Nick Mohammed on how commissioners fail creatives of colour and what do to about it

Nick Mohammed 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 ABOUT THE BIFA PODCAST SUPPORTED BY KIA Each week hosts 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 by Daniel Audritt, Kat Butterfield and Joy Hunter Assistant Producer: Bruno Atkinson Production company: Audacious Productions DOP: Louis Hudd & Jude O'Connor 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 2:52 Early Film Loves 7:59 Mr. Swallow’s Backstory 13:11 Comedy as a Career Path 22:27 Finding Work in a Competitive Industry 29:31 Working with David Schwimmer on Intelligence 33:14 The Cycle of Comedy 34:46 Representation and Commissioning 44:40 Talking with Bryce Dallas Howard about Jurassic park 45:59 Houses and Hijinks