Your life in film
Each week I invite a guest to talk about their life in film.
Your Life in Film is a thought-provoking podcast that dives deep into the personal stories, emotions, and memories behind the movies that define us. Each episode features filmmakers, actors, writers, and passionate movie lovers sharing how specific films have influenced their lives, inspired their creativity, and shaped their worldview.
Hosted with warmth, humor, and cinematic insight, Your Life in Film isn’t just about what’s on screen — it’s about the connection between film and identity. From cult classics and blockbuster hits to indie gems and forgotten favorites, this podcast celebrates the power of storytelling and the universal language of cinema.
Whether you’re a casual movie fan or a die-hard cinephile, Your Life in Film invites you to revisit the films that made you laugh, cry, and dream.
With questions including,
- What was the first film you saw at the cinema?
- What film did you watch over and over again as a kid?
- What was the first 18-rated film you saw and how old were you?
- What was the first film you watched that you considered grown up?
- What film holds a special place in your heart?
- What’s your controversial opinion on a famous film?
- What have you been watching recently?
Episodes
35 episodes
Sean D Arena - Writer, Photographer
Joining me this week is Sean D ArenaSince his first job as a Camera Production Assistant in 2007, Sean has worked for companies like Dotdash Meredith, Time Inc, NBCUniversal, and Cablevision, as well as a freelancer on various film &...
Angel Belsey
Joining me this week, Angel BesleyAngel began her publishing career in 2016, working both as an editor and as a literary agent. She believes some books just need to be read. Her new book Six Mile Store is available now via Angel's linktr...
Anthony Ferraro - Writer - Director - YouTuber
Joining me this week, Anthony FerraroAnthony is a self-taught filmmaker, who has spent the past two decades fully immersed in independent cinema, directing feature films, shorts, and web series. His sci-fi film "
Jake Bradbury - Producer, Director
Joining me this week, Jake BradburyAs a child, Jake was conditioned to relate to others through storytelling. That’s just the way my family did things. For his dad, that meant long-winded tales of Maine told in the regional dialect he gr...
Brian Philip Davis - Film Editor
Joining me this week, Brian Philip DavisBrian is known for his work in genre cinema, with films showcased at major festivals including Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, TIFF, FrightFest, and Fantastic Fest. He has a strong ability to work across ...
Joel Froome ACS NZCS - Cinematographer
Joining me this week, Joel FroomeJoel is a Cinematographer specializing in narrative and commercial work originally from Sydney, Australia.He graduated from the prestigious Australia Film, Television & Radio School where he le...
Jack Carey - Writer, Producer
Joining me this week, Jack CareyJack is an RTS winning development executive producer writer from South Wales, named as one of Edinburgh TV Festival's "Visionaries" for next generation talent in the industry.Jack has developed an...
Rob Bennett - Sculptor - Artist - Dad
Joining me this week, Rob BennettRob is my dad, and I come from a family that’s always loved film. My parents’ tastes have had a huge influence on my own journey, so it felt only right to invite one of them onto the podcast. Since my mum...
Sam Pooley Stride - Artist
Joining me this week, Sam Pooley StrideSam is an artist, curator, and founder of @swanhillstudios, a not-for-profit gallery and studio in Shrewsbury.Before art, Sam spent o...
Greg Furman - Actor, Director, Writer
Joining me this week, Greg FurmanGreg is an Actor, Writer, Director, Voice Actor and Composer, so many hats. Greg first appeared on the screen when he was cast in a principle role in the feature film The Last Keepers.Between train...
Heather Drain - Writer
Joining me this week is Heather DrainHeather Drain is a writer who veers between the worlds of esoterica film, wild music, heart-born words, and prose that is dark, rich, quirky, and often undefinable. In the nonfiction realm, her work h...
Ross Cleaver - General Witchfinders podcast and zine
Joining me this week is Ross CleaverRoss is the editor and co-host of the zine and podcast General Witchfinders. Ross and I talk very little about horror in this, which surprised us both. General Witchfinders:
Joe K Worrall - Tattoo Artist, Horror Lover
Joining me this week is, Joe K WorrallIn this episode, I sit down with Joe — tattoo artist and co-owner of Heart and Arrow Tattoo Studio, which he runs with his wife Cassie, an incredibly talented artist in her own right. Together, they’...
Graham Humphreys - Illustrator and Designer
Joining me this week is Graham HumpreysGraham is an illustrator and designer with over 40 years of experience. One of the few contemporary illustrators still using the traditional medium of gouache, Graham is best known for his work ...
Mike Ballance - Actor
Joining me this week is, Mike BallanceMike is a film lover and an actor. I have known Mike for some years, having both worked as projectionist at the same cinema, but not at the same time. Mike also appeared in my final year film at univ...
Simon Startin - Actor
Joining me this week is, Simon StartinSimon has been a freelance disabled theatre maker for 35 years, as a performer, director, writer, dramaturg and producer. As a writer he is on his 19th professional commission, five of which were Tim...
Katie Casebolt - Writer
Joining my this week is Katie CaseboltKatie Casebolt is a theater maker of all types. She's an award winning makeup artist, costume designer, set painter and stagehand by day (and night), writer by night (and day). Katie has been an acti...
Logan Donovan - Filmmaker, Actor, Photographer
Joining me this week is Logan DonovanLogan is a truly talented artist, juggling writing, directing, acting and photography while being a wonderful person. I first met Logan at the Austin Film Festival in 2024, where he was promoting The ...
Adam Cummings - Data Scientist
Joining me this week is Adam CummingsAdam is a Data Scientist, 'what's that got to do with film?' I hear you say, Fuck all, but he and I have worked together in the past and we talked about films, so I thought it would be interesting to ...
Vincent L. Cannone - Author
Joining me this week, Vincent L. CannoneVincent, or Vince as I know him, is the author of The Breach, When nightmarish monsters claw their way from the ground in New York City, Frank Varis is caught in the devastation of The ...
Jason Pinches - Sound Designer
Joining me this week, Jason PinchesJason is a sound designer and editor, he worked on my film Reel Terror, but I have known Jason for 20 years. We met at college, listened to metal, smoked weed and watched movies. Now, tastes have change...
Charlie Adlard - Artist, co-creator of The Walking Dead, Movie Lover
Season finale!Joining me this week is, Charlie Adlard.You'll know Charlie as the artist of The Walking Dead, but I know him as a movie lover. Charlie and I have been in the same circles for a while but it is only in the last few y...
Ted Bennett - Movie Lover - Festive Special
For this festive special we have ME!I am sure you have all been asking, Ted, what are your picks?!Well, finally you can find out!Returning is Rich Fox to ask the questions. My ...
Rich Taylor - Madhouse Hobbies YouTube Channel
Joining me this week is Rich Taylor. Rich is the host of the Warhammer/Hobby YouTube channel Madhouse HobbiesRich and I have been friends for a few years, we have played a l...
Joe Odber - Host of Caliber 9 from Outer Space Podcast
Joining me this week is Joe OdberJoe is the other half of the podcast Caliber 9 from Outer Space. If you live in Scotland, you'll probably recognise his voice, he is the Head of News at Northsound. But, he is a film fan to me and that is...
