In The Edit - The Film & TV Making-of Podcast

If you dream of working in the film & TV industry, you must listen to this In The Edit Careers Advice Special which is full of tips and advice from of 50 working professionals from the world of factual and drama! Job advice from award-winning directors, producers, editors, script-writers, costume designers and much more. 

This week's episode is different to my usual episodes, because this time I'm being interviewed about my work as an editor, and the person asking the questions is on my best friends in the TV world and that is long time collaborator, producer director Paul Symonds. Go check out episode 7 for my interview of Paul. And the reason we are doing this because over the last year of doing this podcast I've had several people ask me about my work etc etc and it was Haider Zafar who messaged me on LinkedIn and suggested I get a former guest on to host the interview, so here were are! And in this interview we look back at my career over the last 20 odd years and how I actually got into TV with no qualifications or even knowledge of how to use a computer, the way I approach an edit and work with others and I have some tips about how to get into the industry.

Educating the next generation about the ins-and-outs of post-production is very important to the success and future of the industry and in today's episode I speak to Samo Chandler, Course Coordinator and Lecturer in Film at University of South Wales. After spending time working in post-production as an assistant editor, Samo has been a member of the faculty at the University of South Wales teaching editing. He is also an Avid Certified Professional Instructor, and a Certified Trainer in Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve. In this interview we talk about his career, how he got into the industry, the work he does with The University of South Wales and there's plenty of advice for those who want to get into the world of post-production. Visit https://www.southwales.ac.uk/ This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

What's it like being a director of factual entertainment shows? What kind of challenges do you face on the job? Well, stick around until the end my interview with Producer Director Matt Knight to find out.  Matt Knight has directed hundreds of hours of factual TV shows, such as Find it Fix It Flog It for Channel 4 and Scrapyard Supercar for National Geographic; and in this interview we talk about his career and how he got into the industry, what challenges he faces when directing on location, how he works with seasoned presenters and on-screen talent to everyday punters. And he has a wealth of advice for those who want to get into the industry. Visit https://knightskyfilms.com/ for more info. This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

What does it take to find success as an actor? How long can it take before landing that break-through gig? Well, listen to my interview with star of Baghdad Central and Netflix's Mosul, Thaer Al-Shayei to find out. Thaer Al-Shayei was born in Iraq and is making waves in the UK after grafting for nearly 20 years, both on stage and screen, honing his craft as a character actor. In this interview we talk about his most recent success with Baghdad Central and Netflix's Mosul, what it was like filming those productions, we cover his acting career and he has amazing advice for those who want to get into acting. Thaer's Imdb profile: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6031740/?ref_=tt_cl_i_3 This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

Animated movies are consistently box office hits around the world and in this episode I talk to Prakash Patel who has worked as an editor on movies such as Minions, Shaun The Sheep Farmageddon and Sherlock Gnomes. Prakash has been working as in animation for well over a decade and in this interview we talk in depth about about the process of editing and producing animated films, how stories are developed and directed and of course, there's advice for those who want to work in animation. This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

Good sound is vital to any production and in this episode I speak to sound mixer Matt Cox about the art of sound mixing and ADR. Matt Cox has been working as a sound mixer for well over a decade and has worked on a variety of projects, from factual to drama. In fact he's mixed over 100 episodes of Doctor Who! In this interview we talk about life as a sound mixer and how he ended up working in sound, the challenges of doing things such as ADR, tips and tricks and there's advice for those who want to get into the industry.   This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

Good hair and make-up are essential to any film or TV production and in this episode, I speak to Hair & Make-up Designer Sophie Slotover. If you want to learn more about this aspect of film & TV, or want to know how to get into this kind of work, then stick around to the end to find out! Sophie Slotover has been working in film and TV for over a decade and has worked on a wide variety of productions; such as Dublin Murders and Our Girl and movies such as Cinderella, Maleficent, Mamma Mia, Robin Hood and blockbuster franchises such as Harry Potter and Pirates of the Caribbean. In this interview we talk about her career and how she ended up working in film and TV, the challenges of working on location, who inspires her and as usual, there's plenty of advice for those who want to work in the industry. This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

++ Don't forget to subscribe! ++ What's it like working as a photographer on high-end TV shows and movies and capturing amazing images of actors for promotional purposes? Well, stick around until the end of my interview with Photographer Colin Hutton to find out! Colin Hutton is a photographer who specialises in Film & TV Publicity, both unit and specials photography. He also takes photos for magazines, book covers and personal projects. He's created stunning images for hit shows such as Sherlock, Broadchurch, Tin Star, Truth Seekers, Belgravia, Watchmen, Granchester and a whole lot more! In this interview we talk about his career and how he went from script writer to photographer, what it's like working with a-list stars, we geek out talking about camera gear and the post production process and there's even advice for those who want into the industry.   Colin's website: http://www.huttonimages.com/ This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

What's it like being an editor on high-end drama and being versatile in the edit suite? Well, stick around until the end of my interview with Editor David Fisher. David Fisher has been editing drama for over a decade. During that time he's worked on a variety of genres such as period drama with Mr. Selfridge and Granchester, crime with Vera and The Bay, comedy with No Offence, sci-fi with Doctor Who and most recently fantasy adventure with His Dark Materials. In this interview we talk about his work and how he landed career altering gigs, the challenges of editing high-end drama, editing and workflow short cuts and as usual, there's advice for those who want to work in the industry. Visit http://www.dfisher.co.uk/ for more info on David's work. This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

If you have ever wondered how props are made for some of your favourite movies, such as guns, swords, furniture or even space ships, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with Supervising Props Mouldmaker Thomas Jones. Thomas Jones has made props on a plethora of blockbuster movies from the very beginning of his career. Movies such as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Die Another Day, V for Vendetta, and more recently for franchises such as The Avengers, Star Wars and Mission Impossible. In this interview we talk about his career in the movies, the process of prop-making, the pressures of working on big-budget movies, and he gives great advice for those who want to work in the industry. Thomas' Imdb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3284057/?ref_=fn_nm_nm_6 This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

Do you want to know what it's like to choreograph mind-blowing fight sequences for film and TV? Or what it's like choreographing stunt sequences with actors who may never have done action before? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with Fight & Stunt Coordinator Jude Poyer. Jude Poyer is stunt coordinator whose career in film and TV spans well over two decades. Starting out as a stunt performer in Hong Kong cinema, he's since worked his way up the ranks to stunt coordinator and action designer. Over the years, he's worked on productions such as Free Fire, Ip Man 4: The Finale, Apostle, Grimsby, Transformers: The Last Knight and most recently raised the bar for British TV action with mind-blowing fight sequences and stunts in Gangs of London. In this interview we talk in depth about his career and his approach to fight sequences and action, the processes of choreographing fights on Gangs of London, we geek out talking about his influences in Hong Kong action cinema, and there's even advice for those who want to get into the industry performing stunts for film & TV. Visit: https://reelpowerstunts.wixsite.com/html for more info and follow Jude on Twitter https://twitter.com/ReelPowerStunts and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ReelPowerStunts This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

Do you want know what it's like to edit comedy TV shows and films? Or learn more about the methods and secrets behind producing award winning comedy? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with editor Ant Boys A.C.E. A member of American Cinema Editors, Ant Boys is one of the U.K's most accomplished TV editors, having made a career editing some of the most recognisable comedies on British TV and around around the world. Shows such as The Great, Veep, Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe and The Thick of It, to name but a few and also films such as Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie and The Hustle. In this interview we take a deep dive on the methods of editing comedy, talk editing workflows and shortcuts, the benefits of having an agent and as usual, there is plenty of advice for those who are looking to further their careers in the industry. Ant Boys Imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2363648/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

Do you want to know what the differences are between editing a TV drama vs a movie? Or more about how to build a good relationship between an editor and a director? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with Freelance Film & TV Editor Mark Hermida. Mark Hermida has been editing for a decade and during that time has worked on a wide rage of successful shows such as Tin Star, Guilt, Trying and Waterloo Road and films such as Anna and the Apocalypse, Killed by my Debt and The Left Behind. In this interview we talk about his career and his surprising way into the industry, talk about building good relationships with directors and other creatives, we discuss editing tips and tricks and of course there's amazing advice for those who are looking to work in post production. This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

Do you want to know what it takes to manage Wales' largest post production facility? Or the work involved in delivering some of your favourite TV shows and films? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with Rich Moss, Managing Director of Gorilla. Rich Moss has been working in TV and post-production for decades, having worked his way up from runner to managing Wales' largest post production facility. In this interview we talk about his career, the many projects he is involved with, where he sees post-production going in years to come and again, there's great advice for those looking to get into post-production. This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

Do you want to know what it's like to be an online editor for some of the biggest shows on British TV? Do you want to know more about the latest technology and techniques that are used in on-lining? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with online editor Mark Bankhead. Mark Bankhead has been working in TV for the best part of two decades and is a technical whiz kid when it comes to all things post production. He has extensive knowledge and experience on-lining TV shows of many genres; shows such as Kiri, The Accident and most recently, Industry for the BBC & HBO. In this interview we talk in depth about post production and the online process, we geek out talking software and there's advice for those who are looking to get into the industry. This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Visit Gorillagroup.tv for more info.

Do you want to know what it's like to edit high-end dramas such as His Dark Materials & Hidden? Or action-packed thrillers like Gangs of London and Riviera? Well, you'll want to stick around to the end of my interview with editor Sara Jones. Sara Jones has been editing film & TV for the best part of two decades; such as Gangs of London, Stella, Hinterland, and films such as Apostle and Under Milkwood. In this interview we talk about her career, what it's like to edit big-budget dramas, the effects the pandemic has had on the industry and as usual there's plenty of advice for those who want to work TV. This episode is sponsored by Gelert Post-production Visit www.gelert.tv for more info.      

Do you want to know what it's like to produce behind the scenes content for some of the biggest shows on British TV? Shows such as Peaky Blinders, Poldark, Sherlock and Doctor Who? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with Marc Real. Marc Real has worked in TV for well over a decade and right now works as a creative for BBC Wales creating TV trails and producing/shooting/editing a wide variety of projects. As part of his job, he gets to go on set of many high-end dramas and capture behind the scenes action which is vital to the success of any TV show. In this interview, we talk in depth about what his job entails creating content for social media and DVD extras etc, favourite moments such as meeting Corey Taylor from Slipknot on the Tardis to having tea with Philip Pullman, author of His Dark Materials. This episode is sponsored by Gelert Post-production Visit www.gelert.tv for more info

Do you want to know how to make zero-budget short films that are watched by millions? Or do you want to know some of the best platforms to use to get them seen? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with filmmaker Matt Sears. Matt Sears is a zero-budget film-maker who does it all, from writing and casting to shooting and editing. He's made several short horror and sci-fi films and I spotted his work on some Facebook groups and thought I'd get him on to talk about his film-making process and goals. In this interview we talk in depth about how he got into film making, the challenges he faces getting his work seen, and what his plans are for the future. But despite his films being low budget, the quality of information and knowledge he shares, is priceless! This is episode is sponsored by www.gelert.tv Check out his films at www.youtube.com/mattsears

Have you ever wondered what it takes to organise and schedule an entire TV production crew; from pre-production and shooting, through to post production and delivery?  Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with Production Manger Hannah Gosney from Media Career Advice.  but before I get into that....(Sponsor add) Hannah Gosney has worked in TV for over a decade, overseeing the smooth-running of many TV shows from various genres. As a production manager, she's the back-bone of any production as she makes sure everything runs to schedule and is delivered on time.  Not only that, she is the Company Director of Media Career Advice, where she offers various courses in TV production management and career advice for those who want to get into the industry or simply fancy a career change.  For more info visit www.mediacareeradvice.co.uk This episode is sponsored by www.gelert.tv

Do you want to know what it takes to be a script supervisor on some of the biggest dramas on British TV? Or do you have a script but don't know how to get it in front of the right people? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with Script Supervisor Andrea Bamford. Andrea Bamford has been a script supervisor for both film and TV and has worked on hit shows such as Game of Thrones, Belgravia, Granchester, Line of Duty and most recently Des for ITV and films such as Keith Lemon – The Film and Ab Fab – The Movie. In this interview we talk about her career and how she got into TV and Film, the challenges she faces as a script supervisor, who she looks up to and there's great advice for budding script writers. This episode is sponsored by Gelert Post Production. Visit https://www.gelert.tv/ for more. 

Do you want to know what it's like to edit some of the biggest reality shows on British TV? Shows such as I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, X-Factor, Strictly Come Dancing and Big Brother? Well, you'll want to stick around to the end of my interview with freelance editor Mark Hardyman. Mark Hardyman has been editing for over 20 years and during that time has worked on huge range of tv shows and genres, from Factual, Reality to Drama and Film. He's is one of the most accomplished editors I know. Masterful in the off-line as well as highly skilled in the on-line and just an all-round great bloke to work with. In this interview we talk about life as an editor of high-profile reality shows that are watched by millions every week; we geek out talk in depth about the post production process, and of course there are tips and advice for those looking to work in TV. This episode is sponsored by Gelert Post Production - www.gelert.tv

Do you want to know what it's like working in the script department of some of the biggest shows on British Television? Or do you want to know how to transition from on job role to another? Well, you'll want to stick around to the end of my interview with Executive Producer David P. Davis. David P.Davis is an executive producer of a brand new HBO and the BBC drama called Industry produced by Bad Wolf. Some of his credits include shows such as Doctor Who, Electric Dreams, Casualty and much more! In this interview we talk about some of the show's he's worked on, how he got into the “Industry”, working various roles over the years including script editor and development producer, the challenges of story writing and scripting, who his inspirations are, and of course there is stacks of advice for those looking to get into TV. David's Imdb profile: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4197494/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr4 This episode is sponsored by Gelert Post Production Visit www.gelert.tv for more.

Do you want to know what it takes to manage the marketing and branding of one of the biggest sci-fi series in the world? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with Edward Russell, former Brand Manager of Doctor Who. Edward Russell's career in TV goes back over two decades working for the music icon that was Top of the Pops, before he moved to Cardiff in the early 2000's to join the Doctor Who team to work across the Brand and oversee all the auxiliary content and events related to the show, including it's spin off's Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures. In this interview, we talk in-depth about his time as Brand Manager and all the various things that role involved; what he's been up to since leaving the BBC, such as lecturing students about marketing and media, running his own very successful podcast, the work he does for RTS in Wales, and most recently his involvement with Former Doctor Who Brand Manager Edward Russell - Marketing & Branding for TV. Edward's Podcast Inside the Groove: https://insidethegroove.podbean.com/ Wallace & Gromit's The Big Fix Up: https://www.thebigfixup.co.uk/   This episode is sponsored by GELERT Post Production in Cardiff Visit Gelert.tv to find out more! Also follow them on Instagram –@gelert_post    

This episode is sponsored by Gelert.tv  Follow them on Instagram –@gelert_post Are you looking to get into the film or TV industry but are not sure how to go about it or who to speak to? Or do you want to know more about what resources and education are available? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with Rhys Bebb and Allison Dowzell from Screen Alliance Wales. Allison is Managing Director and Rhys is the Welsh Language Education & Training Officer. In this episode I speak to Allison Dowzell who is Managing Director and Rhys Bebb who is the Welsh Language Education & Training Officer at Screen Alliance Wales who have recently been shortlisted in the “Third Sector Organisation of the Year” at the Cardiff Business Awards. We talk extensively about the work that Screen Alliance Wales is doing to help and educate people about the many opportunities that exist in the screen industries in Wales. Go to https://www.screenalliancewales.com/ for more info.

Do you want to know what it's like to edit gripping factual documentaries? Do you want to know about some of the challenges an editor faces whilst in the edit? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with freelance editor Sophie Pollock. Sophie has been working in TV for over a decade, mainly editing factual documentaries and I'd say there isn't a subject she can't lend her skills to and make a success of. For example, one of her most recent projects, Hell on Wheels for the BBC, received a four star rating from TV critic Will Gompertz. In this interview we talk about her career and the struggles she faced as a single mum trying to make it in TV; some of the projects she's worked on and the challenges she faces in the edit suite. And as usual, there's plenty of advice for those looking to get into the industry.

Do you want to know what it takes to make your first movie? Or how to go from making short films to feature-length movies? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with award winning director Ryan Kruger. Born in England and now living in Cape Town, Ryan has become one of South Africa's top music video directors and film makers but has now made the switch to directing movies, with his first feature length film “Fried Barry”, which generating a lot of interest around the world at film festivals and with fans, and it's not even out yet! In this interview, we talk at length about “Fried Barry” and the film-making process behind it, his inspirations, his career and there's stacks of great advice for budding film-makers! Find out more here: http://friedbarry.com/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmEzcw7qLHU Follow Ryan here: https://twitter.com/RyanKrugerThing

Do you want to know what it's like to compose music for films & TV dramas such as ITV's hugely popular “Des” staring David Tennant as seerial killer Dennis Nilsen ? Or maybe you're a musician who wants to know how to get into composing for the screen Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with film & TV composer Sarah Warne. Sarah's been composing music for the screen since 2011, for shows such as Dark Money, Humans, and more recently, Des; as well as many short films and documentaries. And, talking of documentaries, although we never met before this interview, Sarah and I worked together on the documentary that followed the drama, The Real Des: The Dennis Nilsen Story which I edited & Sarah composed the title and end credit music for. In this interview, we talk about her career, how she got into the industry, what's involved in composing for the screen, and of course there's plenty of advice for those who would like to get into composing for TV! Find out more: http://sarahwarne.com/

Do you want to know what it takes to be an all-round and versatile entertainer? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with creative producer, entertainer, presenter and mentor, Mr. Producer himself; Stifyn Parri. Styfin has been working in the creative industries for over 40 years, having both a stage and screen career, having starred as Marius in Les Miserables in London's West End and also as Christopher Duncan in Channel 4's Brookside. Over the years, he's also been a presenter, a game show host, a chat show host, done voice over and narration work as well as being a radio DJ. Some of the things we talk about in this interview are his career and how he started out in TV and entertainment; some of the many things he's involved with today, such as workshops and mentoring, managing and organising star-studded events, stand up comedy and promoting his book, the first ever bilingual, back to back autobiography, Out With It! Find out more: https://www.mrproducer.co.uk/

Do you want to know what it takes make it as a documentary TV editor ? Do you want to know how the TV industry is adapting to this global health crisis? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with freelance editor Dan Ablett. Dan has been working in TV for the best part of two decades and during that time has edited a whole range of TV shows, for BBC 1, 2, 3 & 4, Discovery, Channel 4 & Netflix and has edited show such as, 999: What's Your Emergency?, Sunderland til I Die and Race Across the World which recently won a BAFTA for best constructed factual programme In this interview we talk at length about how the global health crisis is affecting TV production and what it's like to work from home, editing TV shows. We also talk about his career, how he got started and as usual there's plenty of advice for those looking to get into the industry.

Do you want to know what it takes to become a successful programme maker? Or Do you want to know how to get your programme idea commissioned on broadcast? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with Exec Producer Tim Green. Tim is now the CEO of Hall of Mirrors, an independent TV production company in Cardiff, South Wales. He has a wealth of experience in TV, having worked in several senior roles over the last 20 odd years, such Director, Series Producer, Executive Producer and even a commissioning executive for the BBC. He has made shows and series all over the world such as Stephen Fry's Last Chance To See where he filmed in the many exotic locations such rain forests, or The Secrets of Scott's Hut filmed on location in Antarctic! He's also exec produced shows closer to home such as the globally popular series The Call Centre and Hayley. In this interview we talk about his career in TV, take an in depth look at the commissioning process with invaluable tips and advice on how to get your program idea developed and on to the screen. And of course there is advice for those who are looking to get into the industry. Find out more: https://www.hallofmirrors.tv/

Do you want to know what it's like to provide fire safety on the sets of films and TV drama? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with Matt Owens, the operations manager of Rapid Fire Cover. Matt and his team of specialist fire crew provide fire safety for every aspect of film, TV and live events. From supplying one fire marshal with a fire extinguisher to providing fire crews and appliances on 24 hour standby fire cover on a long term basis, they make sure that everything is safe on set and if anything does go wrong, they are there to save the day. Based in Cannock, Staffordshire, they cover the entire country and regularly work on soaps such as Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Casualty; dramas such as Downton Abbey, Victoria & Bulletproof.   In this interview we talk about how he got into the film & TV industry, what he and his team do on any given production and what the life is like as a real-life fire fighter.   Find out more here: http://www.rapidfirecover.co.uk/

Do you want to know what it's like to mix sound for high end drama and factual TV shows? Do you want to know how what some of the challenges to producing quality sound? Well, you'll want to stick around to the end of my interview with BAFTA nominated Dubbing Mixer Mark Ferda. Mark has been into sound and music since a young age and spent years as a musician, composer and record producer, working with bands and artists such as Simply Red, Sinead O'Connor, Sly & Robbie, Jah Wobble and Brian Eno before making the transition to sound mixing for TV. Over the years he's dubbed a huge amount of TV shows, from drama to factual. Dramas such as Doctor Who, Being Human, Wizards vs Aliens & Casualty and factual shows such as Human Planet Coast and Crash Detectives. In this interview we talk about his life in music and his career as a dubbing mixer, the challenges that come with the job, working from home during the current global health crisis to advice for those who are looking to get into the industry. Find out more here:  https://www.discogs.com/artist/64074-Mark-Ferda https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1075083/  

Do you want to know what it's like to edit produce successful formatted TV shows? Do you want to know what some of the challenges of producing factual documentaries are?  Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with Producer Director and Edit Producer Graciela Watson. Graciela has over 20 years experience working on specialist factual, factual entertainment, features and Quiz shows. She's experienced in directing contributors as well presenters. In the edit suite, she has strong editorial skills and is used to hitting the ground running when joining a production.  She's also Series Produced, worked in development and pitching ideas and is an accomplished self shooter.  In this interview we talk about how she got her break in TV, some of the productions she's worked on, such as Find it, Fix it, Flog it for Channel 4 – which is where we met and worked together, some of the challenges television faces today, and of course she has great advice for others who want to get into the industry. 

Do you want to know what it's like to supervise a department that produces VFX for some of the biggest TV shows in the world? Do you want to know what it takes to be a successful VFX artist?  Well, you'll want to stick around to end of my interview with VFX supervisor and Co-Head of 3D at DNEGTV Andy Hargreaves.  DNEGTV is the TV branch of the Oscar award-winning DNEG, who produce computer generated visual effects for some of the biggest movies in the world, such as Avengers End Game, Tenet, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, the Fast & The Furious movie F9: The Fast Saga, the Bond movie No Time to Die and many, many more.  Andrew started out in the early 2000's working on movies such as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and The League of Extra Ordinary Men. He now heads up the London team at DNEGTV.  DNEGTV have produced content for shows such as Chernobyl, Cursed, Star Trek: Picard and West World to name but a few and one of Andrew's latest projects was working as the DFX supervisor for two years on Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance for Netflix.  In this interview, we talk at length about his life as a VFX supervisor, how he got his first break, some of the projects he's worked on and of course there's plenty of advice for those who are looking to get into the VFX industry.  Find out more here: https://www.dneg.com/tv-vfx/

Do you want to know what it's like to produce and direct Welsh & English language TV shows? Do you want to know what it's like to direct fast turnaround drama? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with Producer Director and Edit Producer Manon Jones. Manon has been involved in the world of television since the early 90's, having starred in the TV drama, Take the High Road for 6 years. Since then she has worked in many roles, including radio and promos to directing and producing shows such as Children in Need and Bargain Hunt.  As a Welsh speaker she's been heavily involved in producing and directing Welsh language shows and has also directed several episodes of the BBC's longest running soap Pobol Y Cwm. In this interview we talk about how she got in to TV, the various roles she has had over the years to where she is now and of course there is advice for those who want to get into the industry.  More:  Dim Byd i Wisgo https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p071ps5l

Do you want to know what it's like to design costumes for one of the world's must successful sci-fi shows? Do you want to know about the challenges faced in creating memorable costumes for TV? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with costume designer Ray Holman. Ray has been a costume designer for the best part of 30 years and has worked on shows such as Law & Order, Broadchurch, Liar, Torchwood, The Split & Fleabag.   In this interview, we talk about his career, how he started out; the work he does with students and education; we talk about his insecurities and doubts all the way to successfully designing iconic costumes for many, many episodes of Doctor Who And talking of Doctor Who, we take a deep dive on the process of designing costumes for The Doctor, the creatures and the many characters of this long running sci-fi show. Find out more here:  http://www.costume-designer.co.uk/ Doctor Who https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006q2x0 Broadchurch on the ITV Hub https://www.itv.com/hub/broadchurch/2a1926a0001 Ray on Imdb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0391635/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

In this episode of In The Edit, I talk to Executive Producer Tom Ware. Tom is also the Director of Production & Performance at the University of South Wales and helps manage one of the largest Creative Industries faculties in the UK and leads Film & TV School Wales. With nearly 30 years' experience within the screen industries, he's been instrumental in the creation, development and production of 100s of hours of content across a wide range of genres from drama to documentary, comedy to long-running factual formats. He's worked in a wide range of production roles for the BBC and led a successful Cardiff-based independent production company, creating content for many leading UK and international broadcasters and continues play an active part in the Film & TV sector as a producer, consultant, mentor and advisor to Welsh Government on the creative industries. Links to some of Tom's Productions https://www.channel4.com/programmes/find-it-fix-it-flog-it The Indian Doctor https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01cz639 http://yetitelevision.com/

In this episode of In The Edit, I talk to actor and presenter Simon O'Brien. Simon has been on British screens for nearly 40 years having started out as an actor fresh out of school playing Damon Grant in the hugely successful soap opera Brookside. He spent years acting on shows such as Fraggle Rock and Out All Night and has presented a range of programmes, from travel, football, children's & property shows to upcycling and restoration shows such as Find it, Fix it, Flog it on Channel 4 which he co-presents with Henry Cole. In this interview we talk about Simon's fascinating story of how he landed his first acting gig, some of his favourite projects, what he gets up to when not in front of the camera and of course there's great advice for those who would like to get into presenting. Find out more here: http://www.simonobrien.com/ https://www.channel4.com/programmes/find-it-fix-it-flog-it

In This Episode of In The Edit I talk to SERIES PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, PROGRAMME MAKER & JOURNALIST Iwan Roberts. He is an award-winning producer of engaging television; his work being nominated and winning multiple Best Current Affair BAFTA Cymru Awards, Celtic Media Festival Awards, and most recently he won an RTS Cymru award in the Best Factual category for Code Blue: Murder. Iwan has travelled the world making cutting edge documentaries over the last 15 plus years working for organisations such as ITV, BBC and S4C, often working in difficult situations and dealing with sensitive issues. He has worked with politicians, to senior police officers and grieving families, yet keeping storytelling at the heart of what he does. I first worked with Iwan not long after I went freelance in around 2004 on the Welsh current affairs series Hacio. But more recently we worked together on a series called Harbour Cops which he series produced and a on a true-crime documentary about one of the UK's largest manhunts called Manhunt – The Raoul Moat Story. Follow Iwan here: https://twitter.com/iwanmurley

In this episode of In The Edit I talk to prime-time Emmy nominated and multi-time Bafta Cymru award-winning production designer Arwel Jones. Arwel has been working in the art department and production design for the best part of two decades. During that time he worked on a whole host of high end productions, such as Doctor Who, Upstairs Downstairs, Houdini and Doyle, Sherlock, Keeping Faith and most recently Dracula. In this interview we talk about his career, what his job entails, some of his favourite projects, and as usual, there's great advice for those who are looking to get into the industry. Find out more here: http://www.arwelwjones.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1564536/ Arwel on the set of the new Tardis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKcrvPQWZAU  

In this episode I talk to Series Producer and Exec Producer Barry Hecker. Barry has been working in TV for over 20 years and quickly worked his way up the ladder as a director, having made the switch from the corporate world. He has worked on a wide variety of productions, from directing & producing three series of Sam & Shauna's Big Cookout, creating many inserts for The One Show, series producing fast turn-around docs such as Sinkholes for channel 5, to the science documentary Charlotte Church – Inside my Brain which was nominated for two Bafta Cymrus & Mind Media Awards in 2018. In this episode, we talk about how he got started in the business, his early projects and how he rose up the ranks to where he is now, creating television that is watched by millions. And off course, there's some fantastic advice for those who are looking to get in to TV. Follow Barry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hairiermanager Barry's latest project: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b09zgryq/sam-and-shaunas-big-cookout

In this episode I talk to one of the most in demand Stunt Coordinators in the UK, Crispin Layfield. Having started out as a stunt man in the mid 90's on productions such as Daylight with Sylvester Stallone, the Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies & Spice World, he's worked his way up the ladder to stunt co-ordinator and has worked on many top dramas including: Fortitude, Luther, Sex Education, Hunted, Happy Valley, Granchester, The Tunnel as well as 70 plus episodes of Dr Who. We talk about his career and what his job involves, some of the many projects he's worked on and favourite stunts, how he got started and as usual, there are plenty of tips for those who are looking to get into the business. Crispin's Doctor Who stunt showreel:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6flTSk4LPR4 Crispin's Imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0493522/ British Stunt Register:  http://www.thebritishstuntregister.com/

The episode of In The Edit features Cardiff based producer director and edit producer Nick Denning. Nick has been working in TV for 20 years and during that time has worked on and produced a large variety of TV shows in the U.K. Show such as Countryfile, Dickinson's Real Deal, Extreme Cake Makers, Location Location Location and Bargain Hunt. In this interview we talk about what it takes to produce flagship formatted programmes, how he got started in TV and as usual, there's advice for those looking to get into the industry. Bargain Hunt: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006nb9z Location, Location, Location https://www.channel4.com/programmes/location-location-location

In this episode of In The Edit, I talk the multi award-winning director Euros Lyn. He has directed some of the UK's most successful and biggest dramas such as Broadchurch, Doctor Who, His Dark Materials, Happy Valley, Black Mirror & Sherlock. He's won BAFTA Cymru Best Director several times and and also the Bafta Cymru's Sian Phillips award. He has also directed movies, including most recently Dream Horse staring Tonni Collette & Damian Lewis. We talk about the many aspects of directing, how he got started, some of his favourite projects and of course he gives great advice for those who are looking to get into directing. You can find out more about Euros here: http://www.euroslyn.com/ His Imdb profile: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0528186/ Happy Valley: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06zqjpj Black Mirrror: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2089049/ Doctor Who Tooth and Claw opening scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4u_94-3W8E

In this episode of In The Edit I speak to Producer Director and Development Producer Paul Symonds about developing a TV shows. We talk about the various shows he's directed and produced and take a deep dive on the process of developing an initial idea and taking it all the way through to broadcast.  Cardiff based Paul Symonds has a wealth of experience, having worked full-time in TV for over a decade and has produced documentaries, factual entertainment, day-time and much more, working on shows such as My Tattoo Addiction, Doctor Who Confidential and Find it, Fix it, Flog it. He has also worked in development and has shows such as The Wedding Guru, Britain's Favourite Superhero, as well as Underage and Gay commissioned and is completely available for work, should you wish to book him! The Wedding Guru Taster:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF9YWzRvBMU You can find out more about The Wedding Guru here:  https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b16ds3 Britain's Favourite Superhero trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWyfQ0DxzC4 My Tattoo Addiction https://youtu.be/_xzCXI56djU Doctor Who Confidential https://youtu.be/ABMeKAGonsk You can follow Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/threalbigpaulie

In this episode I speak to multi award winning Special Effects Supervisor Danny Hargreaves, owner of Cardiff based company Real SFX, about creating special effects for Film & TV. We talk about how he ended up in this very unique job, the amazing productions he has worked on, from Doctor Who, Torchwood & Sherlock to movies such as Tolkien, Jolt and Free Fire.  Creating effects for film and TV can be a dangerous role and Danny discusses how he plans and executes an effect whilst keeping cast and crew safe. He talks about working with actors such as Brie Larson, Sharlto Copley, Matt Smith, Dave Bautista, Pierce Brosnan, Cillian Murphey and more. You can find out more about Danny here: https://www.realsfx.com/ Follow him on Twitter and Facebook: https://twitter.com/Dannysfx  https://www.facebook.com/real.sfx Danny on the set of Free Fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIUevdaBJ-s Real SFX Show Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hd7YfLsZXQ Warehouse explosion in Torchwood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEvDmoDoy4k   https://twitter.com/realsfx

In this episode I get to talk to Producer Director James Brailsford. He's been working in TV for over 20 years and has a wealth of experience, having worked on many flagship TV shows, from the Teletubbies to The One Show. He is a trained camera operator and editor too and has worked with high profile talent on many occasions.  In this interview we talk about how he got into TV, the various shows he's worked on such as his time on Doctor Who Confidential were were worked together, to where he is now as a Producer Director. And as always, there are lots of tips and advice for others who want to work in TV.  Watch a section of the Doctor Who Confidential episode featuring Neil Gaiman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0PBa5xDfe4 You can find out more about James on his website www.jamesbrailsford.com and see some of his work on his show reel https://vimeo.com/89797386

In this episode of In The Edit I speak Director of Photography Stephan Pehrsson BSC. With over two decades experience behind the camera, he has worked on numerous high end productions.  We talk about how he got his start in TV, from his time at film school in Denmark right up to today as DoP of productions such as Luther, Doctor Who, Les Miserable and Black Mirror. He also has some great advice for those looking to get into the industry.  You can see the single shot into the Tardis at the 41 minute mark on the BBC iPlayer here:  https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p011gpsb/doctor-who-series-7-6-the-snowmen Watch a section of the Les Miserables riot scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX0EmPhU59g You can find more about Stephan here: http://stephanpehrsson.dk/ And follow him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/stephanp200  

In this episode of In The Edit, I speak to Cardiff based Assistant Editor & Editor Carmen Sanchez Roberts.  She has been working in post-production for over 10 years and specialises in drama and has worked on projects such as the feature film Dream Horse, Bang, Hidden, Doctor Who and much more. In this interview, we talk about her amazing start in post-production, her first gig being Doctor Who, her career since then and what life is like working on flagship dramas. You can find out more about Carmen here:https://carmensanchezroberts.com/ and on Imdb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2838537/?ref_=fn_al_nm_2 You can follow Carmen on Twitter at https://twitter.com/csr3d1t

In this episode I speak to Nicola Silk, the Bafta nominated director of the hit Channel 4 travel show Travel Man - 48 hours in... The series has had great success with comedian Richard Ayoade at the helm but now a new presenter, Joe Lycett is taking over the role of Travel Man.  We discuss how Nicola got started in TV and how she landed the gig as director of Travel Man, the show she is still series director of. Nicola recounts many funny stories of her time directing Richard and his celebrity guests, such as Chris O'Dowd, John Hamm, Eddie Izzard, Paul Rudd, Sarah Pascoe and many more.  We also talk about the logistics of setting up, filming and editing this unique travel show. I worked with Nicola on an episode of Travel Man, which we edited together in 2019. It was filmed in Dubrovnik and featured Stephen Merchant as Richard's celebrity guest.   You can find out more about that episode here: https://www.travelman48hrs.com/series6-625124-539962-617583.html You can watch Travel Man on demand at https://www.channel4.com/programmes/travel-man-48-hours-in/ and https://www.travelman48hrs.com/ You can follow Nicola on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nicola_silk @nicola_silk