The Screenster Podcast

Pam Thompson, an audio post producer, joins Georgie on the podcast this week. Pam has worked on productions including 'Lady Macbeth' starring Florence Pugh. Pam chats to Georgie about how she works with the rest of the sound department on a film or television show, why being a runner can be a useful starting point and what a career as a non-creative in a creative industry looks like. 

Cheryl Potter, a film and television editor, joins Georgie on the show this week. Georgie called Cheryl in Budapest, where she is currently based for her latest job. They chat about what Cheryl's work involves, the reason behind different 'cuts' and who, like Cameron Diaz's character in the film 'The Holiday', is responsible for making movie trailers.

This week Georgie is joined by performance capture artist and casting director, Jessica Jefferies. Jessica has worked on various films, television shows and video games within her career. She chats more about the technology behind performance capture, why it's important and what she looks for when casting actors in these roles.

Nichola Smith, founder of film and television catering company Healthy Yummies, joins Georgie on the podcast this week. Nichola chats more about the importance of good food on set, the logistics of feeding such high numbers and which Hollywood actor particularly loves their breakfasts.

This week Georgie is joined by Jameson Parker, a Director of Development at a production company based in Vancouver, Canada. In the television and film industry, it's easy to get overwhelmed by all the different roles. So Jameson chats to Georgie more about what a job in development actually involves, why Vancouver is often referred to as 'Hollywood North' and whether he thinks the UK film industry can ever really compete with North America. 

This week the brilliant Voiceover Artist Emma Clarke joins Georgie on the podcast. You might recognise Emma's voice from the London Underground or from the 'Starship Avalon' in the Hollywood film 'Passengers' featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Emma chats more about her day-to-day working life, her recording setup and the importance of practicing your craft.

Script supervisor Marilyn Kirby joins Georgie on the podcast this week. Marilyn has worked on shows including the recent Netflix hit 'After Life' created by Ricky Gervais and Charlie Brooker's 'Bandersnatch'. Marilyn chats more about what a script supervisor's job involves, how continuity errors can happen and why we need more diversity in the production world.

Actor Michael Lindall joins Georgie on the podcast this week. Michael might not be a 'household name' (yet) but he makes his living from acting jobs. He chats more about his version of success, how he tackles the freelance life and why it's so important to talk to people if you're struggling in this industry.

This week animators and co-creators Daisy Jacobs and Chris Wilder join Georgie on the podcast. They chat more about the short film 'The Bigger Picture' that earned Oscar and BAFTA nominations (and awards), animation techniques and how they unwind when they're not busy making their upcoming feature.

This week Georgie is joined by the wonderful Production Designer, Jonathan Paul Green. Jonathan chats more about how he got into this side of the industry and his experience working on shows like Phoebe Waller-Bridge's 'Fleabag'.