The Sandbox: A See-Saw Podcast On Creativity

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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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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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 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 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

A See-Saw Films Production
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.