Crossing the Line https://crossingthelinepod.com Crossing The Line: Tales from The Entertainment Industry brings you a variety of guests who share their stories and experiences from across show business and entertainment. These include actors, directors, writers, casting directors, producers, production staff and many more. The show raises the curtain delivering a much broader view introducing the audience to what goes into bringing them their favourite films, stories, books, video games, television programmes and everything else within the Entertainment Industry. Feeder 3 3.7.1(3278); Mac OS X Version 14.2.1 (Build 23C71) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Sam Hume, Oliver Rednall, Charlie Collicutt mail@samhume.com mail@samhume.com Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:30:33 +0000 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:30:33 +0000 Film Interviews Film History TV & Film https://crossingthelinepod.com/Pod/Images/CrossingtheLinePodcastCoverArtMin-72px.png Crossing the Line https://crossingthelinepod.com 144 144 Crossing The Line: Tales from The Entertainment Industry brings you a variety of guests who share their stories and experiences from across show business and entertainment. These include actors, directors, writers, casting directors, producers, production staff and many more. The show raises the curtain delivering a much broader view introducing the audience to what goes into bringing them their favourite films, stories, books, video games, television programmes and everything else within the Entertainment Industry. Sam Hume, Oliver Rednall, Charlie Collicutt Tales from the entertainment industry Crossing The Line: Tales from The Entertainment Industry brings you a variety of guests who share their stories and experiences from across show business and entertainment. These include actors, directors, writers, casting directors, producers, production staff and many more. The show raises the curtain delivering a much broader view introducing the audience to what goes into bringing them their favourite films, stories, books, video games, television programmes and everything else within the Entertainment Industry. entertainment,james bond,film,television,casting,behind the scenes,crossing the line,acting,director,actors,how to get an agent,how to get cast,entertainment industry,show business,filmmaking,screenwriting,interviews,theatre,classic television,poirot false Oliver Rednall, Charlie Collicutt, Sam Hume mail@crossingthelinepod.com no episodic John Hodge - Screenwriter https://crossingthelinepod.com Thu, 04 May 2023 08:00:00 +0100 03115952-C2F7-44E3-BA75-09FF8D830A8D John Hodge is a writer, best known for his screen adaptation of Transporting from Irvine Welsh’s novel. Initially following his family’s passion, he studied medicine at University of Edinburgh but in this episode he lets us know how he segued into writing. He discusses his work and the professional relationship he has with Danny Boyle who directs most of his screenplays. In 2022 he made his first foray into television with a spy thriller for ITV, The Ipcress File. Andrea’s Links: https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/john-hodge https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0388076 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hodge_(screenwriter) Crossing the Line: https://twitter.com/CTL_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/crossingthelinepod https://crossingthelinepod.com Audio Only Version: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.m4a/crossingthelinepod.com/Pod/Enclosures/JohnHodgeInterview-audio.m4a 3418 0 36 full Gary Young - Screenwriter https://crossingthelinepod.com Wed, 03 May 2023 08:00:00 +0100 B18A00F3-5C5A-4D66-B4E9-73D1E6803555 Gary Young is a British screenwriter best known for writing Harry Brown starring Michael Caine. Gary started writing professionally over twenty years ago and has a number of award winning films and theatre productions to his name, and more recently he directed his first feature film, Two Graves which won Best Feature Film at the British Urban Film Festival. Gary’s Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Young_(screenwriter) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0949558 https://saraputt.co.uk/client/gary-young/ Crossing the Line: https://twitter.com/CTL_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/crossingthelinepod https://crossingthelinepod.com Audio Only Version: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.m4a/crossingthelinepod.com/Pod/Enclosures/GaryYoungInterview-Audioversion.m4a 5575 0 35 full Andrea Osvárt - Actress / Producer https://crossingthelinepod.com Tue, 02 May 2023 09:45:13 +0100 588B971D-1854-4E06-809A-747CACA909EB Andrea Osvart is an international multi-award-winning actress with over 50 acting credits starring opposite movie stars like Robert Redford, Clive Owen, Bruno Ganz, J.K. Simmons, Mattias Schweighöfer, or Heino Ferch. She has also produced feature films sold to Netflix and HBO. She has been on the rollercoaster of the entertainment industry for nearly 25 years now and has witnessed many talents not getting the success they’d deserve while others -less talented- obtain excellent and ongoing results. She came to the point in life when she was willing to share her knowledge to help people do more of what they love: acting and making a living out of it! Andrea’s Links: https://andreaosvart.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0652619/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea_Osvárt Crossing the Line: https://twitter.com/CTL_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/crossingthelinepod https://crossingthelinepod.com Audio Only Version: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.m4a/crossingthelinepod.com/Pod/Enclosures/AndreaOsvartInterview-audioversion.m4a 2838 0 34 full Barnaby Kay - Actor https://crossingthelinepod.com Barnaby Kay was born into a theatrical family. His younger brother Adam is in the business, his grandfather, Arthur Kay, was a leading light in community theatre in Northumbria, and his father was the actor Richard Kay.

Barnaby went to drama school but left before completing his course as his father's agent secured him an audition with the Royal Shakespeare Company, which he successfully passed, debuting with them in the play 'A Jovial Crew', and returning to work with them on several occasions.

He has since worked in all media, including television roles in Doctor Who, Wallander, and Anatomy of a Scandal.

Today, he sits down to talk with Crossing the Line all about his successful career which has stretched thirty years.

]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 09:41:10 +0100 348FA371-BF76-40B4-B081-CCDFBE74369F Barnaby Kay was born into a theatrical family. His younger brother Adam is in the business, his grandfather, Arthur Kay, was a leading light in community theatre in Northumbria, and his father was the actor Richard Kay. Barnaby went to drama school but left before completing his course as his father's agent secured him an audition with the Royal Shakespeare Company, which he successfully passed, debuting with them in the play 'A Jovial Crew', and returning to work with them on several occasions. He has since worked in all media, including television roles in Doctor Who, Wallander, and Anatomy of a Scandal. Today, he sits down to talk with Crossing the Line all about his successful career which has stretched thirty years. Barnaby's Links: www.imdb.com/name/nm0442997/ twitter.com/barnaby_kay Crossing the Line: https://twitter.com/CTL_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/crossingthelinepod https://crossingthelinepod.com Audio Only Version: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.m4a/crossingthelinepod.com/Pod/Enclosures/BarnabyKayaudioonly.m4a 4184 0 33 full Olissa Rogers - Casting Director https://crossingthelinepod.com Olissa is currently working as casting associate at Fiona Weir Casting. Some of her recent casting credits include ‘Ted Lasso’ (Apple TV), ‘Brassic’ (SKY), ‘We Are Who We Are’ (HBO) and Criminal UK (Netflix).

Today she chats to Crossing the Line about all things casting - from how many audition self tapes she watches, to her own career aspirations. As always, stay tuned for the classic question: What movie are you ashamed of never seeing?

]]> Tue, 10 May 2022 08:34:25 +0100 0B233DB1-15CF-415C-BFFB-543E5717C1A6 This episode is sponsored by Framework Acting - drop in workshops for actors of all levels. Visit https://www.framework-acting.com and use the code CTL20 for 20% off your first booking. Olissa began her career in casting in Germany, back in 2008, where she mainly worked as a Casting Director in TV, working with Constantin Entertainment. In 2016 Olissa met casting director Jeremy Zimmerman and worked as his Casting Assistant, working on several film projects with him. Since then Olissa has worked with highly respected casting directors. She was Casting Assistant to Kharmel Cochrane for commercials and TV/Film Projects, Casting Associate to Theo Park and until March 2020 she was working as Casting Associate for Amy Hubbard. Olissa is currently working as casting associate at Fiona Weir Casting. Some of her recent casting credits include ‘Ted Lasso’ (Apple TV), ‘Brassic’ (SKY), ‘We Are Who We Are’ (HBO) and Criminal UK (Netflix). Today she chats to Crossing the Line about all things casting - from how many audition self tapes she watches, to her own career aspirations. As always, stay tuned for the classic question: What movie are you ashamed of never seeing? Olissa's Links: www.instagram.com/olissarogers www.imdb.com/name/nm6992230 twitter.com/OlissaRogers Crossing the Line: https://twitter.com/CTL_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/crossingthelinepod https://crossingthelinepod.com Audio Only Version: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.m4a/crossingthelinepod.com/Pod/Enclosures/OlissaRogers.m4a 1688 0 32 full Michael Hoffman - Director of Film https://crossingthelinepod.com Michael Hoffman's career has stretched a number of decades and includes films such as One Fine Day, Restoration, and Gambit - and has led to numerous nominations and wins of the world's most prestigious awards.

We sit down with Michael for an hour to discuss all things filmmaking, and of course, as always, we ask which film he's most ashamed of having not seen! So pull up a chair and enjoy Episode 31 of Crossing the Line.

]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2022 07:45:00 +0100 F07A8176-617F-49BE-9872-27F727D80277 Anyone who's gone through middle school in England will likely have seen his film version of A Midsummer Night's Dream. But Michael Hoffman's career has stretched a number of decades and includes films such as One Fine Day, Restoration, and Gambit - and has led to numerous nominations and wins of the world's most prestigious awards. We sit down with Michael for an hour to discuss all things filmmaking, the differences between shooting film and digital, and what he would do differently if he had the chance. And of course, as always, we ask which film he's most ashamed of having not seen! So pull up a chair and enjoy episode 31 of Crossing the Line. 3291 0 31 full George MacKay - BAFTA Winning Actor https://crossingthelinepod.com Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:07:00 +0000 3FE86FF4-E1A0-4172-823D-32CC607902A5 Best known for his starring role in the critically acclaimed movie ‘1917’ by Sam Mendes, we welcome the incredible British actor George MacKay who talks through his extensive body of work, his upcoming projects, and his advice to other creatives out there. George got his start in the 2003 Peter Pan movie, and eventually went on to win a BAFTA Scotland Award for his role in ‘For Those in Peril’. He was nominated for the BAFTA Rising Star award and has gone strength to strength in movies like ‘Pride’, ‘Captain Fantastic’ and ‘Munich - The Edge of War’. We delve into his process for auditioning and preparing for the upcoming ‘Wold’. And as always, we ask for the movie he’s most ashamed of having not seen! So pull up a chair, and enjoy the episode. 3162 0 29 full Rachel Shenton and Chris Overton - Oscar Winning Filmmakers https://crossingthelinepod.com Thu, 09 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 E03C684D-3F89-43CC-B792-5A26F88E8DF8 From acting in British soap opera Hollyoaks to winning the best live action short film Oscar for 'The Silent Child' at the star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles, Rachel Shenton and Chris Overton have had a wild career path. Today they talk to Crossing the Line Podcast about how creating their own work is easier said than done, things they wish they knew before starting, and of course the age-old question - which movie they're ashamed of having not seen. Rachel's Links: https://www.instagram.com/rachelshenton https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2053650 https://twitter.com/rachelshenton Chris's Links: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1546084 https://twitter.com/overton54 https://slickfilms.co.uk 2019 0 29 full Ben Coren - Film4's Head of Development https://crossingthelinepod.com Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:35:37 +0000 C424D163-46FD-45F4-AA4B-925F4807D3C6 Ben Coren joined Film4’s development team in 2013 and has worked across films including Armando Iannucci’s The Personal History of David Copperfield, Steve McQueen’s Widows, Justin Kurzel’s True History of the Kelly Gang, Michael Winterbottom’s Greed, Nick Rowland’s Calm With Horses and Rungano Nyoni’s BAFTA and BIFA-winning I Am Not a Witch. 1605 0 28 full Jake Garber - Make Up and SFX Artist Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:57:42 +0000 24392381-FC7D-46CC-9A4C-AE92E7448EEE Jake Garber is an American make-up artist who has worked on over 140 movies and television shows, including the much-loved Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Walking Dead, Hellboy, Inglorious Basterds and Django Unchained. His incredible career has led him to travel the world, netted him an Oscar nomination for Best Makeup, and given him a wealth of stories which he shares with us today. Stay tuned to hear how he got into the industry, advice for newcomers, and how he pretty much became the personal make-up artist for Samuel L. Jackson. 3031 0 27 full Mark Jenkin - BAFTA winning filmmaker https://crossingthelinepod.com Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100 B95EF6CA-B8E7-4BCB-BEC3-3F0C235775EF Mark Jenkin is a Cornish director, editor, screenwriter, cinematographer and producer known for writing and directing the film Bait which had been brewing in his mind for the best part of twenty years. Beautifully shot on black and white 16mm film, Bait tackles the struggles of the fishing industry in Cornwall and the knock-on effects of modern tourism for the people who live there. The film earned him a BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer. He is currently in post production for his latest feature, Enys Men. In this episode we discuss his breakthrough feature ‘Bait’, his creative process, and how the film changed the trajectory of his career, his future ambitions, the importance of knowing when to say no to a project and his taste in movies. 3221 0 26 full Maggie Kruger Voice Over Agent https://crossingthelinepod.com Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0100 125B2F82-1987-4BA0-825F-AB234EA8C90A After studying Film, TV and Theatre at York St John University, Maggie Kruger started her career making the tea at theatrical agency RKM, eventually moving up to become a junior agent and establishing the agency’s commercial division. She moved on to a different agency in 2004 to work in the voiceover department, finally starting Babble with Sarah in 2007. 3007 0 25 full Gabriel Byrne - Actor https://crossingthelinepod.com Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100 43643185-6ADC-468C-984C-18B1855E792C Known for starring in The Usual Suspects and more recently the television adaptation of War of the Worlds, Gabriel Byrne is an incredible actor with years of experience and over 80 movie titles to his name. In 2018 he was given a lifetime achievement award by the Irish Film and Television Academy. In this episode, we sit down and discuss how he began in his career, struggles new actors face, and our age-old question - which movie he's ashamed he hasn't seen. Gabriel Byrne's Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Byrne https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000321 Crossing the Line: https://twitter.com/CTL_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/crossingthelinepod/ https://crossingthelinepod.com 4472 0 24 full Adam James - Actor https://crossingthelinepod.com Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:30:00 +0100 80D2B76F-5E67-4DC5-B8EC-B6EA5440322A With a career spanning film, TV and theatre since the 90’s, Adam James has gone from strength to strength in a job his parents never thought he would do. So how does someone go from being pushed to attend Oxford or Cambridge university, to becoming such a recognisable face in so many shows such as Band of Brothers, Doctor Foster, and more recently the hit I May Destroy You? In this episode we find out how Adam forged an unlikely career in the arts, and how he feels young actors are more aware of themselves and the industry - more so than he ever was at that age, thanks to the ease of access to information. And stay tuned to hear the story of how he thought he was going to be fired from the set of Ricky Gervais’ Extras. Adam James's Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_James_(actor) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0416253 https://www.instagram.com/thisadamjames Crossing the Line: https://twitter.com/CTL_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/crossingthelinepod/ https://crossingthelinepod.com 3484 0 23 full Mike Leigh - Legendary Director, Writer, Filmmaker https://crossingthelinepod.com Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100 1019D290-CE6A-4158-8BD3-CA43D604339F Mike Leigh is a staple of British cinema and theatre having had a directing career that spans seven decades. Seven is also the number of Oscars he's been nominated for. He's also helped to create stars we know and love today including Gary Oldman, Tim Roth and Liz Smith, as well as collaborating with well known actors such as Timothy Spall and Jim Broadbent. There's a lot of myths and misconceptions around the way Mike works, from how he chooses his actors, to how much he improvises. So in this episode we spend plenty of time clarifying those topics, and delve into how he got started and his thoughts on newcomer filmmakers. Are there too many new actors each year? Do we have less creative freedom now? Are our dwindling attention spans dictating movie styles? Sit back and enjoy this week's episode of Crossing the Line. Mike's Links: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005139/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Leigh Crossing the Line: https://twitter.com/CTL_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/crossingthelinepod/ https://crossingthelinepod.com 3929 0 22 full Trevor Devall - Voice Over Actor from Guardians of the Galaxy https://crossingthelinepod.com Thu, 27 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100 10FAEB13-A3DC-4259-8455-8E12A6D68F7C Guardians of the Galaxy; Lego Star Wars; Spyro; Gears of War 5; Call of Duty. If you’ve watched an animated show or played video games you’ve likely heard Trevor Devall’s distinctive voice. Trevor spent 15 years in Vancouver's voice-over industry as an animation and commercial voice actor, before continuing his career in Los Angeles. He is a prolific voice artist, having performed in hundreds of animated productions including television movies, series, feature films and video games. Trevor hosts a podcast called Voiceprint with Trevor Devall and Guests where he chats with and interviews fellow Vancouver-based voice actors. In this episode, we discuss how he got into voice over, the difference between performance capture and motion capture, and get a little bit nerdy over Dungeons and Dragons. 3343 0 21 full Philip Jackson - Actor https://crossingthelinepod.com Thu, 20 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100 6B17CDFB-BF35-46B2-A5EC-82F465BCEB74 Phillip Jackson began his career in Repertory Theatre before moving into West End shows, television and film. Phillip is best known for playing Chief Inspector Japp in Agatha Christie’s Poirot alongside David Suchet between 1989-2013. His many television appearances have included Robin of Sherwood, A Touch of Frost, Foyle's War, Little Britain, Raised by Wolves and Last of the Summer Wine. He has also appeared in films, including the 1979 Scum and Paul McCartney's Give My Regards to Broad Street, Brassed Off, The Fourth Protocol, My Week with Marilyn, Little Voice and Mike Leigh’s Peterloo. In these episode we discuss the many projects Phillip has worked on, breaking into the business, how the industry has changed and meeting with the young George Lucas and Stephen Spielberg. 3570 0 20 full Jennifer Bradley - Voice Over Artist https://crossingthelinepod.com Thu, 13 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100 77C02E05-240D-416E-9A77-D8F0FBBCCF35 Jennifer is a trained actress and voice over artist, and her range and attention to detail really make her stand out. Her versatility does not stop with accents, being able to throw herself into any character and script - lending her voice to be the perfect choice for games and animations. Due to Jennifer’s versatility, she has voiced many worldwide commercials, for brands in the US and the UK - Google, Philips, British Gas and St Ives to name a few. She then set up her own Podcast - Actor and Agent - showing both sides of the entertainment industry, and offering tips and light-hearted stories along the way. We sat down with Jennifer to talk common ground when starting a podcast, and get her view on one of the most popular and approachable types of media in the modern world! Find 'Actor and Agent' podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6cJ0nG0xRXbetRK5Zfrtze?si=V4NRqx9ZSnid1K0mc6FvQg&nd=1 Jennifer's Links: https://www.damngoodvoices.com/Talents/Jennifer-Bradley https://twitter.com/JenCBradley https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4868714/ Crossing The Line: https://twitter.com/CTL_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/crossingthelinepod/ https://crossingthelinepod.com Audio Only Version: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.m4a/crossingthelinepod.com/ 2893 0 19 full Amy Jackson - Casting Associate https://crossingthelinepod.com Thu, 06 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100 CF0F4EC3-3BF7-49EA-8C47-657E9329963E Amy Jackson started her casting career as full time assistant to Sasha Robertson, where she took a huge amount of responsibility in the busy commercials department, running and organising casting sessions for a wide variety of well-known and high-quality products and working with some hugely respected directors and producers. It was here that she found her love of casting and after a year, decided she wanted to go freelance and focus more on casting Film and TV projects. She has been fortunate enough to assist and work alongside well-established esteemed Casting Directors including Kate Rhodes James, Julie Harkin, Jina Jay, Kate Dowd, Gemma Sykes, Rachel Freck and Rachel Sheridan. Amy has also had experience casting various shorts and other projects independently as Casting Director. Amy is currently working as Casting Associate to Amy Hubbard. She has worked on projects such as the television adaption of ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’, ‘In My Skin’, the Sci-Fi thriller ‘Devs’ and the upcoming ‘The Girl Before’. She currently works along side Amy Hubbard as an associate. Amy's Links: https://www.thecdg.co.uk/members/amyjackson/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10592775/ https://twitter.com/amy_raine Crossing The Line: https://twitter.com/CTL_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/crossingthelinepod/ https://crossingthelinepod.com 3432 0 18 full Andrew Cumming | TV Director https://crossingthelinepod.com Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:18:58 +0100 3BD0B067-3908-4DB5-99CF-46D811995E8D Andrew Cumming is a Scottish film and television director from Fife. His National Film and Television School graduation film Radiance, was nominated for best film at the BAFTA Scotland New Talent Awards, while his claustrophobic psychological drama Beneath won Best Student Film at the Courant 3D festival in France. In 2015 he directed Oakwood, a short drama exclusively for the BBC iPlayer, as well as Kai, funded by i-D and VICE, which has been viewed over one million times on social media. In 2017 Andrew directed the explosive 15th anniversary episodes of BBC Scotland’s River City, and in 2018 directed three episodes of BBC3’s acclaimed thriller Clique (S2) and the last two episodes of Cold Feet series 9 for ITV. Today he talks with Crossing the Line podcast about his path to becoming a director, shares insights on his projects as well as offering advice to upcoming filmmakers. And as always, answers the classic Crossing the Line most-feared question! Andrew's Links: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4203071 https://www.independenttalent.com/directors/andrew-cumming/ https://twitter.com/andrewcfilm Crossing The Line: https://twitter.com/CTL_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/crossingthelinepod/ https://crossingthelinepod.com Audio Only Version: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.m4a/crossingthelinepod.com/Pod/Enclosures/DesCreatorsITV.m4a 3173 0 17 full Creators of ITV's "Des" - Director/Writer/Editor https://crossingthelinepod.com Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0100 98E54C53-5B39-4387-B018-FA5080C452B7 Des is an ITV drama based on the arrest and subsequent investigation of serial killer Dennis Nilsen, who reportedly killed 15 people over several years ending with his arrest in 1983. An all star cast led by David Tennant include Daniel Mays and Jason Watkins who deliver thrilling performances in this harrowing true crime drama. In this episode we talk to Director/co-creator Lewis Arnold, Writer Luke Neal and Editor Sacha Szwarc about the show from its birth, the in-depth research required all the way to finishing filming. Mentioned in the show: http://www.directorsnow.com Lewis’s Links: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3285219/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Arnold_(director) https://twitter.com/lewisaea http://www.lewisarnold.co.uk Sacha’s Links: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3662113/ https://www.echoartists.com/sacha-szwarc https://twitter.com/sachaszwarc Luke’s Links: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1739987/ https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/luke-neal Crossing The Line: https://twitter.com/CTL_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/crossingthelinepod/ https://crossingthelinepod.com 3735 0 16 full Roberto Surace - Costume and Set Designer https://crossingthelinepod.com Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000 A9E86C9E-CD80-4711-87A5-901C7EC4EE5F Roberto Surace is establishing himself as an exciting and innovative designer. He trained at the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne, Australia where he is originally from. Roberto's experience encompasses all facets of the backstage world having worked in numerous roles on a diverse range of commercial productions both in London and Australia. This allows him to bring a practical and well thought out approach to his vision whilst still maintaining a fresh and exciting design. In 2014 Roberto gained his first West End credit with The Play That Goes Wrong, winner of the 2015 Olivier Award for BEST NEW COMEDY. Since then he has had three shows running simultaneously on the West End, UK and International Tours and Broadway. Roberto was also nominated for the 2016 Broadway World Audience Choice Awards for The Comedy About A Bank Robbery in London and in 2017 for The Play That Goes Wrong on Broadway for which he had the highest percentage vote for a play in the Best Costume Design category as voted by the general public for the 2016/2017 Broadway season. In this episode, he talks all things costume design with Crossing the Line Podcast, and explains how a three month job with Mischief Theatre's 'Play That Goes Wrong' turned into a six year job! As always, we end the episode by asking which movie he's ashamed of having never seen, and what advice he might give to upcoming designers. Roberto's Links: https://www.robertosuracedesign.com https://twitter.com/robertosurace1 http://instagram.com/robrob77 Crossing The Line: https://twitter.com/CTL_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/crossingthelinepod/ https://crossingthelinepod.com 2080 0 15 full David Howe - Lighting Designer https://crossingthelinepod.com Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000 4AB8DD14-BA61-49B5-8574-B5E07BDD3F2C David Howe is a Lighting Designer who’s career has spanned Theatre in London's West End, National Tours as well as opera and taken him oversees to New York's Broadway, Copenhagen, Hong Kong, Canada and Russia. He has worked as a lighting designer on the wonderful and famous shows such as A Comedy About a Bank Robbery, Woyzeck, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, South Pacific and Private Lives. In this episode David discusses with Crossing the Line how the art form of stage lighting can manipulate mood, evoke emotion, redirect the audience’s attention and much more. David's Links: https://www.dhld.biz https://twitter.com/dhld https://www.instagram.com/david.howe.lighting_design Crossing the Line: https://twitter.com/CTL_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/crossingthelinepod/ https://crossingthelinepod.com 2682 0 14 full Graeme Harper - Director Doctor Who https://crossingthelinepod.com Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:18:03 +0100 05EF07E4-DB82-4942-ABF6-8C714777CD3C Graeme Harper is a British Television Director best known for his work on the science fiction series, Doctor Who, for which he is the only person to have directed episodes in the original and reboot run of the show. In this episode we talk about his work as a director, how the industry has changed over the course of his career, and a meeting with Stanley Kubrick which spurred him to begin his career. Graeme's Links: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0363865/ https://tardis.fandom.com/wiki/Graeme_Harper https://rogercareyassociates.com/clients/graeme-harper/ Crossing the Line: https://twitter.com/CTL_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/crossingthelinepod/ https://crossingthelinepod.com 4134 0 13 full Mischief Theatre Company - Dave Hearn and Harry Kershaw https://crossingthelinepod.com Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000 40E45148-C04F-4581-8FEC-1F89D3F5823F Best known for Play That Goes Wrong, Mischief Theatre (also fictitiously known as The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society) is a British theatre company specialising in comedy. Producing such productions as the Olivier Award Winning shows including Groan Ups and Comedy About a Bank Robbery, they have performed across the world including London’s West End, Broadway and across Europe and Asia. Speaking with Dave Hearn and Harry Kershaw, founding members of the company, hilarious and informative chats ensued including their beginnings as an improv troupe all the way up to conquering Broadway and what it’s like to work with J. J. Abrams 3488 0 12 full Abbi Collins - Stunt Co-Ordinator and Performer https://crossingthelinepod.com Thu, 17 Dec 2020 09:58:18 +0000 595C48D4-FCA5-4DF8-98A2-F0E7D967CDE9 Abbi has well over 30 years experience in the stunt industry. Formally an all-round Stunt Performer and Horse Master, before making the transition through to Stunt Co-ordinator and Fight Arranger in 2004. We discuss her incredible career and what it takes to get into becoming a stunt performer, find out what her favourite stunts have been and which stunts she'd love to do. Abbi's Links: http://www.abbicollins.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0172106/ http://www.thebritishstuntregister.com Crossing the Line: https://twitter.com/CTL_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/crossingthelinepod/ https://crossingthelinepod.com 2361 0 11 full Ellen Francis Gibbons - Model https://crossingthelinepod.com Thu, 10 Dec 2020 10:01:22 +0000 EF18E6EF-2298-46D4-9318-E0D929090D0C Ellen Francis Gibbons is a model and actress, who has worked with incredible companies such as Gucci and Ralph Lauren. We talk about how the modelling industry has changed in such a short amount of time and how adaptable models must be to keep up. We also discuss body image and the changing attitudes within the industry towards the way we look. Discussion turns towards myths of the business and whether they ring true or are simply made up. 2298 0 10 full Joel Devlin - Cinematographer https://crossingthelinepod.com Joel Devlin is an Emmy Nominated and RTS award winning cinematographer know for shows including Born to Kill, Doctor Foster and more recently The ABC Murders.

In this episode we dive into Joel’s wealth of technical knowledge discussing how a DOP will select the type of camera for a project, working alongside John Malkovich on The ABC Murders, specialist lighting, visual storytelling and much much more.

]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2020 10:29:06 +0000 05233873-7C11-4808-B468-957E5C0A85B1 Joel Devlin is a Cinematographer known for projects including Born to Kill, Doctor Foster and The ABC Murders. 3902 0 9 full Hainsley Bennett - 'Pennyworth' Actor https://crossingthelinepod.com Thu, 09 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0100 64436E06-FFF6-40A9-A5A5-B6C8DAB2116A Hainsley Lloyd Bennett is a British actor known for his work in shows such as 'Washington', 'Catastrophe' and most recently as Deon 'Bazza' Bashford in Starzplay's 'Pennyworth'. Hainsley has been acting for over ten years, and discusses his path to success without full-time formal training and how he managed to build a great career on stage and screen. He reveals what he believes to be the key to his, and anyone’s, success in life. 4900 0 8 full Genevieve Gaunt - Knightfall Actress https://crossingthelinepod.com Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and has since has appeared as major roles in TV series The Royals and most recently in medieval drama, Knightfall, currently available on Netflix.]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000 B53931A3-77BE-4679-87A7-213AF35A2172 Genevieve Gaunt first came to our screens 2004 as Pansy Parkinson in <I>Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban</I> and has since has appeared as major roles in TV series <I>The Royals</I> and most recently in medieval drama, <I>Knightfall</I>, currently available on Netflix. Genevieve began acting at age 12 and comes from an acting family - she is the daughter of Dutch actor Frederik de Groot and British actress Fiona Gaunt. Her work spans film, television and also voice overs for bestselling audiobooks and radio dramas and she has aspirations to go further with her own writing. Genevieve chats to us about the impact of becoming a child actor, and whether her performer parents guided her away from it. We also find out which Harry Potter actors she keeps in touch with, and whether she was a fan of the books growing up. She talks about the importance of trust in the people around you on set, what she does to keep busy between acting jobs, and what creative outlets she'd like to pursue in the near future. 3067 0 6 full Kate Saxon - Voice Over Director of The Witcher 3 https://crossingthelinepod.com Kate Saxon is a television, theatre and video games director and has worked on award winning shows such as Endeavour and Silent Witness and blockbuster games including BAFTA-winning and nominated Alien: Isolation, Fable 2&3 and The Witcher 3.

She discusses her journey to becoming a director as well as how you span the differences between television and video games.

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0000 A433FF88-625E-49B2-9DEE-3AE511F63AE3 Kate Saxon discusses her journey to becoming a director as well as how you span the differences between television and video games. Kate Saxon is a director working in TV, Theatre, Film and Video Games. In 2017, Kate was one of 15 female Film and TV directors chosen for the inaugural BAFTA Elevate group, and was also selected for the Directors UK High End TV Drama Scheme. We sit down with Kate to discuss how she found her way into directing for screen, having started out in theatre and video game direction. She explains how she kept actors on track when recording mass lines of dialogue for Witcher 3 so they could recenter their emotions and not let the last line of dialogue influence the way they act the following line, and describes how she decorated the studio with a timeline of all the in-game events to make sense of the story. 2410 0 5 full Louis Taylor Baggs - Producer and Second Unit DA on James Bond https://crossingthelinepod.com Mon, 17 Feb 2020 13:35:06 +0000 88B81DB1-5D58-4A85-A296-364135E568B6 Louis Taylor-Baggs is a second unit director's assistant on the James Bond film 'No Time To Die' and has worked as a production assistant on various films including Solo: A Star Wars Story, Guy Richie's King Arthur, Wonder Woman 1984 and Mowlgi. He discusses his experiences and his journey to becoming a producer. Louis has spent many years working for the worlds largest content creators on different projects. These include Sky, Netflix, Working Title, Disney and Warner Bros. This has given him a huge insight into how some of the worlds largest films are made. Another valuable resource from this experience is the vast contact book that is regularly opened. Louis manages projects from green light to premiere, implementing incredible attention to detail and leadership skills to ensure the Crunchy Tomatoes crew are allowed to create the best products and films possible. Louis has been awarded Best Producer by the Hollywood Blood Horror Festival and films produced by Louis have been selected for film festivals including Short to the Point, Santiago Independent Film Awards, Hollywood Blood Horror Festival, Back in the Box, Golden Movie Awards and premiered on Film Shortage. All of this has led to the creation of an incredible team and network at Crunchy Tomatoes. Louis takes us through his journey to becoming a production assistant on films such as Solo: A Star Wars Story, and working as a director's assistant on the new James Bond movie - No Time To Die. We follow his journey from making cups of tea on set to becoming a body-double on Guy Ritchie's blockbuster movie, and travelling across the city for an interview and finally getting the dream job. We also delve into the process of following a film production from start to finish, and how you can be shooting off emails years later. And as he puts it, if you don't like it there's a hundred people waiting in line behind you - so either get on with it or find something else. 2911 0 4 full Craig Lapper of BBFC https://crossingthelinepod.com Mon, 17 Feb 2020 13:33:42 +0000 35AFF32B-1C8F-4F98-862B-0E6A268CB19B Craig Lapper is Head of Compliance at the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) and in this episode discusses how movies are rated, changing attitudes of audiences and dealing with several hours of watching a film about paint drying... The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is an independent regulator and guide with over 100 years’ experience. They exist to help everyone in the UK choose age-appropriate films, videos and websites, wherever and however they watch or use them. Working closely with the film and digital industries, with educators and organisations dedicated to children’s welfare, we are continually evolving the guidance we offer, and are increasingly able to make a bigger difference in helping everyone – children, families and adults - choose well. Craig Lapper is the principal adviser to the Chief Executive on compliance and classification policy, responsible for its day-to-day management and leading a team of Compliance Officers. Craig joined the BBFC in 1997, and held a number of posts before becoming Senior Examiner in 2006 and Head of Compliance in 2018. Craig takes us through what the role of an officer at the BBFC entails, and how they rate a movie ready for its theatrical or DVD/Blu-Ray release, and how they may sometimes have to settle a dispute with conflicting interpretations. Do they watch so many movies and shows that they don't want to watch the television when they get home? Is true that someone made a 10-hour long movie of paint drying as a protest? What's one lesser known movie everyone should see? What's the one iconic movie you're guilty of having not seen? We find out all this, and more. 2837 0 3 full Mike Gamarano Singleton - Filmmaker https://crossingthelinepod.com Mon, 17 Feb 2020 13:33:01 +0000 5E593E34-A85E-4CFC-8D82-80DE90AB023B Mike Gamarano Singleton from Mixing Networks details his career beginnings as a commercial actor, but how he longed to start his path to being a filmmaker. Michael created Mixing Networks in 2011 after visiting the New York acting scene and realising how useful workshops are to actors. He was keen to bring the 'American work ethic' to the British acting industry, where actors are constantly sharpening their craft. He believes it is important for actors to be put on tape as much as possible so they can feel more prepared for their real auditions. Alongside running the successful Mixing Networks, Michael also works as a director and producer. Michael tells us how he went from being a commercial actor in L.A. to producing his own short film and documentary back in the U.K. He shares his love of movies and which filmmakers influence him, and tells us about the little moments in movies that people may not consciously notice, but make all the difference. 2943 0 2 full Caitlin Joseph - Casting Director of Shadow and Bone https://crossingthelinepod.com Mon, 17 Feb 2020 13:33:00 +0000 D8BD85D7-A5F6-4755-8067-2A22FEC09842 Caitlin Joseph is a casting associate to Suzanne Smith casting shows such as Outlander and Good Omens. We discuss the highlights and the challenges of finding the right cast. Caitlin shares her story of becoming a casting assistant and making the decision to step away from being in the limelight herself as an actress - temporarily at least. We discuss her passion and drive for finding the right person for the role, and challenging the norm by casting the net wider and finding a more diverse option. How on earth do you filter through over 10,000 actor submissions for a handful of roles? Is it possible to put out a casting brief, receive agent submissions, make actors self-tape, and then cast roles all within 24 hours? 3220 0 1 full