The Sandbox: A See-Saw Podcast On Creativity

Joe Locke shot to fame playing Charlie Spring in See-Saw's beloved coming-of-age series Heartstopper — and now, with the release of Heartstopper Forever, that story comes to a close. Host Emile Sherman is joined by See-Saw co-founder Iain Canning to sit down with Joe and look back on the whole journey: what it was like stepping onto set as a newcomer to acting, navigating a whirlwind rise to fame, and what it took to bring Nick and Charlie's story to its conclusion. They also dig into what the show has come to mean to fans around the world. This is a warm, reflective conversation to send off one of the most-loved series of the past few years.~~~Host: Emile ShermanProducer: @jonahprimo on Insta & LetterboxdComposer: @AdiescarArtwork: @studiostrombergA See-Saw Films Production

Part 2 of our conversation withJane Campion. Jane has been nominated for five Oscars, winning Best Original Screenplay for The Piano and Best Director for the See-Saw production The Power of the Dog.But what we really wanted to dig into was how Jane actually makes things. Where do her stories come from? How does she develop a visual language for a film? What is her relationship to her own subconscious as a creative tool? We explore the space between instinct and craft, between preparation and surrender, and what it means to build a body of work that is so unmistakably, fearlessly your own.~~~Host: Emile ShermanProducer: @jonahprimo on Insta & LetterboxdComposer: @AdiescarArtwork: @studiostrombergA See-Saw Films Production

Jane has been nominated for 5 oscars, winning best original screenplay for The Piano and best director for the See-Saw production The Power of the Dog. She is in fact the only woman to have been nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Director, and the first female filmmaker to receive the Palme d'Or at Cannes. We first worked with Jane In 2012 on the two season miniseries Top of the Lake, which became quite a landmark moment in serialised television - and then again on The Power of the Dog which earned 12 Academy Award nominations (a record for an Australian film). The power of Jane’s storytelling stems from her unflinching vision, her creative risk-taking, and her unwavering commitment to exploring not just the world around her but her inner world. She trusts, amongst other things, the deep reservoir of the subconscious that, if we’re still long enough to listen, can serve as our guide. What a treat to sit down with Jane and reignite that space of inner inspiration.   This is Part 1 of our conversation with Jane Campion. Host: Emile ShermanProducer: @jonahprimoComposer: @AdiescarArtwork: @studiostrombergA See-Saw Films Production

Part 2 of our conversation with Volker Bertelmann, also known as Hauschka, an acclaimed film composer and experimental pianist, this time focusing on his creative process. Host: Emile ShermanProducer: @jonahprimoComposer: @AdiescarArtwork: @studiostrombergA See-Saw Films Production

Today I’m speaking with Volker Bertelmann, also known as Hauschka, an acclaimed film composer and experimental pianist.We first collaborated on Lion (with Dustin O’Halloran), his debut score. Since then, he’s won an Oscar for All Quiet on the Western Front and scored projects like Conclave, The Day of the Jackal, and Dune: Prophecy, as well as our film One Life.In this conversation, we explore his dual identity and his relentless drive to reinvent sound—pushing instruments, ideas, and storytelling into entirely new territory.Host: Emile ShermanProducer: @jonahprimoComposer: @AdiescarArtwork: @studiostrombergA See-Saw Films Production

Using Adolescence as a case study, Mediawan's Pierre-Antoine Capton and Elisabeth Darvieu speak to how they back bold, unconventional projects while maintaining independence and creative vision. They reveal the principles and processes that allow a media powerhouse to thrive in an unpredictable industry. If you’re curious about how risk, intuition, and collaboration drive some of the world’s most compelling film and TV, this conversation is essential listening.Host: Emile ShermanProducer: @jonahprimoComposer: @AdiescarArtwork: @studiostrombergA See-Saw Films Production

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 ShermanProducer: @jonahprimoComposer: @AdiescarArtwork: @studiostrombergA See-Saw Films Production

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 ShermanProducer: @jonahprimoComposer: @AdiescarArtwork: @studiostrombergA See-Saw Films Production

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 ShermanProducer: @jonahprimoComposer: @AdiescarArtwork: @studiostrombergA See-Saw Films Production