E01: Will Jones - Stunts, Directing, and Queer representation in Australian Webseries

Today we are joined by writer, director, producer and stuntman Will Jones, who recently created the pilot episode of his web series “Queer Custodians”. Within the podcast, we talk about Will’s career in stunts, including his experiences with Margot Robbie and Liam Neeson, and being Master Chief in the trailer of Halo. We talk about his experience doing film studies on exchange with the New Columbo Grant. We also discuss film school, stunt license and training, as well as his progression into establishing himself as a writer director. Then we touch on Queer Custodians, the development and casting of the webseries, as well as the importance of Queer representation in film and television.Key Topics:​Early Career in Stunts​Stunt license and training​Australian Stunt career highlights​New-Colombo Plan with a filmmaking focus​Film School - Honours at Deakin University​Progression from stunts into writing and directing​Queer Custodians - Superhero webseries​Development and Casting the webseries​Queer representation in film and televisionFollow the podcast on instagram: @teatimefilmpodcast Follow me on instagram: @teavandeburgt Follow Will on instagram: @thereisonlyonewillTo leave the podcast feedback follow this link