Episodes

  • How Director Akinola Davies Jr Made History at Cannes Film Festival- And What It Took to Get There

    How Director Akinola Davies Jr Made History at Cannes Film Festival- And What It Took to Get There
    Dec 10 2025
    Akinola Davies Jr is a British-Nigerian filmmaker whose debut feature made history as the first Nigerian film ever selected to premiere in Official Competition at the Cannes Film Festival — earning a Special Mention for the Caméra d’Or and later becoming the UK’s Oscar entry. In this episode of Visionaries, we sat down to discuss how Akin’s work is constantly weaving worlds and the creative faith it takes to make something that hasn’t been done before. Visionaries with Alice Aedy Producer - Chloe Puttock Art Director - Liliana Saldanha Director - Issey Rider Camera Operator - Stephan Knight + Sam Mulvey Lighting - Al Rice Editor - Tom Forsey + Paolina Stefani Colour Grade - Jasper Brown Music by Jon Hopkins Listen → http://bit.ly/3J7tRpL Follow → www.instagram.com/visionaries Learn More → www.wearevisionaries.co
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  • Es Devlin on Art, Imagination and Designing for the World’s Stage

    Es Devlin on Art, Imagination and Designing for the World’s Stage
    Nov 26 2025
    Es Devlin is one of the world’s most visionary artists and stage designers - the creative mind behind some of the most iconic cultural moments of our time, from Beyoncé and Adele’s performances to the London Olympics and Conference of the Trees at COP26 in Glasgow. In this episode of Visionaries, Alice Aedy sits down with Es to explore the imagination as a tool for connection and change. They discuss how awe can shift behaviour more than fear, what it means to design for both human and non-human audiences, and how art can help us see, and build, a more hopeful future. This episode is brought you by MPB, who make it easy for storytellers to buy, sell or trade camera gear. Find your next camera at MPB http://bit.ly/42CTIfU Visionaries with Alice Aedy Producer - Chloe Puttock Art Director - Liliana Saldanha Director - Issey Rider Camera Operator - Stephan Knight + Sam Mulvey Lighting - Al Rice Editor - Tom Forsey + Paolina Stefani Colour Grade - Jasper Brown Music by Jon Hopkins Listen → http://bit.ly/3J7tRpL Follow → www.instagram.com/visionaries Learn More → www.wearevisionaries.co
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  • Sophie Darlington on being one of the first female wildlife cinematographers - Visionaries Episode 3

    Sophie Darlington on being one of the first female wildlife cinematographers - Visionaries Episode 3
    Nov 11 2025
    For over three decades, Sophie Darlington has helped create some of the most iconic natural history documentaries of our time - Planet Earth, The Hunt, Dynasties, Our Planet II, Queens and African Cats. Her work has earned her a BAFTA, an Emmy, and one of the highest honours in cinematography: membership of the ASC - the American Society of Cinematographers in recognising her as one of the leading visual storytellers of our time. In summary, she’s a badass. This episode is full of wisdom from a true trailblazer - she was one of the first female DOP’s in a male dominated industry - what drives her, and how she’s now offering the same mentorship to upcoming talent she credits herself receiving (and yes, even she still has imposter syndrome). This episode is brought you by MPB, who make it easy for storytellers to buy, sell or trade camera gear. Find your next camera at ⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠.⁠ Follow ⁠⁠⁠@visionaries⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Watch on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠
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  • Misan Harriman: The Photo That Changed Everything - Visionaries Episode 2

    Misan Harriman: The Photo That Changed Everything - Visionaries Episode 2
    Oct 28 2025
    In June 2020, a single photograph taken by Misan Harriman at a Black Lives Matter protest went viral — shared by Martin Luther King III and seen by millions across the world. Almost overnight, Misan went from self-taught photographer to becoming the first Black male cover photographer in British Vogue’s history. In this conversation with Alice Aedy for Visionaries, Misan reflects on the image that changed his life, the role of protest photography in shaping culture, and the responsibility of storytellers to capture truth and legacy. This episode is brought you by MPB, who make it easy for storytellers to buy, sell or trade camera gear. Find your next camera at ⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠.⁠ Follow ⁠⁠⁠@visionaries⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Watch on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠
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    48 mins
  • Photojournalist Lynsey Addario on Covering War, and Balancing Motherhood on the Frontlines

    Photojournalist Lynsey Addario on Covering War, and Balancing Motherhood on the Frontlines
    Oct 27 2025
    Lynsey Addario has built a career documenting war and humanitarian crises across the world — from Afghanistan and Iraq to Libya, Syria, and Ukraine. She has survived not one but two kidnappings, risked her life countless times, and continues to bear witness with empathy and unflinching resolve. In this conversation with Alice Aedy for Visionaries, Lynsey opens up about the moments she didn’t think she would survive, the sacrifices her career has demanded, and the enduring lessons from a life spent documenting the best and worst of humanity. In this episode: • The photo that nearly cost her life in Ukraine • Surviving kidnapping in Libya • Bearing witness in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Darfur • Balancing motherhood with frontline reporting • Why emotion and empathy are her greatest strengths This episode is brought you by MPB, who make it easy for storytellers to buy, sell or trade camera gear. Find your next camera at MPB.com
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    53 mins
  • Introducing Visionaries

    Introducing Visionaries
    Oct 10 2025
    Introducing Visionaries with Alice Aedy, my podcast celebrating the storytellers changing the way we see the world, with music by a true visionary: the extraordinary Jon Hopkins.

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