Directors Uk Podcast

This episode comes from our Then Barbara Met Alan masterclass with directors Amit Sharma and Bruce Goodison — hosted by Directors UK Board member Anna Thomson. Then Barbara Met Alan tells the story of Barbara Lisicki and Alan Holdsworth, the founders of disability activism group, DAN (Disabled People's Direct Action Network). Drawing upon clips from the acclaimed BBC Film, Amit and Bruce discussed the process of co-directing, merging factual and drama genres, and working with disabled, deaf and neurodivergent cast and crew.