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Scenario is a podcast bringing you the hidden stories from behind the camera, hosted by Jessica McDermott.

Jessica McDermott


    • Apr 25, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    The Cinema

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 24:13


    This episode follows the story of Alice Guy and what happened when photography companies splintered off into the world of cinema. Alice Guy was a filmmaking pioneer and the first woman film director. However, her name and achievements remained unknown for a long time. So, who was Alice Guy? And what happened to her story? *** There are ads in the show for Bookshop.org and Pixpa You can also find many books you might like in our Bookshop.org storefront: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/scenario If you buy a book that we have recommended, your book comes from and supports an independent bookstore, there's often a discount on the RRP, and they give us a small fee for the recommendation. Taking money away from the corporate giants, and supporting small and local! Pixpa is a website-building platform for photographers and other small businesses. Start a 15-day free trial today. Follow this link to get a Scenario discount or by applying the code Scenario10 at checkout. *** Scenario is written and edited by Jessica McDermott. Follow us on Instagram @this_is_scenario Our theme music (and other music throughout the show) is written and composed by Daniel Drever. Find more of his work at soundcloud.com/ddrever In this episode, we have additional music from Freesound.org: daveincamas - WiseShaman https://freesound.org/people/daveincamas/sounds/44075/  Richard Frohlich - Silent Movie Sam Fox Fairy https://freesound.org/people/FreqMan/sounds/31296/ Timbre - What is the Secret Code - https://freesound.org/people/Timbre/sounds/122105/ The epsiode was mastered by Sunny Studio. Find them at sunnystudiohove.co.uk     Additional audio credits: Klankbeeld - Fog Horn Far https://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/sounds/623931/ Rock Savage - Western Shot Modern 1 + 3 https://freesound.org/people/Rock%20Savage/sounds/58905/   https://freesound.org/people/Rock%20Savage/sounds/58906/ Ramston - Woman Wuhu Happy Shouting - https://freesound.org/people/Ramston/sounds/256156/ Slooshie_96 - Iron https://freesound.org/people/Slooshie_96/sounds/408843/ Lucish_ - Cha Ching https://freesound.org/people/Lucish_/sounds/554841/ Pogotron - Tape Recorder https://freesound.org/people/Pogotron/sounds/61075/    

    The Cottingley Fairies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 27:56


    The episode delves into the depths of photography's history and takes you on a journey into The Cottingley Fairies. Who were the girls that took the famous photographs of fairies at the bottom of their garden and what happened when the public discovered them? *** There are ads in the show for Bookshop.org and Pixpa You can also find many books you might like in our Bookshop.org storefront: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/scenario If you buy a book that we have recommended, your book comes from and supports an independent bookstore, there's often a discount on the RRP, and they give us a small fee for the recommendation. Taking money away from the corporate giants, and supporting small and local! Pixpa is a website-building platform for photographers and other small businesses. Start a 15-day free trial today. Follow this link to get a Scenario discount or by applying the code Scenario10 at checkout. *** Scenario is written and edited by Jessica McDermott. Follow us on Instagram @this_is_scenario Our theme music (and other music throughout the show) is written and composed by Daniel Drever. Find more of his work at soundcloud.com/ddrever In this episode, we have additional music from Victor Natas: Mysterious and Jazzy https://freesound.org/people/Victor_Natas/sounds/544894/ Mysterious Sci-Fi https://freesound.org/people/Victor_Natas/sounds/587018/ The epsiode was mixed by Sunny Studio. Find them at sunnystudiohove.co.uk   Additional audio credits: InspectorJ - https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/405561/ RompusBlueWhale https://freesound.org/people/rompusbluewhale/ or https://freesound.org/people/rompusbluewhale/sounds/262560/ DoubleTrigger - https://freesound.org/people/doubletrigger/sounds/112379/ SoundMary - https://freesound.org/people/soundmary/sounds/194993/ AdamJordan140087 - https://freesound.org/people/AdamJordaan140087/sounds/401672/ MoKoLoKo - https://freesound.org/people/MoKoLoKo/sounds/325134/  

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    #8 The Installation (with Jenny Lewis)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 24:18


    The episode follows Jenny Lewis as we wander through Hackney visiting her studio and spaces where amazing installations of her portrait projects are displayed. Discussing the fascinating stories behind the people in her photographs, her move into the world of installations, and the benefits of not waiting for permission. For more information about this episode and the podcast itself, go to scenariopodcast.com See more of Jenny's work at jennylewis.net Scenario is written and edited by Jessica McDermott. Listen to music from composer and musician Daniel Drever at soundcloud.com/ddrever And visit Sunny Studio's site at sunnystudiohove.co.uk *** Scenario have partnered with Pixpa, the website-building platform for photographers and other small businesses. Start a 15-day free trial today. Follow this link to get a Scenario discount or by applying the code Scenario10 You can also find many books you might like here: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/scenario Bookshop.org is great! If you buy a book that we have recommended, you book comes from and supports an independent bookstore, it's usually discounted below the RRP, and they give us a small fee for the recommendation. Taking money away from the corporate giants, and supporting small and local!

    The Wait

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 31:36


    What would it be like to be pregnant and become a mother during a global pandemic? We follow photographer Jocelyn Allen as she documents her journey through this major life event against the backdrop of coronavirus. Follow Jocelyn Allen's work on her website and on Instagram. *** Find books related to this show and other titles we think you'll enjoy and find inspiring here. In the episode, we also discuss The Positive Birth Company and Pregnant Then Screwed. *** Scenario is written and edited by Jessica McDermott Our music is by composer and musician Daniel Drever Our logo design is by Silje Aure This week's show was mixed by Sunny Studio

    Lockdown Specials

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 1:23


    Announcing some Lockdown Specials including Live Q+As with previous episode photographers on our Instagram page.

    #PODSTRIKE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 2:59


    We're supporting PODSTRIKE! The Global Climate Strike is happening on Friday 20th September. To find out more visit GlobalClimateStrike.net To find Operation Earth, visit Matt Winning's website or search for it wherever you get your podcasts. And keep up to date on everything Scenario at ScenarioPodcast.com    

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    An Update!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 2:36


    A quick update about what's new with Scenario and a warm welcome to our new listeners! Help us out by taking part in our Super Quick Survey! Check out our exciting new Blog showcasing the stories from behind photographs. And keep up to date on everything Scenario at ScenarioPodcast.com

    #6 The Brother

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2018 26:49


    In this series finale, we follow Jennifer Balcombe who is recording her sibling Dev's transition from her sister to her brother. For more information about this episode and the podcast itself, go to scenariopodcast.com  See more of Jennifer's work at jenniferbalcombe.com Find Dev's blog at musingsontransmutation.wordpress.com Listen to music from composer and musician Daniel Drever at soundcloud.com/ddrever And visit Pindrop's site at pindrop.eu Help us fund Series 2 by taking part in our 2-MINUTE SURVEY! And follow this link to make a one-off DONATION of £10 to the show.

    #5 The Ruse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2018 50:07


    This episode follows Jessica McDermott as an anecdote told by her father leads her down a rabbit hole and she ends up finding herself on an unlikely quest 14 years after his death. For more information about this episode and the podcast itself, go to scenariopodcast.com   See more of Jessica's work at jessicamcdermott.com Listen to music from composer and musician Daniel Drever at soundcloud.com/ddrever And visit Pindrop's site at pindrop.eu   Follow this link to DONATE to the show.   In the show, we also mentioned The Actors' Benevolent Fund and The Actors' Children's Trust both founded by Sir Henry Irving.

    #4 The Precursor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2017 25:00


    This episode follows Kate O'Neill as she describes and prepares The Precursor Project, an archive of images unknowingly taken in the 24 hours before a devastating terror attack. For more information about this episode and the podcast itself, go to scenariopodcast.com   See more of The Precursor Project at theprecursorproject.org Listen to music from composer and musician Daniel Drever at soundcloud.com/ddrever And visit Pindrop's site at pindrop.eu   Follow this link to DONATE to the show.

    #3 The Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2017 30:21


    This episode follows Dan Gaba as he takes photographs of unsuspecting passers-by in the streets of Brixton. For more information about Dan's work and the podcast itself, go to scenariopodcast.com   See more of Dan's work at instagram.com/dangaba Listen to music from composer and musician Daniel Drever at soundcloud.com/ddrever And visit Pindrop's site at pindrop.eu   Follow this link to DONATE to the show.

    #2 The Hospital

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2017 35:29


    This episode follows Lewis Khan as he takes photographs of staff, patients and his surroundings at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. For more information about Lewis' project Love Time and the podcast itself, go to scenariopodcast.com   See more of Lewis' work at lewiskhan.co.uk Listen to music from composer and musician Daniel Drever at soundcloud.com/ddrever And visit Pindrop's site at pindrop.eu

    #1 The Penfriend

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2017 30:24


    This episode follows Clare Hewitt as she takes photographs for her penfriend, who is serving a sentence on death row. For more information about Clare's project Kamera and the podcast itself, go to scenariopodcast.com   See more of Clare's work at clarehewitt.co.uk/ Listen to music from composer and musician Daniel Drever at soundcloud.com/ddrever And visit Pindrop's site at pindrop.eu

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