Producers Alice Lusher and Catryn Ramasut discuss Brides with Ali Abdi and host Zaynab Ahmed.
Welsh producers Alice Lusher and Catryn Ramasut from ieie Productions spoke with Wales-Somaliland Link community leader Ali Abdi and host Zaynab Ahmed about their new co-production Brides. They discussed how they brought Nadia Fall's feature debut to Wales, the importance of Wales' Somaliland community being seen on screen, and how unique it was to be part of Brides' all-female production team. Coming to cinemas on 26 September 2025, Brides is a coming-of-age story about two teenage girls in search of freedom, friendship and belonging, who run away from their lives in the UK with a dangerous plan to travel to Syria. It was partly filmed on location in Cardiff, Barry, Ogmore, Southerndown and Porthcawl. Brides was supported by the BFI and Ffilm Cymru Wales, both awarding National Lottery funding, and Welsh Government via Creative Wales. Make sure to subscribe for more conversations! You'll also find audio podcasts about other films: Celebrating Films with Welsh Connections' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or directly on Buzzsprout.'Made in Wales' is a Film Hub Wales project, celebrating films with Welsh connections. It is supported by funding from Creative Wales and National Lottery funding via the BFI.
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Producer John Giwa-Amu discusses The Man in my Basement with actor/writer Kieron Self
Welsh producer and director John Giwa-Amu spoke with actor/writer Kieron Self about his latest production role on The Man in My Basement, as well as his career journey from professional fruit machine player, to falling in love with film on his first Welsh language film set and winning talent awards.Coming to cinemas on 12 September 2025, The man in My Basement is an thriller adapted from the novel of the same name by Walter Mosley. It was filmed on location in Carmarthenshire.Make sure to subscribe for more conversations! You'll also find audio podcasts about other films: Celebrating Films with Welsh Connections' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or directly on Buzzsprout.'Made in Wales' is a Film Hub Wales project, celebrating films with Welsh connections. It is supported by funding from Creative Wales and National Lottery funding via the BFI.
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Dirty Sanchez Star Mathew Pritchard on his New Documentary | The Road of Excess
Mathew Pritchard spoke with Rob Corcoran about his life growing up in Wales, the Dirty Sanchez years, the making of The Road of Excess, and his mental health, addiction, fame and what happens when it’s gone. Coming to cinemas on World Mental Health Day, 10th October, The Road of Excess is a film that talks about toxic masculinity, mental health, addiction, fame and what happens when it’s gone.Make sure to subscribe for more conversations! You'll also find audio podcasts about other films: Celebrating Films with Welsh Connections' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or directly on Buzzsprout.'Made in Wales' is a Film Hub Wales project, celebrating films with Welsh connections. It is supported by funding from Creative Wales and National Lottery funding via the BFI.
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Director Gareth Evans talks 'Havoc' at a live Q&A
Director Gareth Evans (The Raid) spoke with filmmaker and interviewer Tom Betts at Chapter in April 2025, about his latest release HAVOC, where Evans talks about the making of the film, how those incredible stunt sequences were achieved, and building an international city in Wales.Released on Netflix on 25 April 2025, the film follows a drug deal gone wrong, when a bruised detective must fight his way through a criminal underworld to rescue a politician’s estranged son, while unravelling a deep web of corruption and conspiracy that ensnares his entire city.'Made in Wales' is a Film Hub Wales project, celebrating films with Welsh connections. It is supported by funding from Creative Wales and National Lottery funding via the BFI.Make sure to subscribe for more conversations! You'll also find audio podcasts about other films: Celebrating Films with Welsh Connections' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or directly on Buzzsprout.
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Director Marc Evans, and producers Hannah Thomas and Ed Talfan at Severn Screen discuss the making of Mr Burton
Writer and presenter Danielle Fahiya chaired a discussion with Severn Screen producers Hannah Thomas and Ed Talfan, and director Marc Evans. This audio podcast explores Mr Burton’s Welsh connections, how the filmmakers maintained authenticity to the true story of Richard and Phillip Burton, working with Kate Burton, Richard’s daughter, and how the film spotlights Welsh storytelling and history.Released on 4 April 2025, the film charts Richard Burton’s school years and his lasting relationship with tutor and ‘chosen father’ Phillip Burton who helped him to discover acting. This moving drama explores love and loss, ambition and addiction, all set in the beautiful valleys of South Wales.Find a screening near you: mrburtonfilm.co.uk'Made in Wales' is a Film Hub Wales project, celebrating films with Welsh connections. It is supported by funding from Creative Wales and National Lottery funding via the BFI.Subscribe for more conversations about Welsh-connected film! Check out our other content on The Whole Story.
About Made in Wales: Celebrating Films with Welsh Connections
'Made in Wales' is a Film Hub Wales project, celebrating films with Welsh connections. It is supported by funding from Creative Wales and National Lottery funding via the BFI.This podcast series contains interviews with filmmakers, cast and crew.Keep up to date with all things Made in Wales on our Instagram! instagram.com/madeinwales_And perhaps you’re a filmmaker looking to get your film in to cinemas, a festival looking for the rights to a Welsh film, or a community cinema looking for funds to screen a Welsh film. Find out how we can help at: filmhubwales.org/en/made-in-wales/
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