Show Notes
John Schramm sits down with BAFTA-nominated director Stephen Fingleton to discuss his upcoming film "The Waif" (Kinolime's first competition winner), his journey from Christopher Nolan fan to acclaimed filmmaker, and his unique approach to horror filmmaking.
👥 Guest & Host:
Stephen Fingleton (Director: The Survivalist, Nightride, SLR)
John Schramm (Head of Development, Kinolime)
🎯 KEY INSIGHTS:
Key Takeaways:
- How "The Survivalist" topped the UK Blacklist and launched his career
- Why Liam Cunningham taught him crucial lessons about directing actors
- His approach to horror as a vehicle for exploring grief and dark themes
- The importance of resonance in screenwriting (advice from John Yorke)
- Why working outside Hollywood bubbles creates more universal storytelling
Full Transcript
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Here we are you you know
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Keenaline comes knocking on your door, right? And you're probably like what is Keenaline?
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What is going on here? Can you tell us a little bit of your first impression of Keenaline when we first approached you
