Scenario Jessica McDermott
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Scenario is a podcast bringing you the hidden stories from behind the camera, hosted by Jessica McDermott.
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The Cinema
This episode follows the story of Alice Guy and what happened when photography companies splintered off into the world of cinema. Alice Guy was a filmmaking pioneer and the first woman film director. However, her name and achievements remained unknown for a long time. So, who was Alice Guy? And what happened to her story?
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There are ads in the show for Bookshop.org and Pixpa
You can also find many books you might like in our Bookshop.org storefront: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/scenario If you buy a book that we have recommended, your book comes from and supports an independent bookstore, there's often a discount on the RRP, and they give us a small fee for the recommendation. Taking money away from the corporate giants, and supporting small and local!
Pixpa is a website-building platform for photographers and other small businesses. Start a 15-day free trial today. Follow this link to get a Scenario discount or by applying the code Scenario10 at checkout.
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Scenario is written and edited by Jessica McDermott.
Follow us on Instagram @this_is_scenario
Our theme music (and other music throughout the show) is written and composed by Daniel Drever. Find more of his work at soundcloud.com/ddrever
In this episode, we have additional music from Freesound.org:
daveincamas - WiseShaman https://freesound.org/people/daveincamas/sounds/44075/
Richard Frohlich - Silent Movie Sam Fox Fairy https://freesound.org/people/FreqMan/sounds/31296/
Timbre - What is the Secret Code - https://freesound.org/people/Timbre/sounds/122105/
The epsiode was mastered by Sunny Studio. Find them at sunnystudiohove.co.uk
Additional audio credits:
Klankbeeld - Fog Horn Far https://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/sounds/623931/
Rock Savage - Western Shot Modern 1 + 3 https://freesound.org/people/Rock%20Savage/sounds/58905/ https://freesound.org/people/Rock%20Savage/sounds/58906/
Ramston - Woman Wuhu Happy Shouting - https://freesound.org/people/Ramston/sounds/256156/
Slooshie_96 - Iron https://freesound.org/people/Slooshie_96/sounds/408843/
Lucish_ - Cha Ching https://freesound.org/people/Lucish_/sounds/554841/
Pogotron - Tape Recorder https://freesound.org/people/Pogotron/sounds/61075/
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The Cottingley Fairies
The episode delves into the depths of photography’s history and takes you on a journey into The Cottingley Fairies. Who were the girls that took the famous photographs of fairies at the bottom of their garden and what happened when the public discovered them?
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There are ads in the show for Bookshop.org and Pixpa
You can also find many books you might like in our Bookshop.org storefront: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/scenario If you buy a book that we have recommended, your book comes from and supports an independent bookstore, there's often a discount on the RRP, and they give us a small fee for the recommendation. Taking money away from the corporate giants, and supporting small and local!
Pixpa is a website-building platform for photographers and other small businesses. Start a 15-day free trial today. Follow this link to get a Scenario discount or by applying the code Scenario10 at checkout.
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Scenario is written and edited by Jessica McDermott.
Follow us on Instagram @this_is_scenario
Our theme music (and other music throughout the show) is written and composed by Daniel Drever. Find more of his work at soundcloud.com/ddrever
In this episode, we have additional music from Victor Natas:
Mysterious and Jazzy https://freesound.org/people/Victor_Natas/sounds/544894/ Mysterious Sci-Fi https://freesound.org/people/Victor_Natas/sounds/587018/
The epsiode was mixed by Sunny Studio. Find them at sunnystudiohove.co.uk
Additional audio credits:
InspectorJ - https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/405561/
RompusBlueWhale https://freesound.org/people/rompusbluewhale/ or https://freesound.org/people/rompusbluewhale/sounds/262560/
DoubleTrigger - https://freesound.org/people/doubletrigger/sounds/112379/
SoundMary - https://freesound.org/people/soundmary/sounds/194993/
AdamJordan140087 - https://freesound.org/people/AdamJordaan140087/sounds/401672/
MoKoLoKo - https://freesound.org/people/MoKoLoKo/sounds/325134/
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The Installation (with Jenny Lewis)
The episode follows Jenny Lewis as we wander through Hackney visiting her studio and spaces where amazing installations of her portrait projects are displayed. Discussing the fascinating stories behind the people in her photographs, her move into the world of installations, and the benefits of not waiting for permission.
For more information about this episode and the podcast itself, go to scenariopodcast.com
See more of Jenny's work at jennylewis.net
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Scenario have partnered with Pixpa, the website-building platform for photographers and other small businesses. Start a 15-day free trial today. Follow this link to get a Scenario discount or by applying the code Scenario10
You can also find many books you might like here: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/scenario
Bookshop.org is great! If you buy a book that we have recommended, you book comes from and supports an independent bookstore, it's usually discounted below the RRP, and they give us a small fee for the recommendation. Taking money away from the corporate giants, and supporting small and local!
***
Scenario is written and edited by Jessica McDermott.
Follow us on Instagram @this_is_scenario
Our theme music (and the other music throughout the show) is written and composed by Daniel Drever. Find more of his work at soundcloud.com/ddrever
The epsiode was mixed by Sunny Studio. Find them at sunnystudiohove.co.uk
Additional audio credits:
reinsamba - https://freesound.org/people/reinsamba/sounds/149851/
mikaelfernstrom - https://freesound.org/people/mikaelfernstrom/sounds/68692/
InspectorJ - https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/365918/
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The Wait (with Jocelyn Allen)
What would it be like to be pregnant and become a mother during a global pandemic? We follow photographer Jocelyn Allen as she documents her journey through this major life event against the backdrop of coronavirus.
Follow Jocelyn Allen's work on her website and on Instagram.
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Find books related to this show and other titles we think you'll enjoy and find inspiring here.
In the episode, we also discuss The Positive Birth Company and Pregnant Then Screwed.
Scenario have partnered with Pixpa, the website-building platform for photographers and other small businesses. Start a 15-day free trial today and then get 10% off with code Scenario10.
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Scenario is written and edited by Jessica McDermott
Our music is by composer and musician Daniel Drever
Our logo design is by Silje Aure
This episode was mixed by Sunny Studio -
The Brother (with Jen Balcombe)
In this series finale, we follow Jennifer Balcombe who is recording her sibling Dev's transition from her sister to her brother.
For more information about this episode and the podcast itself, go to scenariopodcast.com
See more of Jennifer's work at jenniferbalcombe.com
Find Dev's blog at musingsontransmutation.wordpress.com
Listen to music from composer and musician Daniel Drever at soundcloud.com/ddrever
And visit Pindrop's site at pindrop.eu
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The Ruse (with Jessica McDermott)
This episode follows Jessica McDermott as an anecdote told by her father leads her down a rabbit hole and she ends up finding herself on an unlikely quest 14 years after his death.
For more information about this episode and the podcast itself, go to scenariopodcast.com
See more of Jessica's work at jessicamcdermott.com
Listen to music from composer and musician Daniel Drever at soundcloud.com/ddrever
And visit Pindrop's site at pindrop.eu
In the show, we also mentioned The Actors' Benevolent Fund and The Actors' Children's Trust both founded by Sir Henry Irving.
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Scenario have partnered with Pixpa, the website-building platform for photographers and other small businesses. Start a 15-day free trial today and then get 10% off with code Scenario10
Customer Reviews
An engaging and insightful podcast bringing you all sorts of stories. Well worth a listen!
Really enjoyed episode one - a thought provoking story. Can't wait for the next episode!
Fantastic podcast
Jessica McDermott weaves you through stories with photographers, taking you behind the scenes of their process and the reality of making work. I love the podcast series, the conversations flow so easily, and some feel as though you are eavesdropping on friends catching up. More podcasts please!
Exceptional
Beautifully produced and fascinating to listen to - I'm hooked