Ep 114. James Davis ACO & Aaron Cole | Adolescence Cam Op & Drone Op (Ep 2) After watching Adolescence, we had to get some of the crew on the Film Gods podcast. A record breaking show made by some of the British Film industries finest. No spoilers but some Easter eggs as we talk through Episode 2 of Adolescence (currently on Netflix) As always, tha…

Ep 113. Joshua Cawthorn | Video Director & Self Shooter As the industry of short form evolves some will take the bull by the horns and others will hope it “goes back to the good old days”. Our guest took it and ran and now has years of experience doing what he loves. As always, thank you to our guest and thank you for listening. Please like, share …

Ep 112. Safiyah Chiniere | Documentary & Branded Commercial Director From across the pond todays guest shows us how a career in film can start from a change of mind, simple beginnings and (the key word) consistency. We look forward to watching her career flourish and grow and getting her back on after her future Oscar win! As always, thank you to o…

Ep 111. Jane Briers | Creative Director/Art Director In a world pushing for more technology in the creative industries our guest today exemplifies the passion and power of human thinking time. Ideas are what make the world turn and the story teller the most power human on the planet. As always, thank you to our guest and thank you for listening. Pl…

Ep 110. Josey Jacobs | 2nd Assistant Director The word I took from this episode is community and how important, in this freelance lifestyle, to have people around you that understand, have your back and can be a support. Love for the game with a tight network around you will help give you longevity – we don’t need to be an island when we are all co…

Ep 109. Charlie Meyrick article. Why is the Film and Tv sector struggling? For those on the front lines the last 18months have been some of the hardest in recent years. I hope by sharing this article it can shed some light and maybe give some hope for the years to come. https://www.charliemeyrick.com/post/why-is-the-uk-film-and-television-sector-st…

Ep 108. CineCertified Seeing a problem on set and doing something about it are two different things. This company has seen that the camera trainee role needed organisation and that is exactly what they have done. With the help of camera associations across the UK, they had an idea, took action and did what the British Film Crew do best – they solve…

Ep 107. Ant Rubinstein | Dir / VFX / Maker of Things From an engineering degree foundation, our guest has managed to build a temple of creative experience that makes him stand out from the crowd. We touch base on how he financed his short and the truth about film festivals. As always, thank you to our guest and thank you for listening. Please like,…

Ep 106. Toby Walsham | Exec Producer From starting off as a young man making teas and coffees in a post house to building two new production companies in New York, this episode is filled with how we used to make content, but more importantly, where he thinks AI could be taking the industry. As always, thank you to our guest and thank you to you for…

Ep 105. Nigel Albermaniche | Sound Production Mixer From one Emmy and BAFTA winner to another, todays episode is one of passion and how you should never waste any opportunity – if that’s taking a job before you think you are ready, to being brave enough to put forward ideas when you think it will make the project better. Our first Sound Mixer and w…

Ep 104. Roger Munns | Wildlife & Underwater DOP As we cast our net wider (see what I did there) and encompass different genres of moving image, we had the opportunity to speak to one of the best in the Wildlife and Underwater filming world – Roger Munns. His story to the top of the game is one we can all learn from - follow your passion and your pe…

Ep.103 / FREDDIE POWELL / DIRECTOR With a wealth of experience, after 15 years at Wieden + Kennedy's, Freddie Powell epitomises the drive and passion it takes to be successful in the creative industry. His path to directing, I think, gives him a unique perspective to the role of director, especially in short form, and he has honed his pitch process…

Ep 102. The Graddies 2024 Winner - Elian Beaumont Being asked to be a judge at this year The Graddies Film Festival was a real honour.Watching so many great films of the next generation gave me a lovely hope that we have some amazing talent coming through. Elian Beaumont was the winner of this year's festival and this chat with him will ignite a fi…

EP.101 | DENNIS FRASER MBE | KEY GRIP Recorded in Oct 2020 I got the opportunity to talk to Dennis at his office Chapman UK. I stopped off and bought some microphones on the way, as I had been doing it all through Zoom to that point, and we sat and we had a chat. A broken laptop later, I had thought I had lost this ep forever until this week when a…

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. This …

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. This …

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 pleasur…

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…

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…

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 an…

#FilmGodsPodcastEp95: Catharine Brown / Focus Puller, 1st AC A wonderful woman, whose calm and chilled attitude to life oozes in this episode. From the nuts and bolts of prep and shoot, to the broad strokes of the camera dept and the film industry. The passion for her job and the belief to keep on pushing is phenomenal. Enjoy you lucky people! (Rec…

#FilmGodsPodcastEp94: Steve Giudici / Studio Manager (wrapped) The man. The myth. The legend.From the start of Black Island to some great advice for the next gen.Have a listen, drop a message on iTunes as its done us the word of good getting in and staying in the charts.Thank you everyone for this wonderful journey so far! Enjoy you lucky people! (…

#FilmGodsPodcastEp93: Ollie Murray / Feature Doc A great chat about what the year has brought, the wonderful world of feature doc making and the heart of soul of Soho, London. Ollie's second feature doc, Ronnie's, has unseen footage of the worlds greatest Jazz musicians, and after a great run in The Everyman Cinemas, it has its network premiere on …

#FilmGodsPodcastEp92: Ben Simmons / Military technical advisor After years in the armed forces, his passion for film led him onto set.It was a great chat, recorded in his lockdown project - a sound proofed shed. We talk the similarities between the military and film sets, and his words of advice and our chat about failure is one not to miss. It sho…

#FilmGodsPodcastEp91: Trix Worrell / Writer & Director One of Britains finest, our first writer on the Film Gods and what a bench mark.We talk about the start of his love for story telling sitting on the beaches of St Lucia, and the determination to make his own path is something that shines through. Lessons and advice for all generations and a fan…

#FilmGodsPodcastEp90: Showcase / Jordan Minga A great chat with a student from LSA. Jordan is the third of three students from LSA to showcase themselves on the Film Gods.Time to help out the next generation Film Family. And he asked the question "What has been your most difficult day?" Really got me thinking. Say my piece in the intro. Enjoy, subs…

#FilmGodsPodcastEp89: Grant Sandy-Phillips / Steadicam Operator With the dream of wanting to be a director, the realisation that he needed to expand his knowledge led him to being a runner on set. We talk about the importance of those years and how hard it was to jump into camera team with no camera background.A wonderful ep with a lovely man for t…

#FilmGodsPodcastEp88: Kai Sehr / Director As a young man he knew what he wanted to do, and his story is one of going out and getting it done. Its also about learning as you go and following your gut.A must listen for any aspiring director but also any next gen film crew. The path isn't straight forward. I'll end with Kai's email quote in his signat…

#FilmGodsPodcastEp87: Eve Carreño / Focus Puller Starting with a love on photography she left Spain and came to Scotland where her path into the film industry began. We touch base on the usefulness of a uni degree, how a bad habit can help make friends and her training of smuggling food and drink into all forbidden sets and locations since 2007. (R…

#FilmGodsPodcastEp86: Mr Gammon / Costume Designer @mrgammon@commercialstyling@unitedagents_btl A man I've had the privilege of working with many times. His infectious energy and an eye for detail keeps everything on point. We talk about where the journey into costume and fashion designing started, how he runs a job and the importance of selling th…

#FilmGodsPodcastEp85: Sam Kennedy / Producer A man, currently going through one of the toughest lock downs Ive heard about, I was lucky enough to know and work with many times before he made the move across the globe. What is Producing like, what are the lessons, what is the advice - listen and absorb. (Recorded 13th May 2020) Enjoy, subscribe and …

#FilmGodsPodcastEp84: Emma Garrett / Casting Director A role I have never had he pleasure of being around much as the shooting floor and this pre-production stage very rarely meet. Thank you Mikey Levelle for the intro. I had an absolute blast recording this episode and it's as useful for the next generation of film crew member as it is for future …

#FilmGodsPodcastEp83: Hadi Shuaib / Director After an introduction by a Film God listener, we scheduled a chat on at Saturday at 6am, for that I will be forever grateful. The episode is amazing for those 'next gen' Directors wanting to gain knowledge of what to do and how to be. We talk about the art of story telling and where that passion got igni…

#FilmGodsPodcastEp82: Showcase / Ana LyonsA great chat with a student from LSA. Ana is the second of three students from LSA to showcase themselves on the Film Gods.Time to help out the next generation Film Family. Enjoy, subscribe and share.https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776 Big love xIsusko#podcast#filmcrew#filminter…

#FilmGodsPodcastEp81: Mikey Levelle / Freelance Producer Film sets were a part of early life and summer holidays were spent in production offices photocopying scripts. When the production bug hit he started his journey to become the fantastic Producer he is today, making some bold decisions and not looking back.A great chat with some words of wisdo…

#FilmGodsPodcastEp80: Spob / Key Hair and Make-up Supervisor An artistic scientist with a love of physiotherapy, Spob got a job in a toupée salon and then saw an opening at Glyndebourne Opera house, where she found her spiritual home and never looked back. An amazing ep for the next generation of hair and makeup artist from Make-up Mum, showing wha…

#FilmGodsPodcastEp79: Mikey Boats / Dancer & Choreographer I had such a great time recording this episode it even puts a smile on my face now thinking about it. Turning a hobby and a passion into a full time job is what this industry is all about. We talk about being discovered dancing outside Lacoste, Box Park, on a break, to dancing in front of 4…

#FilmGodsPodcastEp78: John Mathieson CAL, BSC / Cinematographer What a chat! We talk about Gladiator, the beauty of filming on location and all the creative thinking you need to have when not in studios. Also using his dog as Pikachu's stand-in and why they shot Detective Pikachu on film. (Episode recorded on: 5th May 2020) Enjoy, subscribe and sha…

#FilmGodsPodcastEp77: Showcase / Grace St George A great chat with a student from LSA. Grace is the first of three students from LSA to showcase themselves on the Film Gods.Time to help out the next generation Film Family. Enjoy, subscribe and share.https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776 Big love xIsusko#podcast#filmcrew#f…

#FilmGodsPodcastEp76: Tim Gibson. Production designer & Art Director A great chat with a wonderful man, Tim Gibson, Production designer & Art Director. We go from working in a hardware shop to progressing his way up the art department ladder, going into his processes and lessons learnt. Also, side note, he’s passed on his love of pigeons to me. Nev…

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep75: David Arnold / Film & TV composer ----more---- A who, what, why chat about the industry with David Arnold, Film and TV composer. From playing the recorder to composing for the Bond films. An open chat about his big break and an all-round amazing episode with David Arnold, Grammy and Ivor Novello award-winning Film and TV comp…

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep74: Alex Pumfrey / CEO Film & TV Charity ----more---- A who, what, why chat about the industry with Alex Pumfrey, CEO. With years in TV at Channel 4 and Freeview, she has taken her passion for the industry into her role as CEO of the Film and TV Charity. 24/7 support phone line: 0800 054 0000. https://filmtvcharity.org.uk/we-can-…

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep73: Ato Yankey / AD & Director (probably entire callsheet) ----more---- A who, what, why chat about the industry with Ato Yankey, doer of stuff. He started off making video essays and now makes budgets go further than any man in history. We finish with a chat on his Facebook post and representation in the film industry. Click her…

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep72: Jane Fryers / Script Supervisor ----more---- A who, what, why chat about the industry with Jane Fryers, script supervisor. We talk the art of the role and the importance of stealth and a great story about the tropical isles of Black Island.----more---- Enjoy, subscribe and share. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film…

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep71. #trending with Jane Fryers and Natalie Sloan A chat with an industry pros talking script supervising during COVID lockdown. Contact details incase you wanted to ask any questions: [email protected] [email protected] Enjoy, subscribe and share.https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760…

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep70: Von Adams / Playback ----more---- A who, what, why chat about the industry with Von Adams, from being the smartest dressed runner in history to feeling blessed to do what he does. An amazing chat with an amazing man.----more---- Enjoy, subscribe and share. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776 ----m…

Ep69. Isusko Garcia host of the Film Gods Hi all I didn't feel like I could drop the normal type of episodes this week. Too much has happened to ignore and carry on as usual. We'll be back next week with some brilliant episodes but I wanted to talk to you myself this week and just let you all know where the Film Gods is going. Enjoy, subscribe and …

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep68. #trending with Janine Frank / 1st AD A chat with an industry pro talking COVID lockdown and how COVID restrictions affected the prep and shoot across the crew. Janine's Youtube video of interviews with crew on set.https://youtu.be/fcEjl1hjf2I Enjoy, subscribe and share.https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id150…

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep67. #trending with Danie Farrington / Make up and Hair styling in COVID lockdown ----more---- New format, quick chat with an industry pro talking COVID lockdown and how she completed a shoot with cast across the globe all done remotely. ----more---- Enjoy, subscribe and share. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/i…

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep66. "Next Gen" with Akay Delano / Runner----more---- New shorter format with industry pros passing on their advice for the next generation. ----more---- Enjoy, subscribe and share. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776 Big love x Isusko #podcast#filminterview#film#nextgeneration#filmstudent#filmgod#film…