The Creative Leaders

What does it really take to build a career as an independent filmmaker? This week I'm joined by writer and director Phil Claydon ( Lesbian Vampire Killers , Alone , Within , Helloween ) for a wide-ranging conversation about filmmaking, horror, storytelling and the changing landscape of independent cinema. From directing studio features to making a micro-budget horror film with little more than det...

In this episode, Stephen Scott speaks with supervising sound editor and re-recording mixer Steve Fanagan about his work on Hokum . They discuss: How Steve first became involved with the film Collaborating with director Damian McCarthy Building the sound of the old rural hotel Using subtle ambience, wind and creaks to create tension Why silence and restraint are so important in horror Recording bes...

In this episode of SoundStart, Stephen sits down with members of the sound team behind Ready or Not 2 : re-recording mixers Andrew Tay and Scott Hitchon, and supervising dialogue editor Mark Dejczak. The conversation explores how the team approached the sound of a fast, chaotic horror-comedy where there are almost no simple “talking heads” scenes. They discuss rescuing production dialogue, cutting...

In this engaging conversation, Skip Lievsay and Paul Urmson, supervising sound editors and mixers, share their experiences working on the film 'Marty Supreme.' They discuss how their involvement began after their work on 'Uncut Gems,' highlighting the challenges and excitement of mixing sound for a film that demands a unique auditory experience. The duo explains their collaborative...

In this episode of The Creative Leaders we are joined by Michael Babcock to talk about his work as the Supervising Sound Editor on Nuremberg. Thanks to our sponsor Film Insider - join over 150 indie filmmakers and crew who are networking, collaborating and helping each other bring their projects to market. Join the community here.

This conversation explores the evolving landscape of film production, particularly in the UK, highlighting the challenges faced by traditional media in engaging audiences who now prefer platforms like TikTok. Our guest, Hutch, emphasises the potential for indie filmmakers to thrive by adopting innovative marketing strategies that align with current audience behaviors. Welcome to The Creative Leade...

This week Stephen is joined on the podcast by Paul Massey (Re-recording Mixer) and Eric Norris (Supervising Sound Editor) on Scott Cooper's film, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. The Creative Leaders Podcast is brought to you by Bigmouth Audio - specialists in voice & audio post production for film, TV & Games.

Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer, Roland Heap, joins Stephen on the podcast this week to talk about the sound of The Strangers: Chapter 2. Please subscribe to The Creative Leaders Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. The podcast is brought to you by Bigmouth Audio - www.bigmouthaudio.com

In episode 28 of The Creative Leaders Podcast we speak with Brian Goodheart and Kelly Oostman - the sound team behind Ben Leonberg's indie horror film "Good Boy"

In episode 27 of The Creative Leaders Podcast we are joined by Filipe Messeder, Re-Recording Mixer & Sound Designer and Luciano Vignola, Supervising Sound Editor & Re-Recording Mixer on Zach Cregger's hit horror film 'Weapons'.

Our latest guest on 'The Creative Leaders Podcast' brought to you by Bigmouth Audio - is Michael Babcock, who joins us to discuss his work as Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer on Netflix & Sony's mega hit feature; K-Pop Demon Hunters.

In this episode, we dive deep into the life and career of a seasoned producer in the animation industry; Calum Hart. We start with an exploration of Calum's mission and purpose, which centres around nurturing creative ideas from their embryonic stages to fully realised projects. He emphasises the importance of collaboration, foresight, and creative problem-solving in his role. Our guest shares his...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with the Founder & Creative Director at Chalk and Blade, Ruth Barnes, a company renowned for its innovative approach to audio storytelling and podcast production. Our guest shared insights into the evolution of podcasting, particularly the increasing importance of video components and high-quality sound design, such as Dolby Atmos, in modern pod...

Eleanor is the Founder & Director of Clubhouse, an independent animation studio, based in Glasgow. Clubhouse is Scotland’s first 100% paper independent animation studio. They create playful handcrafted content that is ideal for colourful campaigns or surprising social media. Eleanor has received the Bram Stoker Medal for most imaginative work and a D&AD Best New Blood Award. Her work has b...

Emrah is the Founder & Creative Director at Mooncolony - a premium 2D art and illustration services provider to the video games industry. Emrah leads a team of outstandingly talented concept artists and illustrators who provide premium 2D art and illustration services to video game developers across the globe. With over seven years of experience in his role, he has successfully established and...

Adam is a Director & Founder of 2d development house StudioNX. He is also an Emmy winning Co-Creator of 'Niko and the Sword of Light' on Amazon Prime. He recently developed the story for Herobeats' Bafta winning game 'Endling' and In 2019, directed season one of Marvel’s Battleworld which has since picked up over 5 million views. In 2017 he created and directed the 80s insp...

Pamela Nelson is the Managing Director at the award winning, boutique design, animation and motion studio - Revenant. She has a strong background in production across the broadcast and film industry. Revenant have worked on projects across themed entertainment, broadcast TV, brand, experiential, film and games. Collaborating with clients such as Riot Games, Netflix and Oakley.

Donald Pirie is currently one of the most exciting and in demand casting & voice directors working in the games and animation industries. Working on titles such as Lords of the Fallen, Superfuse, Per Aspera, Ridley Jones as well as a number of unannounced titles. Donald was recently described by CI Games as being " Hands downs the best & most intuitive voice director working in games...

In this episode of The Creative Leaders Podcast, we dive into the world of casting and voice production in the gaming industry. Our guest, Adam Ritchie, shares insights on the importance of authentic casting and the growing need for innovative choices. We also discuss the impact of diverse voices in games and the rewarding experience of nurturing talent. Join us as we explore the behind-the-scenes...

In this episode of the Creative Leaders Podcast, host Stephen Scott sits down with Sam Carlisle, Senior Director of External Partner Relations at Microsoft, to discuss his journey into the world of gaming. Sam shares how he initially pursued art and had a passion for comics before eventually finding his way into the games industry in his thirties. Despite facing challenges in finding work, Sam&#39...

In this episode of "The Creative Leaders" Podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by Owen Rixon, Founder & Head of Animation at The 2D Workshop - a VFX and animation studio that focuses on producing stunning, cinematic imagery across all their work, be it corporate video, music video, advert or film. Follow Owen here: ⁠ LinkedIn⁠ Follow Stephen here:  ⁠LinkedIn⁠  ...

In this episode of the Creative Leaders Podcast, host Stephen Scott interviews Jon Mason, a former Navy member turned kids' entertainment industry professional. Jon is an award winning creative digital producer and founder of Jollywise. He is passionate about the intersection of digital and entertainment and its ability to constantly reinvent the way we tell stories to each other. Following a...

In this episode of the Creative Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Paula Bird, Head of Production: Features and TV at Axis Studios. Paula shares her origin story and how she got started in the creative industry. Born in Brazil, she pursued a fine art degree and had her sights set on a career in the film industry. After graduating, she landed a job as a runner in a post-production facility before fi...

In this episode of the Creative Leaders Podcast, host Stephen Scott interviews Laura Breaden, Executive Producer at The Line Animation. Laura shares her journey from studying business to finding her passion in media and film. She discusses how her creative side led her to become a producer, combining entrepreneurial skills with a love for bringing creative projects to life. [00:01:32] Being a prod...

In this episode of the "The Creative Leaders" podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by Liam O'Neill, Head of Production at Raw Fury.  Follow Liam here: LinkedIn Follow Stephen here: LinkedIn We’re a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent working in animation, gaming and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Scott and Powered by Bigmo...