Always On Film Podcast: Young Film Love

 Ever wondered why there are so many movie podcasts? So have I. The answer, I believe, is based on the unique role movies play in any nation's culture. Films act as a social adhesive, prompting conversations on the world around us. What movies have you seen lately is, in many ways, a more potent social lubricant than a glass of Pinot Noir or Jameson on the rocks. 

Always On Film fulfills that role perfectly. What's different about Always On Film from the thousands of other movie podcasts? Tone, tempo, and temperature.

Let's begin with the show's nicely crafted marketing pitch: "Always on Film is the warm, conversational podcast for film lovers you've been looking for. Hosted by three friends – Immi, Kitty, and Lou – in their early twenties, you'll hear their take on a full spectrum of films: from classic to contemporary cinema, indie gems to major studio productions, hidden treasures to the latest studio releases. 

You'll also hear from creatives already working in the film industry, who will share their personal journeys and inspiring breakthroughs. Each episode is a heartfelt conversation that invites listeners into the warmth of friendship, the highs and lows of the industry, and most importantly, the passion of film."

"We're glad our enthusiasm and playfulness come through - we are indeed Gen Z and get a wonderful response from our generation, but we also hope our conversations around film and the industry resonate beyond it too," says co-host Immi.

The tone of the show is decidedly informal, a bit silly, playful, but always incisive. Don't mistake these Gen Zers for being unqualified.

Immi trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts as an Actor-Musician. Louelle studied Film and Theatre Studies at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and completed her Masters at the University of London/RADA in Text and Performance. Kitty studied English Literature at Edinburgh University. 

The trio found that their different creative backgrounds, combined with a shared passion for film and storytelling, naturally led to rich, multi-perspective conversations - and it was that shared passion that helped them connect so quickly. 

They know their stuff; It's just that they do not want to display their knowledge in a stuffy way.

"Recently, we collaborated with the London Short Film Festival, interviewing Artistic Director Philip Ilson and curator Lucy Peters. We have also featured conversations with Producer/Actor George Somner and Actress Yali Topol-Margalith and Lucy-Rose Leonard, among others," explains Immi.

Episode topics are not all that different from other movie podcasts. Again, it's the casual tone, fast-paced tempo, and warm temperature of their generational closeness that defines the show. 

Recent episodes covered a breakdown and debrief of the recent BAFTA Awards — covering the big wins, standout nominations, and key categories. In the show, the co-hosts also look ahead to the Actors Awards and Academy Awards, sharing predictions and where they think the top honors will land.

I think one of their best shows was in early January about their favorite Christmas movies, including a debate about which films truly deserve the top spot during the festive season. The show also included a spirited discussion on their favorite films of 2025.

The co-hosts note that, "The Transmission Roundhouse podcast platform was the perfect partner as they support exciting, underrepresented audio makers to bring their ideas to life, based in London's iconic Roundhouse venue." 

 The show has an excellent video version of every episode, which they upload onto their YouTube channel HERE. 

The co-hosts want everyone to know that,"We’re three people who love film, and love talking about film, but we find those spaces can sometimes be overly commercial or exclusive. We also know how difficult and inaccessible the industry can be to break into. So, alongside creating a safe, non-judgmental space to discuss film, we wanted to build an educational platform by inviting industry creatives to share their personal journeys and insights. Our target audience includes both passionate film lovers and aspiring professionals looking to navigate and enter the industry."

Always On Film is not just for Gen Zers. All generations can play nicely in the sandbox built by three young women who came together over a shared love of film and their company. You can enjoy both.