Episodes 27
Avg. Duration 1h 28m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

Hosted by Jim White & Sean Tayler, the In Competition Film Podcast guides you through the international film festival scene. Episodes dissects festival selections, jury prizes, and retrospective years. World Cinema, Cannes, Berlinale, Venice Film Festivals + Sydney Film Festival (SFF), Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) and the Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) are all discussed. Email us: [email protected].

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#27 - Cannes Film Festival Award Winners + Sydney Film Festival Preview

May 24, 2026 56m

Sean & Jim discuss the Cannes 2026 winners and look forward to the line-up of outstanding films at the upcoming Sydney Film Festival. Films discussed include: Fjord, Minotaur, The Dreamed…

#26 - Cannes 2026 Preview & Berlinale 2021 Retrospective

Apr 28, 2026 1h 41m

Jim and Sean discuss the films in contention at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival 2026.   Also, they begin their 2021 retrospective with the line-up and prizes at the 71st Berlinale.   Cannes films…

#25 - Oscars in Review + Cannes 2026 Spitball

Mar 29, 2026 1h 32m

Jim and Sean discuss the recent Oscar results and comment on the ceremony.   Also, a deep dive into what might show up in this year's Cannes line-up.   Films discussed include: Paper Tiger, Bitter…

#24 - Berlin, AACTA, Sundance & Césars! + Oscar Predictions!

Mar 08, 2026 1h 53m

Jim and Sean discuss the line-up and winners at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival. Also, the winners of the César Awards, AACTA Awards and Sundance Film Festival.  Plus, we make our bold Oscar…

#23 - Top 10s of 2025

Jan 19, 2026 2h 7m

Sean and Jim discuss their Top 10s of 2025! Tune in to find out what makes the cut. Also discussed: did Berlin, Cannes & Venice get it right? Plus: the European film awards are discussed, and…

#22 - Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) + Best of the 21st Century

Dec 15, 2025 1h 55m

Jim and Sean discuss the recent Adelaide and Brisbane Film Festivals, plus the Asia Pacific Screen Awards. Plus: the 1998 retrospective concludes with a discussion of the best films of the year &…

#21 - 2025 Venice & San Sebastián Film Festivals in Review

Oct 27, 2025 1h 4m

Jim and Sean discuss the results of the 2025 Venice Film Festival & San Sebastián Film Festivals, as well as Adelaide. Films discussed include: Father Mother Sister Brother, The Voice of Hind…

#20 - Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) 2025

Aug 31, 2025 2h 2m

Jim and Sean discuss their experience at the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF). Plus, a recap of the Locarno Film Festival. Films discussed include: Sound of Falling, Resurrection, Black…

#19 - Venice (and Locarno) Film Festival Program Announcements

Jul 22, 2025 1h 8m

Sean and Jim discuss the Venice Film Festival program announcement hours after it is unveiled. They also preview the upcoming Locarno Film Festival, and look ahead to the Melbourne Film Festival…

#18 - Sydney Film Festival Special

Jun 27, 2025 1h 52m

Jim and Sean discuss their trip to the 2025 Sydney Film Festival. Films discussed include: Sentimental Value, Sirât, It Was Just An Accident, Orwell 2+2=5, Blue Moon, Dreams, Love, The Secret Agent,…

#17 - Cannes 2025 in Review

May 31, 2025 1h 15m

Jim and Sean discuss the winners of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, from the Main Competition through to Un Certain Regard, Critics' Week and Director’s Fortnight.   They also preview the feast of…

#16 - Cannes 2025 Preview, Predictions & Cannes 1998 in Retrospect

May 05, 2025 1h 33m

In this year's Cannes Special, Jim and Sean discuss the Competition and sidebars of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Plus, they discuss the selection of the 1998 Cannes Film Festival.

#15 - The 2025 Oscars & César Awards + 1998 Berlinale

Mar 20, 2025 1h 30m

Jim and Sean discuss the 2025 Oscars and Césars, with mention to Australia's Alliance Française French Film Festival currently touring. Plus, they begin their retrospective of the year 1998 with a…

#14 - The Berlinale 2025 in review, César & Oscar nominations, Cannes competition spitball, and Sundance 2025

Feb 24, 2025 1h 38m

Sean and Jim discuss the start to the film year with the 2025 Sundance and Berlinale festival competitions, and prizewinners. They also discuss the AACTA (Australian Academy) winners, and the…

#13 - Year in Review: Best of 2024

Jan 13, 2025 1h 33m

Jim and Sean discuss the major film festivals of 2024 in hindsight, before unveiling their Top 10s of 2024. Films discussed include: No Spoilers! Email us: [email protected]

#12 - European Film Award winners, NYC & LA film critics, AACTA nominations & Best of the Year 2000

Dec 30, 2024 1h 29m

Sean and Jim discuss the winners of the 2024 European Film Awards, the awards presented by the New York, LA, Boston & Washington film critics circles. Plus: closer to home, the AACTA nominations…

#11 - Adelaide, Gothams & Asia Pacific Screen Awards + European Film Award Predictions

Dec 07, 2024 49m

In this episode, Sean and Jim discuss the winners of the Adelaide Film Festival, discuss the nominees at the Gotham Awards and cover the Asia Pacific Screen Awards - one of the most interesting…

#10 - Fall Film Festivals in Review - Venice, San Sebastian, Brisbane & Adelaide

Oct 23, 2024 1h 16m

Sean and Jim discuss the awards presented at the Venice and San Sebastian film festivals, plus they preview the upcoming Brisbane International Film Festival and Adelaide Film Festival. Films…

#9 - Melbourne International Film Festival Recap + 2000 Venice & Césars

Sep 02, 2024 1h 48m

Jim and Sean discuss their experience at the 2024 Melbourne International Film Festival, viewing some of the best (and worst) films of the year so far. Then, recap the 2000 Venice Film Festival and…

#8 - Venice Competition Preview, MIFF Program Announcement & 2000 Retrospective (Part 1)

Jul 31, 2024 1h 40m

Jim and Sean discuss the recently announced Venice Film Festival program - a very stacked competition; as well as discuss the upcoming Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF). The boys also…

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