Martin Clark on Being a Late Bloo...
Martin Clark on Being a Late Bloomer and Making His First Feature Film
Spiralling with Zara Gladman by Zara Gladman
S1 · E2
Aug 3, 2026
50:49
Episode notes

Filmmaker Martin Clark takes time out from polishing off his feature film “Public House” (set in Glasgow pub, Heraghty's) to share a spiral that's followed him for years: what if it feels like you're always playing catch-up? What if you're ten years behind your creative peers?

We discuss growing up in “the arsehole of Scotland”, his creative process, being a late bloomer in the world of film, and the complicated business of calling yourself an artist. Plus: the delicate balance between self-belief and self-delusion, why Glasgow’s music scene has been such an inspiration - and a very rude dinner party guest.

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Keywords
anxiety
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