Out of Frame

The art department on any blockbuster is a massive operation. Huge worlds have to be built from scratch - whether that’s on a field or a completely empty sound stage. Making those building blocks is where Grant Bailey comes in. Grant shares stories of his work as a supervising art director on Practical Magic 2, The Running Man and A Thousand Blows. This is Out of Frame, where we explore behind the...

From creating monsters and dragons, to imaginary cities and planets, the VFX team helps blend live action footage with Computer Generated Imagery - or CGI - to make movie magic. Roma O’Connor is a VFX producer, which means she manages the process of creating visual effects, and the team behind them. Roma shares stories of working on Practical Magic 2, Game of Thrones and Everest. This is Out of Fr...

Costumes help actors get into character and take on another person’s identity. But creating costumes isn’t easy - they may need to work for stunt scenes or be historically accurate. Tim Perkins is a costume cutter - which means he’s responsible for bringing a costume designer’s vision to life. Tim shares stories of working on Aladdin, Bridgerton and Mission Impossible. This is Out of Frame, where...

Film sets are an incredible place full of fun and magic - but they can also be dangerous. A big production often involves large, heavy equipment, controlled fire and explosions, and hundreds of people. When things don’t go to plan, that’s when Nicky Gregory steps in. Nicky shares stories of what it means to be a nurse outside of the hospital and on set instead. This is Out of Frame, where we explo...

Every film relies on good footage to make a blockbuster come to life, and looking after all of this footage is crucial for any production. That's where the DIT - or Digital Imaging Technician - comes in. Daniel Alexander shares stories on the importance of footage security, how to get the best out of lighting actors on screen and confidentiality on set. This is Out of Frame, where we explore behin...

Out Of Frame is back! Each week, we shine a light on the crew members who make your favourite movies come to life. One of the most common entry level jobs is the production assistant. PA’s are part of all aspects of a production, including talent management, on-set support and the day-to-day runnings of a studio. Sky Caesar discusses how she became a production assistant and what it takes to break...

Good food is good for the soul, and no one keeps the cast and crew chugging along quite like the caterers. Gavin Charlton and Ali Hughes are the co-founders of Bite Me, and specialise in film catering. Gavin and Ali share stories of working on productions like Wicked and Hail Mary, and the importance of good people skills. This is Out of Frame, where we explore behind the scenes in film and TV. Ou...

As a disability consultant, it’s Ally Castle’s job to advise and work alongside production companies and directors on accessibility, inclusion and representation. Ally shares stories of work this work means for her personally and what she’s currently working on with Warner Bros. This is Out of Frame, where we explore behind the scenes in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Platform Media for...

The long hours of working on a film or TV series can put a massive strain on the human body. Osteopath Jason Graham works everyone on a set to provide what he calls healthcare for behind the scenes. He joins Yinka to share stories of working with some of the industry’s biggest stars, and what makes them just like us. This is Out of Frame, where we explore behind the scenes in film and TV. Out of F...

Film photography is key for promoting a new film or TV show - but the way they’re taken is masterfully done. Parisa Taghizadeh (or Tag, as most people know her) is a film stills photographer. It’s her job to try and capture the best photos on set whilst the cameras are still rolling. Tag shares stories of working on Supergirl, The Woman In Cabin 10 and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. This is Out of Frame...

Most films are made on a set - which at first is just an empty space. Any scenes that take place outside are often created from scratch. That means installing plants, trees, sand and sometimes a whole forest indoors by the greens team. Greens Head Of Department David Searle and Co-Ordinator Eva Onsrud discuss working on Game Of Thrones, Harry Potter and Jurassic Park. This is Out of Frame, where w...

A big blockbuster can require hundreds of people to create. But how do all these people - and their equipment - make it to locations all around the world? This is where transport manager Stevie Kotey comes in. Stevie shares stories of managing crew and cast members on Wonder Woman, The Acolyte and Luther. This is Out of Frame, where we explore behind the scenes in film and TV. Out of Frame is prod...

Food can tell a story on screen - from the gruel served in a prison camp, to a lavish banquet in 1920’s Hollywood. But what does it take to prepare food for film and TV? And what are the secrets behind making food look good for the camera? Food stylist Katharine Tidy shares stories of working on Mickey 17, The Crown and Slow Horses. This is Out of Frame, where we explore behind the scenes in film...

When an actor needs to jump out of a window or do a back flip, a stunt person is usually called in. But who keeps everyone safe? And how are these scenes made to look so seamless? Stunt rigger Jay Burr shares his experience of working on Batman, Star Wars and even The Teletubbies. This is Out of Frame, where we explore behind the scenes in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Platform Media fo...

Puppets are one of the oldest forms of entertainment in the world - but they still pop up in cinema all the time. Puppeteer Dave Chapman has brought his skills to everything from BBC Children’s television and Muppet Treasure Island, to Star Wars and Jurassic World. Dave shares stories working on some of the biggest film franchises in the world and the skills it takes to be a great puppeteer. This...

Where do you go to buy a sarcophagus? Or a pig’s head? Or a floating bath? Film sets require all kinds of things - but finding them isn’t always easy. Melloney Cunnell and Zoe Gold are both production buyers - which means that they are responsible for sourcing, renting and purchasing all the props and set dressing for a production. Mel and Zoe share stories on what it takes, and why they’re waving...

We all have our favourite faces in cinema - but what does it take to be a background actor? Crowd 2nd Assistant Director Demitra Coulson tells us how she manages over 300 extras at once, and shares stories of working on One Day, Bridgerton and Tom & Jerry: The Movie. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Pl...

Movies take a long time to film, and that means they are rarely shot in chronological order - but the end result has to look seamless. Script supervisor Alana Marmion-Warr spills the beans on how a film stays consistent, and shares stories of working on Wonka, The Crown and Ready Player One. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Out o...

Merry Christmas! This week we’re getting into the festive spirit by stepping inside the set of your favourite family movies. Yinka meets Academy Award winning set decorator Lee Sandales. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Lee shares stories of creating the set for Wicked, the Harry Potter franchise and Wonka. Out of Frame is produc...

A sign painter - or scenic artist - is responsible for creating all hand-painted signage on a film set - from old school shop signs, to futuristic logos from another world. Yinka meets sign painter Jorge Jacobs to hear all about the artistic touch that he brings to productions. This role requires artistic skill, a knowledge of different lettering styles and techniques, and the ability to work unde...

From the books in a bedroom, to the throne of a leader, it's the details that make a film set feel like a whole world. This week, Yinka meets someone in charge of filling film sets with fascinating objects - or props, for those in the know. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Lee Wiseman shares stories of working as a prop master on...

What happens when the cameras stop rolling? How is all that glossy footage made into a blockbuster movie?  This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Yinka meets trainee Kareem Adelekan, who through CrewHQ, is working to edit the visuals within post production. Kareem shares stories of joining Warner Bros. and how editors piece together a...

What does it take to get a production greenlit for filming? This week, Yinka meets someone who is a part of the crew from the word go - production controller Dominique Tucker. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Dominique shares stories of working with some of the biggest studios around, and the financial advice any good filmmaker s...

The way a movie looks is only one piece of the pie - a great film needs to sound amazing too. From dialogue that makes you sit on the edge of your seat, to mind-blowing sound effects. All of this comes under the work of a talented sound mixer. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Paul Munro has led the sound department on huge produc...

Someone who works across every department is the production manager. Based both on set and in the office, production managers are responsible for ensuring a shoot goes smoothly. Boo Motjuoadi shares stories of the challenges that come with being a production manager - from negotiating with rental houses, to supporting the mental health of cast members. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and...