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...

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...

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...

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...

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 explore behind the scenes in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Platform Media for CrewHQ...

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 explore behind the scenes in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by...

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 produced...

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...