Out of Frame

Caterers: Cooking for the stars

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, a

Disability Consultant: What films get wrong about representation

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 sh

Film Osteopath: How do actors protect their bodies?

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 healt

Film Stills Photographer: How to master snapshots of Beetlejuice

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

Greens Team: How to re-create nature on a film set

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, tre

Transportation Manager: How do actors make it to remote film sets?

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 t

Food Stylist: How to make a perfect plate for cinema

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?

Stunt Rigger: Keeping superheroes safe

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

Puppeteer: Who makes Star Wars’ BB-8 come alive?

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 everyth

Production Buyers: What can you buy from a prop house?

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 an

Crowd 2nd Assistant Director: How to (not) stand out in a crowd

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

Script Supervisor: Continuity in The Crown

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-War

The Set Decorator: Lee Sandales

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 decorat

The Sign Painter: Jorge Jacobs

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 worl

The Prop Master: Lee Wiseman

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

The Post Production Trainee: Kareem Adelekan

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

The Production Controller: Dominique Tucker

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 Tu

The Sound Mixer: Paul Munro

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 s

The Production Manager: Boo Motjuoadi

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 sm

The Prosthetics Designer: Kristyan Mallett

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 Mallett - a make-up