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Ep. 130 Jim Jolliffe | DOP Pompeii Out of Time

 

Jim Jolliffe started his career in film working his way through the ranks of the camera department, working on films and TV commercials. After learning composition and storytelling from many years as a Camera Operator he progressed to become a Cinematographer. Jim quickly established his own look shooting hundreds of TV commercials. His cinematic documentary style earned him many accolades and awards in the world of TV commercials. His work has taken him all around the world, from shooting with the eagle hunters of the Altai mountains in Mongolia, to living with a Masai Mara tribe in northern Tanzania, to learning arctic survival skills from the Sami tribes people of northern Lapland. As well as shooting commercials Jim has recently moved into also shooting more long form work, collaborating with Nation Geographic to shoot the first season finale of ‘Limitless’ and the stand alone documentary ‘A Road Trip To Remember’, both starring Chris Hemsworth and Executive Produced by Darren Aronofsky.  Jim again has teamed up with Director and Showrunner Tom Barbor-Might, National Geographic and Disney+ to shoot the groundbreaking series ‘Pompeii - Out of Time’ starring Tom Hiddleston.

https://jimjolliffe.com

@jimjolli

 

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#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #futureoffilm #DOP #docudrama

Ep. 129 Dudley Cruse | BECTU “Broken Turnaround”

Working in the UK film and TV industry can be as hard as it is rewarding. The hours can be long, the demands unrelenting and the individuals determination to not let the rest of the crew down is a major part of what makes us the greatest film crews on the planet. That being said, we are human and recovery between wrap and call shouldn’t be a luxury.

 

https://bectu.org.uk/broken-turnaround/

 

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@filmgods

@thetimescheduler

@unscriptedbectu

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776

 

#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #futureoffilm #brokenturnaround #unscripted #BECTU

EP. 128 Follow The Money | Hollywood's Real Fight (Pt. 1)

A new format for The Film Gods. Couldn't get a guest on for April so I sat down with Claude (yes I call him Van Damme) to dig into what's actually happening in our industry right now. Hollywood is in the middle of another labour fight — WGA already signed, SAG-AFTRA back at the table on April 27th, DGA up in May, all three contracts expire June 30th. AI is the headline. But the more I looked, the more I think the real fight is somewhere else entirely. Closer to home, the Bectu AD branch are mid-dispute with Pact over the new UK rate card landing May 1st. Same fight, different continent. This is Part 1. Part 2 lands next month — Bollywood, China, Critterz, and the grandchildren question.

https://bectu.org.uk https://thewga.org https://www.sagaftra.org

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#film #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #futureoffilm #AI #SAGAFTRA #WGA #DGA #Bectu #ADBranch #HollywoodStrike #FilmIndustry #industryshifts

Ep. 127 Jordi Bares | VFX Supervisor

With 20 years in post production, this episode highlights the benefits of hard work, the importance of luck and how to make sure you are in the right place at the right time. Jordi worked at the top companies in London; the Mill and Framestore and won multiple awards for some iconic projects. Taking a leap of faith and committing to his to craft has lead to a wonderful career and this episode shows how passion to ones craft can lead to many magical career moments.

https://www.rohtau.com

https://www.instagram.com/rohtau/

https://www.instagram.com/jordibares/

 

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@filmgods

@thetimescheduler

@jordibares

@rohtau

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776

 

#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #futureoffilm #VFX #AI #VFXsupervisor #industryshifts

Ep. 126 Jon Sen | MD & Exec Prod

 

From cleaning toilets to running some of the UK’s most established and celebrated TV shows, Jon Sen is now the MD and Exec Prod at Esmerlda Productions, supporting and nurturing creatives to do their best work through the magic of story telling.

 

As always, thank you for listening.

 

Jons Substack links mentioned in ep:

https://jonsen.substack.com/p/you-havent-worked-for-over-a-year?triedRedirect=true

 

https://jonsen.substack.com/p/survive-till-25-was-a-lie-heres-how?r=2a15je&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay&triedRedirect=true

 

https://www.esmereldaproductions.com

@jonarthonsen

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@thetimescheduler

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#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #futureoffilm #MD #ExecProd #storytelling

Ep 125. 2025 Wrap up

 

Mental year with massive shifts.

Too much for one ep but we have a go looking back at a few of what we think affected the industry in 2025.

If we missed something let us know.

 

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@filmgodspodcast  

@thetimescheduler

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776

 

#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #futureoffilm #streamingservice #AI #AIactor #industryshifts

Ep 124. Matt Palmer | Feature Film Director

 

Our guest’s journey from teen film enthusiast to film director epitomises the passion, action and consistency it takes to make one person’s dreams another person’s reality.

 

https://www.facebook.com/allnight.horrormadness/

 

As always, thank you to our guest and thank you for listening.

 

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@filmgodspodcast  

@thetimescheduler

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#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #futureoffilm #streamingservice #filmdirector #featurefilm #filmenthusiast

Ep 123. Zoe Brewer | Head of Production

 

Todays guest has worked on some of Amazons biggest UK shows. A life in TV, with some time out to be a mother, condensed into 40 minutes of wisdom and fond memories.

 

As always, thank you to our guest and thank you for listening.

 

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@thetimescheduler

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Ep 122. Peter Cornes | TV Exec Producer

 

Todays ep is one that I had lots of fun recording. Our guest is not only a friend and a neighbour but also a talented individual with years of experience and loads of great stories and insights.

 

As always, thank you to our guest and thank you for listening.

 

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@filmgodspodcast  

@thetimescheduler

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#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #futureoffilm #streamingservice #highendtv #shinyfloor #saturdaynightTV #liveTV #factualentertainment

Ep 121. Film in the News | Canal+, Cannes & Dogma ‘25

 

As the worlds film family came together for the 78th Cannes Film Festival a few articles caught my interest, so I decided to put them out there for this ep. The festival was widely considered a success, but was there any affect felt from the last few years of turbulence?

 

As always, thank you to our guest and thank you for listening.

 

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https://www.screendaily.com/news/french-and-international-film-industry-brace-for-impact-of-canal-plus-cuts/5205291.article

https://www.france24.com/en/culture/20250522-cannes-festival-2025-trump-tariffs-hijack-world-busiest-film-market

https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/05/19/a-cultural-uprising-what-is-dogma-25-the-new-cinematic-movement-unveiled-in-cannes

 

@screendaily

@france24

@euronews

@filmgodspodcast  

@thetimescheduler

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776

 

#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #futureoffilm #streamingservice #highendtv #filmfestivals #cannes #dogma25

Ep 120. Dom Beecheno | Overcoming fear in film

 

A slightly left field topic, but this weeks guest is the master of mindset. With the uncertainty happening in our lives we talk about his “7 Steps to overcome fear”. A wonderful, useful ep for all of us to better our lives and how we deal with what is happening currently in the industry

 

As always, thank you to our guest and thank you for listening.

 

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@dombeecheno

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicbeecheno/?originalSubdomain=uk

https://www.alignedinsights.co.uk/unleashu

https://www.kaizencoaching.co.uk

 

@filmgodspodcast  

@thetimescheduler

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776

 

#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #futureoffilm #streamingservice #highendtv #commercials #content #socials #AI #mindset #fear #overcomingfear

 

Ep 119. Trumps Film Tariff

 

As the industry was dealt another possible blow of tariffs on films made outside the U.S, initial thoughts were fearful. With a little more insight and investigation, seems like more hot air to ruffle feathers.

 

As always, thank you to our guest and thank you for listening.

 

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https://theindustrynews.co/newsletter/

 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/schuylermoore/2025/05/05/proposed-film-tariff-is-a-non-starter/?ctpv=searchpage

 

@adamprosserdop

@filmgodspodcast  

@thetimescheduler

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776

 

#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #futureoffilm #streamingservice #highendtv #commercials #content #socials #AI #AIcreation #filmtariffs

Ep 118. Streaming Levy

 

As the industry carries on finding its feet, the current state of affairs and a possible levy/tax on streaming services is being discussed in Parliament. They raise some good points and there is a long way to go on the journey but what are your thoughts? Let me know.

 

As always, thank you to our guest and thank you for listening.

 

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg22d99v7qo

 

https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/378/culture-media-and-sport-committee/news/206388/urgent-action-needed-to-protect-distinctly-british-content-as-mps-call-on-government-to-ramp-up-support-across-film-and-highend-tv-industry/

 

@filmgodspodcast  

@thetimescheduler

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#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #futureoffilm #streamingservice #highendtv #commercials #content #socials #AI #AIcreation #optout #levy #tax

Ep 117. AI Fake KFC Advert – Dir: Joris Noordenbos & DOP: Simon Paul

 

As the internet exploded with comments and opinions on a recent AI generated fake KFC commercial by @divinci_production, it raised questions for me around copyright, and the thin vail between imitation and plagiarism.

We have the foundations of the future of the industry already built through our shared experience, we should decide how it moves forward for the benefit of us and those coming up behind us.

 

As always, thank you to our guest and thank you for listening.

 

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@jorisnoordenbos

@simonpauldop

https://www.simonpauldop.com

 

@filmgodspodcast  

@thetimescheduler

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776

 

#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #futureoffilm #director #foodphotographer #food #photography #commercials #content #socials #AI #AIcreation

Ep 116. Scott Grummett | Food Photographer & Director

 

As we enter the new world of commercials and content, having a speciality, I think, is a smart move for future Directors. Our guest chose food and he continues to perfect his craft each job by pushing the boundaries of what Agencies and Clients will accept, and will make bellies across the globe rumble for many years to come.

 

As always, thank you to our guest and thank you for listening.

 

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@instagrummett  

https://www.scottgrummett.com

https://darlingfilms.co.uk/directors/scott-grummett

@darlingfilms_uk

 

@filmgodspodcast  

@thetimescheduler

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776

 

#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #futureoffilm #director #foodphotographer #food #photography #commercials #content #socials

Ep 115. Last Swim. Dir: Sasha Nathwani & Lead Actor: Deba Hekmat

 

As I enter the fifth year making this podcast we have a very special film as todays talking point. A film that is uniquely now and wonderfully eternal. We have all been a young teen in our city, with no real plans, in a tight friendship group with “having fun” and “making memories” the only agenda.

Please go and watch Last Swim, an independent British film, you will have a great time!

 

As always, thank you to our guest and thank you for listening.

 

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@sashanathwani

@debahekmat

@vertigoreleasing

@caviar.tv

@christelleandcopr

 

@filmgodspodcast  

@thetimescheduler

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776

 

#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #futureoffilm #director #leadactor #featurefilm #comingofage #firstdayofsummer #lastswim

 

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, thank you to our guest and thank you for listening.

 

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Big love, Isusko x

 

@jdcameraop

@baaz.cole

 

@filmgodspodcast  

@thetimescheduler

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#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #futureoffilm #director #adolescence #stephengraham #netflix #drone @thehelicoptergirls @netflix @stephengraham @ashleywalters

 

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.

 

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Big love, Isusko x

 

@joshcawthron_director

@freelance_videographer_london

www.joshcawthorn.co.uk

Www.freelancevideographerlondon.co.uk

 

 

@filmgodspodcast  

@thetimescheduler

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#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #futureoffilm #director #videographer #selfshooter

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 our guest and thank you for listening.

 

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Big love, Isusko x

 

@safiyahchiniere

https://safiyahchiniere.com

 

@filmgodspodcast  

@thetimescheduler

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776

 

#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #futureoffilm #internationalwomensmonth #assistantdirector #creative #ideas #futureoscarwinner #director #documentary

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.

 

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Big love, Isusko x

 

@janeybriers

 

@filmgodspodcast  

@thetimescheduler

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#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #futureoffilm #internationalwomensmonth #assistantdirector #creativeagency #creative #ideas #thinking #advertisingagency #advertisingcreative #creativedirector #adland

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 connected by the one thing that got us into this game in the first place: passion.

 

As always, thank you to our guest and thank you for listening.

 

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Big love, Isusko x

 

@joseyrj

 

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@thetimescheduler

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#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #futureoffilm #internationalwomensmonth #assistantdirector #community

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-struggling

 

 

As always, thank you to our guest and thank you for listening.

 

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https://x.com/charlie_meyrick

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#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #futureoffilm

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 solved the problem in front of them with a smile and dedication.

 

As always, thank you to our guest and thank you for listening.

 

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Big love, Isusko x

 

@georgetelling

@cinecertified

@sandra_felicitas

@thegbct

@gtc_tv

@aco_uk

 

@filmgodspodcast  

@thetimescheduler

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776

 

#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #CineCertified #cameratrainee #cameradepartment #camera #DOP

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.

 

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Big love, Isusko x

 

@ant.rubinstein

https://arvisual.co 

 

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@thetimescheduler

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776

 

#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #AI #futureoffilm

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 listening.

 

Please like, share and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

And until the next episode; be kind, have fun and try your best.

Big love, Isusko x

 

www.imaginethis.studio

https://www.instagram.com/imaginethis.studio/

https://www.instagram.com/madebyhumans.world/

 

@filmgodspodcast  

@thetimescheduler

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#film #filminterview #filmcrew #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #AI #futureoffilm

 

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 what a classic it is!

 

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And until the next episode; be kind, have fun and try your best.

Big love, Isusko x

 

https://www.instagram.com/nigelsoundspeed/

@nigelsoundspeed

 @filmgodspodcast  

@thetimescheduler

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776

 

#film #filminterview #filmcrew #wildlife #underwater #dop #camera #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #EMMY #BAFTA #soundrecordist #soundmixer

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 perfect career and life will fuse together.

 

Thank you for listening and please like and share this episode to the person you think will love it.

 

@rogermunns

https://www.instagram.com/rogermunns/

Our Oceans

https://www.instagram.com/netflix/

 

 

@filmgodspodcast   

@thetimescheduler

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776

 

#film #filminterview #filmcrew #wildlife #underwater #dop #camera #filmgods #filmgodspodcast #thetimescheduler #netflix #ouroceans

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 to maximise the hit rate between pitching and winning the job.   From a family farm surrounded by creativity, to the Creative big smoke of Ad Land and all the way back round to his own family farm where he runs his own production company, DROOL, he is a man that knows what he wants, what he needs to achieve it and commits to making it happen.   @thefilmgodspodcast @droolprods

@geneshep

@freddiepowell100

https://www.droolprods.com/

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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 fire in the bellies of the generation behind him and reignite it in those years ahead. Check out his socials below.   His passion for the craft is evident, so now it's about the exciting journey ahead, as he paves his way. If this episode, and you, the listeners, are the reason he makes another step up, then this podcast will have done exactly what I wanted it to do - to document our generation and help the generations to come!   As the custodians of the industry and the torch bearers of our job titles, its is down to all of us to make the best decisions, not for us, but for 7 generations in the future.   “A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit”   Big love   Isusko   insta: @elianbeaumont twitter: @elianbeaumont Facebook: Elian Beaumont YouTube: Elian Beaumont   @thegraddiesfilmfestival https://www.thegraddies.com/

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 an old hard drive popped up and gave me this gift.   I loved this chat as the memories of the industry that gave Dennis a career to excel in can be heard in each story.    100 plus films, creator of the UK NVQ for Grips, mastermind of a large percentage of modern grip equipment - oh and an MBE for good measure. Dennis shows us what a full life in film can look like.   Enjoy   Isusko

p.s link for his book mentioned in the podcast that goes to the Grips branch charity.

https://www.gripsbranch.org.uk/product-page/getting-to-grips-the-life-and-work-of-dennis-fraser

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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 episode was recorded in May 2020 and we knew it was destined to be our 100th episode.

Jim’s story and his entry into, exit from, and return to the film industry demonstrate that there really is no ‘one true path’ to becoming a crew member. Encouraged to leave school, running off to join the circus, a stint in the parachute regiment, working as an armourer – all unexpected experiences that conspired together to give Jim the tools for success: a thirst to learn, the ability to move forward and accepting every opportunity that came his way. 

In the words of Steve Jobs, “it’s only looking back that we can connect the dots”.  And, connect the dots we do, with Jim’s amazing stories and anecdotes about film super stars who paved the way for generations they would never meet.

Thank you Film Family for giving this an audience. We truly love what we do and we thank you for giving us your precious time each episode.

#filminterview #director #assistantdirector #podcast #interview #filmindustry #filmgodspodcast #filmgods

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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 episode was recorded in May 2020 and we knew it was destined to be our 100th episode.

Jim’s story and his entry into, exit from, and return to the film industry demonstrate that there really is no ‘one true path’ to becoming a crew member. Encouraged to leave school, running off to join the circus, a stint in the parachute regiment, working as an armourer – all unexpected experiences that conspired together to give Jim the tools for success: a thirst to learn, the ability to move forward and accepting every opportunity that came his way. 

In the words of Steve Jobs, “it’s only looking back that we can connect the dots”.  And, connect the dots we do, with Jim’s amazing stories and anecdotes about film super stars who paved the way for generations they would never meet.

Thank you Film Family for giving this an audience. We truly love what we do and we thank you for giving us your precious time each episode.

#filminterview #director #assistantdirector #podcast #interview #filmindustry #filmgodspodcast #filmgods @thetimescheduler

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 pleasure to AD for todays guest as his calmness and attention to detail allow to get the best of the day.

Enjoy, share and rate on the iTunes app gets us higher up the charts, so any and all love appreciated.

Cant believe we're one away from 100 episodes and so close to 35k downloads!!

Thank you Film Family

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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 with some great anecdotes along the way.

 

@filmgodspodcast

#filminterview, #filmgodspodcast, #filmset, #stunts, #precisiondriver

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5071617/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/niki-faulkner-60841828/?originalSubdomain=uk

 

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 be the first person EVER to live stream the London Marathon.

 

https://linktr.ee/readysteady_joe

https://www.instagram.com/readysteady_joe/

https://www.instagram.com/filmgodspodcast/

 

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 and where are heading.

https://thefilmgods.podbean.com/e/ep96-steve-davies-apa-ceo/?token=d560e4dab6b0529d0f7e542347e8f38b

 

Thanks for listening.

Isusko and The Film Gods Team.

(episode recorded 2nd Feb 2024)

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#apalondon

#CEO

 

 

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep95: 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!   (Recorded 15th September 2020)   Enjoy, subscribe and share. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776   Big love x Isusko #podcast #filmcrew #filminterview #filmgods #commercials #film #filmstudent #camera #focuspuller #1st AC   www.thetimescheduler.com thetimescheduler@gmail.com  

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep94: 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!   (Recorded 20th October 2020)   Enjoy, subscribe and share. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776   Big love x Isusko #podcast #filmcrew #filminterview #filmgods #commercials #film #filmstudent #blackisland #studiomanager #islandstudios   www.thetimescheduler.com thetimescheduler@gmail.com  

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep93: 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 Sunday 15th Nov, BBC4 at 9pm.   Enjoy you lucky people!   (Recorded 10th November 2020)   Enjoy, subscribe and share. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776   Big love x Isusko #podcast #filmcrew #filminterview #filmgods #commercials #film #filmstudent #director #featuredocumentary #doco   www.thetimescheduler.com thetimescheduler@gmail.com  

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep92: 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 shouldn't be taboo, but as Ben says, fail quickly. Learn and let those lessons make you better.   Enjoy you lucky people!   (Recorded 27th October 2020)   Enjoy, subscribe and share. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776   Big love x Isusko #podcast #filmcrew #filminterview #filmgods #commercials #film #filmstudent #military #armourer #advisor   www.thetimescheduler.com thetimescheduler@gmail.com        

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep91: 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 fantastic insight into selling your idea with a pitch document. Enjoy you lucky people!   (Recorded 16th September 2020)   Enjoy, subscribe and share. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776   Big love x Isusko #podcast #filmcrew #filminterview #filmgods #commercials #film #filmstudent #writer #director   www.thetimescheduler.com thetimescheduler@gmail.com        

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep90: 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, subscribe and share. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776   Big love x Isusko #podcast #filmcrew #filminterview #filmgods #commercials #film #filmstudent   www.thetimescheduler.com thetimescheduler@gmail.com    

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep89: 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 the new gen and experienced crew alike. Enjoy.   (Recorded 17th September 2020)   Enjoy, subscribe and share. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776   Big love x Isusko #podcast #filmcrew #filminterview #filmgods #commercials #film #filmstudent #Steadicam #operator #camera   www.thetimescheduler.com thetimescheduler@gmail.com        

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep88: 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 signature. “Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.” Erich Fromm   (Recorded 18th June 2020)   Enjoy, subscribe and share. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776   Big love x Isusko #podcast #filmcrew #filminterview #filmgods #commercials #film #filmstudent #director #rodeo #cowboy   www.thetimescheduler.com thetimescheduler@gmail.com        

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep87: 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.   (Recorded 17th July 2020)     Enjoy, subscribe and share. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776     Big love x Isusko #podcast #filmcrew #filminterview #filmgods #commercials #film #filmstudent #camera #focuspuller   www.thetimescheduler.com thetimescheduler@gmail.com        

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep86: 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 the look in the fittings. We also find out how he got the name. A brilliant chat! Go on, treat yourselves.     www.mrgammon.net     (Recorded 13th July 2020)     Enjoy, subscribe and share. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776     Big love x Isusko #podcast #filmcrew #filminterview #filmgods #commercials #film #filmstudent #costumedesigner #fashiondesigner   www.thetimescheduler.com thetimescheduler@gmail.com        

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep85: 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 share. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776   Big love x Isusko #podcast #filmcrew #filminterview #filmgods #commercials #film #filmstudent #producer   www.thetimescheduler.com thetimescheduler@gmail.com    

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep84: 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 casting directors. Thank you Emma for a wonderful time. Big love for listening Film Family. Drop a review on the Apple podcast charts, or any of them for that matter.   (Recorded 4th June 2020)   Enjoy, subscribe and share. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776   Big love x Isusko #podcast #filmcrew #filminterview #filmgods #commercials #film #filmstudent #casting   www.thetimescheduler.com thetimescheduler@gmail.com    

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep83: 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 ignited.   (Recorded July 1st 2020)   Enjoy, subscribe and share. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-film-gods/id1500760776   Big love x Isusko #podcast #filmcrew #filminterview #filmgods #commercials #film #filmstudent #director #storytelling   www.thetimescheduler.com thetimescheduler@gmail.com    

#FilmGodsPodcast Ep82: Showcase / Ana Lyons A 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 x Isusko #podcast #filmcrew #filminterview #filmgods #commercials #film #filmstudent   www.thetimescheduler.com thetimescheduler@gmail.com