Work In Progress - The BFDG Podcast

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Podcasts from the British Film Designers Guild, discussing all things Art Department and Production Design for the UK Film and TV industry.

  1. 15th BFDG Production Design Awards - Mark Kermode meets the winner of the Planet Positive Award and the award sponsor Sky Studios Elstree

    3D AGO

    15th BFDG Production Design Awards - Mark Kermode meets the winner of the Planet Positive Award and the award sponsor Sky Studios Elstree

    In the fourth episode featuring winners from the 15th BFDG Production Design Awards, Mark Kermode is talking to the winner of our groundbreaking Planet Positive Award, Stephanie Shires who worked as the Sustainability Coordinator on 'Down Cemetery Road'. Mark is also joined by the award sponsors Sky Studio Elstree who have a strong commitment to sustainable film-making.  Find out how sustainability on 'Down Cemetery Road' was ingrained in the entire creative process, how the production set out to reframe sustainable design as an act of preservation - considering the whole lifecycle of every asset with a holistic approach. Read more in the 'Down Cemetery Road' awards presentation HERE Find out more about the BFDG and how to join HERE Presented by: Mark Kermode With : Stephanie Shires - Leverage Point Entertainment, Sustainability Coordinator Matilda Wylie - Senior Client Services Manager, Sky Studios Elstree Peter Okell - Operations Manager, Sky Studios Elstree Executive Producer: Hedda Archbold Music: The Dodge Brothers This audio programme is an HLA Agency production for the British Film Designers Guild hedda@hlaagency.co.uk (c) HLA Agency WIP is a BFDG Podcast. Connect with us: Instagram: @british_film_designers_guild X: @BFDG_Film_Guild Linkedin: @british-film-designers-guild Facebook: /British Film Designers Guild Website:www.britishfilmdesigners.com About the BFDG The Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 700 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members. The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment.

    25 min
  2. 15th BFDG Production Design Awards - Mark Kermode meets the winners of the award for Best Production Design - Short Film

    3D AGO

    15th BFDG Production Design Awards - Mark Kermode meets the winners of the award for Best Production Design - Short Film

    In the third episode featuring winners from the 15th BFDG Production Design Awards, Mark Kermode is talking to Production Designer, Olavo Abrantes and Set Decorator, Eleanor Dolan about their designs for the short film 'Fishbrain'. Find out how the Art Department team on a short film often have to use their ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness to create the set when budgets are tight and why, if you are an aspiring Production Designer or Set Decorator, working on a short film is often a good place to learn the craft.  Find out more about the BFDG and how to join HERE Presented by: Mark Kermode With : Olavo Abrantes - Production Designer Eleanor Dolan - Set Decorator Executive Producer: Hedda Archbold Music: The Dodge Brothers This audio programme is an HLA Agency production for the British Film Designers Guild hedda@hlaagency.co.uk (c) HLA Agency WIP is a BFDG Podcast. Connect with us: Instagram: @british_film_designers_guild X: @BFDG_Film_Guild Linkedin: @british-film-designers-guild Facebook: /British Film Designers Guild Website:www.britishfilmdesigners.com About the BFDG The Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 700 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members. The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment.

    20 min
  3. 15th BFDG Production Design Awards - Mark meets Malcolm Stone, winner of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

    MAR 1

    15th BFDG Production Design Awards - Mark meets Malcolm Stone, winner of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

    In this special 15th Awards episode of Work in Progress, Mark Kermode speaks to Production Designer/Art Director/Set Decorator - Malcolm Stone the winner  of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as Emily Stillman, Snr Vice President of Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden who tells us why Warner Bros. are so proud to support the award again this year. Malcolm Stone has had a long and distinguished career working in Film and TV Art Departments. He tells how he found his way into a career in the industry and how it progressed to working on a wide range of fascinating projects from 'The Muppet Show' to 'Band of Brothers' whilst picking up awards and nominations along the way. Hosted by:  Mark Kermode With:  Malcolm Stone Executive Producer: Hedda Archbold Music: The Dodge Brothers This audio programme is an HLA Agency production for the British Film Designers Guild hedda@hlaagency.co.uk (c) HLA Agency WIP is a BFDG Podcast. Connect with us: Instagram: @british_film_designers_guild X: @BFDG_Film_Guild Linkedin: @british-film-designers-guild Facebook: /British Film Designers Guild Website:www.britishfilmdesigners.com About the BFDG The Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 700 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members. The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment.

    25 min
  4. 15th BFDG Production Design Awards - Mark Kermode meets the nominees of the Peter Lamont Spotlighting New Talent Award

    FEB 16

    15th BFDG Production Design Awards - Mark Kermode meets the nominees of the Peter Lamont Spotlighting New Talent Award

    In this special 15th Awards episode of Work in Progress, we hear from the three young creatives who have been nominated for the Peter Lamont Spotlighting New Talent Award at the 15th BFDG Production Design Awards. They talk about their routes into the film industry, what they love about their jobs and give advice to anyone wanting to get into the Art Department. Mark is also joined by Rico Johnson-Sinclair, Director of CrewHQ Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden who run training courses that help young people gain valuable skills that prepare them for a career in film or TV. Find out more about the BFDG and how to join HERE Find out more about CrewHQ HERE Presented by: Mark Kermode With : Lola Fleming - Art Department Assistant Melissa Davis - Art Department Assistant Charlie McDonnell - Junior Draughtsperson Rico Johnson-Sinclair - Director of CrewHQ Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden  Executive Producer: Hedda Archbold Music: The Dodge Brothers This audio programme is an HLA Agency production for the British Film Designers Guild hedda@hlaagency.co.uk (c) HLA Agency WIP is a BFDG Podcast. Connect with us: Instagram: @british_film_designers_guild X: @BFDG_Film_Guild Linkedin: @british-film-designers-guild Facebook: /British Film Designers Guild Website:www.britishfilmdesigners.com About the BFDG The Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 700 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members. The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment.

    30 min
  5. The Art of Sustainability

    2025-12-09

    The Art of Sustainability

    Join Jonathan Paul Green for an insightful conversation on sustainable practice within the Art Department — a core passion for the BFDG and the driving force behind the annual Planet Positive Award. In this episode, Jonathan is joined by Production Designer Blair Barnette, along with Jimmy Keeping, Director and Co-founder of Sustainable Film, and Rhidian Davies, the company’s Client Services Manager. Together, they explore how to embed environmental responsibility into everyday filmmaking by empowering producers and crews. Presented by: Jonathan Paul Green - BFDG Chairperson Guests: Blair Barnette - Production Designer Jimmy Keeping - Director and Co-founder, Sustainable Film Rhidian Davies - Client Services Manager, Sustainable Film WIP is a BFDG Podcast. Connect with us: Instagram: @british_film_designers_guild X: @BFDG_Film_Guild Linkedin: @british-film-designers-guild Facebook: /British Film Designers Guild Website:www.britishfilmdesigners.com About the BFDG The Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 700 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members. The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment.

    59 min
  6. Designing Oz: Inside the World of Wicked with Nathan Crowley & Lee Sandales

    2025-11-12

    Designing Oz: Inside the World of Wicked with Nathan Crowley & Lee Sandales

    Go behind the scenes of Wicked like never before. In this episode of WIP, BFDG Chair Jonathan Paul Green sits down with the multi-award-winning creative team behind the film’s breathtaking world: Production Designer Nathan Crowley and Set Decorator Lee Sandales. From crafting extraordinary sets to literally growing thousands of tulips, they reveal how the magic was made. WIP is a BFDG Podcast. Connect with us: Instagram: @british_film_designers_guild X: @BFDG_Film_Guild Linkedin: @british-film-designers-guild Facebook: /British Film Designers Guild Website:www.britishfilmdesigners.com About the BFDG The Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 700 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members. The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment.

    1h 1m

  7. 2025-03-20

    14th Production Design Awards - The Planet Positive Award winners ReCollective, repurposing film industry waste into community projects.

    Mark Kermode talks to Freya Bruce, co-founder of ReCollective, about its work on 'My Lady Jayne'.  ReCollective are a non-for-profit, setting new standards of re-use for the film industry to tackle the enormous amount of waste it produces.  ReCollective's work on 'My Lady Jane' involved repurposing building materials which were then used for community builds in the South West of England including making poly tunnels for a market garden and a field shelter for a community farm. Find out more about ReCollective: https://www.recollective.uk/ Hosted by:  Mark Kermode With:  Freya Bruce, co-founder of ReCollective Executive Producer: Lornie Archbold at HLA Agency Audio Producer: Alex Jones Music: The Dodge Brothers This audio programme is an HLA Agency production for the British Film Designers Guild hedda@hlaagency.co.uk (c) HLA Agency WIP is a BFDG Podcast. Connect with us: Instagram: @british_film_designers_guild X: @BFDG_Film_Guild Linkedin: @british-film-designers-guild Facebook: /British Film Designers Guild Website:www.britishfilmdesigners.com About the BFDG The Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 630 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members. The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment. WIP is a BFDG Podcast. Connect with us: Instagram: @british_film_designers_guild X: @BFDG_Film_Guild Linkedin: @british-film-designers-guild Facebook: /British Film Designers Guild Website:www.britishfilmdesigners.com About the BFDG The Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 700 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members. The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment.

    23 min

  8. 2025-03-20

    14th Production Design Awards - the winners of our new award for Best Production Design - Music Video

    In this episode Mark Kermode talks to the winners of our first ever award for Best Production Design of a Music Video. Production Designer - Grant Armstrong, Art Director - May Mitchell and Set Decorator - Kelsey Fowler talk about the creative journey they took to design the Sabrina Carpenter 'Taste' music video, which included chain saws and a supermarket meat aisle!  Executive Producer: Hedda Lornie Archbold at HLA Agency Audio Producer: Benjamin Cook Music: The Dodge Brothers This audio programme is an HLA Agency production for the British Film Designers Guild hedda@hlaagency.co.uk (c) HLA Agency WIP is a BFDG Podcast. Connect with us: Instagram: @british_film_designers_guild X: @BFDG_Film_Guild Linkedin: @british-film-designers-guild Facebook: /British Film Designers Guild Website:www.britishfilmdesigners.com About the BFDG The Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 700 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members. The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment.

    21 min
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