Silver Screen Social

On this episode, I spoke to editor Laurent Sénéchal about his work on Anatomy of a Fall.  Sénéchal’s accolades for Anatomy of a Fall include:  An Oscar nomination for Best Achievement in Film Editing An ACE Eddie nomination for Best Edited Feature Film - Drama A BAFTA BAFTA Film Award for Best Editing A César Award nomination for Best Editing European Film Award winner for European Editor LAFCA Aw...

On this episode, I spoke to sound designer, supervising sound editor & re-recording mixer Steve Fanagan about his work on How to Have Sex. Fanagan’s accolades include:  A British Independent Film Award nominee (Best Sound for How to Have Sex) An Emmy nominee (Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series for Game of Thrones)  A Golden Reel Award winner (Best Sound Editing - Short Form Sound Effects a...

On this episode, I spoke to Oscar-winning contemporary hyperrealist sculptor and prosthetic makeup designer Kazu Hiro about his work on Maestro.  Hiro’s accolades include:   -5x Oscar nominee (2x winner for Bombshell and Darkest Hour)  -5x BAFTA nominee (3x winner for How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Bombshell and Darkest Hour)  -Primetime Emmy nominee  -6x Hollywood Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist...

On this special bonus episode, I spoke to BAFTA-nominated composer Vince Pope about his work on this season of True Detective: Night Country.  The season stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis. True Detective: Night Country was created by Issa López.

On this episode, I spoke to the iconic film and television actress June Squibb about her work on Thelma. Squibb’s accolades include:  -An Academy Award nomination -A Critics Choice Award nomination -A Golden Globe nomination -A Satellite Award winner  -An Independent Spirit Award nomination -A London Critics Circle Film Award nomination -A Los Angles Film Critics Association Award nomination -A Ne...

This week, we're joined by the dynamic duo, Ilker Çatak & Johannes Duncker from The Teachers' Lounge.  The Teachers’ Lounge has garnered accolades and awards since its premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival, including:  5 German Film Awards (Outstanding Feature Film, Best Direction, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, Best Screenplay and Best Editing)  Nationa...

This week, we're talking to Hilda Rasula, ACE, editor known for American Fiction (2023), Transparent (2014-2017) and SMILF (2015).  American Fiction was written and directed by Cord Jefferson. It stars Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa Rae, Sterling K. Brown, John Ortiz, Erika Alexander, Leslie Uggams, Adam Brody, and Keith David.

This week, we’re talking to executive music producer and supervising music editor Jason Ruder, re-recording mixer Tom Ozanich and re-recording mixer Dean Zupancic.  Ruder is known for his work on A Star Is Born, La La Land, Ad Astra and The Great Gatsby.  Ruder is an Oscar nominee, a BAFTA nominee, and a Cinema Audio Society Award nominee or A Star Is Born.  He is also a 2x Emmy nominee and a 3x M...

Drumroll, please! Allow me to introduce Silver Screen Social, a captivating weekly podcast where we explore the intricate aspects of the entertainment industry. I'm your host, Jackson Vickery, inviting you to pull up a seat and join me as I dive deep into the artistry behind today's most celebrated TV and film productions. Our guest on this episode of Silver Screen Social is editor Jonathan Albert...

On this episode, I spoke to production designer James Price and set decorator Tim Cohn about their work on The Iron Claw. The Iron Claw stars Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Holt McCallany, and Lily James.

On this episode, I spoke to cinematographer Mátyás Erdély about his work on The Iron Claw. Erdély won the ASC Spotlight Award and Bronze Frog at Camerimage for his work on Son of Saul. He was nominated at the British Independent Film Awards for Best Cinematography for The Nest. The Iron Claw stars Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Holt McCallany, and Lily James.

On this episode, I spoke to Emmy-nominated makeup designer Carol Rasheed, where we discuss her work on The Color Purple! The film stars Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and Fantasia Barrino.  In celebration of our 250th episode, I'm excited to reveal some news to you guys. We are ringing in the new year with a new cha...

On this episode, I spoke to Oscar-nominated production designer Maria Djurkovic about her work on Ferrari. She was also nominate for three BAFTAs (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Imitation Game and The Dig), a BIFA winner for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, an Emmy nominee for RKO 281, an EFA Award winner for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, a 4x ADG Award nominee and a BAFTA Television Craft Award nominee. 

On this episode, I spoke to Oscar-nominated editor Spencer Averick about his work on Origin. He was nominated for Ava DuVernay’s film 13th. He is also an ACE Eddie nominee, a BAFTA winner, a 2x Emmy winner and an IDA nominee.  Origin stars  Aunjanue Ellis, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, Niecy Nash-Betts, Nick Offerman, and Blair Underwood. 

On this episode, I spoke to costume designer Ellen Mirojnick and production designer Ruth De Jong from Oppenheimer. Mirojnick is an Emmy winner for Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special for Behind the Candelabra and a 2x Costume Designers Guild Award winner for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and The Knick. She also won the Career Achievement Award in 2016. She De Jong is an Emmy...

On this episode, I spoke Oscar-nominated editor Kevin Tent, ACE about his work on The Holdovers.  His Oscar nomination was for Alexander Payne’s film The Descendants. He is also a 5 ACE Eddie nominee (1x winner for The Descendants). His latest project is The Holdovers, starring Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa.

On this episode, I spoke Oscar-winning production designer Paul D. Austerberry about his work on The Color Purple.  The film stars Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and Fantasia Barrino.

On this episode, I spoke to makeup department head Elle Favorule, hair designer head Natalie Shea Rose and costume designer Jennifer Starzyk about their work on The Iron Claw.  The film stars Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Holt McCallany, and Lily James.

On this episode, I spoke European Film Award-winning and 3x Golden Reel Award-nominated (1x winner for The Orphanage) sound designer Oriol Tarragó about their work on Society of the Snow.  Society of the Snow was the Spanish entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.

On this episode, I spoke to BAFTA-nominated hair and make-up designer Siân Miller about their work on Saltburn.  The film was written, directed, and co-produced by Emerald Fennell. The film stars Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Alison Oliver, Archie Madekwe, and Carey Mulligan.

On this episode, I spoke to composer Will Bates about his work on Dumb Money.  The film was directed by Craig Gillespie. It stars Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vincent D'Onofrio, America Ferrera, Nick Offerman, Anthony Ramos, Sebastian Stan, Shailene Woodley, and Seth Rogen.

On this episode, I spoke to composer Chris Roe about their work on Blue Jean.  The film was written and directed by Georgia Oakley. It stars Rosy McEwen, Kerrie Hayes and Lucy Halliday.

On this episode, I spoke to sound designer/supervising sound editor Richard King and editor Jennifer Lame, ACE about their work on Oppenheimer.  King is a 4x Oscar winner (Dunkirk, Inception, The Dark Knight and Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World) and a 3x BAFTA winner (Dunkirk, Inception and Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World). Lame is a BAFTA nominee for Manchester by t...

On this episode, I spoke to makeup department head Sarah Rubano and hair department head Michael White about their work on The Holdovers. 

On this episode, I spoke to Oscar-nominated production designer Suzie Davies about her work on Saltburn.  Davies was nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA Film Award for her work on Mr. Turner. Davies has also been nominated for two British Independent Film Awards for The Electrical Life of Louis Wain and Peterloo.  The film was written, directed, and co-produced by Emerald Fennell. The film stars Ba...