FSTVS - The Executive Sessions

A lotl to get through in this episode! Julian’s guest this week is the always inspiring, technology pushing, groundbreaking, cliché defying, Dan Fill of Dark Slope Studios in Toronto. Dan and his team have been rewriting how we conceive, produce and engage with entertainment for 7 years now but it’s also Dan’s career prior to Dark Slope that Julian digs into a little more, as well as exploring his penchant for a particular Mexican paedomorphic salamander. So, grab a mug of something hot, or alcoholic, sit back, relax and let Dan Fill inspire you to push your own boundaries. Please subscribe, like, share, give feedback, suggestions, fashion advice, musical suggestions, to aloha@fstvs.net My thanks and gratitude, as always, to Julian Scott at Film London for hosting, Janet Balmforth at Liberi Consulting for organising, and Odilia Sickinghe for audio editing and advice.

With Cartoon Business taking place this week in Brussels, what better time to talk to one of European animations best known (and loved) faces but least known human, Vanessa Chapman. With a career that started at The Mirror newspaper and BBC Radio, Vanessa then moved into kids tv while at ITV. Sidelines in fire eating, rally driving and bob sledding notwithstanding, Vanessa has gone on to be come one of the most recognisable faces in international kids television, now consulting with companies and European bodies at an Executive level. Let's see how much Julian can find out about this most enigmatic of Execs.

Super Happy Magic Chat! Tom Beattie, ladies and gents! From Pot Noodle, to U2, to working with Rowan Atkinson, to his eclectic collection of fancy yet affordable eyewear, this week Julian gets to talk to MD of Tiger Aspect Kids about his career in kids media and how he progressed through the ranks at Tiger Aspect to become one of the most respected Execs working today. To make matters worse, he's also one of the nicest people in the industry. Grab a cuppa and settle in for a wonderful chat with Tom Beattie. As always, massive thanks to Julian Scott at Film London Animation for hosting, Janet Balmforth at Liberi Consulting for organising, and Odilia Sickinghe for edit expertise.

Bestriding oceans, genres, and animation techniques, Allison Abbate is one of the most prolific Animated Feature Producers of the past few decades. The Little Mermaid, The Iron Giant, The Rescuers Down Under, Tom & Jerry as well as being the long time Tim Burton collaborator on Frankenweenie, Fantastic Mr Fox and The Corpse Bride, Allison's resume is impressive. Have a listen as Allison chats to Julian about how she started in the industry, what drives her still and take notes on her tips for getting the most out of your career. A huge thanks to Allison for her time, to Julian Scott of Film London, for hosting, Janet Balmforth at Liberi Consulting for all the organising and planning, and to Odilia Sickinghe for editing expertise.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, SpongeBob: Sponge on the Run, Sherlock Gnomes, The Paw Patrol Movie! He's worked on them all! Get to know Ramsay McBean and hear how his globetrotting early days informs how he engages with projects and with teams. A fascinating insight into a fascinating man and, without wishing to go all 'click baity' on you, listen out for some of the best career advice towards the end of the podcast. Enjoy.