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Crew ChatsEp74: Ruka Johnson - Costume DesignerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast that goes behind the scenes and speaks to the crew that help make these productions.
In this episode, I had a lovely chat with costume designer Ruka Johnson. We discussed being thrown into the deep end at work, her design process, why contemporary costume is viewed differently, and so much more. Credits include: Rocks, Bloods, The Red King and Lazarus.
Recommendations:
Severance
The Flats – documentary
Muna
2025-11-1239 min
Crew ChatsEp73: Pete Burgis - Foley ArtistEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast that goes behind the scenes and speaks to the crew that help make these productions.
Have you ever wondered about the sound of footsteps echoing in a hallway, the rhythmic trot of a horse, the rustle of clothing, or even the clatter of a wand in your favourite film or TV show? Those sounds don’t just happen—they’re created by Foley artists. And in this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Foley artist, Pete B...
2025-03-0547 min
Crew ChatsEp72: Sarita Montagu - Midwife ConsultantEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast that goes behind the scenes and speaks to the crew that help make these productions.
One of my favourite shows on television is Call the Midwife, especially at this time of year. I have always been curious about the babies on set, whether they are real or prosthetic, how old they are, how they cry on cue and more. So I was incredibly excited to speak to Sarita Montagu, who is midwife consultant on the show as...
2024-12-2639 minCrew ChatsEp71: Tax for Freelancers with Kirsty Hargrave & Liz Knapp of Hammonds Accountancy & PayrollEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast that goes behind the scenes and speaks to the crew that help make these productions.
When it comes to working as a freelancer, one certainty looms large: taxes! But what exactly does this mean for you? In this episode, we’ll explore the ins and outs of tax for freelancers. With guests, Kirsty Hargrave and Liz Knapp of Hammonds, who provide accountancy and payroll services, we delve into essential topics such as tax thresholds, national insurance, PAYE, Se...
2024-11-051h 00Crew ChatsEp70: Hattie McGill - Hand EmbroidererEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast that goes behind the scenes and speaks to the crew that help make these productions.
For episode 70, I’m joined by Hand Embroiderer, Hattie McGill. For centuries, hand embroidery has enriched clothing, linens, décor, and even conveyed political messages through its artistry. Hattie applies this art form to costumes for film and TV as well as running her own business. Join us as we explore the world of hand embroidery in film and TV and learn mor...
2024-10-0233 minCrew ChatsEp69: Thomas Woolsey - Audio EngineerImagine this -you’re at a concert, listening to your favorite band, when suddenly, a song comes on that takes you back to the first time you ever heard it. That feeling, of being transported back in time—is one that Audio Engineer Thomas Woolsey knows well. His job involves trying to recreate that feeling for thousands of people. In this episode, I chat with Thomas about sound design, front of house mixing, life on tour, interacting with performers and audiences, and much more!
Thomas's credits include: UB40 tour, Manic Street Preachers (2021), Louis Tomlinson (2019), Sheringham Little Theatre, Download Festival (2024)
Thomas's Reco...
2024-08-1444 minCrew ChatsEp68: Vin Burnham - Costume DesignerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast that goes behind the scenes and speaks to the crew that help make these productions.
For episode 68, we delve into the world of Costume Design with Vin Burnham. From discussing the unique challenges of designing costumes for both human characters and creature characters, to exploring Lady Gaga’s Living Dress and discussing Vin’s upcoming book about entering into a career in costume and lots more!
Vin's credits include The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Batman (1989), The Fift...
2024-07-0354 minCrew ChatsEp67: Blair Mowat - ComposerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast that goes behind the scenes and speaks to the crew that help make these productions.
For today’s episode I spoke with Composer for film and TV Blair Mowat. We dive into the world of composing, discussing the vital role music plays in storytelling, the technical wizardry behind the scenes, and how composers like Blair know when they’ve struck the perfect chord. Plus, we unravel the mystery behind all that baton waving!
Blair's credits include: Lot NO.2...
2024-06-0551 minCrew ChatsEp66: Lauren Miller - Costume DesignerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast that goes behind the scenes and speaks to the crew that help make these productions.
For episode 66, I chatted with Costume Designer, Lauren Miller. We explore a range of topics, including the challenges of designing costumes for different genres and periods, the important conversation around ownership of costume designers’ work, and more. Join us as we dive into Lauren’s unique insights and experiences.
Lauren's Credits include: Top Boy S2, Sanditon S2 &3, Treason & Bulletproof
Lauren's’ Recommendations:
-Supacell
-Board...
2024-05-0145 minCrew ChatsEp65: Kate Rhodes James - Casting DirectorEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast that goes behind the scenes and speaks to the crew that help make these productions.
Ever wondered about what goes on for casting your fav actor in a film or tv show? Well for this episode I spoke to Casting Director, Kate Rhodes James, we chatted about the emotions of her job, how the casting process works, why she loves what she does, that feeling when the actor gets the job and lots more!
Credits include: House...
2024-04-0247 minCrew ChatsEp64: Bectu - Charlotte Sewell, Poli Kyriacou & Nici YoungEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
The writers and actors strikes in America ended in September and November 2023 respectively, however work in the UK has been slow to return to pre - strike levels. So, for episode 64, I caught up with BECTU Costume and Wardrobe committee members, Charlotte Sewell, Poli Kyriacou and Nici Young. We spoke about the ongoing impact of the strikes in the UK, when the industry...
2024-03-2054 minCrew ChatsEp63: Lindy Hemming and Dan GraceEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
For episode 63, I had the pleasure of speaking with Costume Designer Lindy Hemming and Costume Supervisor Dan Grace, who not only share a familial relationship of mother and son but also a professional one, having worked together on several films. Having previously interviewed them separately on episodes 30 and 34 (linked in the show notes), I spoke to them both together for this episode. Our...
2024-03-051h 12Crew ChatsEp62: Jonathan Burniston - The Manchester School of CostumeEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
For episode 62, I chatted to Jonathan Burniston, who after working in the film, TV and theatre industry as a costume cutter, maker and freelance designer, is now embarking on the exciting new venture of creating The Manchester School of Costume, where he will be teaching a range of costume making courses. We spoke about why he set up the school, how it’s pr...
2024-02-1343 minCrew ChatsEp61: Ben Brown - First Assistant CameraEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Episode 61 is all about focus! Something you may not have even thought about when watching a TV show or film but something that is integral to the story telling on screen. I chatted with First Assistant Camera, also known as Focus Puller, Ben Brown about the nuances of focus, from what it involves, how to go about focusing and where he sees the...
2024-02-0644 minCrew ChatsEp60: Mitch Bloom - Assistant Staff Costume Designer at The Metropolitan OperaEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
For episode 60, I chatted with Mitch Bloom who is assistant staff costume designer at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, we chatted about the ins and outs of working in the Opera, importance of costume design, the allure of Opera and lots more.
Mitch's Reccomendation
-John Dexter's Dialogues des Carmelites
-Fiona Shaw in Machinal
-Anything with Mark Rylance
2024-01-0245 minCrew ChatsEp59: Kat Blair - PublicistEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Episode 59’s guest is Publicist Kat Blair, we discuss the role of a publicist, how this differs to marketing, the importance of communication and relationships, striking a work life balance and much more.
Credits include: Bridgerton S2&3, I hate Suzie, Patrick Melrose and Champion
Kat’s Recommendations:
-Past Lives
-Sex Education
-At Home With The Fury’s
2023-12-0547 minCrew ChatsEp58: Dorothy Barrick - Home EconomistEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
For this episode 58, I spoke to Home Economist, Dorothy Barrick about, creating fake worms, storytelling through food and working to your strengths.
Credits include: The Beautiful Game, The Nevers and The Great
Dorothy's Recommendation's
-Delicious (film)
-Almost famous
-The Right Stuff
-The great
-The Bear
2023-11-0138 minCrew ChatsEp57: Clare Spragge - Costume SupervisorEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
For episode 57, I chatted with costume supervisor, Clare Spragge about travelling the world, how her role has changed and the practicalities of those big crowd scenes.
Credits include: Cruella, Aladdin, Pan, The Kings Man and Life
Recommendations:
-Orlando
-Kingdom of Heaven
-Cruella
2023-10-0349 minCrew ChatsEp56: Sean Barrett - MillinerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
For episode 56, I had the pleasure of speaking with milliner Sean Barrett about all things hats, some of his famous clients and striking a work life balance.
Credits include: Renegade Nell, The Crown, Wicked(theatre) and Snow White and The Huntsmen
Recommendations:
-The Mode in Hats and Headdresses (book)
-Kind Hearts and Coronets
-The Wallace Collection (art gallery)
2023-09-1232 minCrew ChatsEp55: Claire Strickland - MillinerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Hats, Hats, Hats!! For episode 55, earlier this summer, I spoke to milliner Claire Strickland about her unusual route to millinery, constantly learning, as well as the exhibition Claire has curated. Titled, ‘Showtime for Hats’, opening on the 4th September and running until 28th October at the Hat Works in Luton, it will be showcasing the work of 18 milliners from the British Hat Guild, with...
2023-08-3037 minCrew ChatsEp54: Veera Kapur Ee - Costume DesignerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
For Episode 54, I had the opportunity to speak to costume designer, Veera Kapur Ee, who kindly took some time out to speak with me whilst she was on set. Working in Indian cinema, Veera started her career as an AD and fell into designing commercials which led to her being asked to design her first film. Veera has worked on a wide variety...
2023-08-2020 minCrew ChatsEp53: Bectu Charlotte Sewell and Molly Emma RoweEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Episode 53 is slightly different to the usual, I spoke to Assistant Costume Designer, Charlotte Sewell Costume Designer Molly Emma Rowe. Both Charlotte and Molly are on the Costume and Wardrobe branch committee of BECTU. BECTU is the trade union supporting UK staff and freelancers working in the media and entertainment sectors. I spoke to them about the strikes going on in America, the...
2023-08-1554 minCrew ChatsEp52: Benjamin Ip - Costume Concept ArtistEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Dreamed of working on a superhero movie when you were a child? Well, that was what costume concept artist Benjamin Ip wanted to do. Initially wanting to pursue a career in fashion illustration, life took him down the path of a make-up artist but came full circle when his childhood dreams came true and he had the opportunity to work as a costume...
2023-07-0947 min
Crew ChatsEp51: Janty Yates - Costume DesignerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Episode 51’s guest is Costume Designer Janty Yates. Janty’s career in costume began with her grandmothers sewing machine at age 11 when she began making clothes which continued into adulthood. Janty’s career has spanned from working in the wholesale fashion world, designing commercials and television shows to designing feature films. Janty has had a long term collaborative relationship with director Ridley Scott which...
2022-10-0441 minCrew ChatsEp50: Clare Batterton - Music EditorEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Episode 50’s guest is music editor Clare Batterton. After having completed a Music degree at the University of Liverpool and a masters in the same at Oxford University, Clare knew she wanted to be a music editor. It was with this intention that Clare got in touch with music editor Laurence Love Greed and had the opportunity to learn from him whilst shadowing be...
2022-09-2638 minCrew ChatsEp49: Lizzy Talbot - Intimacy CoordinatorEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Episode 49's guest is Intimacy coordinator, Lizzy Talbot. Lizzy began her career as a stage combat teacher and the world of stunts, whilst in the industry she saw there was a need for the role an intimacy coordinator and pursued this profession, going on to found and direct, Intimacy for Stage and Screen, advocating for safe intimacy practices across stage and screen. Lizzy...
2022-07-1730 minCrew ChatsEp48: Sophie Canale - Costume DesignerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
For episode 48, I spoke to Bridgerton Season 2 Costume Designer Sophie Canale. From studying costume design at the Arts Institute Bournemouth to working in breakdown, being a costume standby, buying to an assistant designer to now being a costume designer. We talk about designing the second season and about her journey to getting there as well as which Bridgerton character she would be!
Sophie's...
2022-04-0336 minCrew ChatsEp47: Natalie Pryce - Set and Costume Designer for TheatreEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Episode 47’s guest is Natalie Pryce, Natalie after having a childhood love of theatre, went onto study theatre design at Wimbledon College of Art. Whilst studying and on graduating Natalie worked at the New Wimbledon theatre and then went onto to work as a dresser at the ENO. It was after working at the National Theatre, that Natalie began producing her own work an...
2022-02-2040 min
Crew ChatsEp46: Raph Dilhan - Key Textile ArtistEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Raph Dilhan, you may have heard his name more recently on the tv show the ‘Great British Sewing Bee’ where he was a finalist but in his day job Raph works as a Key textile artist for the film industry. Having studied product and interior design in France, to moving to Berlin, where a chance meeting with people in the industry, led to his...
2022-01-2240 minCrew ChatsEp45: Flo Foxworthy - Head of Soft Costumes and Textiles at Weta WorkshopEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Episode 45’s guest is Flo Foxwothy, Flo has only ever wanted one job, to make costumes. After leaving high school at the age of 16, her first job was working at a leather company, from there going on to work at places such as Royal New Zealand Ballet, costumes for burlesque dancers including the likes of Dita Von Teese to currently working at the wo...
2022-01-1044 minCrew ChatsEp44: Abi Leland - Music SupervisorEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Abi Leland always had an interest and passion for music, as a teenager she started her career in the world of film as a runner for a production company and later going onto work for a record label where she was able to learn about soundtracks and music in depth, which later led to her decision to become a freelance music supervisor. Over...
2021-11-0741 minCrew ChatsEp43: Kym Barrett - Costume DesignerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Kym, a graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Australia, Kym began her career by designing sets for theatre and went onto design costumes and sets for small theatre shows for the Sydney Theatre Company. It was with Baz Lurhman’s iconic 1996 film, ‘Romeo and Juliet’ that Kym got her first break designing costumes in film, which has been followed by the...
2021-08-2350 min
Crew ChatsEp42: Maria Ortega - Director of Projects and Commercial at PerisEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Maria was born into the Cornejo costume family, and after studying arts at university and wanting to pursue a creative career, Maria joined the family business. Having worked at Cornejo for 20 years, working on productions such as, ‘Exodus’, ‘Game of Thrones’, and ‘Cinderella’, Maria left Cornejo and later joined Peris Costume house owned by Javier Toledo, where she currently works as Director of Projects and...
2021-08-0138 minCrew ChatsEp41: Tony Hood - Supervising Locations ManagerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Tony started life in the world of locations after serving in the army for 13 years. Having worked on a variety of different types of productions, from TV series, commercials to films in different roles in the locations department, Tony now works as a supervising locations manager. Over the first lockdown, with a friend Tony created the ‘Circles’ app, a platform which allows crew to f...
2021-06-1243 minCrew ChatsEp40: Lorenzo Mancianti - Head of Costume Props & JewelleryEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Lorenzo studied Scenography and Costume in art school and upon graduating worked initially in theatre and later moved into the world of film. Italian by nationality, Lorenzo has had the opportunity to call multiple countries home- Italy, France and the UK as well as being able to travel the world through his work as a costume props and jewellery maker. Lorenzo currently resides...
2021-05-2345 minCrew ChatsEp39: Jaymin Amin- Offline & Online EditorEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Jaymin Amin studied multimedia design at university and for his final year became interested in the realm of post-production in film. On graduating after doing various internships and working on corporate videos, Jaymin got his break into the world of film, working at a trailer house company, where he now works as an offline and online editor. Working not only on traditional trailers...
2021-05-0932 minCrew ChatsEp38: John Bloomfield - Costume Designer & Ann Beverly -IllustratorEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
For today’s episode, I was joined by retired Costume Designer John Bloomfield and his wife, retired Illustrator, set and costume designer and Wimbledon college of arts lecturer Ann Beverly. As well as having cultivated their own careers they frequently collaborated on projects together such as, ‘The Mummy’ and ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’. Their careers span nearly five decades across theatre, TV and film...
2021-04-2556 minCrew ChatsEp37: Lydia Currie - First Assistant DirectorEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Episode 37’s guest is first assistant director, Lydia Currie. Having started her career cleaning a tape cupboard at London Weekend Television (LWT) as a teenager, moving onto writing some rejection letters for a well-known dating show. Lydia went onto work in light entertainment in TV for a number of years and worked in the various positions of the AD department and now works as...
2021-04-1138 minCrew ChatsEp36: Samantha Keeble - Assistant Costume DesignerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
For today’s episode I spoke with Assistant Costume Designer, Samantha Keeble, who has recently emerged from a 6 year stint working through the Star Wars universe, and is just about to complete on the upcoming Batman film. Samantha studied costume at the university of Leeds and has worked in film and TV for 15 years, with her career mainly (and accidentally she admits) focusing on...
2021-03-2839 minCrew ChatsEp35: Danny Cohen - CinematographerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Danny Cohen studied social sciences at Sheffield Polytechnic and had a long time interest in photography, particularly stills photography. Danny went onto become a photographic technician at Middlesex Polytechnic and then a camera assistant on documentaries, commercials, music videos and films for eight years. Subsequently working as, a cinematographer. Danny has worked on productions such as ‘The Kings Speech’ for which he was nomi...
2021-03-1431 minCrew ChatsEp34: Dan Grace - Costume SupervisorEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Dan Grace comes from a costume family with his mum being Costume Designer Lindy Hemming and so growing up he was surrounded by the world of theatre and later film. At the age of 15, Dan got a summer job as a floor runner which cemented the interest in being involved in the film world as a career. The following year, Dan got a...
2021-02-2840 minCrew ChatsEp33: Jana Carboni - Make-Up & Prosthetic DesignerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Jana Carboni comes from a family that has been involved in theatre and film for a number of generations and always had intentions of pursuing a creative career. After attending art college, Jana went onto study Architecture at university but after a few found it wasn’t for her and did some work experience on the film, ‘The Legend of 1900’, where she met make u...
2021-02-1438 minCrew ChatsEp32: Lizzie Moul - Costume StandbyEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Lizzie Moul grew up on a farm in Lancashire where after a trip to Hampton Court palace and seeing the re-enactors, coupled with watching costume dramas on television, Lizzie became fascinated with the world of costume. Later as a part of school work experience Lizzie had the opportunity to do some work in a wedding dress shop, where she was able to learn...
2021-01-3131 minCrew ChatsEp31: Katherine Tidy - Food Stylist/Home EconomistEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Katherine Tidy grew up surrounded by the world of film as her father was a director of photography however she never had the intention of joining the film world. But after studying cooking at ‘The Leith School of Food and Wine’, Katherine started working as a location caterer, where she met food stylist, Debbie Brodie, who she began assisting for and thereafter took over...
2021-01-1749 minCrew ChatsEp30: Lindy Hemming - Costume DesignerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Lindy Hemming, from a very young age had a very keen interest in People and was fascinated by their appearance. She had ample opportunity to further pursue this study, when she began her training as an Orthopaedic Nurse and Physiotherapist, at an Orthopaedic Hospital in Shropshire. Whilst working at the hospital Lindy joined together with a group of friends and started a Folk...
2020-11-0857 minCrew ChatsEp29: Tunji Akinsehinwa - CinematographerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Tunji Akinsehinwa wasn’t sure what he wanted to do as a youngster but one day stumbled across the French film, ‘Day for Night’ which captivated him and he knew he wanted to work in the world of filmmaking. Initially wanting to be a director, Tunji went onto study for a degree in Stills Photography and Film from the University of Westminster. Whilst studyi...
2020-11-0142 minCrew ChatsEp28: Carly Griffith - Assistant Costume DesignerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Carly Griffith, growing up had intended to become a fine artist, but after starting her foundation studies, Carly found that she much preferred costume, which combined her lifelong passion for history and her interest in fabrics and clothing. Carly studied Costume with Performance Design at the Arts University Bournemouth. Carly began her career as a trainee on a TV Soap and worked her...
2020-10-2540 minCrew ChatsEp27: Tim Lewis - ArmourerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Tim Lewis had always been creative, and with the intention of pursuing a creative career, he studied Model Making for Design & Media at The Arts University Bournemouth. After graduating, Tim got his first job on the historical epic, ‘Alexander’ for which he was making costume armour and had the opportunity to travel to both Morocco and Thailand with the film. Tim then went onto...
2020-10-1840 minCrew ChatsEp26: Kate Morath - First Assistant SoundEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Kate Morath had from a young age had an aptitude for music but didn’t wish to pursue a career as a musician. She had always enjoyed the electronic aspects of physics and so after seeing an article about ‘sound mixing’ she applied to do some work experience and worked in a music studio in Leeds in her spare time. Subsequently Kate studied Televi...
2020-10-1129 minCrew ChatsEp25: Becky Johnson& Paul Vincett, Directors of Stitches & GlueEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Becky Johnson and Paul Vincett are the Directors of character creation company, ‘Stitches & Glue’. They both alongside their company work are also freelance makers in the film, theatre & TV industry. Becky studied Technical Effects & Makeup for the Performing Arts at The London College of Fashion. In her final year of university, Becky had the opportunity to work on the film, ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to...
2020-10-0445 minCrew ChatsEp24: Sam Leake - Art DirectorEver wandered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, Crew Chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Sam Leake always wanted to have a creative career, so he studied Model Making for Design & Media at The Arts Institute Bournemouth. After graduating, Sam worked as a prop maker for a number of years on films such as ‘Captain America:First Avenger’ and ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’ Part 1&2. With the intention of having a more design orientated career and having been exp...
2020-09-2738 minCrew ChatsEp23: Vicky Westgarth - Costume Props & Jewellery MakerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Vicky Westgarth studied 3D Crafts at the University of Brighton. After graduating Vicky did a job making books for kids with learning and physical disabilities for a year and later went travelling. Upon returning, Vicky wasn’t sure which direction she wanted to take her career in and so began by doing some work experience at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester, which th...
2020-09-2025 minCrew ChatsEp22: Sarah Hamza - Head of Costume at The Young Vic TheatreEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Sarah Hamza studied Costume for Performance at the London College of Fashion after being inspired to work in the Textiles field from watching her mother sew her clothes and school uniforms whilst growing up. After graduating, Sarah worked on varied projects like the TV mini-series ’The Colour of Magic’ as the Dye Assistant for two episodes and as the Deputy Wardrobe Supervisor on ‘La Cag...
2020-09-1334 minCrew ChatsEp21: Matt Reitsma - Textile ArtistEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Matt Reitsma studied at the Rhode Island School of Design with the intention of studying Fashion Design but later transferred to Textiles, when he found he had a passion for it. After graduating, Matt moved home to Philadelphia to set up a print studio and began working for the Philadelphia Opera Company and thereafter working for many theatres on both the East and...
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Crew ChatsBonus Episode: The Art Dept HunIn this special Bonus Episode, I speak to the lovely Art Department Hun, about her insta page, what inspired her to start it, the amazing success it's had and lots more! Check out her insta page @artdepthun and her podcast at the, Art Dept Hun Podcast on Spotify and Soundcloud!
ArtDeptHun Recommendations:
-Peanut Butter Falcon
-Umbrella Academy
-Unsolved Mysteries
2020-09-0232 minCrew ChatsEp20: Natalie Wood - Technical Supervisor at Disney TheatricalEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Natalie Wood’s love of theatre, started at a young age, when her father would take her to work with him at Wimbledon Theatre when she was very young, this is where it began. Natalie studied Drama &Film studies with the intention of becoming an actress. However, she got a part time job at the theatre whilst studying on a play at the Ha...
2020-08-3038 minCrew ChatsEp19: Viveene Campbell - Costume SupervisorEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Viveene Campbell had inherited a love of clothing and sewing from her mother and grandmother and decided to study Fashion and Garment Technology to pursue a career in it. After graduating and working at a theatre and joining a film training scheme(FT2), Viveene was able to experience the world and workings of a film production and decided to pursue a career in...
2020-08-2328 minCrew ChatsBonus Episode: Sue Hills-Script SupervisorEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
In this short bonus episode, I speak to guest Sue Hills from episode 9, who is a script supervisor in the film industry. We talk about odd hiding places on set and rainbow scripts! Check out her full length episode to hear more about her job in the industry.
2020-08-1914 minCrew ChatsEp18: Dan Cox - Crowd 2nd Assistant DirectorEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Dan Cox’s love of cinema was nurtured from a young age through watching classic film favourites of the 1970s, '80s & '90s. With an ambition to work in the industry, he studied English and Film at the University of Southampton. After graduating he began to pursue his film career and was given his first opportunity with some work experience on the mo...
2020-08-1739 minCrew ChatsEp17: Angharad Reed - Wigs AssistantEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Angharad Reed had had a keen interest in prosthetics and hair and make ever since she had watched Lord of the Rings, subsequently she studied Makeup and Prosthetics for performance at the London College of Fashion to pursue her passion. Whilst studying , Angharad did work experience as a wigs assistant on an opera at the Royal Albert Hall, where she became hooked with...
2020-08-0935 minCrew ChatsEp16: Sophie Lambe - Costume MillinerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Costume Milliner Sophie Lambe studied Sculpture at University but had always had an interest in hats and headdresses from a young age. Sophie studied Millinery under Rose Cory and went onto work in the Millinery and Jewellery department at the Royal Opera House(ROH). After a number of years at the ROH, she went to work in the costume department for Riverdance In...
2020-08-0323 minCrew ChatsEp15: Michele Clapton - Costume DesignerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Michele Clapton has always had an interest in fabric and clothing from a young age, she studied at the London College of Fashion and pursued a career in fashion, working as a designer, she opened a stall in Kensington Market and designed clothes for a shop partly owned by Boy George. Later she organised Performing clothes at the ICA combining fashion and dance...
2020-07-2635 minCrew ChatsEp14: Lucy Hopkins - Production CoordinatorEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Lucy Hopkins is a Production Coordinator in television. After completing secretarial college, she began temping in house at the BBC which included working for Alan Yentob, then controller of BBC2. This led to becoming secretary to Executive producer George Faber on the strand Screenplay, showcasing young, up and coming writers, directors and actors. Lucy worked for George for 5 years before taking a year...
2020-07-2041 minCrew ChatsEp13: Francesca Jordan- Hair & Makeup ArtistEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a new podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Francesca Jordan is a Hair and Makeup artist, she studied Makeup and Prosthetics for Performance at the London College of Fashion. After graduating, Francesca got work experience on ITV’s This Morning which eventually led to a permanent job and where she currently works. Alongside this she worked in the Wigs Department at the National Theatre in the evenings, which she did fo...
2020-07-1328 minCrew ChatsEp12: Lorraine Sibanda - Costume BuyerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a new podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Lorraine Sibanda studied a Psychological Sciences degree. After graduating, and having had a lifelong desire to be a designer, she went on to intern and work in fashion, learning the process and practical elements of design. Lorraine also worked in fashion PR as a showroom assistant working with designers and stylists and had a brief stint in magazine advertising. Lorraine’s career in...
2020-07-0533 minCrew ChatsEp11: Sammy Sheldon Differ - Costume DesignerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a new podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Sammy Sheldon Differ knew she wanted to be a costume designer ever since she was a child and began her career at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester as a costume maker and dresser and went onto study Costume Design at the Wimbledon College of Art. After graduating, Sammy went on to designing music videos and commercials before becoming an assistant designer...
2020-06-2847 minCrew ChatsEp10: Nik Buck- Makeup, Prosthetics & Hair ArtistEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a new podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Nik Buck is a Make up, Prosthetics and Hair artist who has always had an interest in fantasy films and mythology, this is what inspired her to pursue a career in makeup and Nik went onto study this at the London College of Fashion. Early in her Makeup career she worked on the television show Xena Warrior Princess in New Zealand and...
2020-06-2239 minCrew ChatsEp9: Sue Hills- Script SupervisorEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a new podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Sue Hills began her working career at the BBC at the age of 18, where she had the opportunity to apply for various training courses. After a few years as a production secretary in the Light Entertainment department, Sue began a training course to be a script supervisor, which gave her the chance to work in various departments including, current affairs, religious programmes...
2020-06-1522 minCrew ChatsEp8: Dougie Hawkes- Assistant Designer & Crowd SupervisorEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a new podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Dougie Hawkes studied Illustration and Fine art and worked as a Graphic Designer but having had a lifelong interest in Costume through his father, he began his costume career working at a leading costume house, where he worked on a wide variety of films such as Tess of the d’Ubervilles, TV shows such as Jeeves and Wooster, Agatha Christies Poirot and mu...
2020-06-0844 minCrew ChatsEp7: Tim Perkins-Costume CutterEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a new podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Tim studied Fashion and Textiles in Southport in the mid-eighties moving to London in 1989. It was there that Tim began making clothes for pop promos and commercials, assisting on fashion photo shoots and making costumes for the likes of Erasure, Paul McCartney, Dead or Alive and David Bowie amongst others. Subsequently Tim set up a studio in North London in the late...
2020-06-0145 minCrew ChatsEp6: Fiona Barty- Costume Props and Jewellery MakerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a new podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Today’s guest is Fiona Barty, she studied Animation and Electronic media at Duncan of Jordanstone in Dundee. Fiona started her career working on the puppets for various stop motion animation films, including Corpse Bride and Fantastic Mr Fox. Currently Fiona works as a Costume Props and Jewellery Maker, making a wide variety of things, from muscle suits for superheroes and fantasy he...
2020-05-2533 minCrew ChatsEp5: Janna Bannon- Costume MakerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a new podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
Janna Bannon studied Costume for the Performing Arts at London College of Fashion. After graduating she worked in the ladies’ workroom at the English National Opera as a costume maker and later went on to become a freelance cutter and maker. Over the last 13 years Janna has worked on many operas, west end musicals, fashion shows and in Tv. Janna also works in...
2020-05-1843 minCrew ChatsEp 4:Beth Sparkes, Bobbie Edwards & Jenni Carvell Wood- On setEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a new podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
For this episode I am joined by three friends, Jenni Carvell Wood Beth Sparkes and Bobbie Edwards, all who currently work in the film industry. Jenni began her career as a dancer studying at the southeast theatre school. She has had a career dancing all over the UK in musical theatre shows until hanging up her shoes in her early 30’s. This is...
2020-05-1133 minCrew ChatsEp3: Sinead Kidao(O'Sullivan)- Costume DesignerEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a new podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions. In this episode, I chat to Sinead Kidao about her role as a Costume Designer and her work in trying to implement more sustainable processes in the costume world.
Sinead Kidao is a RADA trained Costume Designer, who has designed various tv shows and films such as upcoming BBC series ‘Small Axe’ and episodes of TV shows, Black Mirror and Urban Myths as w...
2020-05-0437 minCrew ChatsEp2: Steph Szumlakowski- Textile ArtistEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions. In this episode we are chatting to Steph Szumlakowski about her job as a Textile Artist in the film world.
Steph Szumlawkowski studied Textile Design in Dundee and then did a masters in the same discipline at the Royal College of Art. Since Graduating, Steph has been working as a Textile Artist in the film industry. She’s worked on the likes of Ci...
2020-04-2830 minCrew ChatsEp1:Pascha Hanaway - Costume CoordinatorEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, TV shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a new podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
In the first episode we talk to Costume Coordinator Pascha Hanaway about how she got into the film industry and what her job involves.
Pasha studied Creative Writing and has been working in the film industry since 2011 in various departments, from production to assistant directing she is currently a coordinator in the costume department. Pascha has worked on films such as Aladdin...
2020-04-2730 minCrew ChatsCrew Chats IntroductionEver wondered what the creative process is behind the films, tv shows and theatre productions you watch? Well, crew chats is a new podcast going behind the scenes and chatting to the crew that help make these productions.
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