EP#20: Tackling Diversity in Post Production Sound: In conversation with Emma Butt

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In this week’s episode Isobel chats with post-production audio engineer Emma Butt about a fascinating piece of research she published recently into lack of diversity within the field of  post-production sound in UK television. Emma shares why and how she took on this important project, her career to date and her ambitious plans for creating more diversity in her industry moving forward.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
{00:00} Intro
{02:52} Emma recalls experiencing sexism in her first job in live sound
{12:10} Not conforming doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong
{21:43} Studying sound engineering and beginning her career in TV post-production
{37:38} Emma explains her research findings into diversity within post-production roles
{55:26} Using her findings to launch a new scheme to ensure diversity in the industry
{01:01:28} Top tips for getting started
{01:04:23} Summary & next week’s teaser

Emma Butt Website >>

Emma’s article ‘Diversity in Post-Production Sound Roles in UK Television Production’ in Reprezentology (2020: 12-21) >>

Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity >>

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