Behind the Takes

Have you ever wondered what happens to a film after production? Join Ashley, Bianca, Emmanouil and Newton as they delve into film exhibition and post pandemic distribution. They talk about their experience with film festivals and favourite festival memories, including fangirling over George MacKay and open bars.

Join all of our hosts as they discuss the #BehindTheTakes journey so far, from producing a podcast during a pandemic to creating a space for sharing creative conversations. They will also delve into our plans for Season Two and answer some of your audience questions. Who will win the last Impossible Quiz of Season One??

Ashley, Bianca, and Chang interview Aberdeen based composer and songwriter Jen Athan. Jen discusses her career producing a variety of different genres, creating atmospheres through music, the difference between production and composition, and working with Bianca on mental health focused short film Coexisting. Find her on IG @jen_athan or on jenathan.com

 Ashley and Emmanouil are joined by San Francisco documentary editor Sarah Cannon. Sarah gives an overview of her career as an editor, discusses industry standards, and shares her experience working as an additional editor on John Lewis: Good Trouble. Find out more about her work on sarahcannon.net

Ashley and Bianca interview LA based filmmaker Amanda Kramer, exploring the creative process behind psychological thriller Ladyworld. Amanda shares her unconventional route to directing, and delves into the importance of making bold choices in her filmmaking style within sound, makeup and casting. Find her on afilmbyamandakramer.com

Ashley and Newton are joined by filmmaker Emily Ellis, as they delve into the ramifications of capitalism on creativity. They discuss the creative process behind Emily’s latest stop motion animation Sometimes Nothing is Heaviest, crowdsourcing ideas, Wes Anderson and flamingo butts. Find her on IG @littledirtbigroad or at createdwithoutfear.com

Meet Ashley, Bianca, Chang, Emmanouil and Newton as they introduce the podcast. The hosts discuss their favourite filmmakers and (lack of) favourite film, and share their hot takes on Mamma Mia 2 and 3D films. As the new year approaches, they reminisce on life before the pandemic and take a nearly impossible film quiz.