Out of Frame

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