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Best Girl Grip
Best Girl Grip
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A weekly podcast interviewing women behind-the-scenes and below-the-line of the British film industry.

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#138: Georgia Goggin returns!

The final ever episode! This week, my first ever guest, Georgia Goggin is back! As a producer, Georgia has been collaborating with... more

08 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
#137: Desiree Akhavan, Director, Writer, Actor

This is week my guest is Desiree Akhavan!  Desiree’s first feature film was 2014’s APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR, in which she also starred.... more

01 Dec 2023 · 56 minutes
#136: Moss Barclay, Executive Producer for TV at See-Saw Films

This week’s guest is Moss Barclay, an Executive Producer for TV at See-Saw Films, whose shows include SLOW HORSES  and... more

24 Nov 2023 · 45 minutes
#135: Leo Anna Thomas, Wellbeing Facilitator

This week’s guest is Leo Anna Thomas, (they/them) who has twenty years’ experience in the Art Department and six as... more

17 Nov 2023 · 52 minutes
#134: Farhana Bhula, Head of Creative at Film4

This week’s guest is Farhana Bhula, the Head of Creative at Film4, where she  has overseen production on a mix... more

10 Nov 2023 · 38 minutes
#133: Vicki Brown, Senior Executive of Sales & Distribution at BFI

This week’s guest is Vicki Brown, the Senior Executive of Sales & Distribution at the BFI.  Before the BFI she was... more

03 Nov 2023 · 56 minutes
#132: Tricia Tuttle, Head of Directing Fiction at NFTS

This week’s guest is Tricia Tuttle, the Head of Directing Fiction at NFTS and former Director of BFI Festivals, where... more

27 Oct 2023 · 45 minutes
#131: Uzma Hasan, Producer

This week’s guest is Uzma Hasan, a producer known for bringing subversive stories to global audiences.  Her first feature as producer... more

20 Oct 2023 · 45 minutes
#130: Laura Zempel, Editor

This week’s guest is Laura Zempel, an award-winning editor for film & TV based in Los Angeles.  I invited to Laura... more

13 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
#129: Clare Baines, Disability Equality Lead at BFI

This week’s guest is Clare Baines, the BFI’s first Disability Equality Lead.  Clare is a blind creative. Unable to recognise her... more

06 Oct 2023 · 48 minutes
#128: Cassandra Johnson-Bekoe, Writer, Producer, Script Editor & Head of Development at DARE Pictures

This week my guest is Cassandra Johnson-Bekoe, a woman who wears many hats - among which are writer, producer, script... more

29 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
#127: Emma Obank, Talent Agent at Casarotto Ramsay & Associates

This week I'm pleased to welcome to Best Girl Grip talent agent Emma Obank.  Emma joined Casarotto Ramsay & Associates, an... more

22 Sep 2023 · 39 minutes
#126: Sophia Hardman, Foley Editor & Mixer

This week my guest is award-winning, freelance foley editor and mixer Sophia Hardman.  Sophia studied Sound Technology at The Liverpool Institute... more

15 Sep 2023 · 45 minutes
#125: Helen Gladders, Producer

This week's guest is producer Helen Gladders. I became aware of Helen’s work through the 2016 short film RHONNA & DONNA,... more

08 Sep 2023 · 57 minutes
#124: Eve Gabereau, Founder & MD of Modern Films

This week my guest is the wonderful Eve Gabereau. Eve is someone whose work and ingenuity I became aware of quite... more

21 Oct 2022 · 45 minutes
#123: Jeanie Igoe, producer

This week my guest is producer Jeanie Igoe.  Jeanie’s big break came when she landed a role at A24, where her... more

11 Oct 2022 · 49 minutes
#122: Hanna Flint, Critic, Author & Broadcaster

This week I’m thrilled to be chatting with film critic, broadcaster, podcaster and now author Hanna Flint, about her path... more

04 Oct 2022 · 57 minutes
#121: Ines Adriana, Sound Designer & Mixer

My guest this week is the incredibly talented and prolific sound designer and mixer Ines Adriana. Ines studied for an MA... more

27 Sep 2022 · 41 minutes
#120: Lucy Bright, Music Supervisor

This week, my guest is music supervisor Lucy Bright.  Lucy started out at Mute Records working with artists such as Nick... more

13 Sep 2022 · 1 hour,
#119: Olive Nwosu, Filmmaker

Olive Nwosu is a Nigerian filmmaker, a BAFTA Pigott 2020 Scholar, an Alex Sichel Fellow at Columbia University School of... more

06 Sep 2022 · 42 minutes
#118: Carmen Thompson, Curator & Creative Producer

My guest this week is Carmen Thompson a film programmer, curator and creative producer based in Scotland, who predominantly works... more

30 Aug 2022 · 1 hour,
117: Adelaide Waldrop, Intimacy Coordinator

I spoke to Adelaide Waldrop a certified Intimacy Director with Intimacy for Stage and Screen (ISS), where she trained with Lizzy... more

23 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
#116: Reetu Kabra, publicist

My guest this week is Reetu Kabra, a London-based publicist with over 15 years’ experience working in house for renowned... more

09 Aug 2022 · 44 minutes
#115: Aoife McArdle, Filmmaker

My guest this week is Aoife McArdle, a filmmaker from Northern Ireland who you may know from her recent stint... more

02 Aug 2022 · 46 minutes
Bonus Minisode: Sara Dosa, Documentary Filmmaker

I’ve got a Friday treat for you in the form of this bonus minisode with documentary filmmaker and producer Sara... more

29 Jul 2022 · 26 minutes
#114: Claire Anne Williams, Hair & Make-Up Designer

My guest this week is Make-up and Hair Designer Claire Anne Williams. Claire left a career as a legal secretary to... more

26 Jul 2022 · 31 minutes
#113: Jessica Kiang, Film Critic & Writer

I am thrilled to say that my guest this week is Jessica Kiang.  Jessica is an International Critic for Variety, covering all... more

19 Jul 2022 · 56 minutes
#112: Sheena Patel, Assistant Director & Author

This week my guest is Sheena Patel, an assistant director for Film and TV. Her credits as a 1st AD... more

12 Jul 2022 · 47 minutes
#111: Tabitha Jackson, Director of the Sundance Film Festival (Live at Sundance London)

To kick off season six, I’m sharing a live edition that I recorded recently at Sundance London - an offshoot... more

05 Jul 2022 · 39 minutes
#110: Ashley Connor, Cinematographer

I lied and said that last week was the last episode for a while and then I got a very... more

04 Apr 2022 · 51 minutes
#109: Katie Sinclair, Development Exec & Independent Producer

I am very excited to introduce this week’s guest, as she is both a friend of the podcast and a... more

29 Mar 2022 · 59 minutes
#108: Renee Zhan, Director & Animator

My guest this week is Renee Zhan, a Chinese-American director and animator from Houston, Texas now based in London. She... more

22 Mar 2022 · 32 minutes
#107: Chi Thai, Independent Filmmaker & Producer

This week my guest is Chi Thai, an independent filmmaker & producer who works across features, documentary, animation & immersive.... more

16 Mar 2022 · 44 minutes
#106: Lizzie Gillett, Director of Feature Docs at Passion Pictures

This week’s interview is with Lizzie Gillet, the Director of the Feature Documentary Department at Passion Pictures, whose credits include... more

08 Mar 2022 · 43 minutes
#105: Aisha Bywaters, Casting Director

My guest is Aisha Bywaters, a BIFA-nominated casting director whose credits include independent films such as Body of Water, County... more

22 Feb 2022 · 41 minutes
#104: Ruth Greenberg, Writer & Director

My guest this week is Ruth Greenberg, an award-winning screenwriter and director whose directorial debut RUN, a short film starring... more

15 Feb 2022 · 51 minutes
#103: Elhum Shakerifar, Documentary Producer

My guest this week is Elhum Shakerifar, a BAFTA nominated producer and winner of the 2017 Women in Film &... more

08 Feb 2022 · 48 minutes
#102: Henrietta & Jessica Ashworth, screenwriters & directors

This week's guests are Henrietta and Jessica Ashworth!  Hen and Jess are screenwriters, directors and twin sisters. Having penned their first... more

01 Feb 2022 · 51 minutes
#101: Sandra Hebron, Head of Screen Arts at NFTS

My guest this week is Sandra Hebron, the Head of Screen Arts at the National Film and Television School where... more

26 Jan 2022 · 58 minutes
#100: Rose Garnett, Director of BBC Film

My guest this week is Rose Garnett, the Director of BBC Film. Since joining the BBC in 2017, Rose has... more

18 Jan 2022 · 32 minutes
#99: Sophie Littman, Filmmaker

It’s been a weird week, with Omicron taking hold and trying to feel festive but also feeling quite apprehensive. So... more

14 Dec 2021 · 39 minutes
#98: Akua Gyamfi, Founder of The British Blacklist

My guest this week is Akua Gyamfi who has over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry, with a... more

07 Dec 2021 · 35 minutes
#97: Nia Childs, Creative Producer, Curator & Filmmaker

My guest this week is a wonderful woman and friend: Nia Childs.  Nia is a freelance creative producer and curator working... more

30 Nov 2021 · 54 minutes
#96: Siobhán Harper-Ryan, Hair & Make-Up Designer

Siobhán Harper-Ryan is a Hair & Make-Up Designer who started out as an apprentice in fashion design & millinery in... more

23 Nov 2021 · 32 minutes
#95: Sam Joly, Head of Marketing & Publicity at See-Saw Films

This week’s interview was a real treat to record. Sam Joly, my guest, radiates joy and positivity, but what I... more

16 Nov 2021 · 50 minutes
Bonus minisode: Liz Garbus, Filmmaker

I’m here today with a bonus minisode with two-time Academy-Award nominated filmmaker Liz Garbus to celebrate the release of her... more

12 Nov 2021 · 17 minutes
#94: Anna Godas, CEO of Dogwoof

My guest this week is Anna Godas, the CEO of documentary distribution company Dogwoof, who have released films such as... more

09 Nov 2021 · 37 minutes
#93: Jemma Desai, Writer, Researcher & Curator

Hello! Welcome to Season Five of Best Girl Grip.    This week my guest is Jemma Desai. I first encountered Jemma at... more

05 Nov 2021 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
#92: Cathy Brady, Filmmaker

This week I am back with the third instalment of my bonus trilogy and my guest is the incredibly talented,... more

02 Sep 2021 · 37 minutes
#91: Molly Manning-Walker, Cinematographer & Writer-Director

Today I’m sharing another in-between season bonus episode that I recorded live as part of the BFI’s Woman With a... more

24 Aug 2021 · 40 minutes
#90: Prano Bailey-Bond, Filmmaker

I’m back! Not with a brand new season - just yet - but with a triple-bill of bonus episodes that... more

17 Aug 2021 · 55 minutes
#89: Mandy Chang, Head of BBC Storyville

So this is the final episode of Season Four - which I started back in March and honestly I have... more

22 Jun 2021 · 52 minutes
#88: T A P E collective (Angie Moneke, Isra Al Kassi & Nellie Alston)

This week I’ve got a very exciting line-up of guests. Yes you heard that plural correctly, I spoke to not... more

15 Jun 2021 · 47 minutes
#87: Lisa Scoppa, Set Decorator

This week I am delighted to welcome set decorator Lisa Scoppa to the podcast. I came across her name and... more

08 Jun 2021 · 42 minutes
#86: Rachael Tate, Dialogue & ADR Editor

This week my guest is Rachael Tate, a BAFTA award-winning Dialogue & ADR supervisor slash editor whose credits include 1917... more

01 Jun 2021 · 53 minutes
#85: Kat Buckle, Talent Agent

This week my guest is Kat Buckle, an agent at Curtis Brown in their Film & TV department where she... more

25 May 2021 · 38 minutes
#84: Tara Judah, Critic & curator

So cinemas are open which is hugely exciting! What are people going to see? And where? Lots of things that... more

18 May 2021 · 1 hour,
#83: Mariayah Kaderbhai, Head of Programmes at BAFTA

This week my guest is Mariayah Kaderbhai who is Head of Programmes at BAFTA, where she represents them as the... more

11 May 2021 · 34 minutes
#82: Mika Watkins, Screenwriter

This week my guest is Mika Watkins, a screenwriter for television and film, whose career is already on a really... more

04 May 2021 · 48 minutes
#81: Melanie Hoyes, Industry Inclusion Executive at the BFI

My guest this week is Melanie Hoyes who is an Industry Inclusion Executive at the BFI, where she deputises for... more

20 Apr 2021 · 47 minutes
#80: Kaila Hier, Publicist

This week I spoke to film publicist Kaila Hier. Kaila is a Montreal-born, formerly Berlin-based publicist and the founder of Exile... more

13 Apr 2021 · 47 minutes
#79: Parisa Taghizadeh, Stills Photographer

My guest this week is Parisa Taghizadeh - who goes by the name Tag - and she is a stills... more

30 Mar 2021 · 34 minutes
#78: Lauren McCallum, Head of European Production at Scanline VFX

This week my guest is Lauren McCallum, who has worked in the VFX industry for over 15 years. And you... more

23 Mar 2021 · 53 minutes
#77: Grace Bridger & Runyararo Mapfumo, Producer & Writer/Director

I spoke to Grace Bridger and Runyararo Mapfumo who are a producer / director duo that work together under the... more

16 Mar 2021 · 55 minutes
#76: Eva Riley, Filmmaker

Welcome to Series 4 of Best Girl Grip! My first guest of the series is the wonderful Eva Riley. Eva is... more

08 Mar 2021 · 55 minutes
Episode 75: Emily Morgan, Producer

My guest this week is none other than Emily Morgan, a BAFTA-winning film producer whom I admire greatly.  Emily started out... more

22 Dec 2020 · 36 minutes
Episode 74: Louisa Maycock, Founder & CEO of Girls on Tops

My guest this week is Louisa Maycock - the creator, owner and mastermind of the hugely brilliant brand Girls on... more

18 Dec 2020 · 38 minutes
Episode 73: Anna Bogutskaya, Programmer, Broadcaster, Writer & Creative Producer

My guest this week is Anna Bogutskaya. Anna used to work at the BFI around the same time I was... more

11 Dec 2020 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Episode 72: Gemma Cole, Agency Director & Artist

This week I spoke to the lovely Gemma Cole, an agency director who comes from a background in film marketing.... more

04 Dec 2020 · 32 minutes
Episode 71: Georgina Higgins, Script Supervisor

My guest this week is Georgina Higgins, a Script Supervisor, whose recent credits include the Film4 and BFI-backed production Limbo... more

27 Nov 2020 · 22 minutes
Episode 70: Joanne Michael, Director of Marketing at Cornerstone

This week my guest is Joanne Michael, the Director of Marketing and Distribution at Cornerstone, an international sales and financing... more

24 Nov 2020 · 34 minutes
Episode 69: Jayisha Patel, VR Filmmaker

This week my guest is Jayisha Patel, an award-winning British filmmaker who works at the intersection of cinematic film and... more

10 Nov 2020 · 42 minutes
Episode 68: Gabrielle Stewart, Managing Director of HanWay Films

I’m excited for this episode because international sales isn’t a realm of the industry we’ve covered massively on the podcast... more

03 Nov 2020 · 44 minutes
Episode 67: Malinda Kaur, 2nd Assistant Director

This week’s guest is Malinda Kaur, a second assistant director whose recent credits include Clio Barnard’s upcoming film Ali &... more

20 Oct 2020 · 33 minutes
Episode 66: Dionne Farrell, Development Executive

I am very thrilled to be able to introduce Dionne Farrell as this week’s podcast guest.  Dionne is a Development Executive... more

13 Oct 2020 · 37 minutes
Episode 65: Sophie O'Neill, Costume Designer

This week my guest is Sophie O’Neill, a costume designer whose credits include Clio Barnard’s upcoming film Ali & Ava,... more

06 Oct 2020 · 37 minutes
Episode 64: Anu Henriques, Associate Director of Rocks and Founder of Skin Deep

Hello podpals and welcome to Season 3 of Best Girl Grip, I’m very excited to be back with another round... more

29 Sep 2020 · 30 minutes
Episode 063: Brett Story, Non-Fiction Filmmaker

I’ve interrupted my own break to deliver a bonus episode of sorts. It was recorded last week, and I didn’t... more

21 Aug 2020 · 54 minutes
Episode 062: Georgia Oakley, Filmmaker (Live at Watersprite Film Festival)

I’m rather excited and a little bit trepidatious to release this episode because it was recorded live at the Watersprite... more

07 Aug 2020 · 46 minutes
Episode 061: Louise Ford, Editor

My guest this week is Louise Ford, a film editor who has worked on some of the most original and... more

31 Jul 2020 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Episode 060: Grace Snell, Costume Designer

My guest this week is Grace Snell, a BIFA-nominated costume designer, whose glorious work you'll have no doubt seen in... more

24 Jul 2020 · 53 minutes
Episode 059: Mahalia John, Central / Clapper Loader

I’ve got what I consider to be a really exciting episode this week and it’s with Mahalia John, who is... more

16 Jul 2020 · 45 minutes
Episode 058: Rebecca Horsburgh, Grip (Key Grip & Best Boy Grip)

This week's episode is pretty exciting because as you know this podcast is called Best Girl Grip which is play... more

10 Jul 2020 · 37 minutes
Episode 057: Lara Manwaring, Casting Director

This week I spoke to the casting director Lara Manwaring who has been in the industry for the past decade,... more

02 Jul 2020 · 39 minutes
Episode 056: Rina Yang, Cinematographer

This week I spoke to director of photography Rina Yang and she’s someone I’ve wanted on the podcast for a... more

26 Jun 2020 · 42 minutes
REISSUE: Episode 045: Corrina Antrobus, Founder of Bechdel Test Fest

This week I wanted to revisit the interview I had with Corrina Antrobus, originally published in February of this year,... more

18 Jun 2020 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Episode 055: Anna Bertmark, Sound Designer & Supervisor

This week, I spoke to the brilliant Anna Bertmark. Anna is a sound designer and supervisor who has worked on... more

17 Jun 2020 · 55 minutes
Episode 054: Cat Marshall, Production Supervisor at Warp Films & Producer

Cat Marshall is a producer based in South Yorkshire, and also Production Supervisor for the Sheffield based company Warp Films... more

09 Jun 2020 · 37 minutes
Episode 53: Emma Norton, Producer at Element Pictures

I had a really wonderful chat with Emma Norton, who is an In-House Producer at Ireland’s Element Pictures, she was... more

02 Jun 2020 · 54 minutes
Episode 52: Meroë Candy, Story Research & Production Consultant

Meroë Candy is a story research and production consultant for film and television drama. We delve extensively into what that... more

26 May 2020 · 48 minutes
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This week, I spoke to the brilliant Anna Bertmark. Anna is a sound designer and supervisor who has worked on several acclaimed... more