The Screenster Podcast

Casting Director Sophie Holland joins Georgie on the podcast this week. Sophie chats to Georgie about her work on the brilliant Netflix series, 'The Witcher', why she originally made the move from acting into the casting world and what she looks for in the audition process. They also discuss the self-employed lifestyle, why actors often don't get given a 'no' and what Sophie is watching at the moment.

Actor Alistair Petrie joins the podcast this week. Alistair plays Mr Groff in 'Sex Education' and his other credits include 'The Night Manager', 'Rush' and 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'. Alistair chats to Georgie about how he ended up at drama school, the highs and lows of the acting lifestyle and what it's like being part of such a popular Netflix series.

Intimacy Coordinator and Movement Director, Ita O'Brien, joins the podcast this week to talk about her work which involves establishing best practice when dealing with intimacy, sexual content and nudity in film, television and theatre. Georgie finds out about the brilliant productions Ita has worked on, such as 'Sex Education' on Netflix and why the work of Intimacy Coordinators is so important in this industry.

Actor and Writer Nicola Wren joins the podcast for the last episode of 2019 to talk about her BRILLIANT show ‘Superstar’ that’s on at London’s Southwark Playhouse. Nicola's play addresses the fact she has a famous older brother, Chris Martin from Coldplay, and it also talks about a load of other great stuff too. Like family dynamics in general and working out who you are and what you want from life. Georgie asks Nicola about her influences, how she has the motivation to write material and why making your own work is important. 

Actor Nick Hendrix joins the podcast this week. He chats to Georgie about his drama school training, the various side jobs he has done as an actor and what the term 'movie star' means to him. Georgie asks Nick how he defines success in the acting world and whether social media plays a part in an actor's career too. They also talk about his brilliant work on the much-loved television show, 'Midsomer Murders'.

This week, Georgie chats to Script Editor, Kate Leys. Kate explains what script editing in the film and television world involves and how it's her job to try and make a script the best version of itself. Georgie also finds out why Kate wanted to work in this area of the industry, whether she is also interested in trying scriptwriting herself (she's not...) and what she's watching at the moment. 

Director Sami Abusamra joins Georgie on the podcast this week. Sami chats candidly about issues such as how his surname has affected the opportunities that come his way and what this highlights within the industry. He also shares his experience of trying to bridge the gap between his work to date and directing for television. Georgie and Sami talk more about commercial castings, what films have influenced him and how he got into the comedy world.

Barnaby Smyth is a Foley Artist and Supervisor who has worked on productions including ‘Big Little Lies’, ‘Widows’ and ‘Darkest Hour’. He joins Georgie on the podcast this week to chat about his job and how it involves producing sound effects for films and television shows. Barnaby discusses the use of interesting props, movements and techniques to achieve this, why he decided on a career in this area of the industry and the shoes he enjoys wearing to replicate Gary Oldman’s footsteps on screen.

Producer Alexa Waugh joins Georgie on the podcast this week. Alexa started her career in the industry as an actor, before heading over to the production side as both a line producer and producer. They chat more about the difference between these roles, how Alexa copes with life as a freelancer and why hobbies outside of the film and television industry can help to keep your mind healthy.  

Georgie chats to actor Joe Layton ('Tatau', 'Thirteen', 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.') this week. Joe talks about the highs as well as the lows of his acting career to date and the importance of keeping on top of your mental health in a precarious industry. Joe and Georgie also chat about drama school training, Joe's experience venturing from the UK to act in LA and how a bit of self-reflection goes a long way.