What does it take to get a production greenlit for filming? This week, Yinka meets someone who is a part of the crew from the word go - production controller Dominique Tucker.

This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV.

Dominique shares stories of working with some of the biggest studios around, and the financial advice any good filmmaker should know.

Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

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The way a movie looks is only one piece of the pie - a great film needs to sound amazing too. From dialogue that makes you sit on the edge of your seat, to mind-blowing sound effects. All of this comes under the work of a talented sound mixer.

This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV.

Paul Munro has led the sound department on huge productions including Cruella, Loki and Ghostbusters. He shares stories with Yinka on what sound can add to a film.

Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

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Someone who works across every department is the production manager. Based both on set and in the office, production managers are responsible for ensuring a shoot goes smoothly. Boo Motjuoadi shares stories of the challenges that come with being a production manager - from negotiating with rental houses, to supporting the mental health of cast members.

This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV.

Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

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Happy Halloween! With the spooky season upon us, what better time than now to explore how a gory scene comes to life. This week, Yinka meets Kristyan Mallett - a make-up artist who specialises in special effects and prosthetics. Kristyan shares stories of working on horrors, thrillers, action movies and everything in between - including Black Mirror, Mission Impossible and Aquaman.

This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV.

Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

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When it comes to the below the line team, someone who is responsible for the very building blocks of a production is the cinematographer - also known as the director of photography. Academy Award-winning cinematographer James Friend manages the overall look of a film or television production. He joins Yinka to explore how to translate a director’s ideas into images, and what it was like to work on huge productions like The Acolyte and All Quiet on the Western Front.

This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV.

Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

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A film set is often a beautiful work of art - and that includes the use of flowers. Whether it’s an emotional funeral or an extravagant garden location, flowers can often set the mood for a scene. Jenny Tobin shares stories of how she became a film florist, and working on movies like The Favourite, Jurassic World and Maleficent.

This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV.

Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

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Calling in the chief! For all things electrical, it’s the gaffer who is in charge. Today we meet Gavin Walters. As a gaffer, Gavin is the chief technician for a production’s lighting needs. 

Gavin has decades of experience when it comes to sourcing and operating all of the necessary lighting equipment to make a film set shine. He shares stories with Yinka of working on Bohemian Rhapsody, Jurassic World and Dr Strange.

This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV.

Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

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Nothing quite sets up a film like the opening shot. The locations of your favourite TV shows and movies set the scene and invite the viewer into a whole new world. But making sure all of this comes together is one hell of a job.

Sophie Becher is a production designer - meaning she is head of a production’s art department and responsible for the overall visual aesthetic. Sophie shares stories of what it takes to bring a director’s artistic vision to life, and what she’s learnt working across war films, action thrillers and one particularly iconic TV advert.

This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV.

Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

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Climate change is a huge issue that has changed the way we work and live in so many ways, so it’s no surprise that the film and TV industry is feeling the pressure. As a sustainability consultant, it’s Jimmy Keeping’s job to make sure that real progress is happening.

Jimmy works with directors and producers to reduce a production’s carbon footprint. Here, he shares stories of working with industry giants like Warner Bros, Universal, Disney; and how sustainability has changed in the film industry.

This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV.

Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

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We are back! Every week we’ll be giving you an insight into what brings a production together like you’ve never seen before.

How do you turn a love for animals into a professional passion? And how do you get an animal ready for lights, camera, action? Someone who knows all about this is animal wrangler Jules Tottman. Jules has worked with cats, dogs, spiders, snakes and everything in between. She shares stories on the Harry Potter series, 101 Dalmatians and Game Of Thrones.

This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV.

Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

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