On Sunday at 12.30pm
@poly.props invite you to join them at The Need It Made Stage to step behind the curtain and into the world of Film, TV, and Theatre in this lively podcast-style panel discussion.
Discover what really happens on set, how creative teams collaborate under pressure, and the unexpected skills that help professionals thrive in fast-paced production environments. Whether you’re an aspiring artist, a curious creative, or simply fascinated by the magic behind the screen and stage, this session offers an exciting glimpse into the industries from the people who live and breathe them every day.
Expect engaging stories, insider perspectives, practical advice, and plenty of passion for the craft, all delivered in an open and conversational format that invites curiosity and creativity. Come along, ask questions, and explore the many pathways into the creative industries with Poly-Props.
Panellists include -
Richard McEvoy-Crompton is a creature maker, digital fabricator, and educator.
Specialising in character and creature work, particularly where traditional craft meets digital practice, Richard has built a career at the intersection of 3D printing, rapid prototyping, mould-making.
John Noble – Creative and Lecturer at Northern School of Art who has been involved in the world of filmmaking since the late 1980s, starting with special effects for home video camera horror films, progressing to Hollywood blockbusters by the early 2000s, and experiencing everything in between, including stints in television, independent short films, theatre and animation.
Helen Davies a Creative Producer and Theatre Designer with over twenty-five years of experience across live events, theatre, dance, and community arts, creating dynamic visual experiences that combine storytelling, design, and audience engagement.
Thom Wall – Creative Fabricator and Educator. It started with a workbench in a spare bedroom and an obsession with replicating Daft Punk helmets, which grew to become a full-scale bespoke fabrication studio working across advertising, film and television, marketing, international art, and prop making.
