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Crossing the LineJohn Hodge - ScreenwriterJohn Hodge is a writer, best known for his screen adaptation of Transporting from Irvine Welsh’s novel. Today, we discuss what led to him becoming a writer despite studying medicine.
2023-05-0456 minCrossing the LineGary Young - ScreenwriterGary Young is a British screenwriter best known for writing Harry Brown starring Michael Caine.
2023-05-031h 32Crossing the LineAndrea Osvárt - Actress / ProducerAndrea Osvart is an international multi-award-winning actress with over 50 acting credits starring opposite movie stars like Robert Redford, Clive Owen, Bruno Ganz, J.K. Simmons, Mattias Schweighöfer, or Heino Ferch. She has also produced feature films sold to Netflix and HBO.
2023-05-0247 minCrossing the LineBarnaby Kay - ActorBarnaby Kay was born into a theatrical family. His younger brother Adam is in the business, his grandfather, Arthur Kay, was a leading light in community theatre in Northumbria, and his father was the actor Richard Kay.
Barnaby went to drama school but left before completing his course as his father's agent secured him an audition with the Royal Shakespeare Company, which he successfully passed, debuting with them in the play 'A Jovial Crew', and returning to work with them on several occasions.
He has since worked in all media, including television roles in Doctor...
2023-05-021h 09Crossing the LineBarnaby Kay - ActorBarnaby Kay was born into a theatrical family. His younger brother Adam is in the business, his grandfather, Arthur Kay, was a leading light in community theatre in Northumbria, and his father was the actor Richard Kay.
Barnaby went to drama school but left before completing his course as his father's agent secured him an audition with the Royal Shakespeare Company, which he successfully passed, debuting with them in the play 'A Jovial Crew', and returning to work with them on several occasions.
He has since worked in all media, including television roles in Doctor...
2023-03-131h 09Crossing the LineBarnaby Kay - ActorBarnaby Kay was born into a theatrical family. His younger brother Adam is in the business, his grandfather, Arthur Kay, was a leading light in community theatre in Northumbria, and his father was the actor Richard Kay.
Barnaby went to drama school but left before completing his course as he secured an audition with the Royal Shakespeare Company, which he successfully passed, debuting with them in the play 'A Jovial Crew', and returning to work with them on several occasions.
He has since worked in all media, including television roles in Doctor Who, Wallander, and...
2023-02-121h 09Crossing the LineOlissa Rogers - Casting DirectorOlissa is currently working as casting associate at Fiona Weir Casting. Some of her recent casting credits include ‘Ted Lasso’ (Apple TV), ‘Brassic’ (SKY), ‘We Are Who We Are’ (HBO) and Criminal UK (Netflix).
Today she chats to Crossing the Line about all things casting - from how many audition self tapes she watches, to her own career aspirations. As always, stay tuned for the classic question: What movie are you ashamed of never seeing?
2022-05-1028 minCrossing the LineMichael Hoffman - Director of FilmMichael Hoffman's career has stretched a number of decades and includes films such as One Fine Day, Restoration, and Gambit - and has led to numerous nominations and wins of the world's most prestigious awards.
We sit down with Michael for an hour to discuss all things filmmaking, and of course, as always, we ask which film he's most ashamed of having not seen! So pull up a chair and enjoy Episode 31 of Crossing the Line.
2022-04-2154 minCrossing the LineGeorge MacKay - BAFTA Winning ActorBest known for his starring role in the critically acclaimed movie ‘1917’ by Sam Mendes, we welcome the incredible British actor George MacKay who talks through his extensive body of work, his upcoming projects, and his advice to other creatives out there.
2022-03-1052 minCrossing the LineRachel Shenton and Chris Overton - Oscar Winning FilmmakersFrom acting in British soap opera Hollyoaks to winning the best live action short film Oscar for 'The Silent Child' at the star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles, Rachel Shenton and Chris Overton have had a wild career path.
2021-12-0933 minCrossing the LineBen Coren - Film4's Head of DevelopmentBen Coren joined Film4’s development team in 2013 and has worked across films including Armando Iannucci’s The Personal History of David Copperfield, Steve McQueen’s Widows, Justin Kurzel’s True History of the Kelly Gang, Michael Winterbottom’s Greed, Nick Rowland’s Calm With Horses and Rungano Nyoni’s BAFTA and BIFA-winning I Am Not a Witch.
2021-12-0226 minCrossing the LineJake Garber - Make Up and SFX ArtistJake Garber is an American make-up artist who has worked on over 140 movies and television shows, including the much-loved Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Walking Dead, Hellboy, Inglorious Basterds and Django Unchained.
2021-11-1850 minCrossing the LineMark Jenkin - BAFTA winning filmmakerIn this episode we discuss Mark Jenkin’s breakthrough feature ‘Bait’, his creative process, and how the film changed the trajectory of his career, his future ambitions, the importance of knowing when to say no to a project and his taste in movies.
2021-09-2353 minCrossing the LineMaggie Kruger Voice Over AgentMaggie Kruger started her career as a junior agent and establishing the agency’s commercial division. She moved on to a different agency in 2004 to work in the voiceover department, finally starting Babble with Sarah in 2007.
2021-09-1450 minCrossing the LineGabriel Byrne - ActorIn this episode we discuss how actor Gabriel Byrne began in his career, struggles new actors face, and our age-old question - which movie he's ashamed he hasn't seen.
2021-08-311h 14Crossing the LineAdam James - ActorAdam James has gone strength to strength in his acting career, becoming such a recognisable face in so many shows such as Band of Brothers, Casualty, and more recently the hit I May Destroy You.
2021-07-0858 minCrossing the LineMike Leigh - Legendary Director, Writer, FilmmakerMike Leigh is a staple of British cinema and theatre having had a directing career that spans seven decades. Seven is also the number of Oscars he's been nominated for. He's also helped to create stars we know and love today including Gary Oldman, Tim Roth and Liz Smith, as well as collaborating with well known actors such as Timothy Spall and Jim Broadbent.
2021-06-241h 05Crossing the LineTrevor Devall - Voice Over Actor from Guardians of the GalaxyGuardians of the Galaxy; Lego Star Wars; Spyro; Gears of War 5; Call of Duty. If you’ve watched an animated show or played video games you’ve likely heard Trevor Devall’s distinctive voice.
2021-05-2755 minCrossing the LinePhilip Jackson - ActorPhillip Jackson began his career in Repertory Theatre before moving into West End shows, television and film. Phillip is best known for playing Chief Inspector Japp in Agatha Christie’s Poirot alongside David Suchet between 1989-2013.
2021-05-2059 minCrossing the LineJennifer Bradley - Voice Over ArtistJennifer is a trained actress and voice over artist, and her range and attention to detail really make her stand out. Her versatility does not stop with accents, being able to throw herself into any character and script - lending her voice to be the perfect choice for games and animations.
2021-05-1348 minCrossing the LineAmy Jackson - Casting AssociateAmy Raine Jackson started her career as an actress before moving over into casting. She has worked on projects such as the television adaption of ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’, ‘In My Skin’, the Sci-Fi thriller ‘Devs’ and the upcoming ‘The Girl Before’. She currently works along side Amy Hubbard as an associate.
2021-05-0657 minCrossing the LineAndrew Cumming | TV DirectorAndrew Cumming is a Scottish film and television director from Fife. His National Film and Television School graduation film Radiance, was nominated for best film at the BAFTA Scotland New Talent Awards, while his claustrophobic psychological drama Beneath won Best Student Film at the Courant 3D festival in France.
2021-04-2952 minCrossing the LineCreators of ITV's "Des" - Director/Writer/EditorIn this episode we talk to Director/co-creator Lewis Arnold, Writer Luke Neal and Editor Sacha Szwarc about the show from its birth, the in-depth research required all the way to finishing filming.
2021-04-081h 02Crossing the LineGraeme Harper - Director Doctor WhoGraeme Harper is a British Television Director best known for his work on the science fiction series, Doctor Who, for which he is the only person to have directed episodes in the original and reboot run of the show.
2021-04-071h 08Crossing the LineRoberto Surace - Costume and Set DesignerRoberto Surace is a costume and set designer with a number of incredible shows to his name, including the ever popular Mischief Theatre's 'The Play That Goes Wrong'.
2021-02-1834 minCrossing the LineDavid Howe - Lighting DesignerDavid Howe is a Lighting Designer who’s career has spanned Theatre in London's West End, National Tours as well as opera and taken him oversees to New York's Broadway, Copenhagen, Hong Kong, Canada and Russia.
2021-02-1144 minCrossing the LineMischief Theatre Company - Dave Hearn and Harry KershawBest known for Play That Goes Wrong, Mischief Theatre is a British theatre company specialising in comedy. Speaking with Dave Hearn and Harry Kershaw, hilarious and informative chats ensues including their beginnings as an improv troupe all the way up to conquering Broadway and what it’s like to work with J. J. Abrams
2021-01-2158 minCrossing the LineAbbi Collins - Stunt Co-Ordinator and PerformerAbbi has well over 30 years experience in the stunt industry. Formally an all-round Stunt Performer and Horse Master, before making the transition through to Stunt Co-ordinator and Fight Arranger in 2004.
2020-12-1739 minCrossing the LineEllen Francis Gibbons - ModelEllen Francis Gibbons is a model and actress, who has worked with incredible companies such as Gucci and Ralph Lauren.
2020-12-1038 minCrossing the LineJoel Devlin - CinematographerJoel Devlin is an Emmy Nominated and RTS award winning cinematographer know for shows including Born to Kill, Doctor Foster and more recently The ABC Murders.
In this episode we dive into Joel’s wealth of technical knowledge discussing how a DOP will select the type of camera for a project, working alongside John Malkovich on The ABC Murders, specialist lighting, visual storytelling and much much more.
2020-12-031h 05Crossing the LineHainsley Bennett - 'Pennyworth' ActorHainsley Lloyd Bennett is a British actor known for his work in shows such as 'Washington', 'Catastrophe' and most recently as Deon 'Bazza' Bashford in Starzplay's 'Pennyworth'.
2020-04-091h 21Crossing the LineRonan McCabe of Curtis Brown AgencyRonan McCabe works as an agent assistant at The Curtis Brown group who represent some of the country's most outstanding talent. Here he maps out his unlikely journey from the accounting department up the ladder to the dizzy heights of musical theatre and the big screen.
2020-03-2637 minCrossing the LineGenevieve Gaunt - Knightfall ActressGenevieve Gaunt first came to our screens 2004 as Pansy Parkinson in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and has since has appeared as major roles in TV series The Royals and most recently in medieval drama, Knightfall, currently available on Netflix.
2020-03-1251 minCrossing the LineKate Saxon - Voice Over Director of The Witcher 3Kate Saxon is a television, theatre and video games director and has worked on award winning shows such as Endeavour and Silent Witness and blockbuster games including BAFTA-winning and nominated Alien: Isolation, Fable 2&3 and The Witcher 3.
She discusses her journey to becoming a director as well as how you span the differences between television and video games.
2020-02-2740 minCrossing the LineLouis Taylor Baggs - Producer and Second Unit DA on James BondLouis Taylor-Baggs is a second unit directors assistant on the Bond film 'No Time To Die' and has worked as a production assistant on various films including Solo: A Star Wars Story
2020-02-1748 minCrossing the LineCraig Lapper of BBFCCraig Lapper from the BBFC came to talk about movie ratings - fighting, swearing, death and how it all effects what you get to see.
2020-02-1747 minCrossing the LineMike Gamarano Singleton - FilmmakerMichael Gamarano Singleton is the Founder of the highly successful acting workshop provider Mixing Networks, filmmaker and producer. Here he discusses his journey to producing his new documentary, a new comedy pilot, his award winning short film 'Two Sides' and how to keep the director sweet when you can’t speak Spanish while filming a Mexican beer commercial!
2020-02-1749 minCrossing the LineCaitlin Joseph - Casting Director of Shadow and BoneCaitlin Joseph is a casting associate to Suzanne Smith casting shows such as Outlander and Good Omens for Amazon and has previously worked as an actress. Here she discusses how huge the challenges can be when casting a show or film and the level of detail and commitment it takes when sometimes all they have is twenty four hours to get an actor from the casting office to set!
2020-02-1753 min