Out of Frame
Episodes
The Set Decorator: Lee Sandales
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas! This week we’re getting into the festive spirit by stepping inside the set of your favourite family movies. Yinka meets Academy Awa...
The Sign Painter: Jorge Jacobs
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 log...
The Prop Master: Lee Wiseman
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Post Production Trainee: Kareem Adelekan
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Production Controller: Dominique Tucker
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 con...
The Sound Mixer: Paul Munro
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sea...
The Production Manager: Boo Motjuoadi
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Someone who works across every department is the production manager. Based both on set and in the office, production managers are responsible for ensu...
The Prosthetics Designer: Kristyan Mallett
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween! With the spooky season upon us, what better time than now to explore how a gory scene comes to life. This week, Yinka meets Kristyan ...
The Cinematographer: James Friend
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to the below the line team, someone who is responsible for the very building blocks of a production is the cinematographer - also known ...
The Film Florist: Jenny Tobin
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A film set is often a beautiful work of art - and that includes the use of flowers. Whether it’s an emotional funeral or an extravagant garden locat...
The Gaffer: Gavin Walters
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Calling in the chief! For all things electrical, it’s the gaffer who is in charge. Today we meet Gavin Walters. As a gaffer, Gavin is the chief tech...
The Production Designer: Sophie Becher
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing quite sets up a film like the opening shot. The locations of your favourite TV shows and movies set the scene and invite the viewer into a who...
The Sustainability Consultant: Jimmy Keeping
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Climate change is a huge issue that has changed the way we work and live in so many ways, so it’s no surprise that the film and TV industry is feeli...
The Animal Wrangler: Jules Tottman
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back! Every week we’ll be giving you an insight into what brings a production together like you’ve never seen before. How do you turn a lo...
The Costume Supervisor: Sanaz Missaghian
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know just how big the costume department for a film or high end TV show is? From jewellery makers to fabric cutters - it takes a lot to manage ...
The Hair and Make-Up Designer: Sharon Martin
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s turning someone into a zombie, a Victorian princess or a wild animal, no one knows their way around hair and make up quite like Sharon ...
The SFX Supervisor: Michael Dawson
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explosions, fireworks and even stormy weather - when it comes to adding special effects to a film production, it takes skill and precision. Meet SFX S...
The Production Manager: Monique Brown
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to bring a production together? From making sure a film stays to budget, to managing a crowd scene - who helps keep a production run...
The Armourer: Tim Lewis
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On guard! When you’re watching an action film or TV series, have you ever wondered who takes care of the weapons? The bow and arrows, the swords and...
The Mental Health Consultant: Sarah McCaffrey
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our favourite films and TV shows push actors to their limit. Sometimes this means being part of a scene where something traumatic happens - like a dea...
The Costume Director: Jenny Beavan
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Multi-Academy Award winner Jenny Beavan gives an insight into the life of a costume designer. This is Out Of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the...
The Intimacy Coordinator: Ita O'Brien
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do productions prepare scenes that include nudity? Who is there to ensure everyone on set is comfortable? Introducing the role of the intimacy coo...
The Lighting Department: Nate Phillips
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can lighting change the mood or genre of a movie? How can it turn a horror film into a love story? This is Out Of Frame, where we celebrate and ex...
The Producer: Steve Clark-Hall
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Way before the team steps onto set, someone needs to find the budget, location and crew to make a production happen. What does it take to be a film or...
The Casting Director: Kate Ringsell
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how the lead actors in your favourite films are picked? And what it takes to make someone a Hollywood star? Welcome to Out o...
The 1st Assistant Director: Lydia Currie
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered just what it takes to make a blockbuster film or high-end TV series? Who are the people that discover your new favourite actors...
Introducing... Out Of Frame
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The blockbusters, the big moments, the incredible actors. Who are the people working alongside your favourite stars? And how can you do the same? Welc...