Script Supervisors: Unsung Heroes of Film & TV
This podcast is a backstage pass to the process of filmmaking from one of the most difficult, little-known, and historically female department head positions on a film crew. Working alongside the director all day, script supervisors have a unique and enlightening view of what it’s really like behind the scenes and on the front line of all the action on set. Each episode features a short interview as well as a topic like Why You should Stop Calling Us “Scripty,” or What really happened with that Game of Thrones coffee cup? Compiled from conversations with over a dozen opinionated masters of the craft of script supervising with experience from low-budget independent films and commercials all the way to and including multiple Academy and Emmy-Award winning films and television shows. This script supervisor podcast is for anyone who loves catching continuity errors, is fascinated by the process of filmmaking, or works in - or aspires to work in - the entertainment industry. Hosted by Caryn Ruby, a professional Script Supervisor, as well as award-winning dark comedy writer and comedian.
Episodes
11 episodes
What really happened with that GOT coffee cup??
In the final episode of this series, we discuss all the ways the coffee cup could have ended up on screen, why it most definitely is NOT the fault of the script supervisor, and then learn what really happened.But first, we talk ...
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Episode 10
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25:49
A bit of history and a look to the future
This episode we hear some fun and fascinating anecdotes about the history of our craft and some ideas about how we can make the future better for the next generation of script supervisors.But first, we talk to HANNAH DRISCOLL in another ...
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Episode 9
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26:04
Why You should stop calling us Scripty
At our best, script supervisors are filmmakers and key members of the crew – yet the belittling nickname “scripty” remains incredibly pervasive. We discuss where it came from, and why we all should stop using it. But first, we talk ...
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Episode 8
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27:27
The Union: To Join or Not To Join? (and how to do it)
This episode addresses some of the misconceptions and misunderstandings around joining and the benefits of being in the union. In addition to our usual group of script supervisors sharing their thoughts and experience, this episode features a s...
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Episode 7
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26:45
TV vs Film vs Commercials…how are they different?
Sure, you can find script supervisors on all kinds of productions, but what do we do differently depends on the media! Plus - what can producers expect from our department?But first, we talk to Nick Robinson. With experience in over a do...
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Episode 6
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28:01
How to get the job and negotiate pay (hint: know your worth)
In this episode we take a deep dive into negotiating and advocating for yourself. What are the best practices to make sure you’re not getting less than someone else who is just as experienced and skilled? But first, an interview wit...
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Episode 5
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26:47
Line!!! Working with actors: The good, the bad and the ugly.
This episode digs into the working relationship between script supervisors and actors. Not just the person to shout lines upon request, script supervisors often serve as the Director or Writer’s ambassador in giving (sometimes unwanted...
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Episode 4
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24:18
Connecting the shots: Continuity matters
Connecting the shots: Continuity mattersContinuity is so much more than matching cups and hands. You’ll begin to see that in this topic where we take a deep dive into what it means to manage continuity on set. But first,...
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Episode 3
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27:09
Script this, supervise that…what it’s really like being the Script Supervisor
Script this, supervise that…what it’s really like being the Script Supervisor(All of the responsibilities, none of the glory)In this episode, we take a closer look at what it feels like to be a script supervi...
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Episode 2
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26:25