Out of Frame

Merry Christmas! This week we’re getting into the festive spirit by stepping inside the set of your favourite family movies. Yinka meets Academy Award winning set decorator Lee Sandales. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Lee shares stories of creating the set for Wicked, the Harry Potter franchise and Wonka. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sign painter - or scenic artist - is responsible for creating all hand-painted signage on a film set - from old school shop signs, to futuristic logos from another world. Yinka meets sign painter Jorge Jacobs to hear all about the artistic touch that he brings to productions. This role requires artistic skill, a knowledge of different lettering styles and techniques, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and collaborate with other departments. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Jorge shares stories of working on The Six Triple Eight, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Lee. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the books in a bedroom, to the throne of a leader, it's the details that make a film set feel like a whole world. This week, Yinka meets someone in charge of filling film sets with fascinating objects - or props, for those in the know. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Lee Wiseman shares stories of working as a prop master on House of the Dragon, World War Z and Britannia. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when the cameras stop rolling? How is all that glossy footage made into a blockbuster movie? This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Yinka meets trainee Kareem Adelekan, who through CrewHQ, is working to edit the visuals within post production. Kareem shares stories of joining Warner Bros. and how editors piece together a film. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it take to get a production greenlit for filming? This week, Yinka meets someone who is a part of the crew from the word go - production controller Dominique Tucker. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Dominique shares stories of working with some of the biggest studios around, and the financial advice any good filmmaker should know. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The way a movie looks is only one piece of the pie - a great film needs to sound amazing too. From dialogue that makes you sit on the edge of your seat, to mind-blowing sound effects. All of this comes under the work of a talented sound mixer. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Paul Munro has led the sound department on huge productions including Cruella, Loki and Ghostbusters. He shares stories with Yinka on what sound can add to a film. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Someone who works across every department is the production manager. Based both on set and in the office, production managers are responsible for ensuring a shoot goes smoothly. Boo Motjuoadi shares stories of the challenges that come with being a production manager - from negotiating with rental houses, to supporting the mental health of cast members. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Halloween! With the spooky season upon us, what better time than now to explore how a gory scene comes to life. This week, Yinka meets Kristyan Mallett - a make-up artist who specialises in special effects and prosthetics. Kristyan shares stories of working on horrors, thrillers, action movies and everything in between - including Black Mirror, Mission Impossible and Aquaman. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it comes to the below the line team, someone who is responsible for the very building blocks of a production is the cinematographer - also known as the director of photography. Academy Award-winning cinematographer James Friend manages the overall look of a film or television production. He joins Yinka to explore how to translate a director’s ideas into images, and what it was like to work on huge productions like The Acolyte and All Quiet on the Western Front. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A film set is often a beautiful work of art - and that includes the use of flowers. Whether it’s an emotional funeral or an extravagant garden location, flowers can often set the mood for a scene. Jenny Tobin shares stories of how she became a film florist, and working on movies like The Favourite, Jurassic World and Maleficent. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Calling in the chief! For all things electrical, it’s the gaffer who is in charge. Today we meet Gavin Walters. As a gaffer, Gavin is the chief technician for a production’s lighting needs. Gavin has decades of experience when it comes to sourcing and operating all of the necessary lighting equipment to make a film set shine. He shares stories with Yinka of working on Bohemian Rhapsody, Jurassic World and Dr Strange. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nothing quite sets up a film like the opening shot. The locations of your favourite TV shows and movies set the scene and invite the viewer into a whole new world. But making sure all of this comes together is one hell of a job. Sophie Becher is a production designer - meaning she is head of a production’s art department and responsible for the overall visual aesthetic. Sophie shares stories of what it takes to bring a director’s artistic vision to life, and what she’s learnt working across war films, action thrillers and one particularly iconic TV advert. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Climate change is a huge issue that has changed the way we work and live in so many ways, so it’s no surprise that the film and TV industry is feeling the pressure. As a sustainability consultant, it’s Jimmy Keeping’s job to make sure that real progress is happening. Jimmy works with directors and producers to reduce a production’s carbon footprint. Here, he shares stories of working with industry giants like Warner Bros, Universal, Disney; and how sustainability has changed in the film industry. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are back! Every week we’ll be giving you an insight into what brings a production together like you’ve never seen before. How do you turn a love for animals into a professional passion? And how do you get an animal ready for lights, camera, action? Someone who knows all about this is animal wrangler Jules Tottman. Jules has worked with cats, dogs, spiders, snakes and everything in between. She shares stories on the Harry Potter series, 101 Dalmatians and Game Of Thrones. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you know just how big the costume department for a film or high end TV show is? From jewellery makers to fabric cutters - it takes a lot to manage such a large group of creatives. That’s where costume supervisor Sanaz Missaghian comes in. This is Out Of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Sanaz shares stories of bringing a look to life on massive productions like Bridgerton, Skyfall and Cinderella. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whether it’s turning someone into a zombie, a Victorian princess or a wild animal, no one knows their way around hair and make up quite like Sharon Martin. This is Out Of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Sharon shares stories of working on set and what it takes to bring sparkle and shine to a cast - from her time on A Quiet Place, the Pirates of the Caribbean series, the film adaptation of Matilda and much more. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explosions, fireworks and even stormy weather - when it comes to adding special effects to a film production, it takes skill and precision. Meet SFX Supervisor Michael Dawson. This is Out Of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Michael shares stories of his long-standing career in special effects - from pulling Christoper Reeve on a rope in Superman to setting people on fire in House of The Dragon. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it take to bring a production together? From making sure a film stays to budget, to managing a crowd scene - who helps keep a production running afloat? That’s where production manager Monique Brown comes in. This is Out Of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Monique shares stories of working her way up from a runner to becoming a senior role in the below the line crew. Monique has worked on the live action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, The Lord of the Rings and the James Bond franchise. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On guard! When you’re watching an action film or TV series, have you ever wondered who takes care of the weapons? The bow and arrows, the swords and even the guns? That’s the work of people like master armourer Tim Lewis. This is Out Of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Tim shares exciting stories on creating weapons and providing on set support for epic productions like House of the Dragon, Maleficent and Jurassic World. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our favourite films and TV shows push actors to their limit. Sometimes this means being part of a scene where something traumatic happens - like a death or an attack; and preparing to film this takes work. That’s where Sarah McCaffrey comes in - a mental health consultant. This is Out Of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Sarah shares how both the crew and cast get ready to film traumatic content, and how everyone in the industry can implement good well-being practices. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Multi-Academy Award winner Jenny Beavan gives an insight into the life of a costume designer. This is Out Of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Jenny shares what she’s learned over the course of her four decade long career and discusses working on Mad Max, Cruella and Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris, among many other movies. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do productions prepare scenes that include nudity? Who is there to ensure everyone on set is comfortable? Introducing the role of the intimacy coordinator and the work of Ita O'Brien. This is Out Of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Ita discusses her groundbreaking work on productions like We Live In Time, I May Destroy You, Normal People and It's A Sin. You can find out more about Ita's work at www.itaobrien.com In this episode we discuss scenes of a sexual nature. Out of Frame is produced by Platform Media for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How can lighting change the mood or genre of a movie? How can it turn a horror film into a love story? This is Out Of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. This week, Yinka meets Nate Phillips - someone who at just 21, has already worked on the likes of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Mickey 17. Nate describes how it feels to step onto a set for the first time and shares advice on breaking into the film industry. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Way before the team steps onto set, someone needs to find the budget, location and crew to make a production happen. What does it take to be a film or high-end TV producer? Welcome to Out Of Frame, where each week we celebrate the work of below the line roles. Join Yinka Bokinni as she explores what these jobs involve - and how you can do the same. This week, Yinka meets legendary producer Steve Clark-Hall, who has worked with Guy Ritchie on films like King Arthur and The Man From U.N.C.L.E, plus the Sherlock Holmes movies and Avenue 5. Steve shares how he's helped grow household talent like Jane Horrocks, Cillian Murphy and Ben Whishaw. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever wondered how the lead actors in your favourite films are picked? And what it takes to make someone a Hollywood star? Welcome to Out of Frame, where each week we celebrate the work of below the line roles. That’s everyone who makes a film or TV production come to life. Join presenter Yinka Bokinni as she explores exactly what these jobs involve - and how you can do the same. This week, Yinka meets Kate Ringsell, a Casting Director. Kate has worked on Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Freaky Friday 2, The Flash, Tolkien and so much more. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever wondered just what it takes to make a blockbuster film or high-end TV series? Who are the people that discover your new favourite actors? Or put together an elaborate set that takes you to a different world? Welcome to Out of Frame, where each week we celebrate the work of below the line roles. That’s everyone who makes a production come to life: costume designers, SFX supervisors, casting directors and so much more. Join presenter Yinka Bokinni as she explores exactly what these jobs involve - and how you can do the same. This week, Yinka meets Lydia Currie, a 1st Assistant Director. Lydia has worked on Fireband, Black Mirror and Avenue 5. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The blockbusters, the big moments, the incredible actors. Who are the people working alongside your favourite stars? And how can you do the same? Welcome to Out Of Frame, the brand new podcast where we'll be delving into the work of below-the-line crew in film and high end TV. Join presenter Yinka Bokinni as she interviews a host of inspiring people who make everyone - and everything - unforgettable. That’s costume designers, sound technicians, SFX supervisors, intimacy co-ordinators and so much more, to understand what it takes and how you can do the same. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices