The BFDG announces their new podcast: Work In Progress

The British Film Designers Guild (BFDG) has launched their new podcast ‘Work in Progress’ and released a the first episode presented by Mark Kermode featuring the 3 nominees of the Peter Lamont Spotlighting New Talent Award and BFDG Chairperson, Blair Barnette.

This award, which is supported by Netflix, was created by the BFDG to highlight the future stars of the next generation of filmmakers. It was named after Oscar winning Production Designer, Peter Lamont who was always keen to help and support young talent in the Art Department.

Mark Kermode has a close association with the BFDG having presented their Production Design Awards for the last two years. This is an ongoing podcast collaboration in which Kermode explores the craft of the Production Designer and the Art Department in Film and Television.

In this podcast Mark talks to:

BFDG Chairperson – Blair Barnette

Matilda Beard – Junior Draughtsperson

Katie Mazerek – Junior Draughtsperson

Rachel Neill – Art Department Assistant

The 3 young designers talk about getting a job in the  film industry, what their current roles as young designers involve and what their career aspirations are within the Art Department. This podcast is a must for anyone considering a career in the film industry.

Blair Barnette (BFDG Chairperson) talks to  Mark about the real need to bring new talent into the Art Department and the many routes to get there, not just the conventional ones through a degree in Film and TV design. She says that many people have skills that could easily transfer to the Art Department, they just need the interest and determination to make contact with people in the industry and put themselves forward.

The ‘Work in Progress’ podcast will be available on the BFDG website and via their social media channels as well as through the usual podcast providers.

Jim Bradshaw, Awards Manager at Netflix said: “We’re delighted to sponsor the Peter Lamont Spotlighting New Talent Award. Britain’s designers are renowned the world over for their creativity and artistic excellence, and it is this talent that plays such an integral role in helping people escape into the world of storytelling. At Netflix we’re committed to supporting Britain’s creative industry for the long term. We’re working with local talent right across the length and breadth of the UK to make great stories for our 214m members globally. We’re also investing significantly in training and development through our Grow Creative programme which is helping to bridge the skills gap, upskill the UK creative community, and improve diversity head-on.”