A podcast aiming to demystify the creative industries where Scottish based Script Editor Jamie Mackinlay chats with a range of creatives at different stages of their careers. This podcast is perfect for anyone interested in the creative industries, particularly those at the start of their careers. With a wide range of guests from different parts of the creative industries, ’Just Get A Real Job’ filled with fun stories and lots of interesting advice. Celebrating the best of creativity and detailing honestly people’s struggles, triumphs and all round experiences in doing what they love.
Episodes
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
In the first part of this special live episode Jamie is joined at the HB Film Festival by Sarah Grant, Sonja Blietscau and Ashley Dick. They discussed everything from their earliest creative influences, how where they are from has shaped their work, identity, filmmaking and much more.
Sarah is a filmmaker, Writer & Poet, Sonja is a Stills Photographer and Ashley is an Animator, Editor and Filmmaker.
This episode was recorded on Sunday the 8th of October at the HB Film Festival.
Sonjas photo business:
https://sonjab-photography.com/
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Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
In Episode 116, Jamie is joined by Physical Theatre Maker & Performer Ruxandra Cantir for a fascinating chat about everything from growing up in Moldova, her new show ‘Picked Republic’, making a living in theatre, surrealism, moving and becoming part of the Scottish creative scene, her biggest influences and much more.
Ruxy Cantir:
'Pickled Republic' on Scissor Kick: https://scissorkick.co.uk/projects/pickled-republic
'Pickled Republic' on Ruxy's Website: https://www.ruxandracantir.com/pickled-republic
'Your body language may shape who you are | Amy Cuddy' TED Talk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-_Mh1QhMc&ab_channel=TED
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Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Episode 115 reunites Jamie with the brilliant Shaun Fagan (Actor) & Jack McLoughlin (Filmmaker). They reflect on what’s been an incredible two years for the pair, with Shaun landing the role of 'Bolton' in the new BBC Series 'Boiling Point' and Jack being asked to direct the behind-the-scenes documentary for it. They also chat about Jack’s new short film 'Are You Okay', discuss mental health and setbacks, their experiences working together in the creative industries, and much, much more.
BOILING POINT TV SERIES:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0g5h206/boiling-point
KATE & JAKE TRAILER:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s0GpyShp79Q
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Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
In Episode 114, Jamie has an insightful chat with playwright Rachel Bellman. They cover a range of topics, from Rachel's current play 'These Demons' at Theatre 503 in London until October 14th, to her experiences in developing new musicals and managing the balance between work and creativity. They also touch on her early influences, mental health, and Rachel's successful musical 'Game Theory'.
Rachel Bellman:
Rachel's Website: https://rachelbellman.com/
The HB Film Festival: https://www.hbfilmfestival.com/
'These Demons' @ Theatre 503: https://theatre503.com/whats-on/these-demons/
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Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
In Episode 113, Jamie is joined once again by BAFTA award-winning Documentary Filmmaker Hannah Currie and her dog Kelly. They discussed everything from her excellent new documentaries ‘Working Differently’ (Screen Scotland), ‘Not Your Average Family’ (BBC Scotland), what she has learned about her craft in the last few years, mental well-being, filmmaking and much more.
Hannah Currie:
'Working Differently' on Screen Scotland: https://www.screen.scot/funding-and-support/support/working-differently
'Not Your Average Family' on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0fq4s9b/not-your-average-family
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Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
In Episode 112, Jamie is joined by Theatre Maker Laila Noble, who spoke to us about everything from her earliest influences, working in theatre, the importance of diversifying your practice, directing for 'Play, Pie and a Pint', her upcoming plays, her theatre company ClartyBurd, and much more..
Laila Noble:
'Ship Rats' @ Play, Pie and a Pint: https://playpiepint.com/plays/ship-rats/#:~:text=A%20drama%20about%20finding%20allies,the%20safest%20place%20for%20Jessie
Play, Pie and a Pint Website: https://playpiepint.com/plays/
'Working Differently' by Screen Scotland: https://www.screen.scot/funding-and-support/support/working-differently
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Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
In Episode 111, Jamie is joined by Producer and Screen International ‘Rising Star’ Reece Cargan. They had a great chat about everything from Reece's production company 'Bombito', his day-to-day role as a Freelance Producer, nurturing talent, dealing with burnout, his biggest influences, working with Glenda Jackson, the process of getting things made and much more.
Reece Cargan:
Reece Cargan in IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9102364/
'Bombito Productions' Website: https://www.bombito.co.uk/
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Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
In Episode 110, Jamie speaks to members of the band Dictator Michael, Zach, and Joe live from the Edinburgh Fringe. They chatted to Jamie about everything from their upcoming UK tour, their new single, their musical influences, the 'Rubix Cube' EP, building a grassroots fan base, the Scottish music scene, songwriting, opening for The Fratellis and much more.
This podcast was recorded in the Southsider Sidelounge on the 22nd of August as part of the PBH Free Fringe.
Dictator:
Dictator's Website: https://www.dictatorband.com/about-us/
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Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
In this special podcast episode, Jamie speaks to Priya Hall and Kate Hammer live from the Edinburgh Fringe as they take a deep dive into all things comedy.
Chatting about everything from getting into stand-up, crafting a comedy show, the barriers still currently play in the comedy industry, protecting your mental health, influences, Fringe shows and much more.
This episode was recorded live as part of the PBH Free Fringe on the 15th of August 2023 in the Southsider Sidelounge.
Tickets for...
Priya Hall's 'Grandmother's Daughter': https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/priya-hall-grandmother-s-daughter
Kate Hammer's 'Wide Set': https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/kate-hammer-wide-set
JUST GET A REAL JOB LIVE @ THE EDINBURGH FRINGE (15th & 22nd AUGUST): https://freefringe.org.uk/shows/just-get-a-real-job-podcast-live/
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Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
In Episode 108 of "Just Get A Real Job," Jamie sits down with the multi-talented Gary J Hewitt for a brilliant chat about everything from filmmaking on a tight budget, the 'Choose Film' podcast, balancing multiple creative projects, starting a film festival from scratch, and much, much more.
Gary J Hewitt:
Gary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewittgpro/?hl=en
'Choose Film' on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/choose-film-a-reel-retrospective/id1535822620
'The Defender on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15485554/
JUST GET A REAL JOB LIVE @ THE EDINBURGH FRINGE (15th & 22nd AUGUST): https://freefringe.org.uk/shows/just-get-a-real-job-podcast-live/
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