60 acast.com The Sandbox: A See-Saw Podcast On Creativity https://shows.acast.com/the-sandbox-see-saw en See-Saw Films interview, film, television,industry insights,film director,see-saw films See-Saw Films

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]]> false See-Saw Films info+66851dfe4cb273e46171cfa9@mg-eu.acast.com 66851dfe4cb273e46171cfa9 the-sandbox-see-saw episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1719999729020-aeb2951131d3d73c7b07e483156a814e.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/the-sandbox-see-saw The Sandbox: A See-Saw Podcast On Creativity How Mediawan Built a Global Creative Empire How Mediawan Built a Global Creative Empire Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT 54:50 69cb1ff203f0e158301ceb8a false https://shows.acast.com/the-sandbox-see-saw/episodes/how-mediawan-built-a-global-creative-empire 69cb1ff203f0e158301ceb8a 66851dfe4cb273e46171cfa9 how-mediawan-built-a-global-creative-empire How Creativity, Risk, and Vision Shape Entertainment Worldwide full 1 12 Emile Sherman sits down with Pierre-Antoine Capton, co-founder and chairman of Mediawan, and Elisabeth Darvieu, CEO of Mediawan Pictures.

This is the story of Mediawan’s journey from France to a worldwide presence, their approach to nurturing talent and IP, and how they take risks while staying true to their purpose: creating compelling films and TV that connect with audiences around the globe. This is a must-listen for anyone curious about the minds behind one of the world’s leading independent media companies.


Host: Emile Sherman

Producer: @jonahprimo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg

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]]> Emile Sherman sits down with Pierre-Antoine Capton, co-founder and chairman of Mediawan, and Elisabeth Darvieu, CEO of Mediawan Pictures.

This is the story of Mediawan’s journey from France to a worldwide presence, their approach to nurturing talent and IP, and how they take risks while staying true to their purpose: creating compelling films and TV that connect with audiences around the globe. This is a must-listen for anyone curious about the minds behind one of the world’s leading independent media companies.


Host: Emile Sherman

Producer: @jonahprimo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg

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]]> Luke Davies on Creativity Luke Davies on Creativity Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:05:00 GMT 34:05 69a661285fd4bb611a9a8af2 false https://shows.acast.com/the-sandbox-see-saw/episodes/luke-davies-on-creativity 69a661285fd4bb611a9a8af2 66851dfe4cb273e46171cfa9 luke-davies-on-creativity Oscar nominated Luke Davies brings us into his world full 1 11 Part 2 of our conversation with Oscar-nominated screenwriter Luke Davies, this time a deep dive into creativity under pressure and Luke’s creaitve process.


Host: Emile Sherman

Producer: @jonahprimo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg

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]]> Part 2 of our conversation with Oscar-nominated screenwriter Luke Davies, this time a deep dive into creativity under pressure and Luke’s creaitve process.


Host: Emile Sherman

Producer: @jonahprimo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg

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]]> Why Film is Spiritual with Tenzing Writer Luke Davies Why Film is Spiritual with Tenzing Writer Luke Davies Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:05:00 GMT 40:24 69a660ad864e4f4dbece0b1c false https://shows.acast.com/the-sandbox-see-saw/episodes/why-film-is-spiritual-with-tenzing-writer-luke-davies 69a660ad864e4f4dbece0b1c 66851dfe4cb273e46171cfa9 why-film-is-spiritual-with-tenzing-writer-luke-davies Oscar nominated Luke Davies brings us into his world full 1 10 For Oscar-nominated screenwriter Luke Davies, cinema isn’t just storytelling. It’s a search for grace, a confrontation with suffering, and a medium capable of revealing the sacred inside flawed human lives. From writing stories of loss, redemption and transcendence like 'Lion' to grappling with addiction and grace in 'Candy', Luke unpacks film as a place where audiences gather in the dark searching for meaning.



Host: Emile Sherman

Producer: @jonahprimo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg

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]]> For Oscar-nominated screenwriter Luke Davies, cinema isn’t just storytelling. It’s a search for grace, a confrontation with suffering, and a medium capable of revealing the sacred inside flawed human lives. From writing stories of loss, redemption and transcendence like 'Lion' to grappling with addiction and grace in 'Candy', Luke unpacks film as a place where audiences gather in the dark searching for meaning.



Host: Emile Sherman

Producer: @jonahprimo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg

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]]> Story Mastermind John Yorke on the Art of Narrative Story Mastermind John Yorke on the Art of Narrative Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:17:22 GMT 1:09:06 6993fd2986ac45e7f851787d false https://shows.acast.com/the-sandbox-see-saw/episodes/story-mastermind-john-yorke-on-the-art-of-narrative 6993fd2986ac45e7f851787d 66851dfe4cb273e46171cfa9 story-mastermind-john-yorke-on-the-art-of-narrative Inside the Craft and Science of Compelling Storytelling full 1 9 We’re back! Today we’re speaking to John Yorke, former Head of Drama at Channel 4 and BBC Controller of Drama Series, founder of the BBC Writers’ Academy, and author of the bestselling Into the Woods.

We explore the deep mechanics of story, the comfort and power it gives us, and even its role in politics, showing why storytelling isn’t just entertainment, but a fundamental part of being human.


John Yorke’s new book, Trip to the Moon, is out now: https://amzn.eu/d/01SHk6nD


Host: Emile Sherman

Guest: John Yorke

Producer: Sabrina Organo & Jonah Primo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg

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]]> We’re back! Today we’re speaking to John Yorke, former Head of Drama at Channel 4 and BBC Controller of Drama Series, founder of the BBC Writers’ Academy, and author of the bestselling Into the Woods.

We explore the deep mechanics of story, the comfort and power it gives us, and even its role in politics, showing why storytelling isn’t just entertainment, but a fundamental part of being human.


John Yorke’s new book, Trip to the Moon, is out now: https://amzn.eu/d/01SHk6nD


Host: Emile Sherman

Guest: John Yorke

Producer: Sabrina Organo & Jonah Primo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg

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]]> Apple Cider Vinegar Apple Cider Vinegar Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:59:39 GMT 1:14:40 67c82e9bece4993ac70d6ee5 false https://www.see-saw-films.com/ 67c82e9bece4993ac70d6ee5 66851dfe4cb273e46171cfa9 apple-cider-vinegar Featuring Samantha Strauss and Liz Watts full 1 8 How does a writer decide an idea is worth dedicating years of their life to? And how do you structure a story which is layered with the complexities of how lies are told and how we believe them? Emile speaks with writer and executive producer Samantha Strauss, and See-Saw’s Head of television and film in Australia Liz Watts, about a true story based on a lie, Apple Cider Vinegar. They discuss the similarities between ballet dancing and film making, when sentimentality works, and the allure of the wellness industry in a world coming to grips with the power of social media. 


Host: Emile Sherman

Guests: Samantha Strauss and Liz Watts


Executive Producer: @Sam_Joly_

Producer: Sabrina Organo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg



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]]> How does a writer decide an idea is worth dedicating years of their life to? And how do you structure a story which is layered with the complexities of how lies are told and how we believe them? Emile speaks with writer and executive producer Samantha Strauss, and See-Saw’s Head of television and film in Australia Liz Watts, about a true story based on a lie, Apple Cider Vinegar. They discuss the similarities between ballet dancing and film making, when sentimentality works, and the allure of the wellness industry in a world coming to grips with the power of social media. 


Host: Emile Sherman

Guests: Samantha Strauss and Liz Watts


Executive Producer: @Sam_Joly_

Producer: Sabrina Organo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg



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]]> Sweetpea Sweetpea Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:19:03 GMT 1:09:13 673dd15f045942e8b626919f false https://shows.acast.com/the-sandbox-see-saw/episodes/sweetpea 673dd15f045942e8b626919f 66851dfe4cb273e46171cfa9 sweetpea Featuring Ella Purnell, Ella Jones and Patrick Walters full 1 7 How do you create the world for a story that sits right on the edge of reality? And how do you know you’ve struck the right tone when combining the dark with the comedic? Emile speaks with lead actor and executive producer Ella Purnell, director and executive producer Ella Jones and executive producer for See-Saw and fanboy Patrick Walters, about the comedic thriller, Sweetpea. They discuss walking the tightrope of moral ambiguity, the technical complexities of on-camera performance, and the joy of finding one's dream collaborator.


Host: Emile Sherman

Guests: @ella_purnell, @ellasjones and

@patwalters__


Executive Producer: @Sam_Joly_

Producer: Sabrina Organo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg


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]]> How do you create the world for a story that sits right on the edge of reality? And how do you know you’ve struck the right tone when combining the dark with the comedic? Emile speaks with lead actor and executive producer Ella Purnell, director and executive producer Ella Jones and executive producer for See-Saw and fanboy Patrick Walters, about the comedic thriller, Sweetpea. They discuss walking the tightrope of moral ambiguity, the technical complexities of on-camera performance, and the joy of finding one's dream collaborator.


Host: Emile Sherman

Guests: @ella_purnell, @ellasjones and

@patwalters__


Executive Producer: @Sam_Joly_

Producer: Sabrina Organo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg


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]]> Heartstopper Heartstopper Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:06:34 GMT 1:03:07 672b5bca7d34ea8eee6b27d9 false https://www.see-saw-films.com/podcast/ 672b5bca7d34ea8eee6b27d9 66851dfe4cb273e46171cfa9 heartstopper Featuring Alice Oseman and Patrick Walters full 1 6 How does a producer support an author turned first-time screen writer, and how do you bring together the right team for the material? Emile speaks with creator, writer and executive producer Alice Oseman and executive producer for See-Saw Patrick Walters about the beloved series Heartstopper. They discuss representing a diversity of young voices, the challenges of shooting the series, and the complexity behind bringing a beloved teen universe to the screen.


Host: Emile Sherman

Guests: @aliceoseman and @patwalters__


Executive Producer: @Sam_Joly_

Producer: Sabrina Organo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg


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]]> How does a producer support an author turned first-time screen writer, and how do you bring together the right team for the material? Emile speaks with creator, writer and executive producer Alice Oseman and executive producer for See-Saw Patrick Walters about the beloved series Heartstopper. They discuss representing a diversity of young voices, the challenges of shooting the series, and the complexity behind bringing a beloved teen universe to the screen.


Host: Emile Sherman

Guests: @aliceoseman and @patwalters__


Executive Producer: @Sam_Joly_

Producer: Sabrina Organo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg


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]]> Slow Horses Slow Horses Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:27:52 GMT 1:07:44 671915f8ba9ea08cd8700033 false https://shows.acast.com/the-sandbox-see-saw/episodes/slow-horses 671915f8ba9ea08cd8700033 66851dfe4cb273e46171cfa9 slow-horses Featuring Will Smith and Julian Stevens full 1 5 How do you turn a hit series of novels into a show that honours its source material? And how do you stay true while building out 6 hours of television for each season? Emile speaks with executive producer and writer Will Smith and executive producer for See-Saw Julian Stevens, about the landmark series Slow Horses. They discuss the challenges of genre-crossing, the critical role of actors in the writing process, and how Mick Jagger was convinced to sing the theme song.


Host: Emile Sherman

Guests: @willsmithwriter and Julian Stevens

@see_saw_films


Executive Producer: @Sam_Joly_

Producer: Sabrina Organo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg


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]]> How do you turn a hit series of novels into a show that honours its source material? And how do you stay true while building out 6 hours of television for each season? Emile speaks with executive producer and writer Will Smith and executive producer for See-Saw Julian Stevens, about the landmark series Slow Horses. They discuss the challenges of genre-crossing, the critical role of actors in the writing process, and how Mick Jagger was convinced to sing the theme song.


Host: Emile Sherman

Guests: @willsmithwriter and Julian Stevens

@see_saw_films


Executive Producer: @Sam_Joly_

Producer: Sabrina Organo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg


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]]> Foe and Lion Foe and Lion Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:44:40 GMT 1:01:31 66bc7c57aa8ea460a07f4bca false https://shows.acast.com/the-sandbox-see-saw/episodes/i-am-that 66bc7c57aa8ea460a07f4bca 66851dfe4cb273e46171cfa9 i-am-that Featuring Garth Davis and Samantha Lang full 1 4 How does a director who cut his teeth in the world of commercials, translate that experience into feature films? And how does a production house define and maintain their creative vision? Emile speaks with producer Samantha Lang and director Garth Davis about See-Saw's partnership with Garth, I Am That. They discuss how to use rehearsal time to achieve truth in performance, and the importance of bringing the whole crew along with a project’s creative vision.


@see_saw_films

Host: Emile Sherman

Guests: Garth Davis and Samantha Lang

Executive Producer: @Sam_Joly_

Producer: Sabrina Organo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg


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]]> How does a director who cut his teeth in the world of commercials, translate that experience into feature films? And how does a production house define and maintain their creative vision? Emile speaks with producer Samantha Lang and director Garth Davis about See-Saw's partnership with Garth, I Am That. They discuss how to use rehearsal time to achieve truth in performance, and the importance of bringing the whole crew along with a project’s creative vision.


@see_saw_films

Host: Emile Sherman

Guests: Garth Davis and Samantha Lang

Executive Producer: @Sam_Joly_

Producer: Sabrina Organo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg


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]]> The Royal Hotel The Royal Hotel Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:35:09 GMT 1:09:12 66aa054dab1347ecaab7da49 false https://shows.acast.com/the-sandbox-see-saw/episodes/the-royal-hotel 66aa054dab1347ecaab7da49 66851dfe4cb273e46171cfa9 the-royal-hotel Featuring Kitty Green and Billy Bowring full 1 3 How does a project make its way onto a See-Saw slate? And to what extent is the creative integrity of a film influenced by the commercial imperatives of the industry? Emile speaks with See-Saw’s development producer Bill Bowring and director Kitty Green, about her psychological thriller The Royal Hotel. They discuss cross-continental script writing, how to fit a seven-week shoot into five, and the fine line between light and dark when building character and tension.


@see_saw_films

Host: Emile Sherman

Guests: @KittyGreen and @BillyBowring

Executive Producer: @Sam_Joly_

Producer: Sabrina Organo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg


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]]> How does a project make its way onto a See-Saw slate? And to what extent is the creative integrity of a film influenced by the commercial imperatives of the industry? Emile speaks with See-Saw’s development producer Bill Bowring and director Kitty Green, about her psychological thriller The Royal Hotel. They discuss cross-continental script writing, how to fit a seven-week shoot into five, and the fine line between light and dark when building character and tension.


@see_saw_films

Host: Emile Sherman

Guests: @KittyGreen and @BillyBowring

Executive Producer: @Sam_Joly_

Producer: Sabrina Organo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg


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]]> One Life One Life Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:51:58 GMT 1:09:22 6697943e59e64afc1b09fe9c false https://shows.acast.com/the-sandbox-see-saw/episodes/one-life 6697943e59e64afc1b09fe9c 66851dfe4cb273e46171cfa9 one-life Featuring Iain Canning and James Hawes full 1 2 How does a director with decades of television experience approach his first theatrical feature? And what challenges does honouring a true story, told across decades, bring? Emile chats with See-Saw’s Iain Canning and director James Hawes about the long and winding road that led to the much loved film One Life. They discuss the skill and instinct needed to navigate a tight schedule while wrangling children, trains, history and the legendary talents of Sir Anthony Hopkins and Helena Bonham Carter.


@misterjameshawes

@see_saw_films


Host: Emile Sherman

Executive Producer: @Sam_Joly_

Producer: Sabrina Organo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg

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]]> How does a director with decades of television experience approach his first theatrical feature? And what challenges does honouring a true story, told across decades, bring? Emile chats with See-Saw’s Iain Canning and director James Hawes about the long and winding road that led to the much loved film One Life. They discuss the skill and instinct needed to navigate a tight schedule while wrangling children, trains, history and the legendary talents of Sir Anthony Hopkins and Helena Bonham Carter.


@misterjameshawes

@see_saw_films


Host: Emile Sherman

Executive Producer: @Sam_Joly_

Producer: Sabrina Organo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg

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]]> See-Saw Films See-Saw Films Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:38:17 GMT 1:05:55 669791093fac6c4242fbaf89 false https://shows.acast.com/the-sandbox-see-saw/episodes/see-saw-films 669791093fac6c4242fbaf89 66851dfe4cb273e46171cfa9 see-saw-films Featuring Iain Canning and Helen Gregory full 1 1 How did See-Saw Films come into being? And how, with the two founders running offices on opposite sides of the world, has it managed to keep such a clear and consistent creative vision? Emile Sherman speaks with See-Saw's Co-MD Iain Canning, and creative director Helen Gregory about beginnings, holding the creative flame, playing the long game, and balancing a vision with the realities of business.


@see_saw_films

Host: Emile Sherman

Executive Producer: @Sam_Joly_

Producer: Sabrina Organo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg


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]]> How did See-Saw Films come into being? And how, with the two founders running offices on opposite sides of the world, has it managed to keep such a clear and consistent creative vision? Emile Sherman speaks with See-Saw's Co-MD Iain Canning, and creative director Helen Gregory about beginnings, holding the creative flame, playing the long game, and balancing a vision with the realities of business.


@see_saw_films

Host: Emile Sherman

Executive Producer: @Sam_Joly_

Producer: Sabrina Organo

Composer: @Adiescar

Artwork: @studiostromberg


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