Work In Progress - The BFDG Podcast

In the final episode of our series featuring winners from the 15th BFDG Production Design Awards, winner of the awards for Best Production Design - Music Video Anna Riot talks to Jonathan Paul Green about the creative journey behind designing The Shoemaker, a music video for folk singer Tom Hickox. With a £600 budget and just one week, Anna crafted a shoemaker’s workshop from scratch, including a 6ft tower of discarded leather shoes for the climax. From sourcing props to transforming a ...

In this episode of the the BFDG podcast, Jonathan Paul Green talks to the Laura Pozzaglio and Tiberio Caporossi two of the talented design team behind the spy thriller, The Iris Affair, winner of Best Production Design - TV Band 2 at the 15th BFDG Production Design Awards. The team discuss the creation of "Charlie," a 600kg quantum computer featuring 200 meters of practical LED lighting and design roots inspired by Cambodian temples. They also share insights into building 12 complex sets for...

In this episode of Work in Progress, we’re celebrating our 15th Production Design Award winners by stepping into the fast-paced, high-pressure world of commercial design. PD Will Htay chats with Jonathan Paul Green about the mind-bending challenges, tight deadlines, and creative triumphs behind his spectacular Schweppes "Take your Time"/"Mission to Mars" commercial. Tune in to learn how to make a massive impact in just 30 seconds. WIP is a BFDG Podcast. Connect with us: Instagram: @british_f...

In the latest episode of Work in Progress, the British Film Designers Guild chair Jonathan Paul Green interviews the creative team behind Frankenstein—production designer Tamara Deverell, supervising art director Brandt Gordon, and set decorator Shane Vieau. The episode celebrates the film as the winning production in the Major Motion Picture – Period category at the 15th BFDG Production Design Awards. The team reflects on their varied career paths and collaborative dynamic, while detailing t...

In the fourth episode featuring winners from the 15th BFDG Production Design Awards, Mark Kermode is talking to the winner of our groundbreaking Planet Positive Award, Stephanie Shires who worked as the Sustainability Coordinator on 'Down Cemetery Road'. Mark is also joined by the award sponsors Sky Studio Elstree who have a strong commitment to sustainable film-making. Find out how sustainability on 'Down Cemetery Road' was ingrained in the entire creative process, how the production s...