OPENING CREDITS® Podcast

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, well, 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 Senior Creative 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

And we're back! Steve and Laura are kicking off Season 4 by meeting the Costume Designer of the hit Netflix show 'The Gentlemen.'Loulou Bontemps joins us this week to tell us how she created the looks of the toffs, the gangsters and everyone in between in Guy Ritchie's action comedy series, including that now infamous chicken suit.She 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.Meanwhile, Crew Confessions is back! This time around we want to hear your guilty pleasures and hidden gems, so send them in via our socials!FOLLOW US!Instagramwww.instagram.com/openingcreditsTikTokwww.tiktok.com/@weareopeningcredits

For the Season 3 finale we've brought back the Pod Quiz, but this time it's Laura's turn to ask the questions.Listen to Stephen squirm as his knowledge of the past 10 episodes is put to the test, and hear some of the best bits from this Season's guests.This time there's a Ted Lasso fancy dress theme for absolutely no reason, but make sure you check out the socials to see the all expense spared Ted and Rebecca costumes...FOLLOW US!Instagramwww.instagram.com/openingcreditsTikTokwww.tiktok.com/@weareopeningcredits

We were in the dark about film set lighting, so we had the bright idea to track down a Practical Electrician, aka a Prac Spark, aka Danny Fealey, to illuminate us.Danny joins us fresh from the set of 'Deadpool 3' to shed some light on watt those bright Sparks get up to...What's the difference between a Spark, a Gaffer and a Rigger?How much of it is real, and how much of it is fake?Do they still work on films that are set before electricity existed?Also this week, there's a triple helping of your Crew Confessions, a questionable Keir Starmer impression, and some exciting 'Severance' news!FOLLOW US!Instagramwww.instagram.com/openingcreditsTikTokwww.tiktok.com/@weareopeningcredits

The double-whammy of Covid and the actors' strikes in recent years has had a significant impact on the crew in the film & TV industry, so this week we're putting the focus on mental health to find out what is being done about it.Matt Longley from 6ft From The Spotlight joins us to talk about his job as a Wellbeing Facilitator - a relatively new role that's being introduced on more and more film sets.Matt explains what he is doing to help, and highlights various ways that crew members can get advice if they're struggling in these tough times.You can find our more information at the links below, and make sure to follow our socials to see how you can get involved in our upcoming Instagram Live Q&A with Matt.LINKS6ft From the Spotlightwww.6ftfrom.org6ft From the Spotlight Instagramwww.instagram.com/6ftfromThe Film & TV Charitywww.filmtvcharity.org.ukFOLLOW US!Instagramwww.instagram.com/openingcreditsTikTokwww.tiktok.com/@weareopeningcredits