Welcome to 077 of Choose Film: A Reel Retrospective podcast.
Grab you duffle coat, take a walk down the beaches of Wales and don’t leave the cinema early… the filmmakers will know. We are joined by Niamh Mckeown to discuss Richard Ayoade’s Submarine.
Synopsis
15-year-old Oliver Tate has two objectives: To lose his virginity before his next birthday, and to extinguish the flame between his mother and an ex-lover who has resurfaced in her life.
Links in conversation
Insta - keownmcniamh
twitter - @keownmcniamh
niamhmck.com
Creative Recommendations
M ll R R O R S
https://www.facebook.com/WEAREMIIRRORS
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5MIb0klsPLrZ1omaIYzSoE
Bad Beans 48hr film project | Short Film
https://www.48hourfilm.com/en/glasgow-gb/films/57507
Decision to Leave
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12477480/
Young Fathers - 'I Saw' (Official Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPyC0JUfZrU
BBC STUNNERS
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0cgp88n/stunners
Niamh’s Bio
Niamh is a screenwriter and director based in Edinburgh who tells stories about wild funny women. Her short films include GOOD GIRLS, FARMLAND, AUNTIE EMPIRE, FLOOERS and most recently GINNY REAPER. Last year, Niamh took part in the Channel 4 Shadow Director scheme where she shadowed on Robert Popper’s new show, I HATE YOU. Shortly after, Niamh went on to direct comedy pilots STUNNERS and THE FARM for BBC Studios. Currently, Niamh is developing a six-part television series while working towards her debut feature film.