Mental Health In Film

Leo Anna Thomas and Matt Longley from 6ft From The Spotlight talk to renowned Director, Stella Corradi about her work including the recent BBC series, 'Trigonometry'. They discuss how setting up a psychologically safe environment can produce great results. Stella also talks about taking over a tired crew for a new block and how that can impact the shoot. The impact of the pandemic on mental health and the industry is also a topic covered.

Leo Anna Thomas and Matt Longley of 6ft From The Spotlight talk to Alex Pumfrey the Chief Executive Officer of The Film and TV Charity about mental health issues in the industry. They discuss the work that the charity is doing to change the culture and better support all those that work to create the films and TV shows that have kept us all going through lockdown

Leo Anna Thomas and Matt Longley of 6ft From The Spotlight talk to Tania Diggory who is the Founder of an organisation called Calmer UK who work with companies to help them reduce stress and burnout. Tania talks about her journey as an entrepreneur into burnout and deciding to help others with their mental health. Calmer UK won the award for best mental health campaign at 'This Can Happen' 2019 a leading conference that has been attended by Prince William and Mel B. https://www.thisiscalmer.com/tania-diggory

Leo Anna Thomas and Matt Longley of 6ft From The Spotlight talk to Ita O'Brien the founder of Intimacy on Set about the role of Intimacy Coordinator in film/tv and theatre. They discuss how the role was developed in the wake of the 'Me Too' and 'Time's Up' movements. How does this work in relation to the mental health of cast and crew and dovetails with the new role of Wellbeing Facilitator that 6ft From is developing. https://www.intimacyonset.com/ #mentalhealth #wellbeingfacilitator #timesup #metoo #intimacycoordinator

Leo Anna Thomas (Wellbeing Facilitator), Michelle White (Positive Psychologist) and Matt Longley (co-Founder) review Leo's experience as a wellbeing Facilitator on a recent production. How has it informed the training of new Wellbeing Facilitators which was funded by The Film and TV Charity's BAME Community Grant and what does Health and Safety Law say about mental health in film and TV? Why did Matt get thrown out of the Gallery of Modern Art in Toronto is revelation of the episode!

Leo Anna Thomas (Wellbeing Facilitator) and Matt Longley (6ft From The Spotlight) talk to Emily Collin who is the Negotiations Officer for the London Production Division of the crew union BECTU about why crew should join the union. What are the benefits? What reasons do people give for not joining and why they are not necessarily valid reasons

Leo Anna Thomas (Wellbeing Facilitator) and Matt Longley (6ft From The Spotlight) talk to Rebecca Day who formed the company Film in Mind. Rebecca is a qualified psychotherapist and documentary producer.

Leo Anna Thomas (Wellbeing Facilitator) and Matt Longley (6ft From the Spotlight) talk to Stunt Co-Ordinator Crispin Layfield about how the high pressure and dangerous world of stunt performing can impact mental health and wellbeing. They discuss how the physical safety of stunt performers is protected as well as their mental wellbeing. A truly great interview

Leo Anna Thomas (Wellbeing Facilitator) and Matt Longley (6ft From The Spotlight) talk about the upcoming trial of the new crew position of Wellbeing Facilitator on the set of a feature film shoot

Leo Anna Thomas (Standby Art Director) and Matt Longley (6ft From The Spotlight) talk to Emily Vere Nicoll who starred in the Black Mirrror episode 'Black Museum' about mental health issues facing the cast on a high end TV production.

Leo 'Anna' Thomas (Standby Art Director) and Matt Longley (6ft From The Spotlight) talk to Adeel Amini (Producer) about his struggles with mental ill health in his TV career and in particular living with Borderline Personality Disorder

Leo Anna Thomas (Standby Art Director) and Matt Longley (6ft From The Spotlight) talk to Camise Oldfield a Graphic Designer in Film and TV about the Black Lives Matter movement and racism in the industry.

Leo Anna Thomas (Standby Art Director) and Matt Longley (6ft From The Spotlight) chat to Leo's ex-partner Faye Hughes about the impact working in film and TV can have on relationships at home. In a very open and personal conversation they discuss how you learn to cope and how can you recognise the signs that someone is struggling. They also reflect on the potential causes and drivers in the film industry that cause stress and mental illness including the commercial factors. Recorded just before the pandemic at Shed-Design London

Leo Anna Thomas (Standby Art Director) and Matt Longley (6ft From The Spotlight) discuss the fascinating subject of how the brain works and how studying the mind can shape the marketing that we receive with the CEO of Neuro-Insight UK - Shazia Ginai

Leo Anna Thomas (Standby Art Director) and Matt Longley (6ft From The Spotlight) discuss some light hearted stories from the film and Tv sets they have worked on. Trying to lighten the mood and bring so positivity to Mental Health Awareness week

Leo Anna Thomas (Standby Art Director) and Matt Longley (6ft From The Spotlight) discuss the rigours of mental health on live music tour with U2s long term Creative Director and Set Designer, Willie Williams. He discusses how he came to work with U2, George Michael and others along with some tips for staying sane.

Leo Anna Thomas (Art Director) and Matt Longley (Co-Founder 6ft From the Spotlight) discuss the prevalence and statistics around mental health in the film and TV industry and what exactly is the industry required to do by law to protect the mental health of crew and cast plus was 'Star Becks' better than 'Starbucks' at Leavesden Studios?. Recorded at Finch Consulting Ltd

Leo Anna Thomas (Art Director) and Matt Longley (Co-Founder 6ft From the Spotlight) discuss the culture on set in the film and TV industry and the impact that can have on the crew's mental health and wellbeing plus what needs to change to prevent mental ill-health in the industry. Recorded at Finch Consulting Ltd

Leo Anna Thomas (Art Director) and Matt Longley (Co-Founder 6ft From the Spotlight) discuss communication on set as tool for improving mental health and wellbeing of crew in the film and TV Industry. Recorded at Finch Consulting Ltd

Leo Anna Thomas (Standby Art Director) and Matt Longley (Co-Founder 6ft From The Spotlight) talk to musician Jamie Reynolds, Bass Player for upcoming alternative rock band 'Airways' who have recently completed a critically acclaimed headline tour across Europe. They discuss the impact of the lockdown on musicians and crew plus how Airways look after their mental health on tour. Check out www.airwaysofficial.com

Leo Anna Thomas (Standby Art Director) and Matt Longley (6ft From The Spotlight)spoke with former BFI Head of Events, Michelle White who is now a coaching Psychologist specialising in Positive Psychology! #positivepsychology Michelle co-founded the organisation LIVEWISE @livewise.how www.livewise.how who offer a wide range of coaching. Recorded at Shed London

Leo and Matt discuss the latest support package offered to freelance workers in the entertainment sector. Plus some more tips to help mental health during lockdown

Leo and Matt discuss the latest measures announced by the UK government to help freelancers or not!

Leo Anna Thomas (Standby Art Director) and Matt Longley (6ft From The Spotlight) discuss further the impact of the covid19 pandemic on the work of freelancers in film/tv and music plus social distancing, Trigonometry and Nothing But Thieves new single

Leo Anna Thomas (Standby Art Director) and Matt Longley (6ft From the Spotlight) begin a discussion on the impact of corrona virus on freelancers and how they can protect their mental health. Next episode on finances and work.

Leo Anna Thomas (Art Director) and Matt Longley (Co-Founder 6ft From the Spotlight) discuss the new role of wellbeing co-ordinator on set. Will this role help prevent mental ill-health in the industry. Matt discusses his one and only acting role!! Recorded at Finch Consulting Ltd

Leo Anna Thomas (Art Director) and Matt Longley (Co-Founder 6ft From The Spotlight) discuss managing stress in the film and TV industry including a great initiative called 'Share my Telly job' . Recorded at Finch Consulting Ltd

Leo Anna Thomas (Standby Art Director) and Matt Longley (6ft From The Spotlight) discuss the recent mental health survey published by the Film and TV Charity and consider the ongoing program that will ensue as The Whole Picture...www.filmandtvcharity.com/the-whole-picture

Leo and Matt discuss stress on set in Film and HETV production and offer some advice and potential strategies for improvement. They also recognise the 'Time to talk' campaign

Leo Anna Thomas (Art Director)and Matt Longley (Co-Founder 6ft From The Spotlight) discuss their work to improve Mental Health in the Film and TV industry. @6ftfrom #mentalhealthinfilm @finchconfidence Recorded on 2nd Dec 2019 at Finch Consulting Ltd