So, You Work In Film?

Em
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A podcast where I talk to the people who work in the film industry and ask them about their day-to-day jobs, experiences and views on the future of the industry.  Buy Me A Coffee if you’d like to support my work: https://mc.buymeacoffee.com/links/SYeKEMShEwDRkdDUjXhlSdKwAGjBKznBUduzxhPHwkZqEFxFZRswiASRbXfjFhIEDsMKfaE/2876893?link=soyouworkinfilm

  1. DEC 1

    Laura Espinoza - Production Coordinator in Film/Sr Quality Coordinator in the Medical Field

    In this episode, I am talking to Laura Espinoza who wears two hats in two very different industries: she's a Production Coordinator in Film and a Senior Quality Coordinator in the Medical Field.  Her story is one of following your passion whilst sticking to your roots and following your parents' dreams and aspirations. Born in Glendale, California to immigrant parents from El Salvador, Laura's life path is nothing short but inspirational.  And this is why this is our December episode - one that is full of reflection, balance, dreams, hopes, aspirations, kindness and laughter!  Here is the link to Laura's IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9780382/  You can also check some of her work on YouTube:  - Flor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6DQPzHXwRU - Your Name Matter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeJd-B4iHuk - Juana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8V31iQk8nA Support the show

    34 min

  2. NOV 1

    Kara Wooten - Stunt Woman, Actress, Producer, Intimacy Coordinator and PhD Holder

    In this episode, I am chatting with Doctor Kara Wooten who's a stunt woman, an actress, a producer, an intimacy coordinator and college professor.  Her career in TV, Film and Theatre spans across 3 decades and it was so interesting to learn about her professional path.  Her take on intimacy being a form of violence and the links she builds between stunt work and intimacy coordination open up a whole new reflection around the topic of violence against women.  Just a warning that this interview has a few dog sighs and cat flap sounds - I think it adds up to the quality of the episode!  Hope you'll enjoy listening to this one - as always, feel free to reach out on the Instagram page @so_you_work_in_film Support the show

    38 min

  3. OCT 1

    Paul Harrod - Designer, Art Director and Director - Stop-Motion Animation

    This month, I'm chatting to Paul HARROD - he has kindly shared his short bio so, please see below for Paul's impressive CV:  Paul has worked three decades as a designer, art director and director of both animated and live action projects, with a special emphasis on stop-motion animation. In his capacity as a designer, model maker and sculptor, he lent his skills to such diverse projects as sculpting aliens for Star Trek V and designing and building miniature sets for the opening titles of Pee Wee’s Playhouse.  Specializing in designing environments for visual effects and stop-motion projects, he set the tone for a variety of commercial campaigns, including the first several Chevron “Talking Cars” spots at Aardman Animations in 1994, a campaign which continues to this day. Harrod served as Senior Art Director at Will Vinton Studios from 1995 through 2001, overseeing the design demands of all studio output. He served as production designer and episode director on the Fox TV series, “The PJs” for which he was nominated for an Annie award in 2000. His animated commercials for Tractor Supply Company (TSC) produced at Bent Image Lab received awards and attention for their outstanding creative design and dry, understated humor. TSC’s “Koi Pond”, was voted one of the 50 best spots of 2006 by Adweek. He has directed numerous commercials for clients including Kellogg’s Twistables, Quaker, Chips Ahoy!, Hallmark, Ensure, Cartoon Network, Lowes, Aflac and AT&T. In 2015 he was co-Production Designer with Adam Stockhausen on Wes Anderson's stopmotion feature, Isle Of Dogs and received the 2019 Art Directors Guild award for Excellence in Production Design for an Animated Feature. “My visual style has always been guided by a love for cinema history, and since 2007 have curated monthly film screenings at Mother’s Velvet Lounge in Portland OR, where I live with my wife, the internationally acclaimed filmmaker Joanna Priestley.”  Support the show

    36 min

  4. SEP 1

    Welcome to Season #2 of So, You Work In Film?

    Welcome back for season 2 of So, You Work In Film? This first episode is just a moment to reflect on the past year: what we achieved together, the hurdles we faced and the passion for film that drives everything forward! Thank you to all my guests, past and future, and thank you to all of you that listen to this humble little podcast - it's a pleasure to share stories with you! With this new season, I'd like to connect more with my listeners so, please head over to Instagram (@so_you_work_in_film) if you'd like to chat. I welcome constructive feedback :) Chat to you soon, Em Support the show

    6 min

  5. MAY 3

    Sarah Little - Producers' Assistant

    For the 8th and last episode of season 1, I spoke to Sarah Little who is a producers' assistant in London. Sarah had a very successful career in social media until 2 or so years ago. That is when she gave it all up (in a very organised and clever way!) to chase her dream to work in the film industry. Now, she is a producers' assistant and her days are filled to the brim by a multitude of tasks, from making cracking cuppas to organising test screenings, from production meetings to teaching Scarlett Johansson how to use boil-in-the-bag rice! It was fascinating to chat to Sarah about her career change and a lovely, inspiring way to end the first season of the podcast - here is to many more :) Give us a follow on Instagram @so_you_work_in_film for all updates and to gives us constructive feedback. Support the show

    36 min

  6. APR 2

    Steve Wilsher - Stunt Professional

    In this episode, I chat to Steve Wilsher who is a stunt professional. He started his career in Wales in 1974 and is now living and working in Canada. Steve has so much experience and so much anecdotes, it was really hard to edit our chat down to 40 minutes! We talked about his career, his many hats within the stunt world, Tom Cruise and his determination - the characteristic of a Welshman!  We also had a special guest - Steve's dog - who is mentioned a few times and makes an appearance with his squeaky toy :)  If you want to check Steve's impressive career, here is his IMDB profile: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1036230/ Enjoy! Support the show

    41 min

  7. MAR 1

    Sarah Galer - Prop Supplier & MD at West Lea Prop Hire

    Welcome to episode 6!  I have had the great pleasure to chat all things prop with Sarah Galer; she is a prop supplier for the TV & Film industry and the MD of West Lea Prop Hire.  She is also a nostalgia creator! You can visit her and her partner Wesley's warehouse and travel through time via wrappings, tins, old bottles and many more.  And if you have any recycling that you think might be of interest to Sarah - likelihood is very high! - you can contact her via her company's website:  https://www.westleaprophire.co.uk/  You can also reach out via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westleaprops/ Support the show

    31 min

  8. FEB 1

    Julian White - Chief Lighting Technician

    In this episode, I get to chat with Julian White, Chief Lighting Technician with a career spanning over three decades!  We've discussed the challenges of bringing light to underwater and VFX shoots and navigating the filming on a council estate, where there are lots of existing lights.  If you've seen Crazy Rich Asians, The Martian, Cinderella or Attack The Block, you'll be interested to hear what Julian has to say about working on these films :)  You can follow Julian on Instagram - @bloodandlight66   Enjoy the episode!  Support the show

    33 min
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A podcast where I talk to the people who work in the film industry and ask them about their day-to-day jobs, experiences and views on the future of the industry.  Buy Me A Coffee if you’d like to support my work: https://mc.buymeacoffee.com/links/SYeKEMShEwDRkdDUjXhlSdKwAGjBKznBUduzxhPHwkZqEFxFZRswiASRbXfjFhIEDsMKfaE/2876893?link=soyouworkinfilm

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  • Creator
    Em
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 So, You Work In Film?
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