Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio break down how regional festivals like Middleburg are shaping this year’s awards race and flag smart AFI Fest bets. Then Anne sits with Oscar winner Miles Dale to unpack the craft behind Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein: building an Arctic ship and tower sets, leaning on miniatures over CG, a nine-week pivot from Andrew Garfield to Jacob Elordi, and editing the epic to just under 2:30 while keeping the Creature’s perspective front and center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

while keeping the Creature’s perspective front and center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gothams Breakdown, AFI Fest Wrap-Up, 'The Testament of Ann Lee' & 'Hedda'

Each week on Screen Talk, IndieWire's Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio debate the indie film world and beyond -- from film festivals to new releases and the future of the business.