Ever 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...

Ever 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...

Ever 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...

Ever 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...

Ever 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...

Ever 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...

Ever 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,...

Ever 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...

Ever 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. Kat’s Recommendations: -Past Lives -Sex Education -At Home With The Fury’s

Ever 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. Dorothy's Recommendation's -Delicious (film) -Almost famous -The Right Stuff -The great -The Bear

Ever 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. 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. Recommendations: -Orlando -Kingdom of Heaven -Cruella

Ever 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. 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. Recommendations: -The Mode in Hats and Headdresses (book) -Kind Hearts and Coronets -The Wallace Collection (art gallery)

Ever 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. 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...

Ever 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. 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...

Ever 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. 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...

Ever 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. 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...

Ever 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. 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...

Ever 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. 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...

Ever 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. 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,...

Ever 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. 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...

Ever 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. 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....

Ever 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. 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,...

Ever 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. 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...

Ever 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. 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...