Your life in film

Felicity Wren - Development Executive at the ISA (International Screenwriters' Association)

Joining me this week, Felicity Wren Felicity is a development executive, producer, and award-winning actor working in London and Los Angeles. After earning Honors and Master’s degrees, she co-founded Unrestricted View, a London-based production company and theatre (unrestrictedview.co.uk [http://unrestrictedview.co.uk/]) now in its 29th year. The company also curates three (one BIFA-accredited) film festivals, spotlighting bold new voices in Independent Film at UVFF.co.uk [http://uvff.co.uk/]. They have recently launched a publishing company and are supporting independent filmmakers through an initiative they founded: Open Screen London, and with the UVFF Film Fund hosted by Genera Films. Felicity has produced nineteen film projects and won five performance awards. She currently serves as VP of Development at both Creative Screenwriter Productions and the International Screenwriters’ Association (ISA), where she supports top-tier screenwriting talent and cultivates meaningful industry connections. She now splits her time between London & LA, and is interested in fostering partnerships and making introductions between UK filmmakers and Producers and her LA contacts. Networkisa.org [http://networkisa.org/] Unrestrictedview.co.uk [http://unrestrictedview.co.uk/] Uvff.co.uk [http://uvff.co.uk/] Awrenbird.com [http://awrenbird.com/] My letterboxd: [https://boxd.it/6K6jl%20] My film Reel Terror [https://youtu.be/XQv66805FHM]: Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538780/support]

Daniel Stafford-Clark - Director of Photography

Joining me this week, Daniel Stafford-Clark Daniel grew up in a filmmaking household (his father is a producer, and his mother worked with my dad on Honey magazine) and since he could pick up a video camera has been shooting with any family members and friends he could enroll.  He has worked as a director of photography since 2009 when he graduated from the UK’s National Film and Television School. As well as working extensively in commercials he’s shot a number of acclaimed television series including Catastrophe, Industry, Extraordinary and Big Mood which has just been released.  He’s also shot a couple of award-winning features.   He’s worked with Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO as well as Channel 4 and the BBC in the UK.  He has a passion for photography that is immersive, emotionally powerful and always in the service of the storytelling. Daniel's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dannersscdop/] Daniel's Website [https://www.stafford-clark.com/] My letterboxd: [https://boxd.it/6K6jl%20] My film Reel Terror [https://youtu.be/XQv66805FHM]: Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538780/support]

Tim Willrich - Producer

Joining me this week, Tim Willrich Tim is a UK-based producer dedicated to bold, distinctive, and genre-driven storytelling. With a background rooted in independent cinema, Tim has built a reputation for nurturing projects that combine strong creative vision with commercial appeal.    2025 saw Tim & Limbo Produce action horror 'For the Good of the Herd' in association with Screen Anthology, as well as World War II action drama 'The Ghost and the Gun', a feature filmed on location in Bali, Indonesia. 2026 will see multiple projects in development, with at least two advancing into production in the latter half of the year. At the heart of Tim’s work is a deep commitment to supporting original voices and cultivating genre films that surprise and engage audiences. Through Limbo, he continues to champion projects that blur the line between independent spirit and global reach, with a vision to bring daring new stories to screens worldwide. Tim's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/timwillrich/] Tim's Website [https://www.limbopictures.com/] My letterboxd: [https://boxd.it/6K6jl%20] My film Reel Terror [https://youtu.be/XQv66805FHM]: Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538780/support]

Ashton Hertz - DoP - Exec Producer

Joining me this week, Ashton Hertz Ashton is a senior creative producer, photographer and videographer based in London, England with over 12 years experience, working across film, brand and experiential projects. I know Ashton through a mutual friend, we have known of each other for about 10 years but this is the first time we have had a proper chat.  Tom Cruise BFI interview [https://youtu.be/e5Oqk_Y-Jm4?si=4sFJ5E78Cp1r1j4h] Ashton's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ashton.hertz/] Ashton's Website [https://ashtonhertz.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnueWXwS2pCVRx7t2fpHcqV2hmHtO3Z3afkrkQrxT1rXj0Wp2KHByu1cskF_w_aem_IhewGrZ1qHRLufPnuJSUpA] My letterboxd: [https://boxd.it/6K6jl%20] My film Reel Terror [https://youtu.be/XQv66805FHM]: Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538780/support]

Marc Bellinger - Actor - First Cut Film Festival Co-Founder

Joining me this week, Marc Bellinger Marc has been producing film and involved in the arts for 2 decades. He was the lead role of Robin in The Devil’s Stomping Ground which opened Cucalorus Film Festival ‘22. He continues to act, direct, and produce short and commercial films in Wilmington. After Hours is his directorial debut short film! He also runs the only horror film fest in Wilmington known as The First Cut which will be an annual festival! First Cut was where Reel Terror had it's US Premier, and it holds a special place in my heart! I am now a judge for First Cut.  If you have a short film, submit to First Cut! Marc's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/marcbellingerofficial/] First Cut Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/firstcutproductions/] My letterboxd: [https://boxd.it/6K6jl%20] My film Reel Terror [https://youtu.be/XQv66805FHM]: Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538780/support]