Screenwriters' Lectures: Charlie Kaufman

Lyrical and convincing argument for authenticity over formula, from the writer of Amores Perros, 21 Grams and Babel.

The man behind Russell Crowe’s line “At my signal, unleash hell” in Gladiator, John Logan, charts his career.

The Tamara Drewe and Jane Eyre screenwriter reflects on the ownership, inconsistency and rules of words on a page, with reference to her own career.

Paul Laverty has established himself as a dedicated, versatile writer. He discussed his career in this BAFTA masterclass.

William Nicholson explains his approach to creating emotion and realism in films such as Les Misérables and Mandela: The Long Walk To Freedom.

With reference to The Iron Lady and Shame, Abi Morgan describes the rewards and challenges of the writing process.

Daniel Day-Lewis, the ultimate actor’s actor discusses his career in conversation with Mark Kermode.

Director Jon M. Chu discusses his ground-breaking vision of Oz.

Yorgos Lanthimos sits down with Succession creator Jesse Armstrong to reveal the secret ingredients that underpin his uniquely weird brand of satire.

Director Jan Ole Gerster and actor Sam Riley talk about Islands, a thriller with noirish undertones and echoes of Hitchcock and Highsmith.

Lynne Ramsay discusses her singular career populated by visually intoxicating, ground-breaking and provocative films.

The actor discusses her career, including her titular performance in BFI London Film Festival selection, Hedda.