MANDI DILLIN ~ LO2

MANDI DILLIN ~ LO2

Author: Dodd Vickers August 1, 2020 Duration: 1:07:38

The acclaimed HBO series Westworld is described as a dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness set at the intersection of the near future and the reimagined past. There is certainly no better example of a reimagined future than that of a piano playing medical student who completely changes direction in order to discover a career in film production. This is the story that we will hear on this episode when we are joined by someone has truly lived without limits, Mandi Dillin. Welcome to the back channel where the real work gets done on set, Locations on Two!


Ever wonder how that perfect, crumbling mansion or that iconic city street ended up in your favorite film? The answer usually involves a location manager, a pivotal yet often overlooked figure in production. Locations on Two, hosted by Dodd Vickers, pulls back the curtain on this crucial role. This isn't just a series of dry interviews; it's a collection of conversations filled with the kind of lively, behind-the-scenes banter you'd hear after a long shoot day. Listeners are brought directly into the trenches of film and television production, hearing firsthand accounts from the people who scout, secure, and manage the very spaces where stories come to life. Each episode serves as a unique blend of review, history, and personal anecdote, exploring how locations become silent characters in their own right. You'll discover the unexpected challenges, the serendipitous finds, and the minor miracles that happen far from the soundstage. Tuning into this podcast means getting a genuine sense of the real work that happens on set, long before the director calls action. It's for anyone who loves TV and film beyond the final cut, offering a fresh perspective on the craft from the ground up.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 27

Locations on Two
Podcast Episodes
NANCY HAECKER ~ LO2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:45
Swimming rivers with reference photos tucked into your waistband protected in a waterproof bag and traveling the backroads of America with Sean Penn may sound novel to you, but it is all part of a good day's work for awa…
LEANN EMMERT ~ LO2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:24
Whether scouting the world for major monster films like the upcoming "Godzilla vs Kong" or working in local urban environments for "Terminator 3," Leann Emmert illustrates the critical role played by the locations depart…
DOUG DRESSER ~ LO2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:14
Quentin Tarantino, Steven Spielberg, Gretta Gerwig and Christopher Nolan are among the list of directors with whom Doug Dresser has collaborated. Join me for a chat with another outstanding locations pro! Welcome again t…
TOM HOWARD ~ LO2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:44
London based location manager Tom Howard joins me on this episode and discusses his career in film and television. Tom has collaborated on such productions as "Howard's End," "Taboo," "The Night Manager," and the soon to…
JAMES LIN ~ LO2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:56
My guest for this chat is James Lin, the VP of Physical Production for Universal Studios. Also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, James has a 27 year career as a location manager whose credits i…
ILT JONES ~ LO2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:39
Ilt Jones is a veteran location manager in the film and television industry and member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. You may not know his name, but you will know him from his work on such projects as…