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Front Row: Tilda Swinton, secrecy in screen casting, proposed cuts at Stoke museums

18/01/2022

Tilda Swinton, secrecy in screen casting, proposed cuts at Stoke museums

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Tilda Swinton on her new film Memoria, the use of gagging contracts in screen casting and Stoke museum budget cut proposals

Tilda Swinton talks to Samira about her new film Memoria, in which she plays a Scottish woman who, after hearing a loud 'bang' at daybreak, begins experiencing a mysterious sensory syndrome while traversing the jungles of Colombia.

We investigate the widespread use of NDAs in acting auditions, hearing from actors who are often being asked to sign these non disclosure agreements without even being told what the film is about or what part they are auditioning for. We also hear from agents who say they’re increasingly excluded from the process. Why are NDA’s necessary in the film and TV industry and are actors being treated fairly? Samira explores the issues with Agent Bill Petrie, Producer/Director Simon Tate and Casting Director Debbie McWilliams.

Major changes have been proposed to two pottery museums in Stoke-on-Trent, which will see the loss of curators and reduced opening hours. Alasdair Brooks of Re-Form Heritage explains why the plans are of global significance. The city council however says its new budget must save £10m.

Presenter: Samira Ahmed
Producer: Jodie Keane

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