# How to Direct Romance & Drama: Vanessa Caswill on Adapting a Bestseller 'Reminders of Him'

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Podcast: [The Filmmakers Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-filmmakers-podcast-743342)
Published: 2026-03-17T15:20:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, host ⁠Conor Boru⁠ sits down with director ⁠Vanessa Caswill⁠ to discuss her latest feature, Reminders of Him. Vanessa is an English director and screenwriter known for her work across television and film, including the BBC miniseries Thirteen, Little Women, and the feature Love at First Sight. Her latest film follows a young mother who, after serving time in prison, attempts to rebuild a relationship with her daughter. Facing hostility from nearly everyone around her — except a bar owner with unexpected ties to the child — she must confront her past in order to create the possibility of a better future. In the episode, they discuss: Vanessa Caswill’s career journey from TV into feature filmmaking The creative challenges of adapting a bestselling novel Practical directing techniques for working with young actors Production challenges and problem-solving on set Emotional storytelling and performance-driven filmmaking Why protecting your own creative voice is essential in the industry ...and so much more! Enjoy! REMINDERS OF HIM is out on the 13th of March | ⁠TRAILER⁠ ⁠FOOD FOR THOUGHT⁠ documentary out NOW | Watch it FREE ⁠HERE.⁠ A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the vegan lifestyle around the world. – And if you enjoyed the film, please take a moment to share & rate it on your favourite platforms. Every review & every comment helps us share the film’s important message with more people. Your support makes a difference! Help us out and Subscribe, listen and review us on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts but more importantly, tell your pals about this podcast. Thank you! ⁠PODCAST MERCH⁠ Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, on-set water bottles, mugs and more ⁠MERCH⁠. ⁠https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/⁠ ⁠COURSES⁠…

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