Everything in my working life has been 'on the fly' – I've been winging it for the last 30-odd years... but creatively..!
This podcast focusses on people who make things… which is pretty broad I know… but, in particular, I’ve been fortunate to speak to people who make things that inspire me and fire me up to be creative…
...whose process I’m curious about, who stand out from the crowd and who, I know, can teach me a lot.
Hopefully there's something in it for you too ;)
[S4 Ep1] Character artist and sculptor, JASON FREENY
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[S4 Ep1] Character artist and sculptor, JASON FREENY
Welcome to another OnTheFly Podchat with Jon Gill, where we dissect the minds of creative geniuses, one conversation at a time! Today, we’re peeling back the layers—literally—with the incredible Jason Freeny. You’ve seen his work, where childhood nostalgia meets anatomical curiosity, but today we’re going deeper than resin and silicone. We’re diving into a hot topic that’s been making waves across the art world—AI replication. Jason’s iconic style has been emulated by algorithms, and we’re here to get his raw reaction. How does he feel about machines mimicking his creative process? Is it flattery, frustration, or something entirely unexpected? We’re about to find out. So, whether you’re here to learn, laugh, or just figure out what makes a toy tick, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive into the inner workings of Jason Freeny!
20 Apr 2022
[S3 Ep3] Helicopter Stunt Pilot, Fred North "Ambulance" "Fast & Furious" "Bourne" "Star Wars"
Welcome back to On The Fly with Jon Gill – this is a special episode with helicopter stunt pilot Fred North. Fred has so many amazing stunt credits to his name which include Bond movies, Mission Impossible, Fast and Furious and a slate of collaborations – and in the interview you here how collaborative they are – collaborations with Michael Bay including this months “Ambulance” with Jake Gyllenhaal.
There are only a handful of people world who can do what he does… and even then, it’s fair to say Fred is one of a kind and very much in demand.
If you don’t already I highly recommend connecting with him on Instagram (@fred_north) or LinkedIn to catch up on the behind the scenes clips he shares so regularly.
But it’s also very cool to hear how he got his start and how entrepreneurial he was in making his mark and so we talk about his experiences as a pilot, what turned him on to it in the first place and his regime for keeping mentally fit in a an industry where accidents are generally not due to mechanical, but human error.
The podcast is on a bit of a break for now while work is busy but I hope to capture a whole load of content at MoJoFest next month which is happening in London for the first time and is partnered with the Media Production and Technology show next month and subscribe and keep an eye out for new content very soon.
For now this is an OnTheFly season three special with stunt pilot Fred North – download the pod!
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6 Oct 2021
[S3 Ep 2] Filmmaker, SJ van Breda – "Symphony of Spheres"
Welcome back to On The Fly with Jon Gill – this episode sponsored by FiLMiCPro!
..which is very exciting because two years ago this month I had a film in competition at FiLMiCFest as did my guest for this episode SJ van Breda with her film Jane Digby (https://vimeo.com/373992778) which is stunning.
SJ is a filmmaker from Durban, South Africa who specialises in short films captured using mobile phones. In this episode we pick apart some of the techniques and themes in her most recent award winning mini-doc “Symphony of Spheres (https://vimeo.com/514476491)” – a poetic documentary that captures the process and the world of South African abstract sculptor Brendon Edwards.
I strongly recommend you give it a watch before you listen to this episode, it’s just 5 minutes and an amazing piece of filmmaking by any measure!
We talk about some of the challenges involved with the lockdown but mostly her filmmaking philosophy and practice of piecing together her style of people-portraits through film, sound, music and visual effects… there’s lots to learn here.
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So there’s never been a better time to give these apps a go as FiLMiC are offering bundles of their filmmaking apps to three lucky winner – just share this this episode on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn (remember to tag @OntheSuperFly, @FiLMiCPro and most importantly, #OnTheFlyPodcast otherwise I may not see your entry!). Winner will be announced on 30th October 2021.
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Next month I’ll be chatting to legendary helicopter stunt pilot Fred North – he’s responsible for some of the impossible aerial shots in franchises such as Fast and Furious, Mission Impossible and Bond, not to mention his ongoing collaboration with Michael Bay… say what you like about Michael Bay films but he loves an impossible helicopter shot!
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