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22/12/2024

Merry Quizmas, ya filthy animals.

Our Pod Quiz Christmas Special, featuring Harry & Marv, is available now!

Join us as we listen back to the best bits from all of this season’s great guests, including…

Costume Designer
Director
Hair & Makeup Designer
VFX Artists
Intimacy Coordinator
Title Designers
BFDG Chair
Writer
and
Production Designer Andy Kelly

Find it in your festive feeds now!

20/12/2024

‘Tis the season finale, so our now traditional Pod Quiz is back with a festive twist!🎄

Once again, we’ve spared all expense to make fancy dress costumes (this time as the Wet Bandits themselves, Harry and Marv) for our end-of-season Christmas party.

Join us for a special episode stuffed with the best bits from the past 10 weeks as Laura get’s grilled on what she remembers about the guests, and some bonus ‘Home Alone’ trivia for good measure.

Spoiler: she’s more forgetful than Kevin’s mum.

So, grab a beverage and fill yourself with holiday spirit (we do, so you won’t be alone), because just like the socks you’re gonna get from your nan, we’re wrapped.

Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals.

14/12/2024

Paws your busy day to take a tour of the Home for Retired Bears from ‘Paddington in Peru.’

Work your way past Aunt Lucy’s hut and through to the secret room at the end to discover some graphics made by our very own Laura Whitehouse.

If, like Mrs Bird, you suspect something is amiss with this place, that’s because it was actually built on a farm in rural England, along with most of the other sets in the film.

Listen to our chat with Production Designer Andy Kelly on this week’s episode to uncover more secrets from the making-of Paddington’s latest adventure.

Available now!

© Courtesy of Andy Kelly

11/12/2024

Let’s prepare for Paddington! 🐻

Laura has returned from digging in the credits of ‘Paddington in Peru,’ having successfully unearthed the Production Designer, Andy Kelly, and the famous bear’s biggest fans have turned out in force to ask him about the movie.

Standby for cuteness as kids put their questions to Andy, and we find out the answers to very important things like what happened to Paddington’s magical coin, and who is his favourite Paddington baddie?

Andy spills the marmalade on his own adventures designing the film, including trekking into restricted parts of Peru and having to get to know our sandwich-loving friend better than anyone else.

⚠️SPOILER ALERT⚠️

Andy reveals some of the movie’s secrets in this episode, so make sure you’ve seen it before listening! We don’t want to be on the receiving end of any hard stares.

06/12/2024

It’s Keira Knightley, at Christmas, in London, with a Prime Minister, but this definitely isn’t ‘Love Actually.’

‘Black Doves,’ the new festive spy thriller written and created by this week’s podcast guest, Joe Barton, is now streaming on 🐦‍⬛

© Courtesy of Netflix

04/12/2024

Joe Barton is the writer and creator of the new Netflix series ‘Black Doves,’ which is out TODAY and stars and in a darkly festive espionage thriller.

Stephen managed to grab a chat with Joe in between his busy schedule to unwrap his latest (mince) spy creation.

In this episode, Joe tells us about the team effort of bringing ‘Black Doves’ from the page to the screen, where he gets his inspiration from, and his advice to aspiring screenwriters on how to get into the industry.

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29/11/2024

Forget , this is the crossover we’ve all been waiting for… this is .

Laura Croft is back and has dusted off her archaeological past to go digging in the credits once again, but this time she’s heading deep into the Amazon. Unlike our marmalade-loving friend though, she’s not in search of Aunt Lucy, but rather someone of great importance from the crew of ‘Paddington in Peru.’

Her latest field report suggests she’s uncovered something more valuable than El Dorado gold, and she’ll be revealing her findings next week.

Until then, if you have any questions about the making of ‘Paddington in Peru,’ ask them in the comments or send us a DM and we’ll put them to our mystery guest very soon 🍊

27/11/2024

We know it’s been a tough year for film crew due to a seemingly never-ending work drought. So, we thought who better to have on than the chair of the to ask whether this is the new normal, or if things can only get better.

Jonathan Green () is a Production Designer with over 35 years experience, and is somewhat of a British institution having designed such iconic quiz shows as, ‘QI,’ ‘Mock the Week,’ ‘The Chase,’ and ‘Have I Got News For You.’

He joins us this week to not only tell us what the BFDG is all about and what they do for film creatives, but also to be quizzed himself on what’s causing the current slump and when he thinks the situation will finally improve (spoiler: it’s good news).

Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.

20/11/2024

It’s finally happening, we’re actually going to talk about opening credits on 😱

So, if you’re one of the few people who have been sorely disappointed that this podcast isn’t actually about title sequences, today’s your lucky day!

We’re joined in this episode by , Creative Director of , the studio behind some of the most memorable movie and tv show intros, including ‘Panic Room,’ ‘Sonic the Hedgehog,’ and ‘Transformers One.’

William, alongside Senior Creative Producer David Midgen, talks us through the process of making the iconic opening credits for , and how it was more hands-on than you might think. He also gives his honest opinion on the controversial ‘Skip Intro’ button (which is changing the game for title design) and tells us about his dream day on set working with everyone’s favourite fuzzy friends, The Muppets.

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13/11/2024

Don’t listen with your parents, this week is all about s*x (scene) education.

David Thackeray () was one of the first ever Intimacy Coordinators; a relatively new role in filmmaking introduced to help the cast and crew tackle (whoops) those more delicate moments.

He’s also one of the most in demand, having worked on ‘The Crown,’ ‘Heartstopper,’ and ‘Sex Education.’

In this episode, David tells us what his job actually involves (and more importantly, what it doesn’t), how he gets past the awkwardness, and his techniques for making a film set a more comfortable and supportive place for everyone.

Meanwhile, Laura gives her verdict on the newly-released ‘Paddington in Peru’, and we share some of your guilty pleasures and hidden treasures!

Don’t be shy, educate yourselves via the link in the bio.

*xeducation

© Courtesy of David Thackeray

09/11/2024

“We make sure that everything that we do is grounded in some sort of reality, and then we push it just a little bit beyond that. If you go too far ahead, you’ll lose the audience. You have to find that sweet spot between what is possible today and some far off futuristic vision, and you find somewhere in between that the audience can actually buy into.” - Jeremy Lasky () , Co-Founder of .

Hear how the VFX artists at Perception brought the futuristic technology of Wakanda to life in ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Wakanda Forever,’ as well as many more Marvel movies, on this week’s episode of the podcast.

Available now, via the technology you’re reading this on.

© Courtesy of Perception and Marvel

06/11/2024

We’re heading Stateside on the podcast this week, but don’t worry, we’re talking movies, not politics 🇺🇸

We’re joined in this episode by not one, but two guests; Jeremy Lasky () and Danny Gonzalez (), Co-Founders of , an Emmy-nominated design and visual effects studio based in New Jersey, USA.

If you’ve ever seen a superhero movie, chances are you’ve seen their work in the interfaces, heads-up-displays and holograms of the MCU. From Tony Stark’s J.A.R.V.I.S. in ‘Iron Man 2,’ to the futuristic lab in ‘Black Panther,’ these guys are in the business of designing screens for the big screen.

Jeremy and Danny tell us what it’s like to work with Marvel, how they use science-fiction to inspire science-fact, and what they think real world AI has in store for the future of filmmaking.

Listen now in all your podcast places!

© Courtesy of Perception

01/11/2024

“There’s a lot of very talented people, and we need the voices of everyone. It’s important to let everybody have a go at shining.”

A look behind-the-scenes of the Hair and Makeup Department of , and the work of and her team.

Hear our full chat with Erika on the latest episode of the podcast, as she tells us all about her job as the Hair and Makeup Designer on the show.

Available now, in all your podcast places!

© Courtesy of Erika Ökvist and Netflix.

30/10/2024

Keep your wigs on, Emmy and BAFTA-winning Hair & Makeup Designer Erika Ökvist () is on the podcast this week to tell us how she balanced aesthetics with authenticity when crafting the stunning looks in .

In this episode, Erika shares her industry secrets, like how she created the look for Penelope’s striking transformation, and tells us how she evolves the style and fashion with every season of the show.

She also addresses her critics by giving us a lesson in real period make up (oil and soot eyebrows, anyone?) and explains why she always prioritises character and story over historical accuracy.

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© Courtesy of Erika Ökvist and Netflix.

25/10/2024

“The simple rule of directing is just surrounding yourself with people who are a thousand times better than you are. You’ve got all these incredible creatives at your disposal, and a show like ‘KAOS’ is an amazing example of that.”

Director Georgi Banks-Davies () gives us a glimpse of life behind-the-scenes of ‘KAOS’ on .

Listen to our interview with Georgi, all about making the show and the work of a Director, on the latest episode of the podcast, available now!

© Courtesy of Georgi Banks-Davies and Netflix.

23/10/2024

We may have peaked... we have our first Director on the show this week! Georgi Banks-Davies () joins us to talk about the modern-day Greek mythology that is ‘KAOS’ on - “Blessed Olympia!”

Forget what you think you know about what a Director does, Georgi is here to bust some myths of her own and tell us what the job really involves, and whether you even need to direct the God himself, .

From the world of commercials and Sundance-listed short films, to starting a creative partnership with on ‘I Hate Suzie,’ Georgi shares how her rule-breaking style led to her creating the heavenly and hellish worlds of ‘KAOS.’

Available now!

© Courtesy of Georgi Banks-Davies and Netflix.

18/10/2024

“It was a wonderful opportunity to show off British fashion and fashion history, and really make a point in that heightened and stylized way that Guy works, through fashion.”

Loulou Bontemps created over 500 costumes for ’s hit Netflix series, . Hear all about her creative process on the latest episode of the podcast.

Available now, in all your usual podcast places!

© Images courtesy of and

16/10/2024

We are kicking off the new season of the podcast by meeting the Costume Designer of the hit Netflix show .

joins us this week to tell us how she created the looks of the toffs, the gangsters and everyone in between in ’s brilliant action comedy series, including that now infamous chicken suit 🐔

Loulou also talks us through the workings of the costume department, how she got started in the industry, and gives us some hints as to what she has in store for Season 2 of the show.

Find it in your podcast feeds now!

© Images courtesy of and .

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We asked kids to send their questions in for the ‘Paddington in Peru’ Production Designer, Andy Kelly, and the results were as cute as you’d expect. Let us know if you’d like to see an Opening Credits field trip to find Paddington’s magical coin, and other props from the film. Our full chat with Andy, complete with other questions from the world’s biggest Pad fans, is available right now. Link in bio! #paddington #paddingtoninperu #makingof #BTS #productiondesign #productiondesigner #filmmaking #filmprops @paddingtonbear @paddingtonmovie

‘Black Doves’ Writer and Creator Joe Barton on how the process of bringing his new @netflix thriller from the page to the screen relied on collaboration, chemistry and chance. You can hear our full chat with Joe about the making-of ‘Black Doves’ and his screenwriting secrets on the latest episode of the @openingcredits podcast. Seek it out now in all your podcast places. #blackdoves #blackdovesnetflix #netflix #makingof #BTS #keiraknightley #benwhishaw @netflixuk @sisterglobal © Courtesy of Netflix

Will the film industry ever fully recover, or is this the new normal? This is the question being asked by a lot of film crew this year, so we put it to the chair of the @british_film_designers_guild and one of the most experienced Production Designers in the business, Jonathan Green (@jpgdesign). Listen to our full chat with Jonathan about the current state of the industry, the work of the BFDG, and the highlights of his 35-year career on the latest episode of the @openingcredits podcast. Available now, link in bio! 🔗 #filmmaking #productiondesign #filmindustry #freelance #filmcrew #realcrew

Behind the scenes of the iconic @succession opening titles, featuring never-before-seen footage from creators @picturemillla. You can hear more about the making of this and other credits sequences by Creative Director @william_lebeda in the latest episode of the @openingcredits podcast. Available now! #openingcredits #titles #titledesign #succession #motiondesign #VFX #makingof #BTS #filmmaking © Courtesy of Picturemill

Intimacy Coordinator David Thackeray (@dthackeray) may make actors feel comfortable on the set of @heartstopper, but sadly isn’t available for private hire (sorry Laura). Hear all about David’s job and his work on other shows like ‘Sex Education,’ ‘The Crown,’ and ‘It’s A Sin,’ on the latest episode of the @openingcredits podcast! Available now, wherever you cast your pods. #intimacycordinator #heartstopper #netflix #makingof #BTS #filmmaking © Courtesy of David Thackeray and Netflix

Is AI going to take over the world (of filmmaking?) Who better to ask than the guys who designed Tony Stark’s very own AI J.A.R.V.I.S, because we all know how that turned out. You can hear our chat with the co-founders of @experienceperception, VFX studio for many a Marvel movie, on the latest episode of the @openingcredits podcast. Available now! #vfx #visualeffects #mcu #marvel #ironman #tonystark #blackpanther #spiderman #BTS #makingof #filmmaking #ai #artificialintelligence #experienceperception © Courtesy of Perception and Matvel

Erika Ökvist, Hair & Makeup Designer on @bridgertonnetflix, shuts down the critics of her using modern makeup on the show. Listen to our full chat with Erika on the latest episode of the @openingcredits podcast, available now in all your usual podcast places! #hairandmakeup #periodmakeup #periodhair #makeupartistsworldwide #muas #bridgerton #bridgertonnetflix #polin #filmmaking #BTS © Courtesy of Netflix

‘KAOS’ Director Georgi Banks-Davies (@georgiporgie) shares her inspiration for creating The Underworld in the show. You can hear more of Georgi’s creative process on the latest episode of the @openingcredits podcast. Available now, wherever you get ‘em! #director #directing #kaos #kaosnetflix #netflix #filmmaking #makingof #behindthescenes #BTS © Courtesy of Georgi Banks-Davies and Netflix.

It’s official, @kayascods is a bad bish 👠 Hear our full chat with Loulou Bontemps, Costume Designer on @thegentlemen, in the latest episode of the @openingcredits podcast. Available now! #costumedesign #costumedesigner #thegentlemen #thegentlemennetflix #kayascodelario #theojames #netflix #makingof #behindthescenes #filmcrew © Courtesy of @netflix.

Mental Health in the Film Industry Live Q&A with @6ftfrom. Thanks to everyone who sent questions in. If you’d like to hear more from Matt be sure to listen to the @openingcredits podcast episode all about his job as a Wellbeing Facilitator, available now in all your podcast places. If you work in the film & tv industry and need some support with your mental health then please get in touch with @6ftfrom or @filmtvcharity for help and advice. You can also email @6ftfrom directly at [email protected], or find out more info on their website at 6ftfrom.org. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthishealth #mentalhealthmatters #ukfilmcrew #solidarity #wellbeing #wellbeingfacilitator #filmmaking #filmandtvcharity

Final reminder to get your questions in for our live mental health Q&A with @6ftfrom tomorrow evening. Post them in the comments, send us a DM, or email [email protected]. (Please say if you’d like to be kept anonymous). You can also ask questions in the chat during the Q&A and we’ll try our best to put them to @longersblade at the end. Thanks to everyone who has sent questions in so far, see you at 7pm tomorrow! #mentalhealth #mentalhealthishealth #mentalhealthmatters #ukfilmcrew #solidarity #wellbeing #wellbeingfacilitator #filmmaking #filmandtvcharity

@keirstarmer should’ve led with this tbh #shrek5

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