How I Started (and how it's going): Recent Episodes
Digital Jellyfish
Interviews with people in the film industry (a loose term) asking them how they started and how it's going.
In this episode, Kate chats with Steven Kenny who started his career as a post production co-ordinator and now works as a Post Producer and Story Producer.
WE CHAT ABOUT How the Post Co-ordinator fits into post production The tasks and expectations of a post co-ordinator The surprising skill that study taught Networking
Link to transcript coming soon
WHERE TO WATCH Outback Truckers Outback Opal Hunters
EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE Scriptation Sync on Set Procreate
CREW WE TALK ABOUT Ross Tinney Jules Fortune Freya Brueschke
COURSES ECU Bachelor of Media and Communication
GUEST CONTACT DETAIL Steven Kenny – Linked In Stevenkenny50 “at” gmail.com
In this episode, Kate goes through a drama call sheet because she hasn't had a chance to edit another episode!
In this episode we cover;
- The essential elements of the callsheet
- What important information to look for
- What some of the acronyms stand for
LINK TO FOLLOW ALONG CALLSHEET
In this episode, Kate goes through a drama call sheet because she hasn't had a chance to edit another episode!
In this episode we cover;
- The essential elements of the callsheet
- What important information to look for
- What some of the acronyms stand for
LINK TO FOLLOW ALONG CALLSHEET
SHOW NOTES
Link to transcript coming as soon as website is up and running!
host | Kate Separovich
email | hello@howistarted.com.au
instagram | @howistartedcast
tiktok | @howistartedcast
web | howistarted.com.au
In this episode, Kate chats with Kit Sparrow who works mostly as a Standby Props Master (Art Department).
In this episode we chat about;
- What the Art Department is responsible for and what Standby props looks after
- How study didn’t teach all the skills needed
- The first job, and then transitioning to current role
- Flexibility and why the standby job is important
- Why the arts is important
SHOW NOTES
Link to transcript coming as soon as website is up and running!
WHERE TO WATCH
Drift
Paper Planes
The Turning
Looking for Grace
A Few Less Men
Wentworth
The Heights
EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE
Something to clean with
Something to taking things apart
Something to put things back together
Something to organise
Air Bladder
Adhesive Tapes
Makita Power Tools
CREW WE TALK ABOUT
Matt Hodgkinson
Clayton Jauncey
Adrian Dalton
Emma Fletcher
Sam Boffa
COURSES
Murdoch University (Course no longer exists)
GUEST CONTACT DETAILSsparrowkit AT gmail.com
host | Kate Separovich
email | hello@howistarted.com.au
instagram | @howistartedcast
tiktok | @howistartedcast
web | howistarted.com.au
In this episode, Kate chats with Dan Stone who worked mostly as a 1st AC (or Assistant Camera).
In this episode we chat about;
- What the 1st AC is and what they do
- How working in an isolated town helped career progression
- The ‘average’ day in the camera department
- The adventure of working in the screen industry
- Problem-solving
- Working in challenging locations
TRIGGER WARNINGWe also discuss mental health If you are working in the industry and need help please seek help.
The Wellbeing Helpline is available to anyone working in the arts.
You can find additional professional assistance through MEAA
Most importantly please watch The Show Must Go On
SHOW NOTES
Link to transcript coming as soon as website is up and running!
WHERE TO WATCH
Koko: A Red Dog Story
The Furnace
EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE
Teradek Wireless Lens Controller
Small HD Monitor
Magliner Junior Trolley
Setwear Chest Pouch
Setwear Belt Pouch
PEOPLE WE TALK ABOUT
Arthur Bienkowski
Charmaine Murray
Michael McDermott ACS
COURSES
WA Screen Academy
Curtin University
OTHER LINKS Professional Film Crew of WA
Shitty Rigs
Movie Set Memes
Dan’s High on Life Spotify Playlist
Dan’s Chill Spotify Playlist
Dan’s Masters Choc Milk Adaptor
GUEST CONTACT DETAILS Website
Instagram
host | Kate Separovich
email | hello@howistarted.com.au
instagram | @howistartedcast
tiktok | @howistartedcast
web | howistarted.com.au
In this episode, Kate chats with Gabrielle Cole who worked mostly as a production co-ordinator and now works for Screenwest as the Production Attraction and Services Manager.
In this episode you'll learn about;
- Managing change in a high-pressure job
- Reflections on one possible career path
- Building professional relationships
- How job values help you decide what job to say yes to
- Career growth and speed.
-The best way to reach out to Gabby
SHOW NOTES
-Link to transcript coming as soon as website is up and running!
WHERE TO WATCH
Red Dog True Blue
Bad Girl
Looking for Grace
1% (aka Outlaws)
The Heights
EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE
Microsoft Office - Home edition
Laptop
INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE
Hayden Fortescue
Anna Steel
Georgina Isles
Natalie Bell
COURSES
WA Screen Academy
Curtin University
OTHER LINKS
Screenwest Crew Directory
Professional Film Crew of WA
GUEST CONTACT DETAILS
Gabrielle Cole
host | Kate Separovich
email | hello@howistarted.com.au
instagram | @howistartedcast
tiktok | @howistartedcast
web | howistarted.com.au
In this pre-launch piece, Host Kate Separovich talks about why she's started the podcast and what she hopes it will achieve.