Tim Key on Ballad of Wallis Island, working with Carey Mulligan, and his love of Independent Film.

Tim Key shares his journey into film and most inspiring cinema going moments on the all new BIFA Podcast, supported by Kia. Listen to the Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts and watch the filmed version on the BIFA Youtube channel. FOLLOW BIFA ON SOCIAL Instagram - @BIFA_film TikTok - @BIFA_film X - @BIFA_film VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE CINEMA 🫵 Your favourite cinema needs you! 🫵 Over 130 cinemas from up and down the UK have entered for their chance of bringing home BIFA’s inaugural Cinema of the Year award, supported by Kia UK Limited. The award celebrates cinemas in the UK that bring audiences together and champion independent film. 🏆 And now, it's up to you to decide the nominees! 🗳️ Cast your vote now at: www.bifa.film/coty-vote ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST SUPPORTED BY KIA Each week host Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter chat to a new guest from the world of independent film about their journey into the industry, their most inspiring cinema going experiences, and what makes independent cinema so special. ABOUT BIFA The British Independent Film Awards celebrate, promote and support the best of British independent filmmaking. Since 1998, BIFA has discovered and championed bold, original stories and the talent behind them – from Florence Pugh and John Boyega to Steve McQueen and Lynne Ramsay. BIFA’s annual awards spotlight the year’s most outstanding films and filmmakers, and their work year-round connects diverse stories to diverse audiences, with a focus on young film lovers. BIFA is at the heart of the British film industry, and they respond to its changing needs, from EDI training to promoting fair practice, building towards a sustainable, inclusive future for British independent film. Find out more at www.bifa.film — CREDITS The BIFA Podcast is supported by Kia. Hosted by Karis Aldridge and Joy Hunter Produced/Directed by Daniel Audritt, Kat Butterfield and Joy Hunter Assistant Producer: Bruno Atkinson Production company: Audacious Productions DOP: Louis Hudd Audio Engineers: Nathan Cooper and James Gibbons McGregor Recorded at Fiction Studios Special thanks to the BIFA team Music: “Make It Happen” Performed by Laura Welsh Written by Jimmy James and Laura Welsh Licensed courtesy of Nothing Standard/Screenwrk Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 3:58 First Films 9:10 Favourite Film Posters and Images 10:30 An Ideal Day at the Cinema 21:40 Cinema of the Year Award 22:21 Early Days with Tom Basden 26:24 Early Film References 30:42 Comedians who Act 33:44 Working with Carey Mulligan 39:02 Favourite Films 50:40 More on The Ballad of Wallis Island 54:22 Quickfire Round