The Sandbox: A See-Saw Podcast On Creativity

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 ShermanGuests: @willsmithwriter and Julian Stevens@see_saw_filmsExecutive Producer: @Sam_Joly_Producer: Sabrina OrganoComposer: @AdiescarArtwork: @studiostrombergA See-Saw Films Production

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_filmsHost: Emile ShermanGuests: Garth Davis and Samantha LangExecutive Producer: @Sam_Joly_Producer: Sabrina OrganoComposer: @AdiescarArtwork: @studiostrombergA See-Saw Films Production

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_filmsHost: Emile ShermanGuests: @KittyGreen and @BillyBowringExecutive Producer: @Sam_Joly_Producer: Sabrina OrganoComposer: @AdiescarArtwork: @studiostrombergA See-Saw Films Production

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_filmsHost: Emile ShermanExecutive Producer: @Sam_Joly_Producer: Sabrina OrganoComposer: @AdiescarArtwork: @studiostrombergA See-Saw Films Production