Grit

Harvey started filming at 18 years old. He shot his first feature length documentary following DJ Carl Cox from London to Sydney then onto Hawaii, welcoming the year 2000 in two different time zones.

He has traveled the world shooting for the BBC, National Geographic, Discovery and many more. In 2008, he transitioned into shooting commercials and scripted work.

He was based in Dubai shooting high end commercials until 2015 then moved to LA, where he shot Netflix Specials, Comedy Series and Commercials with many high profile actors and comedians.

Harvey is currently based in London and represented by Berlin Associates

Tyler studied Digital Media at Full Sail University before embarking on a career in post production at The Mill in New York.

He later joined Grey Advertising working in Motion Graphics and cinematography with Canon. Since going freelance Tyler has worked with a wide array of clients across advertising, documentary, music and dance videos.

In this episode we talk about the ins and outs of Motion Graphics, remote working and the art of being a freelancer. 

Ziggy started her career as a camera operator for Rapture Television before moving into event co-ordination for film promotion parties at the Cannes Film Festival.

In 2003 she became general manager of Babzoo, a broadcast kit hire company and diary service for freelance crew.

Re-training in Hair & Make-Up at Iver Academy in Pinewood Studios and since has worked on a number of international feature films and tv series.

In this episode we talk about the role of the make up artist, how to be on set, Covid Production and the art of bein diplomagic. 

Nick started his career as a Researcher, AP and Producer in Children’s TV with Carlton Television. Here, he began studio directing, before joining CBBC Presentation, then moving on to direct programmes including Tikkabilla and Newsround.

Nick has specialised in fast paced, technically complex live programmes and worked for BBC News, TRT World and CNBC. He has directed live OB debate programmes, including The Press We Deserve for Thomson Reuters at the height of the UK phone hacking scandal, a Brexit debate featuring British Prime Minister David Cameron to launch Facebook Live in the UK, and Ask Attenborough for the Eden Channel.

His forthcoming work in 2021 includes directing new sporting concept Aphetor in Greece, and directing Olympics coverage of Tokyo 2021 for Olympic Broadcasting Services. 

In this episode we catch up about the  ins and outs of producing multi camera production, the mindset needed, the challenges and how Covid has impacted the industry. 

Clive Lewis is a British Labour politician who has been a Member of Parliament (MP) since 2015. He worked as a TV reporter for BBC News and served as an infantry officer with the Territorial Army. He served a three-month tour of duty in Afghanistan in 2009.

He became shadow defence secretary in June 2016, and shadow business secretary in October 2016. He left the Shadow Cabinet in 2017 in protest over the Labour Party’s decision to trigger Article 50 to leave the EU, but rejoined the front bench a year later as shadow minister for sustainable economics.

In this episode we talk about grassroots journalism, tribal politics, the Corbyn movement, his time in Afghanistan and the future for progressives.

In Ep22 we speak with Politician & Ex Journalist, Clive Lewis about life as a politician, the grass roots of journalism, tribal politics, the Corbyn movement and the future for progressives. Out Monday 24th May on all good podcast platforms.

Marco North is a filmmaker, photographer, author and musician based in Moscow, Russia. Born in Brooklyn, and educated at SUNY Purchase.

In this episode we talk about the production and recent release of his award-winning episodic series Blackbetty. His recent debut album Heaven Get Behind Me, and his Songbird podcast, a brutally honest, behind the scenes look at the songwriting and recording process.

We deep dive into a fascinating chat about the trials and tribulations of creative personal work, the mindset and attitude that goes with it and some of the frustrations that go with it. 

You can follow his work at marconorth.com

Prior to the launch of Season 3, we have some words of wisdom and advice from filmmaker and musician, Marco North. New full episode on May 24th.

We start Season 3 of Grit with Filmmaker & Musician, Marco North giving deep insights into working as a musician and fimmaker, with some bold and honest advice from his many years of experience. Out Monday 24th May on all good podcast platforms.