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- Andrew 'Elvis' McGovern: Onset life with Digital Orchard
What does a DIT actually do? In this episode, we chat to Andy, better known as Elvis, about his journey into the world of digital imaging, starting as a trainee and working his way up to live grade technician. From recreating Live Aid for Bohemian Rhapsody to the car chases in The Batman, Elvis has seen the magic happen from behind the monitor. We talk about set life, live grading, working with DPs, and why the behind-the-scenes world is so addictive.
1 hr 2 min - Jack Margerison & Maxwell Bamber: The Power of Passion Projects
In this episode, we sit down with filmmaker duo Jack Margerison and Maxwell Bamber to talk about WOOTTENS—a beautifully shot short film capturing generations of boatbuilders working along the River Thames. We explore the emotional depth behind the project, the dynamics of their creative partnership, and the power of telling quiet, character-driven stories.
Jack and Max share what it's like to collaborate as freelancers, why passion projects are essential to surviving (and thriving) in the creative industries, and how simply getting involved—paid or unpaid—can shape your future.
Whether you're a filmmaker, creative, or someone who appreciates stories of legacy, craftsmanship, and resilience, this is a conversation that will leave you inspired to pick up your camera and start creating.
Watch the film: WOOTTENS – Short Documentary
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Follow Max: @pentimax9151 min - Max Goldini: The Art of Color
In this episode of Filmtalkz were re-joined by Max Goldini, Senior Colorist at Picture Shop UK, who returns to the podcast a year after our first discussion.
This time, we dive even deeper into the art and science of color grading, exploring how Max approaches scripted and unscripted content, handles post-production challenges, and adapts to new technology like AI and remote collaboration. We'll also discuss his work on acclaimed projects such as Passenger and Welcome to Hell Camp and why Manchester is thriving as a production hub. Whether you're a film enthusiast or an industry insider, this episode offers a vibrant look behind the scenes.
Follow Picture Shop on Instagram @pictureshop for Scripted and @unscriptedbyps for Unscripted and LinkedIn for more information.
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43 min - Chris Grubb - The Art of Sports Documentaries
Chris Grubb, Creative Director at Whisper TV, has been shaping compelling sports documentaries and live broadcasts for years. With a background at the BBC and ITV, Chris has brought his expertise to award-winning projects like Sven and Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes.
At Whisper, Chris oversees a diverse range of projects, from sports to branded content, working with a team that spans the globe. His passion lies in telling stories that resonate beyond the field, blending archival footage and emotional narratives to capture audiences' imaginations.
In our conversation, we dive into the making of Sven and Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes, explore the unique power of archive footage, and discuss how the world of sports media is evolving. Chris also shares the challenges and rewards of creating documentaries that balance athleticism with deeply personal stories.
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50 min - Hyun Jin Cho and the London Film Festival
Hyun Jin Cho, a programmer for the London Film Festival, has been curating captivating content for over four years. Collaborating closely with colleagues, she has helped bring some of the world's most beautiful films to England's second-oldest film festival.
Currently, Jin is leading the Experimenta Strand, focusing on artistic movements, shorts, documentaries, and select feature films.
In our conversation, we explore what the festival means to Jin, the relationships she fosters along the way, and the intricate process behind curating one of the world's most iconic film festivals. She shares how rewarding it is to see the films she champions light up the screen.
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35 min - Randi Altman: Building postPerspectiveRandi Altman built postPerspective from the ground up, working as Editor-in-Chief after founding the Leading Digital Magazine for the Post Production & Production communities 11 years ago. She has found her niche in interviewing the guys behind the screens, the ones who help bring all the magic together in post. The vision was to create an Architectural Digest of the films you see - 'how do you create these big gorgeous things but with tools that you can afford. I wanted to show what the big guys were doing to encourage the smaller guys that they could do that as well'. From Editors on Netflix hits to Colorists on your favourite blockbusters, Randi shares who she was most excited to interview, how the technology has changed in the time she's been in the industry and whether she would go into this world herself… 'Create Incredible' has now changed to 'Filmtalkz', but fear not, all episodes are still available here. Have you got a story you want to tell? Sign up to the Filmworkz Academy to find out more ways we can support you. Follow us for more on: Instagram Linkedin Letterboxd Twitter Facebook29 min
- Rick Ray: Stock footage, public records and the call to adventureFilmtalkz is joined by documentarian, filmmaker, archivist, and founder of Dvarchive, Rick Ray. Having adopted a solo-traveller lifestyle early on, Rick has explored the far reaches of the world with his camera. From here, he developed a stock footage collection so that content can be accessible by anyone. It's a mixture of his own adventures and a scavenger hunt through public records in the hopes to amass an extensive library. We chat about why licensing footage can make you more money than the project itself, how AI could affect the future of stock imagery, and how he deals with filming in a war zone. 'Create Incredible' has now changed to 'Filmtalkz', but fear not, all episodes are still available here. Have you got a story you want to tell? Sign up to the Filmworkz Academy to find out more ways we can support you. Follow us for more on: Instagram Linkedin Letterboxd Twitter Facebook41 min
- Alex Chernoff: Drive to Survive with NucodaAlex Churnoff is a lead colorist at Pictureshop, working on some of the most exciting sport docuseries on Netflix, like Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Tour De France: Unchained, and Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story. Reigning at the top of the Netflix charts, Drive to Survive has had an unprecedented impact on the world of racing, boosting viewer number over 50%, year on year and introduced a new American audience. Nail-bitingly tense, addictively dramatic, Forbes called the show 'The Real Housewives Of Monte Carlo', offering a behind-the-scenes insight to the drivers' lives as they take on their most daunting races. Why do we keep going back for more? How did a show get newcomers so invested in the championship? Alex explains that 'at the core of it, they're all human stories and the sports is just a backdrop to the events'. Alex takes us through the colour changes he'll make to dramatise these shows, why he uses Nucoda for image correction, and his tips on how to ahead of the game. 'Create Incredible' has now changed to 'Filmtalkz', but fear not, all episodes are still available here. Have you got a story you want to tell? Sign up to the Filmworkz Academy to find out more ways we can support you. Follow us for more on: Instagram Linkedin Letterboxd Twitter Facebook35 min
- Ben Polkinghorne - moveme.tv and the power of AI
What started with a need to choose a film on Friday night transpired into a business - Ben Polkinghorne has fixed our cinematic indecision through AI with moveme.tv.
Unlike content based algorithms that look at your previous choices, or collaborative filtering which recommends popular content, moveme.tv focuses on how a viewer is feeling in that moment with ground-breaking AI technology assessing your emotions.
Moveme.tv is available to try here.
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30 min - Andres Aparicio: Turning music into FilmIn this episode, we chat with Andres Aparicio, a music artist from Bakersfield with over 50,000 monthly listeners and four albums under his belt. Andres knew he had a love for creating music early on with his life, picking up his first violin when he was only just eight years old. Influenced early on by bands such as My Chemical Romance, Dance Gavin Dance, Drake, and Say Anything. He speaks about the styling of his videos, which tend to have a retro vibe helping it create a nostalgic feeling to his art, as well as how he goes about developing concepts and his love for music. You can listen to all Andres music on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kHRymNPmogG52AtyIJKQF
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About Filmtalkz
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Welcome to Filmtalkz, the podcast where creatives meet.
Join us for INCREDIBLE conversations with the most exciting and innovative creators as we stay up to date with interviews from key figures in the latest releases, festivals, and film news.