OPENING CREDITS® Podcast

In a special episode to round off Season 2, Stephen decides to spring a surprise pop quiz on Laura - or, as it's about the podcast, a pod quiz.Play along to test your own knowledge of the previous episodes, and hear some of the best bits from our guests this season.The podcast will return for Season 3 in the Spring, so make sure you're following on the socials to be the first to know when we're back!Socials links:www.instagram.com/openingcreditswww.tiktok.com/@weareopeningcredits

Tim Simpson is the Creative Director at Plunge Creations, who are best known for making those crazy costumes on 'The Masked Singer' (UK).Settle in for a bit of workshop ASMR as Tim takes Stephen on a tour of Plunge to meet some of the crew and see how the costumes are brought to life.Tim then joins us to share some of the secrets of the show, and tells us about the other weird and wonderful things that he and his team are asked to make.Head over to our socials to see a video tour of the workshop as well!Socials links:www.instagram.com/openingcreditswww.tiktok.com/@weareopeningcredits

Laura has returned from her first credits-digging expedition having successfully found the Graphic Artist for 'Hello Tomorrow!'Max joins us from Austin, Texas, to not only tell us about creating the retro-futuristic world of Apple TV's sci-fi series, but also how he worked on HBO's 'Succession' and designed the famous logo for Logan Roy's company, Waystar Royco.Make sure to follow us on the socials to see some of Max's designs!Socials links:www.instagram.com/openingcreditswww.tiktok.com/@weareopeningcredits

The podcast heads to Scotland this week to meet Glaswegian scenic painter and prop maker, Gary Loughran.In this episode, Gary tells us why he loves making stuff look like other stuff for the big screen, using paint to turn rubber into wood, foam into marble, and polystyrene into stone.Hear how Gary has brought props and sets to life on 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves', 'Outlander,' and the cancelled 'Batgirl' movie.Meanwhile, Laura gives an update on her first 'Laura Goes Digging' expedition, and debuts the (annoyingly catchy) jingle she's made for it.Socials links:www.instagram.com/openingcreditswww.tiktok.com/@weareopeningcredits

This week, we meet the head of the Art Department; the Production Designer.And WHAT a Production Designer we have for you. Tom Bowyer is a hugely experienced, award-winning designer, with over 34 credits including 'Misfits,' 'Harlots' and 'The Capture.'In this episode, Tom breaks down how an Art Department works, talks through his creative process, and answers some of your questions, giving his honest and practical advice to anyone looking to get into the film and television industry.Any other film roles you have specific questions about? Slide into our DMs!www.instagram.com/openingcreditswww.tiktok.com/@weareopeningcreditsor emailhello@openingcredits.net

Natasha and Jack Carty are a creative power couple from Brisbane, Australia. Not only are they both graphic designers, but Natasha is also a talented illustrator and Jack is a successful singer/songwriter.In this episode, Stephen and Laura chat to our first Aussie guests about their work in the film industry, and also their creative endeavours outside of it, as Tash and Jack are now combining their talents to create a new series of children’s books.Socials links:www.instagram.com/openingcreditswww.tiktok.com/@weareopeningcredits'Time to Rest' children's book:https://www.natashacarty.com/childrens-books

In this episode, Stephen is joined for the first time by his new co-host, Laura Whitehouse, who brings along Greens Team Supervisor, Bethany Spence.Get ready to want to change your job once you discover the weird and wonderful world of greens - building natural environments for film sets - and how it's so much more than 'just plants.'Hear how Beth creates everything from spooky tombs to alien planets for movies and shows including 'Star Wars: Andor,' 'Mary Poppins Returns' and 'Christopher Robin.'Socials links:www.instagram.com/openingcreditswww.tiktok.com/@weareopeningcredits

Join us for Part 2 of our night at the museum (of brands), recorded LIVE at the Graphics Union’s Golden Nib Awards 2023.In this episode, Stephen is joined by our very first celebrity guest on the podcast: BBC Radio 1's resident film critic and host of the evening, Mr Ali Plumb!Ali chats all things movies, the end of the strikes, Oscars buzz, and the interviews that made him.Don't forget to check out Part 1 to hear from some of the winners of the evening.Socials links:www.instagram.com/openingcreditswww.tiktok.com/@weareopeningcredits