Stephen Hope-Wynne is a British Actor, Vocalist, Songwriter and the founder of the British Rock band SkyQuaker. Steve is a high energy, positive soul whose dedication to the world of creating art is second to none. He has an intriguing story and a fascinating career having spent many years working in Television comedy and drama, Feature Film, Theatre, Radio and is a Voice Talent for Games and Animation. Steve’s latest role was as Richard Croft, father to Lara Croft in Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018). While catching up with Steve via Skype during the COVID-19 lockdown, he kindly agreed to answer some questions and have a general natter with us to touch on his musical background, the forming of SkyQuaker, his future plans and some of the philosophies which underpin his creative approach! We very much hope you enjoy it and would like to take this opportunity to once again thank Steve for participating! Podcast & Show Notes - https://www.droplet.fm/auroracast/01 Read more about Steve Hope-Wynne here - https://www.auroraeclipseproductions.com/steve Read more about SkyQuaker here - https://www.auroraeclipseproductions.com/skyquaker Find SkyQuaker's "Queen Kong" here - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/skyquaker/queen-kong Steve on IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1234937/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 IMDb Mini Biography By: Spero Victor Steve Hope Wynne is an English Actor of Scot, Welsh and Irish genetic mix. He works in Television comedy and drama, Feature Film, Theatre, Radio and is a Voice Talent for Games and Animation. Steve is known for his game-roles as Richard Croft, father to Lara Croft in Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018) starring Camilla Luddington and Earl Baylon, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Deep Roy, Christopher Lee, James Fox, Missi Pyle and Freddie Highmore, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) plus Shongram (2014) starring Anupam Kher and Asia Argento and other Game/Movie titles. Steve's character range of voices have been applied in major Studio Games & Movies for Directors such as Tim Burton in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) for Warner Bros. Steve has also been a voice impressionist in stand-up and comedy writing with Alex Lowe Alex Lowe and Lewis Macleod in 'Barry from Watford' and is co-creator of numerous award-winning radio comedy shows including 'Damn the Torpedoes' for BFBS.. In 1983 Steve earned a working-scholarship to ALRA Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, London in it's initial year. Cleaning the Academy rooms, building renovation, theatre set-building, designer-silversmith and playing French horn in a military band earned his study in classical theatre and film at ALRA. After graduating from ALRA London UK in 1986, Steve Hope-Wynne moved from London to Vienna and parts of Europe where his career began at Vienna's International Theatre playing roles by great American playwrights including John Steinbeck 'Of Mice and Men'. In Vienna he played The Times Columnist in Marvin J. Chomsky Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna (1986) starring Amy Irving, Edward Fox, Omar Sharif, Christian Bale and Claire Bloom. Steve returned to London in 1987 to work on a police TV series The Bill (1984) later Drop the Dead Donkey (1990) for Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin, then Holby City (1999). multiple roles in successive Shakespeare and Greek classical plays while working for new writers and independent film producers including Sue Pomeroy and Denis Saunders in Good Company touring Production of 'The Pepyshow' starring Peter Woodward and new wave of TV Writer-Directors as James Strong in Strong's 'Lady Jane' and in Hustle (2004). Steve is a specialist rower of historic boats called skiffs and cutters and often rows in motion features and TV series such as Sanditon (2019) by Jane Austen, Wolf Hall (2015), and Robin Hood (2010) with Richard Carless of Marine Film Services. Steve is known to collaborate with Creators such as Tony McHale and Debbie Arnold, Kate Robbins in piloting new television series pitches and is developing his own titles for screen through Spero Victor Pictures. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AuroraCast Links YouTube Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbSOippAqPiPNRKCqDXzJOg YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfDND3TJBzkYsyF2At6CNqg Odysee (LBRY): https://odysee.com/@AEProdHQ:5 AuroraCast Archive: https://www.auroraeclipseproductions.com/auroracast Droplet: http://www.droplet.fm/auroracast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3122705661110963/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/auroracast/id1507788372 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ROTPaSoFaPdpKKDh3Ot7A?si=pSe_30d3R0G0fd2t303aEw

After both Michael W. Bell and Steve Hope-Wynne (SkyQuaker) were kindly interviewed by the mighty Dav over at RadiAsian, an Asian Radio Station, it only felt natural for us to return the favour via Skype during the COVID-19 lockdown. We spoke about pretty much everything, so much so I’m probably not going to be able to list them all; but for a start…. Microphones, studio gear, fighting evil, frequencies, tunings, good and bad record labels, philosophy, personal approach to music, history, books, background, university, studying, self improvement, instruments, synths, food, family and even about a drug dealing ice cream van! We very much hope you enjoy it and would like to take this opportunity to once again thank Dav (Desired Effect/RadiAsian) for participating! Find the RadiAsian Station here - http://www.radiasian.london RadiAsian on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RadiAsian/ Desired Effect Bio - http://www.radiasian.london/styled/styled-2/ Dav’s track “Nashiliya” mention during the interview - https://music.apple.com/gb/album/nashiliya/483385711?i=483385716 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AuroraCast Links YouTube Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbSOippAqPiPNRKCqDXzJOg YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfDND3TJBzkYsyF2At6CNqg Odysee (LBRY): https://odysee.com/@AEProdHQ:5 AuroraCast Archive: https://www.auroraeclipseproductions.com/auroracast Droplet: http://www.droplet.fm/auroracast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3122705661110963/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/auroracast/id1507788372 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ROTPaSoFaPdpKKDh3Ot7A?si=pSe_30d3R0G0fd2t303aEw

Michael Lee Taylor (Solo, Rogue One, A Force Awakens, Jupiter Ascending) is a sound recordist and boom operator for film and TV. A graduate of the National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield, United Kingdom. Michael forged a career in London working sound department on films and TV Dramas. Whilst also finding time to work as a sound mixer on documentaries, commercials and corporates. Michael now lives in Toronto, Canada with his wife and continues to work in the sound department. #AuroraCast #BoomOperator #WorkingInFilm - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3236327/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AuroraCast Links YouTube Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbSOippAqPiPNRKCqDXzJOg YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfDND3TJBzkYsyF2At6CNqg Odysee (LBRY): https://odysee.com/@AEProdHQ:5 AuroraCast Archive: https://www.auroraeclipseproductions.com/auroracast Droplet: http://www.droplet.fm/auroracast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3122705661110963/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/auroracast/id1507788372 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ROTPaSoFaPdpKKDh3Ot7A?si=pSe_30d3R0G0fd2t303aEw

Episode 11 of AuroraCast is one of our favourites so far! Firstly because It's the first time we had two guests on the podcast, and secondly because we had the unique opportunity to discuss the process of filmmaking while learning more about the careers of film producer Al Eales and film director Paul Cheung. In this episode, we talk through projects in which Al and Paul have collaborated and highlight some of their independent projects, all while learning about their approach to creating and facilitating their films on all levels. Al Eales (Mindless Intelligence) brings a ton of experience to the table having worked in the film industry as a producer, scriptwriter and production services manager. - https://www.linkedin.com/in/al-eales-8084681b/ Paul Cheung is the Director/CEO of FightGravityFilms. He has worked on an impressive number of projects over the years including narrative, documentary, advertisement, music videos, personal projects and more. - http://www.fightgravityfilms.co.uk/ Project Info: Mind Over Matter - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11738118/?ref_=nm_flmg_prd_1 Tom - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6975750/?ref_=nm_flmg_prd_3 Arnilia Grove - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6441134/?ref_=nm_flmg_prd_2 Tom - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6975750/?ref_=nm_flmg_prd_3 Rise - http://www.fightgravityfilms.co.uk/in-development The Last Music Photographer - http://www.fightgravityfilms.co.uk/in-development Thanks again for joining us guys, Mike is very much looking forward to catching up over a few pints very soon... Cheers! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AuroraCast Links YouTube Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbSOippAqPiPNRKCqDXzJOg YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfDND3TJBzkYsyF2At6CNqg Odysee (LBRY): https://odysee.com/@AEProdHQ:5 AuroraCast Archive: https://www.auroraeclipseproductions.com/auroracast Droplet: http://www.droplet.fm/auroracast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3122705661110963/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/auroracast/id1507788372 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ROTPaSoFaPdpKKDh3Ot7A?si=pSe_30d3R0G0fd2t303aEw