Screen Careers: Frankenstein + Q&A with Assistant Location Manager, Duncan Currie

Event details

In 1957, a group of Danish explorers somewhere in the Arctic Circle stumble upon a gravely injured man, Baron Victor Frankenstein, and bring him aboard their ship. After being attacked by a huge creature with seemingly superhuman strength who demands Victor's surrender, we see how this creature came to be from Victor's point of view. During Victor's childhood, he is overlooked by his abusive father and, after losing his mother, seeks to find a way to overcome death. His controversial experiments around reanimating corpses see Victor expelled from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, yet he remains undeterred. Victor brings his creation to life and attempts to teach him about the world, but soon becomes frustrated at The Creature's deficiencies. As The Creature is left to fend for itself, we see the remainder of the story through his eyes, where he encounters new friends and foes as he roams the land. Guillermo del Toro's fresh interpretation of Mary Sheley's classic gothic horror brings the source material to life for modern audiences, from the extravagant set design to the empathetic representation of otherness.

After the film  Duncan Currie, Assistant Location Manager, will speak to students about his route into the film industry, his role on the production of Frankenstein, the realities of working on location, and the vital role location management plays in bringing stories to the screen. Duncan will also share practical advice for young people considering a career in film production.

Speaker

 Duncan Currie is a Scottish freelance Assistant Location Manager and Location Coordinator, who has worked on Frankenstein (2025) and Dept. Q (2025), and Sunny Dancer (2026). He holds a First Class Honours degree in Film and Visual Culture from the University of Aberdeen, a certificate in Location Management from the National Film and Television School, and a Master's in Film and TV Production from the MetFilm School. In addition to Location work, he has also worked as an Assistant and Scout on Features, High-End TV and Short Films, and has experience with a variety of Festival Jobs. Upcoming projects include Raindance and Dog Violet.

This careers event introduces young people to screen industry careers, including lesser-known roles across film.

• Young people will hear from industry professionals and take part in a careers-focused activity, such as a talk, discussion, workshop, panel or Q&A session. 
• Young people will be supported to make the most of the experience, reflect on what they learn and consider next steps. 
• Supports careers education across the UK, including Gatsby Benchmark 5: Encounters with Employers and Employees. 

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