In The Edit - The Film & TV Making-of Podcast

If you dream of working in the film & TV industry, you must listen to this In The Edit Careers Advice Special which is full of tips and advice from of 50 working professionals from the world of factual and drama! Job advice from award-winning directors, producers, editors, script-writers, costume designers and much more. 

This week's episode is different to my usual episodes, because this time I'm being interviewed about my work as an editor, and the person asking the questions is on my best friends in the TV world and that is long time collaborator, producer director Paul Symonds. Go check out episode 7 for my interview of Paul. And the reason we are doing this because over the last year of doing this podcast I've had several people ask me about my work etc etc and it was Haider Zafar who messaged me on LinkedIn and suggested I get a former guest on to host the interview, so here were are! And in this interview we look back at my career over the last 20 odd years and how I actually got into TV with no qualifications or even knowledge of how to use a computer, the way I approach an edit and work with others and I have some tips about how to get into the industry.

Educating the next generation about the ins-and-outs of post-production is very important to the success and future of the industry and in today's episode I speak to Samo Chandler, Course Coordinator and Lecturer in Film at University of South Wales. After spending time working in post-production as an assistant editor, Samo has been a member of the faculty at the University of South Wales teaching editing. He is also an Avid Certified Professional Instructor, and a Certified Trainer in Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve. In this interview we talk about his career, how he got into the industry, the work he does with The University of South Wales and there's plenty of advice for those who want to get into the world of post-production. Visit https://www.southwales.ac.uk/ This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

What's it like being a director of factual entertainment shows? What kind of challenges do you face on the job? Well, stick around until the end my interview with Producer Director Matt Knight to find out.  Matt Knight has directed hundreds of hours of factual TV shows, such as Find it Fix It Flog It for Channel 4 and Scrapyard Supercar for National Geographic; and in this interview we talk about his career and how he got into the industry, what challenges he faces when directing on location, how he works with seasoned presenters and on-screen talent to everyday punters. And he has a wealth of advice for those who want to get into the industry. Visit https://knightskyfilms.com/ for more info. This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

What does it take to find success as an actor? How long can it take before landing that break-through gig? Well, listen to my interview with star of Baghdad Central and Netflix's Mosul, Thaer Al-Shayei to find out. Thaer Al-Shayei was born in Iraq and is making waves in the UK after grafting for nearly 20 years, both on stage and screen, honing his craft as a character actor. In this interview we talk about his most recent success with Baghdad Central and Netflix's Mosul, what it was like filming those productions, we cover his acting career and he has amazing advice for those who want to get into acting. Thaer's Imdb profile: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6031740/?ref_=tt_cl_i_3 This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

Animated movies are consistently box office hits around the world and in this episode I talk to Prakash Patel who has worked as an editor on movies such as Minions, Shaun The Sheep Farmageddon and Sherlock Gnomes. Prakash has been working as in animation for well over a decade and in this interview we talk in depth about about the process of editing and producing animated films, how stories are developed and directed and of course, there's advice for those who want to work in animation. This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

Good sound is vital to any production and in this episode I speak to sound mixer Matt Cox about the art of sound mixing and ADR. Matt Cox has been working as a sound mixer for well over a decade and has worked on a variety of projects, from factual to drama. In fact he's mixed over 100 episodes of Doctor Who! In this interview we talk about life as a sound mixer and how he ended up working in sound, the challenges of doing things such as ADR, tips and tricks and there's advice for those who want to get into the industry.   This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

Good hair and make-up are essential to any film or TV production and in this episode, I speak to Hair & Make-up Designer Sophie Slotover. If you want to learn more about this aspect of film & TV, or want to know how to get into this kind of work, then stick around to the end to find out! Sophie Slotover has been working in film and TV for over a decade and has worked on a wide variety of productions; such as Dublin Murders and Our Girl and movies such as Cinderella, Maleficent, Mamma Mia, Robin Hood and blockbuster franchises such as Harry Potter and Pirates of the Caribbean. In this interview we talk about her career and how she ended up working in film and TV, the challenges of working on location, who inspires her and as usual, there's plenty of advice for those who want to work in the industry. This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

++ Don't forget to subscribe! ++ What's it like working as a photographer on high-end TV shows and movies and capturing amazing images of actors for promotional purposes? Well, stick around until the end of my interview with Photographer Colin Hutton to find out! Colin Hutton is a photographer who specialises in Film & TV Publicity, both unit and specials photography. He also takes photos for magazines, book covers and personal projects. He's created stunning images for hit shows such as Sherlock, Broadchurch, Tin Star, Truth Seekers, Belgravia, Watchmen, Granchester and a whole lot more! In this interview we talk about his career and how he went from script writer to photographer, what it's like working with a-list stars, we geek out talking about camera gear and the post production process and there's even advice for those who want into the industry.   Colin's website: http://www.huttonimages.com/ This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

What's it like being an editor on high-end drama and being versatile in the edit suite? Well, stick around until the end of my interview with Editor David Fisher. David Fisher has been editing drama for over a decade. During that time he's worked on a variety of genres such as period drama with Mr. Selfridge and Granchester, crime with Vera and The Bay, comedy with No Offence, sci-fi with Doctor Who and most recently fantasy adventure with His Dark Materials. In this interview we talk about his work and how he landed career altering gigs, the challenges of editing high-end drama, editing and workflow short cuts and as usual, there's advice for those who want to work in the industry. Visit http://www.dfisher.co.uk/ for more info on David's work. This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

If you have ever wondered how props are made for some of your favourite movies, such as guns, swords, furniture or even space ships, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with Supervising Props Mouldmaker Thomas Jones. Thomas Jones has made props on a plethora of blockbuster movies from the very beginning of his career. Movies such as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Die Another Day, V for Vendetta, and more recently for franchises such as The Avengers, Star Wars and Mission Impossible. In this interview we talk about his career in the movies, the process of prop-making, the pressures of working on big-budget movies, and he gives great advice for those who want to work in the industry. Thomas' Imdb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3284057/?ref_=fn_nm_nm_6 This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

Do you want to know what it's like to choreograph mind-blowing fight sequences for film and TV? Or what it's like choreographing stunt sequences with actors who may never have done action before? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with Fight & Stunt Coordinator Jude Poyer. Jude Poyer is stunt coordinator whose career in film and TV spans well over two decades. Starting out as a stunt performer in Hong Kong cinema, he's since worked his way up the ranks to stunt coordinator and action designer. Over the years, he's worked on productions such as Free Fire, Ip Man 4: The Finale, Apostle, Grimsby, Transformers: The Last Knight and most recently raised the bar for British TV action with mind-blowing fight sequences and stunts in Gangs of London. In this interview we talk in depth about his career and his approach to fight sequences and action, the processes of choreographing fights on Gangs of London, we geek out talking about his influences in Hong Kong action cinema, and there's even advice for those who want to get into the industry performing stunts for film & TV. Visit: https://reelpowerstunts.wixsite.com/html for more info and follow Jude on Twitter https://twitter.com/ReelPowerStunts and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ReelPowerStunts This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

Do you want know what it's like to edit comedy TV shows and films? Or learn more about the methods and secrets behind producing award winning comedy? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with editor Ant Boys A.C.E. A member of American Cinema Editors, Ant Boys is one of the U.K's most accomplished TV editors, having made a career editing some of the most recognisable comedies on British TV and around around the world. Shows such as The Great, Veep, Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe and The Thick of It, to name but a few and also films such as Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie and The Hustle. In this interview we take a deep dive on the methods of editing comedy, talk editing workflows and shortcuts, the benefits of having an agent and as usual, there is plenty of advice for those who are looking to further their careers in the industry. Ant Boys Imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2363648/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

Do you want to know what the differences are between editing a TV drama vs a movie? Or more about how to build a good relationship between an editor and a director? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with Freelance Film & TV Editor Mark Hermida. Mark Hermida has been editing for a decade and during that time has worked on a wide rage of successful shows such as Tin Star, Guilt, Trying and Waterloo Road and films such as Anna and the Apocalypse, Killed by my Debt and The Left Behind. In this interview we talk about his career and his surprising way into the industry, talk about building good relationships with directors and other creatives, we discuss editing tips and tricks and of course there's amazing advice for those who are looking to work in post production. This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

Do you want to know what it takes to manage Wales' largest post production facility? Or the work involved in delivering some of your favourite TV shows and films? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with Rich Moss, Managing Director of Gorilla. Rich Moss has been working in TV and post-production for decades, having worked his way up from runner to managing Wales' largest post production facility. In this interview we talk about his career, the many projects he is involved with, where he sees post-production going in years to come and again, there's great advice for those looking to get into post-production. This episode is sponsored by Gorilla. Visit https://gorillagroup.tv/ for more info

Do you want to know what it's like to be an online editor for some of the biggest shows on British TV? Do you want to know more about the latest technology and techniques that are used in on-lining? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with online editor Mark Bankhead. Mark Bankhead has been working in TV for the best part of two decades and is a technical whiz kid when it comes to all things post production. He has extensive knowledge and experience on-lining TV shows of many genres; shows such as Kiri, The Accident and most recently, Industry for the BBC & HBO. In this interview we talk in depth about post production and the online process, we geek out talking software and there's advice for those who are looking to get into the industry. This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Visit Gorillagroup.tv for more info.

Do you want to know what it's like to edit high-end dramas such as His Dark Materials & Hidden? Or action-packed thrillers like Gangs of London and Riviera? Well, you'll want to stick around to the end of my interview with editor Sara Jones. Sara Jones has been editing film & TV for the best part of two decades; such as Gangs of London, Stella, Hinterland, and films such as Apostle and Under Milkwood. In this interview we talk about her career, what it's like to edit big-budget dramas, the effects the pandemic has had on the industry and as usual there's plenty of advice for those who want to work TV. This episode is sponsored by Gelert Post-production Visit www.gelert.tv for more info.      

Do you want to know what it's like to produce behind the scenes content for some of the biggest shows on British TV? Shows such as Peaky Blinders, Poldark, Sherlock and Doctor Who? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with Marc Real. Marc Real has worked in TV for well over a decade and right now works as a creative for BBC Wales creating TV trails and producing/shooting/editing a wide variety of projects. As part of his job, he gets to go on set of many high-end dramas and capture behind the scenes action which is vital to the success of any TV show. In this interview, we talk in depth about what his job entails creating content for social media and DVD extras etc, favourite moments such as meeting Corey Taylor from Slipknot on the Tardis to having tea with Philip Pullman, author of His Dark Materials. This episode is sponsored by Gelert Post-production Visit www.gelert.tv for more info

Do you want to know how to make zero-budget short films that are watched by millions? Or do you want to know some of the best platforms to use to get them seen? Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with filmmaker Matt Sears. Matt Sears is a zero-budget film-maker who does it all, from writing and casting to shooting and editing. He's made several short horror and sci-fi films and I spotted his work on some Facebook groups and thought I'd get him on to talk about his film-making process and goals. In this interview we talk in depth about how he got into film making, the challenges he faces getting his work seen, and what his plans are for the future. But despite his films being low budget, the quality of information and knowledge he shares, is priceless! This is episode is sponsored by www.gelert.tv Check out his films at www.youtube.com/mattsears

Have you ever wondered what it takes to organise and schedule an entire TV production crew; from pre-production and shooting, through to post production and delivery?  Well, you'll want to stick around until the end of my interview with Production Manger Hannah Gosney from Media Career Advice.  but before I get into that....(Sponsor add) Hannah Gosney has worked in TV for over a decade, overseeing the smooth-running of many TV shows from various genres. As a production manager, she's the back-bone of any production as she makes sure everything runs to schedule and is delivered on time.  Not only that, she is the Company Director of Media Career Advice, where she offers various courses in TV production management and career advice for those who want to get into the industry or simply fancy a career change.  For more info visit www.mediacareeradvice.co.uk This episode is sponsored by www.gelert.tv