OPENING CREDITS® Podcast

'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. FOLLOW US FOR MORE!Instagraminstagram.com/openingcreditsTikToktiktok.com/@weareopeningcreditsLetterboxdletterboxd.com/ocpodcastBuy us a coffee!buymeacoffee.com/openingcredits

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 the 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. FOLLOW US FOR MORE!Instagraminstagram.com/openingcreditsTikToktiktok.com/@weareopeningcreditsLetterboxdletterboxd.com/ocpodcastBuy us a coffee!buymeacoffee.com/openingcredits

Joe Barton is the writer and creator of the brand new festive Netflix spy series, 'Black Doves,' starring Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw.Steve managed to grab a chat with Joe in between his busy schedule to ask him not only about his work on the show, but also about his job as a writer. In this episode, Joe takes us into the writer's room to tell 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.Meanwhile, Laura reveals the identity of the mystery guest she's found from digging in the credits of 'Paddington in Peru'!FOLLOW US FOR MOREInstagraminstagram.com/openingcreditsTikToktiktok.com/@weareopeningcreditsLetterboxdletterboxd.com/ocpodcastBuy us a coffee!buymeacoffee.com/openingcredits

We know a lot of you work in the film industry, or are looking to get into it. We also know that 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 British Film Designers Guild 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).BFDG website:britishfilmdesigners.comJonathan's website:setdesign.tvMatthew McConaughey's tuna salad recipe:theeastcoastkitchen.com/matthew-mcconaugheys-viral-tuna-fish-salad/FOLLOW US FOR MORE!Instagraminstagram.com/openingcreditsTikToktiktok.com/@weareopeningcreditsLetterboxdletterboxd.com/ocpodcast

It's finally happening, we're actually going to talk about opening credits on OPENING CREDITS®.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 William Lebeda, Creative Director at Picturemill, the studio behind some of the most memorable movie and tv show intros, including ‘Panic Room,’ ‘Sonic the Hedgehog,’ and ‘Transformers One.’ William, alongside Executive Producer David Midgen, talks us through the process of making the iconic opening credits for 'Succession', 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.See more of Picturemill's work on their website:picturemill.comEnjoying the pod? Buy us a coffee!buymeacoffee.com/openingcreditsFOLLOW US FOR MORE!Instagraminstagram.com/openingcreditsTikToktiktok.com/@weareopeningcreditsLetterboxdletterboxd.com/ocpodcast

Don't listen with your parents, this week is all about sex (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 scenes.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!DAVID'S WEBSITEdavidthackeray.comWE'RE NOW ON LETTERBOXD!letterboxd.com/ocpodcastFOLLOW US FOR MORE:Instagraminstagram.com/openingcreditsTikToktiktok.com/@weareopeningcredits

We're heading Stateside 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 Perception, 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.LINKSPerception's websitewww.experienceperception.comFOLLOW US FOR MORE!OPENING CREDITS® Instagramwww.instagram.com/openingcreditsOPENING CREDITS® TikTokwww.tiktok.com/@weareopeningcredits

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 'Bridgerton.'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.Meanwhile, Laura fills us in on her trip down under, and Steve has been running to raise money for charity, donate below!DONATE TO STEVE'S HALF-MARATHON FUNDRAISER:https://www.gofundme.com/f/chloe-steve-bonnieSOCIALSErika's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/erika_okvist_makeup_designerOPENING CREDITS® Instagramwww.instagram.com/openingcreditsOPENING CREDITS® TikTokwww.tiktok.com/@weareopeningcredits

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 Netflix - "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, Jeff Goldblum.From the world of commercials and Sundance-listed short films, to starting a creative partnership with Billie Piper on 'I Hate Suzie,' Georgi shares how her rule-breaking style led to her creating the heavenly and hellish worlds of 'KAOS.'FOLLOW US FOR MORE!Instagramwww.instagram.com/openingcreditsTikTokwww.tiktok.com/@weareopeningcredits