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IndieWire: Screen Talk

Anne Thompson, Ryan Lattanzio

Booking Overview

A weekly film-industry analysis show focused on independent film, festivals, awards, releases, distribution, and the business of cinema, with regular co-host debate and occasional participation from an IndieWire industry insider. Credible pitches would include awards strategists, festival programmers, distributors, filmmakers, and film journalists with timely expertise; however, the recent sample shows a limited external-guest lane, making booking difficulty medium and dependent on strong topical relevance.

Metrics

Episodes: 655

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 52.6k subscribers

Instagram: 1.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@pmc.com

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Host

Anne Thompson - Veteran film journalist and editor covering independent film, festivals, awards, releases, and the film business.

Ryan Lattanzio - Film journalist and editor covering film criticism, festivals, new releases, awards, and the independent film industry.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Film-industry professionals with direct expertise in awards campaigns, festivals, distribution, filmmaking, or film journalism.
Required Achievements:  
Industry editorial or awards expertise, Direct involvement in film festivals, distribution, or awards campaigns, Professional experience analyzing independent film and the film business

Recent Guest Discussions

Marcus Jones - Awards-season Contenders, Fall-festival Results, Emmy Surprises And Snubs, And The Awards Race.

Recent Topics

Film, Film Industry, Film Festivals, Film Distribution, Awards Season

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Live from NYFF with Tony Gilroy!

October 09, 2026

In this special live episode recorded at the New York Film Festival, Tony Gilroy joins the podcast to discuss his new film "Behemoth!" Gilroy explains why Pedro Pascal was the perfect casting both on and off screen, how they built a score with nine credited composers, and how his time on "Andor" has improved his filmmaking (15:15). But first, Anne and Ryan react to new releases "Verity" and "The Social Reckoning", as well as recent NYFF premieres like "Artificial" and "A Statement." Can Pedr...

'Digger' & 'Verity' Reviewed; 'You Can See Everything' NYFF Reactions; plus Karina Longworth on 'The Bisexuals'

October 02, 2026

Renowned scholar of Hollywood and podcaster Karina Longworth joins us this week to discuss the upcoming season of "You Must Remember This," The Bisexuals. (28:16) But first, Ryan has a report from the "You Can See Everything" premiere at NYFF. He and Anne discuss the doc, fast becoming the hottest ticket in town, and what else is connecting with audiences at the festival. They touch on the different ways "Digger" & "Verity" fail their audiences and how their predicted bombing affects their...

Top 5 Kubrick Films with Ben Mankiewicz; 'Heart of the Beast' Review; Warner-Mount Going Forward; NYFF Preview

September 25, 2026

Ben Mankiewicz, host of Turner Classic Movies, joins this week to discuss the new season of his podcast "The Plot Thickens" and have fun debating the top five Stanley Kubrick movies with Anne and Ryan. But first, a review of the new Brad Pitt film "Heart of the Beast," a look at the NYFF slate ahead of opening weekend, and parsing the news about the Warner-Mount merger going through. Read more about the numbers behind the Warner-Mount deal - https://www.indiewire.com/news/analysis/paramount-...

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Frequently asked questions

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IndieWire: Screen Talk
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How do I get in touch with IndieWire: Screen Talk?

IndieWire: Screen Talk is hosted by Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@pmc.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for IndieWire: Screen Talk?

The publicly listed email for IndieWire: Screen Talk: podcasts@pmc.com.

How many listeners does IndieWire: Screen Talk have?

Podseeker estimates IndieWire: Screen Talk reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for IndieWire: Screen Talk?

IndieWire: Screen Talk typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Film-industry professionals with direct expertise in awards campaigns, festivals, distribution, filmmaking, or film journalism. Common among recent guests: Industry editorial or awards expertise; Direct involvement in film festivals, distribution, or awards campaigns; Professional experience analyzing independent film and the film business. Recent guests include Marcus Jones.

How hard is it to get booked on IndieWire: Screen Talk?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does IndieWire: Screen Talk cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Film Industry, Film Festivals, Film Distribution, and Awards Season. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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