The Screenster Podcast

Mickey Down is a Screenwriter, Producer and together with his writing partner, Konrad Kay, he created the hit HBO show, 'Industry'. Mickey and Georgie reunite on the podcast this week, having met years ago while working in TV production. They swap stories about these earlier days and Mickey chats about how he made the leap from finance into the television and film world. Georgie asks Mickey what it was like working with the wonderful Lena Dunham, Mickey talks about his writing routine and they discuss their favourite 'Real Housewives' series.

Scott Tweedie is a Presenter in the film and television world and he joins Georgie on the podcast this week. Georgie met Scott a few years ago and so she occasionally drops some memories into the chat; including how she once considered applying to be his Co-Host on the Australian show, ‘The Loop’. They talk about his work on other productions; like his earlier career on the children’s TV series ‘Prank Patrol’, a stint on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and red carpet events. Scott tells Georgie about his guest role on ‘Neighbours’, they chat about his move over to America to begin Hosting for the E! network and Georgie asks Scott about meeting some of her favourite reality stars.

Kelly Valentine Hendry is a Casting Director and she joins Georgie on the podcast this week. Kelly has cast Actors in some of your favourite shows; from ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Gangs of London’, to ‘Fleabag’ and ‘Broadchurch’. Georgie asks Kelly about her work on these brilliant productions, they discuss what the term 'big break' means and Georgie finds out what Kelly is watching at the moment.

Intimacy Coordinator Vanessa Coffey joins Georgie on the podcast for this first episode of 2021. Georgie asks Vanessa about her work on the television show ‘I Hate Suzie’ as well as the other productions she has been part of. They discuss how Vanessa's role on set has been affected by the pandemic, why intimacy should always feel relevant to the storyline and how kissing scenes work. If you enjoy listening to the podcast, make sure you subscribe to get episodes delivered to you every week!

Georgie chats about some of the TV shows and films she will be looking out for this Christmas.

Akshay Kumar is an Actor and he joined Georgie for this episode of the podcast. Georgie reminds Akshay that he was always so nice to her at drama school and they chat about the brilliant productions he has worked on since; including ‘Pandora’, ‘Devs’ and ’Star Wars’. They also discuss stunts, side jobs, social media and what Akshay enjoys watching on TV.

Ed Guiney is a Producer and the Co-Founder of Element Pictures. Ed’s credits include the films ‘Room’, ‘The Favourite’ and in the television world, there was of course ‘Normal People’. Georgie asks Ed about how he got started in the industry, what it was like lifting the characters of Marianne and Connell from the page to the screen and Ed tells Georgie about working on Sally Rooney’s other brilliant novel, ‘Conversations with Friends’.

Connie Hilton is a Boom Operator and she joins Georgie on the podcast this week. Connie has worked on productions including 'Schitt's Creek' and so, of course, Georgie couldn't wait to ask her about her time on the show. Connie tells Georgie what it was like to film scenes like that legendary 'A Little Bit Alexis' dance and Georgie asks Connie more about what her job involves. They also discuss those TV shows that love to point out the 'booms in shot' and the short film that Connie directed. 

Georgie’s guest on the podcast this week is Actor, Lisa Durupt. Lisa talks about her work on productions like ‘Love, Guaranteed’ on Netflix and movies for the Hallmark Channel. Georgie tells Lisa that she thought her life would be like a romantic comedy by now and Lisa introduces Georgie to the concept of the Hallmark Christmas Drinking Game. They also chat about Lisa's work in stunts, the film scene in Canada and why the TV show ‘Workin’ Moms’ is so great.

Actor Jacob Hopkins (’True Blood’, ‘The Goldbergs’) joins Georgie on the podcast this week. Georgie tells Jacob she’s fascinated that he’s been part of a sitcom and asks him about working on sets from an early age. Jacob talks about his experience of voicing characters on animations and Georgie finds out whether his voice changed as he got older and how this affected his roles. They also chat about balancing long days of filming with the classroom, the highs and lows of social media and what they're watching on television.