Episode 1: Sound with Owen

Sister Film School

Interview with Owen Hughes-Odgers, location sound recordist and drone pilot. "If it's remote, isolated, dusty or on fire" 2:10 When did Owen decide he wanted to work in film? 2:28 "I'm in two minds about my studying" 4:44 "Is it important to align yourself with mentors?" 7:00 Owen talks about his thesis on sound. 7:43 Owen discusses leaving university and entering the film industry 9;14 "It was the classic indie film producer call "We have an amazing DOP and a massive camera and we can't afford to pay anyone else"11:03 "I'm going to get more out of this through meeting people than fiscal gain" 12:50 "You have to be prepared for people getting defensive in their occupation" 16:26 "How did you learn to radio mic someone properly?" 20:39 Navigating invoicing when you're just out of school. 31:53 "I don't think people realise the importance of good direction" 44:04 Discussing the importance of shooter directors. 46:02 "Short films are the perfect calling card" 47:54 Getting onto the funding train with screen west and aligning yourself with professional mentors. 55:03 Is it important for a sound recordist to have their own equipment? 56:39 Having integrity. 1:01:46 "It's the people who want to work and are willing to commit to it who will continue to work and get more and more paid jobs." 01:09:15