Out of Frame
Out of Frame is a podcast that shines a spotlight on the behind-the-scenes crew members who make blockbuster films and TV shows possible. Host Yinka Bokinni interviews costume designers, makeup artists, special effects artists, and stunt riggers to explore their work and how listeners can pursue similar careers. Produced by Platform Media for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, the show offers an insider's look at the unsung heroes of the entertainment industry.
Episodes
Costume Cutter: How to make a jacket for Tom Cruise
Costumes help actors get into character and take on another person’s identity. But creating costumes isn’t easy - they may need to work for stunt scenes or be historically accurate. Tim Perkins is a costume cutter - which means he’s responsible for bringing a costume designer’s vision to life. Tim shares stories of working on Aladdin, Bridgerton and Mission Impossible.
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Medic Nurse: How to keep a film set safe
Film sets are an incredible place full of fun and magic - but they can also be dangerous. A big production often involves large, heavy equipment, controlled fire and explosions, and hundreds of people. When things don’t go to plan, that’s when Nicky Gregory steps in. Nicky shares stories of what it means to be a nurse outside of the hospital and on set instead.
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DIT: What happens after the camera stops rolling?
Every film relies on good footage to make a blockbuster come to life, and looking after all of this footage is crucial for any production. That's where the DIT - or Digital Imaging Technician - comes in. Daniel Alexander shares stories on the importance of footage security, how to get the best out of lighting actors on screen and confidentiality on set.
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Production Assistant: How to break into the industry
Out Of Frame is back! Each week, we shine a light on the crew members who make your favourite movies come to life. One of the most common entry level jobs is the production assistant. PA’s are part of all aspects of a production, including talent management, on-set support and the day-to-day runnings of a studio. Sky Caesar discusses how she became a production assistant and what it takes to break
Caterers: Cooking for the stars
Good food is good for the soul, and no one keeps the cast and crew chugging along quite like the caterers. Gavin Charlton and Ali Hughes are the co-founders of Bite Me, and specialise in film catering. Gavin and Ali share stories of working on productions like Wicked and Hail Mary, and the importance of good people skills.
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Disability Consultant: What films get wrong about representation
As a disability consultant, it’s Ally Castle’s job to advise and work alongside production companies and directors on accessibility, inclusion and representation. Ally shares stories of work this work means for her personally and what she’s currently working on with Warner Bros.
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Film Osteopath: How do actors protect their bodies?
The long hours of working on a film or TV series can put a massive strain on the human body. Osteopath Jason Graham works everyone on a set to provide what he calls healthcare for behind the scenes. He joins Yinka to share stories of working with some of the industry’s biggest stars, and what makes them just like us.
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Film Stills Photographer: How to master snapshots of Beetlejuice
Film photography is key for promoting a new film or TV show - but the way they’re taken is masterfully done. Parisa Taghizadeh (or Tag, as most people know her) is a film stills photographer. It’s her job to try and capture the best photos on set whilst the cameras are still rolling. Tag shares stories of working on Supergirl, The Woman In Cabin 10 and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
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Greens Team: How to re-create nature on a film set
Most films are made on a set - which at first is just an empty space. Any scenes that take place outside are often created from scratch. That means installing plants, trees, sand and sometimes a whole forest indoors by the greens team. Greens Head Of Department David Searle and Co-Ordinator Eva Onsrud discuss working on Game Of Thrones, Harry Potter and Jurassic Park.
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Transportation Manager: How do actors make it to remote film sets?
A big blockbuster can require hundreds of people to create. But how do all these people - and their equipment - make it to locations all around the world? This is where transport manager Stevie Kotey comes in. Stevie shares stories of managing crew and cast members on Wonder Woman, The Acolyte and Luther.
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Food Stylist: How to make a perfect plate for cinema
Food can tell a story on screen - from the gruel served in a prison camp, to a lavish banquet in 1920’s Hollywood. But what does it take to prepare food for film and TV? And what are the secrets behind making food look good for the camera? Food stylist Katharine Tidy shares stories of working on Mickey 17, The Crown and Slow Horses.
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Stunt Rigger: Keeping superheroes safe
When an actor needs to jump out of a window or do a back flip, a stunt person is usually called in. But who keeps everyone safe? And how are these scenes made to look so seamless? Stunt rigger Jay Burr shares his experience of working on Batman, Star Wars and even The Teletubbies.
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Puppeteer: Who makes Star Wars’ BB-8 come alive?
Puppets are one of the oldest forms of entertainment in the world - but they still pop up in cinema all the time. Puppeteer Dave Chapman has brought his skills to everything from BBC Children’s television and Muppet Treasure Island, to Star Wars and Jurassic World. Dave shares stories working on some of the biggest film franchises in the world and the skills it takes to be a great puppeteer.
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Production Buyers: What can you buy from a prop house?
Where do you go to buy a sarcophagus? Or a pig’s head? Or a floating bath? Film sets require all kinds of things - but finding them isn’t always easy. Melloney Cunnell and Zoe Gold are both production buyers - which means that they are responsible for sourcing, renting and purchasing all the props and set dressing for a production. Mel and Zoe share stories on what it takes, and why they’re waving
Crowd 2nd Assistant Director: How to (not) stand out in a crowd
We all have our favourite faces in cinema - but what does it take to be a background actor? Crowd 2nd Assistant Director Demitra Coulson tells us how she manages over 300 extras at once, and shares stories of working on One Day, Bridgerton and Tom & Jerry: The Movie.
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Script Supervisor: Continuity in The Crown
Movies take a long time to film, and that means they are rarely shot in chronological order - but the end result has to look seamless. Script supervisor Alana Marmion-Warr spills the beans on how a film stays consistent, and shares stories of working on Wonka, The Crown and Ready Player One.
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The Set Decorator: Lee Sandales
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.
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Lee shares stories of creating the set for Wicked, the Harry Potter franchise and Wonka.
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The Sign Painter: Jorge Jacobs
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 und
The Prop Master: Lee Wiseman
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
The Post Production Trainee: Kareem Adelekan
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
The Production Controller: Dominique Tucker
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
The Sound Mixer: Paul Munro
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.
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The Production Manager: Boo Motjuoadi
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.
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The Prosthetics Designer: Kristyan Mallett
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.
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The Cinematographer: James Friend
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
The Film Florist: Jenny Tobin
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.
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The Gaffer: Gavin Walters
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
The Production Designer: Sophie Becher
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 w
The Sustainability Consultant: Jimmy Keeping
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 industr
The Animal Wrangler: Jules Tottman
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
The Costume Supervisor: Sanaz Missaghian
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 mass
The Hair and Make-Up Designer: Sharon Martin
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.
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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 o
The SFX Supervisor: Michael Dawson
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 Superma
The Production Manager: Monique Brown
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
The Armourer: Tim Lewis
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
The Mental Health Consultant: Sarah McCaffrey
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 th
The Costume Director: Jenny Beavan
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.
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The Intimacy Coordinator: Ita O'Brien
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.
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Ita discusses her groundbreaking work on productions like We Live In Time, I May Destroy You, Normal People an
The Lighting Department: Nate Phillips
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 fir
The Producer: Steve Clark-Hall
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 C
The Casting Director: Kate Ringsell
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.
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The 1st Assistant Director: Lydia Currie
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, c
Introducing... Out Of Frame
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 - unforgettab
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