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p.s link for his book mentioned in the podcast that goes to the Grips branch charity.

https://www.gripsbranch.org.uk/product-page/getting-to-grips-the-life-and-work-of-dennis-fraser

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EP100. Jim Dowdall. Stunt Coordinator.

When we started this podcast in 2019, the idea was to give film students a direct line to members of film crew who are further ahead in their chosen careers; hearing their stories and learning from their experiences. When the world stopped in 2020, the ‘experienced’ in the film industry had time to chat.

Jim’s story and his entry into, exit from, and return to the film industry demonstrate that there really is no ‘one true path’ to becoming a crew member. Encouraged to leave school, running off to join the circus, a stint in the parachute regiment, working as an armourer – all unexpected experiences that conspired together to give Jim the tools for success: a thirst to learn, the ability to move forward and accepting every opportunity that came his way. 

In the words of Steve Jobs, “it’s only looking back that we can connect the dots”.  And, connect the dots we do, with Jim’s amazing stories and anecdotes about film super stars who paved the way for generations they would never meet.

Thank you Film Family for giving this an audience.

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EP100. Jim Dowdall. Stunt Coordinator.

When we started this podcast in 2019, the idea was to give film students a direct line to members of film crew who are further ahead in their chosen careers; hearing their stories and learning from their experiences. When the world stopped in 2020, the ‘experienced’ in the film industry had time to chat.

Jim’s story and his entry into, exit from, and return to the film industry demonstrate that there really is no ‘one true path’ to becoming a crew member. Encouraged to leave school, running off to join the circus, a stint in the parachute regiment, working as an armourer – all unexpected experiences that conspired together to give Jim the tools for success: a thirst to learn, the ability to move forward and accepting every opportunity that came his way. 

In the words of Steve Jobs, “it’s only looking back that we can connect the dots”.  And, connect the dots we do, with Jim’s amazing stories and anecdotes about film super stars who paved the way for generations they would never meet.

Thank you Film Family for giving this an audience.

#filminterview #director #assistantdirector #podcast #interview #filmindustry #filmgodspodcast #filmgods

EP99. Ollie Murray. Director

A talented and humble man who's passion for story telling and film making has led him to become a heavy weight in the music feature doc world, as well as a fantastic music video and commercials director.

He's a single digit Film Good, so listen to Ep3 for more of his background in the film industry. Its always a pleasure to AD for todays guest as his calmness and attention to detail allow to get the best of the day.

Enjoy, share and rate on the iTunes app gets us higher up the charts, so any and all love appreciated.

Cant believe we're one away from 100 episodes and so close to 35k downloads!!

Thank you Film Family

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EP 98. Niki Faulkner. Stunt/Precision Driver

From an early passion for fast cars, then becoming an established racer in his late teens and early twenties to finding his calling on film and TV sets driving cars and organising car stunt sequences.

This ep is a wonderful chat with a lovely man who has the experience and knowledge to teach the next gen with some great anecdotes along the way.

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https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5071617/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/niki-faulkner-60841828/?originalSubdomain=uk

EP 97. Joe Ramsden / Assistant Director

From top notch runner, up the ranks of Assistant Directing then a life threatening and life changing diagnosis of MS.

The mindset and outlook on life through all this is one to admire and to learn from.

Please pledge and donate to his amazing marathon effort and log in on Sunday April 21st when he is going to be the first person EVER to live stream the London Marathon.

https://linktr.ee/readysteady_joe

https://www.instagram.com/readysteady_joe/

https://www.instagram.com/filmgodspodcast/

EP96. Steve Davies / APA CEO

Three years on from the last episode drop we felt it was time to give this podcast the rebirth it had been desperate for - like a Podcast Phoenix. 

From the ashes we have spoken to Steve Davies, APA CEO. We talk about 2023, a tough year for film crews and companies and what 2024 could bring, how to make the most of it and where are heading.

https://thefilmgods.podbean.com/e/ep96-steve-davies-apa-ceo/?token=d560e4dab6b0529d0f7e542347e8f38b

Thanks for listening.

Isusko and The Film Gods Team.

(episode recorded 2nd Feb 2024)

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