08-04 · Stageworthy_ About This Episode: Director Ming Hudson joins Phil Rickaby to talk about bringing Antigone to Bard on the Beach in Vancouver - a production seven years in the making, created collaboratively with playwright Kate Besworth. It's a minimalist, intimate reimagining of a 2,500-year-old story about a woman who does the right thing even when told not to, and Ming shares how it came together from a… [Listen](https://pinecast.com/listen/5adce574-493b-4863-97ad-769b6c3fa892.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3) ## [Creating Magic with Magician Jim Vines of Broadway Magic Hour!](https://theplaywritingpodcast.libsyn.com/creating-magic-with-magician-jim-vines-of-broadway-magic-hour) _2026-08-03 · The Playwriting Podcast_ Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 498th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Creating Magic with Magician Jim Vines of Broadway Magic Hour! This was a fantastic interview! Get tickets to Broadway Magic Hour here: https://broadwaymagichour.com/ I sit down with award-winning magician Jim Vines, star and creator of the hugely… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theplaywritingpodcast/The_Playwriting_Podcast_498_803_2026-MP3.mp3?dest-id=459393) ## [Episode 175: Ariana Kim](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/phillip-gainsley/episodes/2026-08-01T12_55_39-07_00) _2026-08-01 · Phillip Gainsley · Phillip Gainsley's Podcast_ At age 16, violinist Ariana Kim made her debut with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and at age 24, she was appointed acting concertmaster of the Louisiana Philharmonic. Ariana made her New York recital debut at Carnegie’s Weill Hall during her doctoral studies at Juilliard and she is now a tenured professor at Cornell University. Equally devoted to contemporary and long-established literature,… [Listen](https://phillip-gainsley.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-08-01T12_55_39-07_00.mp3?_=1785614368.17838329) ## [Tim Carroll is making the Shaw Festival into a two-way conversation with its audience](https://stageworthy.ca/tim-carroll-is-making-the-shaw-festival-into-a-two-way-conversation-with-its-audience/) _2026-07-28 · Stageworthy_ About This Episode: Tim Carroll has been the artistic director of the Shaw Festival for a decade, and in that time he's reshaped the festival's mandate, expanded its reach into the community, and built a company culture grounded in playfulness, humility, and genuine artistic ambition. This episode explores: How Tim balances directing two major productions, Heartbreak House and Amadeus, in a single… [Listen](https://pinecast.com/listen/ac609fd4-ed5b-4a70-b4e2-139f95ee985a.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3) ## [Be Courageous!](https://theplaywritingpodcast.libsyn.com/be-courageous) _2026-07-27 · The Playwriting Podcast_ Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 497th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: BE COURAGEOUS! Midsummer Madness 40% Discount on all my Playwriting and Actor Services until July 31st, 2026 at: https://www.manhattanrep.com/ Playwriting Coaching Premiere Playwriting Coaching Script Consultations Short Play Script Consultation… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theplaywritingpodcast/The_Playwriting_Podcast_497_726_2026-MP3.mp3?dest-id=459393) ## [Developing a Musical](https://theplaywritingpodcast.libsyn.com/developing-a-musical) _2026-07-22 · The Playwriting Podcast_ Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 496th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Developing a Musical! Midsummer Madness 40% Discount on all my Playwriting and Actor Services until July 31st, 2026 at: https://www.manhattanrep.com/ Playwriting Coaching Premiere Playwriting Coaching Script Consultations Short Play Script… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theplaywritingpodcast/The_Playwriting_Podcast_496_722_2026-MP3.mp3?dest-id=459393) ## [Home Internet From Space (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EtfKmBOHAtOo) _2026-07-22 · **Sponsored**_ Residential satellite internet that brings connectivity to homes beyond conventional networks ## [Ryan McCollom is Making Canadian Theatre Impossible to Ignore](https://stageworthy.ca/ryan-mccollom-is-making-canadian-theatre-impossible-to-ignore/) _2026-07-21 · Stageworthy_ About This Episode: Ryan McCollom is a Toronto-based theatre content creator behind the popular TikTok and Instagram account Plates and Playbills, and he's on a mission to get more people through the doors of indie and smaller professional theatres across the city. What started as personal documentation of his own growing love of theatre has evolved into a platform dedicated to closing the gap… [Listen](https://pinecast.com/listen/b1b6d421-69c4-4b61-b075-4a0e8c95f327:5d0d3e50-1aba-48c5-8f7c-949fba042360.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3) ## [Episode 174: Courtney Lewis](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/phillip-gainsley/episodes/2026-07-20T09_46_42-07_00) _2026-07-20 · Phillip Gainsley · Phillip Gainsley's Podcast_ Courtney Lewis is currently celebrating 11 years with the Jacksonville Symphony, having established himself as one of his generation’s most dynamic conductors. Deeply committed to new music, Courtney has worked with many of today's leading composers. In Jacksonville, recent and upcoming commissions include works by Carlos Simon, Tarik O'Regan, Lowell Liebermann, Courtney Bryan and Conrad Tao. In… [Listen](https://phillip-gainsley.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-07-20T09_46_42-07_00.mp3?_=1784646544.17828534) ## [Peter Fernandes is Making His Directing Debut at the Shaw Festival with Sleuth](https://stageworthy.ca/peter-fernandes-is-making-his-directing-debut-at-the-shaw-festival-with-sleuth/) _2026-07-14 · Stageworthy_ About This Episode: Peter Fernandes is many things at once: an award-winning actor, a magic and illusions designer, and now a first-time director at one of Canada's most celebrated theatre festivals. In this conversation, Peter joins Phil to talk about what it's like to make your directing debut with Sleuth at the Shaw Festival, a mystery that demands the same sleight-of-hand thinking Peter has… [Listen](https://pinecast.com/listen/2f635eaa-349d-468d-b81f-98c446182204.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3) ## [Writing a Musical!](https://theplaywritingpodcast.libsyn.com/writing-a-musical-0) _2026-07-11 · The Playwriting Podcast_ Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 495th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Writing a Musical! AND ONLY at Howtowriteplays.com MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theplaywritingpodcast/The_Playwriting_Podcast_495_711_2026-MP3.mp3?dest-id=459393) ## [Episode 173: Stephanie Childress](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/phillip-gainsley/episodes/2026-07-09T09_53_27-07_00) _2026-07-09 · Phillip Gainsley · Phillip Gainsley's Podcast_ Stephanie Childress is principal guest conductor of the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra, and she is a rising star on both sides of the Atlantic, equally at home in opera and in concerts. Born in London to a non-musical family, as a teenager she would often skip classes and spend her afternoons watching stage and orchestra rehearsals at the English National Opera, eventually dropping out of school to… [Listen](https://phillip-gainsley.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-07-09T09_53_27-07_00.mp3?_=1783616220.17819860) ## [Natalie Kaye is Channelling Harpo Marx, Mae West, and Shakespeare All at Once](https://stageworthy.ca/natalie-kaye-is-channelling-harpo-marx-mae-west-and-shakespeare-all-at-once/) _2026-07-07 · Stageworthy_ About This Episode: Playwright and writer Natalie Kaye joins Phil Rickaby to talk about her wildly ambitious new musical, 1920s Walking Around in a Dream, playing at the Toronto Fringe Festival. The show is a screwball comedy set in an imagined 1920s Jazz Age Chicago, and it's a retelling of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, translated not into modern English, but into the heightened,… [Listen](https://pinecast.com/listen/38f992c2-d6fe-446b-88b6-8280c670b4e4.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3) ## [Your Guide to the 2026 Toronto Fringe, with Four of Toronto's Essential Theatre Voices](https://stageworthy.ca/your-guide-to-the-2026-toronto-fringe-with-four-of-torontos-essential-theatre-voices/) _2026-06-30 · Stageworthy_ About This Episode: As the Toronto Fringe Festival prepares to launch, Phil Rickaby gathers four of Toronto's most dedicated theatre content creators (Janine Marley from A View from the Box, Ryan Borochovitz from The Cup Podcast, Alexandra Lean from Being Dramatic, and Ryan McCollom from Plates & Playbills) for a lively live stream preview of the 2026 festival. Together they dig into what makes… [Listen](https://pinecast.com/listen/1ed8ce2c-2c39-43fa-8855-dd97fd1194fd.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3) ## [Developing Grit!](https://theplaywritingpodcast.libsyn.com/developing-grit) _2026-06-30 · The Playwriting Podcast_ Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 494th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Developing Grit! All my Playwriting Services are 40% off until Wednesday Night July 1 at Midnight. Check it all out at the link below: https://www.manhattanrep.com/playwright Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theplaywritingpodcast/The_Playwriting_Podcast_494_629_2026-MP3.mp3?dest-id=459393) ## [Marla Torgerson is Bringing her Show about Breaking Up with White Jesus to Toronto Fringe](https://stageworthy.ca/marla-torgerson-is-bringing-her-show-about-breaking-up-with-white-jesus-to-toronto-fringe/) _2026-06-25 · Stageworthy_ About This Episode: In this episode, Phil sits down with Marla Torgerson, a Calgary-based singer-songwriter and classically trained vocalist who has written and performs her debut theatrical work, Sinner, a one-woman musical tragic comedy about growing up in the evangelical Bible Belt of central Alberta and the long, often painful process of leaving fundamentalist religion behind. What starts as a… [Listen](https://pinecast.com/listen/6396d1c9-726f-4bfc-a9db-c44bbbae14aa.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3) ## [A CALL TO ACTION!](https://theplaywritingpodcast.libsyn.com/a-call-to-action) _2026-06-24 · The Playwriting Podcast_ Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 493rd episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: A CALL TO ACTION! EVERYTHING - all my playwriting services at ManhattanRep.com are 40% off until June 30, 2026 MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theplaywritingpodcast/The_Playwriting_Podcast_493_624_2026-MP3.mp3?dest-id=459393) ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PBfarSgjl8jy) _2026-06-24 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [Chris Cracknell is Making Theatre About Online Community, Identity, and Finding Your People](https://stageworthy.ca/chris-cracknell/) _2026-06-23 · Stageworthy_ About this episode: Chris Cracknell is a Hamilton-based composer, musician, performer, and web series creator who has channelled a pandemic-era creative crisis into something genuinely extraordinary: a non-canonical musical adventure called Pookumhura Mistress of B-Roll, playing at Theatre Passe-Muraille as part of the Toronto Fringe's Musical Theatre Hub. The show draws on Chris's nearly two… [Listen](https://pinecast.com/listen/ded24638-0a16-4741-9e38-efa867756515.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3) ## [Episode 172: James Robinson](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/phillip-gainsley/episodes/2026-06-22T15_56_28-07_00) _2026-06-22 · Phillip Gainsley · Phillip Gainsley's Podcast_ James Robinson is a stage director and arts administrator who has worked at opera houses throughout the world. His double-calling is unique. He currently is Seattle Opera’s fifth general and artistic director. As I record this, we regret the recent passing of SpeightJenkins, a predecessor of James Robinson at Seattle Opera between 1983 and 2014. James Robinson had been the artistic director at… [Listen](https://phillip-gainsley.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-06-22T15_56_28-07_00.mp3?_=1782169206.17806010) ## [Creating Magic!](https://theplaywritingpodcast.libsyn.com/creating-magic) _2026-06-16 · The Playwriting Podcast_ Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 492nd episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Creating Magic! Sitewide this month all of my playwriting services up to 40% off - NO CODE! MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theplaywritingpodcast/The_Playwriting_Podcast_492_616_2026-MP3.mp3?dest-id=459393) ## [Writing a Political Play!](https://theplaywritingpodcast.libsyn.com/writing-a-political-play) _2026-05-28 · The Playwriting Podcast_ Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 484th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Writing a Political Play! MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Now 30% off!… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theplaywritingpodcast/The_Playwriting_Podcast_491_528_2026-MP3.mp3?dest-id=459393) ## [Episode 171: Daniel Okrent](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/phillip-gainsley/episodes/2026-05-28T07_56_45-07_00) _2026-05-28 · Phillip Gainsley · Phillip Gainsley's Podcast_ Daniel Okrent is the author of seven books, most recently, “Stephen Sondheim Art Isn’t Easy,” of which The Guardian said: “The entire book is sheer delight and Okrent, formerly an editor at The New York Times and a baseball fanatic who effectively invented the modern fantasy baseball league, does a terrific job of telling Sondheim’s life story alongside shrewd analysis of his body of work.” Other… [Listen](https://phillip-gainsley.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-05-28T07_56_45-07_00.mp3?_=1779980600.17785581) ## [ACTION!](https://theplaywritingpodcast.libsyn.com/action) _2026-05-22 · The Playwriting Podcast_ Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 490th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: ACTION! MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Now until Tuesday May 26, 2026… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theplaywritingpodcast/The_Playwriting_Podcast_490_522_2026-MP3.mp3?dest-id=459393) ## [Episode 170: Steven C. Smith](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/phillip-gainsley/episodes/2026-05-17T09_39_41-07_00) _2026-05-17 · Phillip Gainsley · Phillip Gainsley's Podcast_ Steven C. Smith is an Emmy-nominated documentary producer, author, and speaker who specializes in Hollywood history and profiles of contemporary filmmakers. A four-time Emmy nominee and 16-time Telly Award winner, Steven has produced and written over 200 documentaries. They include The Sound of a City: Julie Andrews Returns to Salzburg; The Lure of the Desert: Martin Scorsese on Lawrence of… [Listen](https://phillip-gainsley.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-05-17T09_39_41-07_00.mp3?_=1779036274.17774605) ## [Episode 169: Donald Runnicles](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/phillip-gainsley/episodes/2026-05-03T14_16_57-07_00) _2026-05-03 · Phillip Gainsley · Phillip Gainsley's Podcast_ For over 45 years, Sir Donald Runnicles has built his reputation with several of the most significant opera companies and orchestras, and he is especially celebrated for his interpretations of Romantic and post-Romantic symphonic and opera repertoire which are core to his musical identity. He has held chief artistic leadership positions at the Deutsche Oper Berlin (since 2009), Grand Teton Music… [Listen](https://phillip-gainsley.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-05-03T14_16_57-07_00.mp3?_=1777843332.17760684) ## [Episode 168: Max Volbers](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/phillip-gainsley/episodes/2026-04-19T08_03_19-07_00) _2026-04-19 · Phillip Gainsley · Phillip Gainsley's Podcast_ Max Volbers is one of the most versatile young musicians in the field of early music. He’s a recorder player, a harpsichordist and now a conductor. He’s a representative of the sound worlds of the 17th and 18th centuries, when musicians mastered several instruments without question. He also devotes himself to new music and regularly works with composers on commissioned compositions. Max has… [Listen](https://phillip-gainsley.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-04-19T08_03_19-07_00.mp3?_=1776611310.17746021) ## [Kristen Stewart | ZFF Masters 2019 | #FromTheArchive](https://traffic.libsyn.com/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/28877_ZFF_2020_Podcasts_Kristen_Stewart_001_-18LUFS.mp3) _2026-04-09 · Zurich Film Festival_ Kristen Stewart is one of the most influential actresses of her generation. At the age of eleven, she appeared alongside Jodie Foster in PANIC ROOM. She made her big breakthrough with the role of Bella Swan in the film adaptation of the TWILIGHT series. In later projects such as SEBERG, CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA, and STILL ALICE, she demonstrated her versatility. She was nominated for an Oscar in 2022… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/28877_ZFF_2020_Podcasts_Kristen_Stewart_001_-18LUFS.mp3?dest-id=758201) ## [Build with the cheapest GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2bVyq20h8qYf) _2026-04-09 · **Sponsored**_ Deployed a live API in minutes; one user spent under $10. ## [Episode 167: James Gaffigan](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/phillip-gainsley/episodes/2026-04-04T17_20_27-07_00) _2026-04-05 · Phillip Gainsley · Phillip Gainsley's Podcast_ American conductor James Gaffigan is recognized worldwide for his extraordinary collaborative spirit, and he has attracted international attention for his work as a conductor of symphony orchestras and opera. James was recently named the next music director of Houston Grand Opera, and he will assume his new role in the 2027/28 season. James is in demand at opera companies and symphony orchestras… [Listen](https://phillip-gainsley.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-04-04T17_20_27-07_00.mp3?_=1775348724.17733837) ## [Ethan Hawke | ZFF Masters 2023 | #FromTheArchive](https://traffic.libsyn.com/zurichfilmfestivalpodcast/ethanhawke.mp3) _2026-03-13 · Zurich Film Festival_ Ethan Hawke joined us at #ZFF2023 for a ZFF Masters conversation about his multifaceted career. As he is now nominated for the 2026 Oscars for his performance in BLUE MOON, it feels like the perfect moment to revisit this episode #FromTheArchive. A quick note: we experienced some technical issues during the recording of this episode, but the conversation was far too good to keep in the vault.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/33434_e_ZFF_2024_Podcasts_Ethan_Hawke_001_-18LUFS.mp3?dest-id=758201) ## [Rolf Lyssy | ZFF Masters 2020 | #FromTheArchive](https://traffic.libsyn.com/zurichfilmfestivalpodcast/rolflyssy.mp3) _2026-02-23 · Zurich Film Festival_ Der Schweizer Regisseur Rolf Lyssy gehört mit seinem beeindruckenden Œuvre aus Spiel- und Dokumentarfilmen zählt Rolf Lyssy zu den herausragenden Filmemachern der Schweiz. So gehört sein Meisterwerk DIE SCHWEIZERMACHER bis heute zu den erfolgreichsten Schweizer Filmen. Weitere grosse Erfolge feierte er mit Dialektkomödien wie TEDDY BÄR und LEO SONNYBOY. Gleichzeitig widmete er sich… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/ZFF20_ZFF_Masters_Rolf_Lyssy.mp3?dest-id=758201) ## [Claire Foy | ZFF Masters 2025](https://traffic.libsyn.com/zurichfilmfestivalpodcast/clairefoy.mp3) _2026-01-29 · Zurich Film Festival_ British actress Claire Foy is one of Europe's most versatile character actresses. Known for her portrayal of young Queen Elizabeth II in the award-winning Netflix production THE CROWN (2016–2023) and works in films like THE SEASON OF THE WITCH (2011), WOMEN TALKING (2022) and ALL OF US STRANGERS (2023), she earned praise by critics world wide. In this ZFF Masters episode, she shares personal… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/ZFF25_Masters_Claire_Foy_Podcast.mp3?dest-id=758201) ## [James McAvoy | ZFF Masters 2025](https://traffic.libsyn.com/zurichfilmfestivalpodcast/jamesmcavoy.mp3) _2026-01-21 · Zurich Film Festival_ In this ZFF Masters session, Scottish actor James McAvoy reflects on his journey as an actor, his Scottish roots, and what art means to him. He discusses how defining roles in films such as THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA, X-MEN, and ATONEMENT shaped his career and artistic identity, and shares insights into his directorial debut CALIFORNIA SCHEMIN'. Renowned for his remarkable range, James McAvoy is one… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/1769700798850_ZFF-25_JamesMcAvoy_V2_1080p_HQ.mp3?dest-id=758201) ## [Benedict Cumberbatch | ZFF Masters 2025](https://traffic.libsyn.com/zurichfilmfestivalpodcast/benedictcumberbatch.mp3) _2026-01-07 · Zurich Film Festival_ In this ZFF Masters episode, Benedict Cumberbatch reflects on the experiences and creative decisions that shaped his career. He speaks about the lasting impact of iconic roles such as Sherlock and Doctor Strange, and shares insights into his work as a producer and what storytelling beyond acting means to him. Charisma, intelligence, and an unmistakable voice define Benedict Cumberbatch, CBE, as… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/ZFF25_Podcast_Benedict_Cumberbatch.mp3?dest-id=758201) ## [Amanda Seyfried | ZFF Masters 2025](https://traffic.libsyn.com/zurichfilmfestivalpodcast/amandaseyfried.mp3) _2025-12-10 · Zurich Film Festival_ In this ZFF Masters episode, Amanda Seyfried reflects on the roles and experiences that have shaped her into one of the most beloved and versatile performers of our time. She discusses the impact of iconic films like MAMMA MIA! and MEAN GIRLS and shares behind-the-scenes stories from fan-favourite projects. She also offers insights into her latest film, THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE which she presented… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/ZFF25_Masters_Amanda_Seyfried_Podcast.mp3?dest-id=758201) ## [Dakota Johnson | ZFF Masters 2025](https://traffic.libsyn.com/zurichfilmfestivalpodcast/dakotajohnson.mp3) _2025-12-02 · Zurich Film Festival_ In this ZFF Masters episode, actor and producer Dakota Johnson talks to ZFF Co-Owner Max Loong, reflecting on how growing up in a film family shaped her artistic instincts and professional path. She discusses the founding of her production company TeaTime Pictures – a company powered primarily by women – and offers behind-the-scenes insight into the eclectic range of projects she has taken on… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/ZFF25_Dakota_Johnson_Podcast.mp3?dest-id=758201) ## [Noah Baumbach | ZFF Masters 2025](https://traffic.libsyn.com/zurichfilmfestivalpodcast/noahbaumbach.mp3) _2025-11-20 · Zurich Film Festival_ In this ZFF Masters session, four-time Oscar-nominated writer and director Noah Baumbach reflects on how real life and personal relationships shape his filmmaking. He discusses his latest comedy JAY KELLY revisits films such as FRANCES HA and THE SQUID AND THE WHALE, and speaks about what collaborating with longtime creative partners like Wes Anderson and Greta Gerwig means to him. Noah Baumbach… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/ZFF25_Podcast_Masters_Noah_Baumbach.mp3?dest-id=758201) ## [Wagner Moura | ZFF Masters 2025](https://traffic.libsyn.com/zurichfilmfestivalpodcast/wagnermoura.mp3) _2025-11-13 · Zurich Film Festival_ In this ZFF Masters session, Brazilian actor and director Wagner Moura discusses his latest film THE SECRET AGENT and his collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho. Moura reflects on his most iconic roles, including Pablo Escobar in NARCOS , and shares how he brings a piece of Brazil to every job he takes, even in international films. He also offers candid insights into his… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/ZFF_Masters_Wagner_Moura_Podcast.mp3?dest-id=758201) ## [Russell Crowe | ZFF Masters 2025](https://traffic.libsyn.com/zurichfilmfestivalpodcast/russellcrowe.mp3) _2025-11-07 · Zurich Film Festival_ In this ZFF Masters session, Academy Award–winning actor and filmmaker Russell Crowe discusses his latest film NUREMBERG, which opens in US cinemas on November 7. He also reflects on what he loves most about his craft and shares memories from the making of classics such as GLADIATOR and ROBIN HOOD. Crowe offers candid insights into his decades-long career and what continues to inspire him as a… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/ZFF25_Masters_Russell_Crowe_Podcast.mp3?dest-id=758201) ## [Colin Farrell | ZFF Masters 2025](https://traffic.libsyn.com/zurichfilmfestivalpodcast/colinfarrell.mp3) _2025-10-29 · Zurich Film Festival_ In this ZFF Masters session, Irish actor Colin Farrell reflects on his remarkable journey through over two decades in film — from his early days on set to becoming one of the most versatile performers of his generation. Farrell shares insights into the making of BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER , his latest collaboration with filmmaker Edward Berger, and what acting has given him over the years. He also… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/ZFF-25_Masters_Colin_Farrell_Podcast.mp3?dest-id=758201) ## [Hildur Guðnadóttir | ZFF Masters 2025](https://traffic.libsyn.com/zurichfilmfestivalpodcast/hildurgudnadottir.mp3) _2025-10-22 · Zurich Film Festival_ In this ZFF Masters\* 2025 session, award-winning composer Hildur Guðnadóttir talks to composer Mirjam Skal about her distinctive approach to film scoring, her latest work on the film HEDDA, her iconic Academy Award–winning music for JOKER , the role of women in film music , and what inspires her future work. HEDDA will be available for streaming on Amazon prime from October 29. With her singular… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/Podcast_BFS_ZFF-25_Masters_Hildur_Gunadottir_V3_1080p_HQ.mp3?dest-id=758201) ## [Edward Berger | ZFF Masters 2025](https://traffic.libsyn.com/zurichfilmfestivalpodcast/edwardberger.mp3) _2025-10-21 · Zurich Film Festival_ In this ZFF Masters session, filmmaker Edward Berger talks to festival director Christian Jungen about his new film BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER , collaborating with Colin Farrell , turning down OCEAN'S 14 , and his journey from German film to international cinema — including his deep connection to Switzerland . The writer-director, known for his emotionally rich and visually precise storytelling,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/ZFF-25_Masters_Edward_Berger_V2_1080p_HQ.mp3?dest-id=758201) ## [Oscar-Favoriten und Geheimtipps: Das Programm des 21. ZFF](https://traffic.libsyn.com/zurichfilmfestivalpodcast/programm2025.mp3) _2025-09-11 · Zurich Film Festival_ Es ist wieder so weit – die schönste Zeit des Jahres für alle Filmfans steht vor der Tür. Vom 25. September bis zum 5. Oktober 2025 findet das 21. Zurich Film Festival statt. Der grüne Teppich wird ausgerollt und wie immer erwarten uns Filme mit Oscar-Potenzial, hochkarätige Gäste und jede Menge Filmperlen aus aller Welt. In dieser Episode sprechen Festival Director Christian Jungen und Anja… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/34019_d_ZFF_2024_Podcasts_Christian_Anja_Elena_090925_002_-18LUFS.mp3?dest-id=758201) ## [Alicia Vikander | ZFF Masters 2024](https://traffic.libsyn.com/zurichfilmfestivalpodcast/aliciavikander.mp3) _2025-04-01 · Zurich Film Festival_ Alicia Vikander is one of the most talented actresses of her generation. The Swedish Oscar winner has captivated audiences with her versatility, starring in everything from historical dramas such as THE DANISH GIRL to action-packed blockbusters like TOMB RAIDER. At the Zurich Film Festival 2024 , she returned to present her latest film alongside director Fleur Fortuné : THE ASSESSMENT , a gripping… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/34019_e_ZFF_2025_Podcasts_Alicia_Vikander_001_-18LUFS.mp3?dest-id=758201) ## [Pamela Anderson | ZFF Masters 2024](https://traffic.libsyn.com/zurichfilmfestivalpodcast/pamelaanderson.mp3) _2025-03-18 · Zurich Film Festival_ As part of the ZFF Masters, our audience gathers to watch talks with actors, directors, screenwriters and other filmmakers. In this episode, Pamela Anderson is our guest. Pamela Anderson is a Canadian American actress, model and activist. She rose to international fame in the 1990s with her role as lifeguard C.J. Parker in the hit series BAYWATCH. However, her breakthrough came earlier, during the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/34019_e_ZFF_2025_Podcasts_Pamela_Anderson_001_-18LUFS.mp3?dest-id=758201) ## [Jude Law | ZFF Masters 2024](https://traffic.libsyn.com/zurichfilmfestivalpodcast/judelaw.mp3) _2025-03-05 · Zurich Film Festival_ As part of the ZFF Masters, our audience gathers to watch talks with actors, directors, screenwriters and other filmmakers. In this episode, Jude Law is our guest. Jude Law has already worked with numerous renowned directors such as Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese and Wes Anderson and has appeared in classics of film history such as THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY (1999), THE HOLIDAY (2006), SHERLOCK… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/CUT-Masters-Jude-Law.mp3?dest-id=758201) ## [Howard Shore | ZFF Masters 2024](https://traffic.libsyn.com/zurichfilmfestivalpodcast/howardshore.mp3) _2025-02-04 · Zurich Film Festival_ Im Rahmen der ZFF Masters findet sich unser Publikum in einem Kinosaal ein, um Talks mit Schauspielern, Regisseurinnen, Drehbuchautorinnen oder anderen Filmschaffenden zu verfolgen. In dieser Folge ist Howard Shore zu Gast. Howard Shore ist einer der renommiertesten Komponisten unserer Zeit und ein Ausnahmetalent, dessen Werke Filmgeschichte geschrieben haben und dessen Musik in Konzertsälen auf… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/34019_e_ZFF_2025_Podcasts_Howard_Shore_ohne_Sequenzen_001_-18LUFS.mp3?dest-id=758201) ## [ZFF x Swiss Pioneers: Tim Fehlbaum über seinen Film SEPTEMBER 5](https://traffic.libsyn.com/zurichfilmfestivalpodcast/timfehlbaum.mp3) _2025-01-08 · Zurich Film Festival_ Sandro Meyer von Swiss Pioneers hat im Rahmen des 20. ZFF Tim Fehlbaum interviewt. Der Basler Regisseur steckt hinter dem Meisterwerk SEPTEMBER 5, das gerade international begeistert und als heisser Favorit im Rennen um die Oscars gilt. Im Interview gibt der Filmemacher Einblick in seine Arbeit. Er erzählt davon, wie die Idee zu SEPTEMBER 5 entstand und welche Herausforderungen und schönen Momente… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/zurichfilmfestivalpodcasts/34019_d_ZFF_2025_Podcasts_Tim_Fehlbaum_001_-18LUFS.mp3?dest-id=758201)