Best Frank Amp Carl Podcasts (2025)

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‘Baby Reindeer’ Editor Benji Gerstein on his Emmy-winning work 58:12

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Want to know how to cut it as an Editor? Benji Gerstein takes a break from his busy schedule to tell us all about his job - including his award-winning work on the smash-hit Netflix show, ‘Baby Reindeer’. As well as talking us through his process and sharing his advice for newcomers, Benji also gives us the inside story of his big night at the Emmy…

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'Too Much' Co-Creator Luis Felber on soundtracking his own life 37:01

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Luis Felber, aka Attawalpa, joins us this week to talk all things music, as well as the many other roles he had in making the hit new Netflix comedy, 'Too Much,' starring Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe. Not only did Luis co-create the show with his wife, Lena Dunham ('Girls,' 'Sharp Stick'), but he was also the Co-Writer, Producer and Composer. In t…

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'Dept. Q' Writer & Director Scott Frank comes in for questioning 41:30

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As a former detective and a former resident of Edinburgh, respectively, we jumped at the chance to sit down with the Writer and Director of the new Netflix crime drama 'Dept. Q' for our first ever in-person interview. In this episode, we chat with Scott Frank about filming in Scotland and mastering the local slang, his research into real life detec…

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What do Trump's movie tariffs actually mean? We ask the experts 48:32

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In our first ever emergency episode, we unpick Donald Trump's 'tweet-bomb' from last week in which he announced a 100% tariff on all movies made in "foreign lands." This left a lot of us asking what this announcement might mean for the film industry in the UK and the US, so in this episode we try to make sense of the madness with the help of some e…

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Our outies met Ben Stiller and Adam Scott! BTS at the 'Severance' finale screening in London 31:27

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Talk about ‘Severance’ on your podcast enough and you might just get invited to a screening Q&A. That’s what happened to us anyway when we got to go to the season finale event at Everyman Cinemas in London and mingle with the cast and crew. To kick off Season 5 we're finally fulfilling our dream of becoming a 'Severance' podcast, for one episode at…

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'Home Alone' costumes and Carling... it's the Pod Quiz Christmas Special! 58:22

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'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 grille…

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'Paddington in Peru' Production Designer Andy Kelly answers questions from kids 37:51

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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 …

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'Black Doves' Creator Joe Barton unwraps his latest (mince) spy thriller 45:35

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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…

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'BFDG' Production Designer Jonathan Green thinks the film industry can only get better 41:09

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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 …

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'Succession' titles designer William Lebeda on making actual opening credits 44:38

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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…

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'Sex Education' Intimacy Coordinator David Thackeray on tackling those awkward scenes 44:21

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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 ‘Se…

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'Iron Man' VFX studio Perception tell us how they made Tony Stark's tech 50:32

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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…

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'Bridgerton' Hair & Makeup Designer Erika Ökvist addresses the acrylic nail controversy 44:20

1y ago44:20

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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 ho…

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'KAOS' Director Georgi Banks-Davies tells us whether you even need to direct Jeff Goldblum 50:14

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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…

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'The Gentlemen' Costume Designer Loulou Bontemps talks chicken suits, expensive watches and working with Guy Ritchie 48:17

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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 …

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It's that time again: the end of season Pod Quiz returns! 38:57

1+ y ago38:57

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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 che…

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Sparks are flying! We find out how a Practical Electrician lights up a film set 39:46

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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…

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Putting the focus on mental health: why the film industry is introducing Wellbeing Facilitators 39:14

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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 ro…

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VFX Special! Part 2: Territory Studio Founder David Sheldon-Hicks 44:06

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In this second and final part of our VFX special with Territory Studio, we meet the Founder and Creative Director; David Sheldon-Hicks. David talks us through his journey into filmmaking, via the music industry, and how he came to set up the worldwide VFX studio. He tells us about the favourite projects he's worked on, from his first Marvel movie '…

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VFX Special! Part 1: Territory Studio Tour 37:00

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Discover how visual effects are made in the first of our 2-part special with Territory Studio. If you've seen any major movies in recent years then you would've definitely seen their work; 'Guardians of the Galaxy', 'Blade Runner 2049', 'Ready Player One'; anything you saw on a screen was made by the magicians at Territory Studio. In this episode, …

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'Bridgerton' Season 3 Art Director Adam Grant 47:43

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You are cordially invited to join our chat with this week’s guest of honour; the Art Director of 'Bridgerton' Season 3, Adam Grant! Adam takes us behind-the-scenes in this episode by talking us through the incredible sets he designed for the hit Netflix show, including the ballrooms, the Cowper residence and that iconic Penelope staircase (IYKYK). …

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It's more than just making tea! We meet an Art Department Assistant 46:52

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The role of Art Department Assistant is a common entry point into the film industry, so we decided to meet one to find out more about it. This week, we chat with Ant Hall about her route into film & TV. From army-crawling through mud on the set of 'Masters of the Air,' to working for Tim Burton on the upcoming 'Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice,' Ant shares…

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Laura catches up with a hugely experienced Senior Art Director 45:54

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This week, Laura has a catch up with the Senior Art Director she worked with on 'Marvel's Secret Invasion,' the hugely experienced Su Whitaker, who has also worked on MASSIVE films like 'The Dark Knight Rises,' 'Les Misérables,' 'Paddington,' and 'The Fifth Element.' Su tells us about her long and varied career, and gives her advice to anyone looki…

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Sustainability in film: how the industry is going green 46:36

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We're joined this week by our first guest of the season; Sustainability Coordinator Brendan Duffy. Brendan tells us how he works with BAFTA's Albert initiative to minimise a film productions' carbon footprint, and how new technologies, alternative fuels and innovative use of materials are all helping to reduce waste in the industry. Listen out for …

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We're back! Reintroductions and general catch up 32:13

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The podcast returns for season 3, so this week Steve and Laura decide to reintroduce themselves and have a general catch-up about what's been going on in the world of film & TV while we've been away. As well as chatting about what they've each been up to, they also discuss Bridgerton, Baby Reindeer, Fallout and Dune: Part Two. You can also hear a p…

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OPENING CREDITS® Season 3 Trailer 1:00

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The OPENING CREDITS® podcast takes you behind-the-scenes of film & TV to explore the unseen world of filmmaking. Join Graphic Designers Stephen Nutley and Laura Whitehouse as they meet the creatives who bring your favourite movies and shows to life. Whether you’re a movie buff who wants to learn more about film production, or a casual fan who is cu…

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End of Season Pod Quiz! 28:53

2y ago28:53

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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 …

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Ayden Millar: Art Director 50:54

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We're opening up another one of the big Art Department credits this week: the Art Director. Ayden Millar chats with us about what the job involves, shares her advice to anyone who wants to follow in her footsteps, and speaks frankly about the importance of mental health in the film & TV industry. Ayden will be joining us for a LIVE Q&A on Instagram…

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Tim Simpson: Costume Designer 55:38

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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…

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Max Bode: Graphic Artist 46:41

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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,…

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Gary Loughran: Scenic Painter 35:00

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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 …

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Tom Bowyer: Production Designer 42:57

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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 proces…

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Natasha Carty: Illustrator 32:43

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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 out…

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Bethany Spence: Greens 53:08

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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 Bet…

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Ali Plumb: LIVE at The Golden Nib Awards 2023 (Part 2) 15:16

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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 …

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LIVE at The Golden Nib Awards 2023 (Part 1) 32:14

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The podcast returns with the first of a two-part special, recorded live at the Graphics Union’s Golden Nib Awards 2023. Join us for a night at the museum (of brands), and hear from some of the award winners as they join Stephen for a chat in the ‘Time Tunnel.’ Guests this episode include Drew George-Foster, who accepted the Best Contemporary Graphi…

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Welcome to Season 2 OPENING CREDITS® 0:49

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The OPENING CREDITS® podcast takes you behind-the-scenes of film & TV to explore the unseen world of filmmaking. Join detective-turned-film Graphic Designer, Stephen Nutley, as he meets the creatives who bring your favourite movies and shows to life. Whether you’re a movie buff who wants to learn more about film production, or a casual fan who is c…

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Tina Charad: the magical & the mundane 29:32

3y ago29:32

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LA-based designer Tina Charad has worked on some of the biggest blockbuster films you could probably think of, including 'The Batman,' 'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood,' 'Blonde,' 'Avengers: Infinity War,' 'La La Land,' 'Maleficent,' 'Pirates of the Caribbean,' to name but a few, and she’s most recently worked on 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings …

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Kaush Bharti: how graphics are growing 25:47

3y ago25:47

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Kaush Bharti has been a Graphic Designer for 28 years, 15 of those in the film industry, where he currently works as a Graphic Art Director. His list of credits include films and TV shows such as 'Doctor Strange', 'I May Destroy You', 'The Lazarus Project', and 'Mother Father Son'. In this episode, Kaush tells us how working in design agencies at t…

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Dd Etherton: screens for the screen 23:03

3y ago23:03

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Dd Etherton is an up-and-coming designer who has developed somewhat of a niche for making screen graphics. In this episode, Dd tells us about her work on BBC drama 'The Split', and how she’s worked with Idris Elba twice so far, on his film 'Yardie' and the upcoming Netflix 'Luther' movie. Dd shares with us some of the secrets of product placement, …

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Andy Bottomley & Camise Oldfield: state of the Union 37:07

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In this special episode of the podcast, we're joined by not one, but two guests. Andy Bottomley and Camise Oldfield are the co-chairs of the Graphics Union UK, which represents freelance Graphic Designers in the UK film & TV industry. Like Opening Credits, the Graphics Union UK are all about championing creative talent and building supportive commu…

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Laura Whitehouse: poster perfection 27:51

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Laura Whitehouse is a designer who, in her own words, juggles two very excellent balls: branding work for ‘real world’ clients, and creating graphic props for shows produced by the likes of Paramount, Netflix, the BBC, and Disney. Laura discusses her on-screen work for films and TV shows including ‘Dungeons & Dragons,’ ‘The Princess Switch 3,’ and …

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Gina Alessi: making for Michelle 25:23

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Gina Alessi is a graphic designer specialising in design for film, television and brands. In this episode, Gina talks to us about the film that inspired her to get into the industry, her variety of TV work including 'American Horror Story' and 'Manhunt', and how she unknowingly made one particular prop for none other than Michelle Obama. Gina also …

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Erica Dorn: working with Wes 22:05

3+ y ago22:05

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On this episode, Stephen's guest is Erica Dorn, who is none other than the graphic designer for director Wes Anderson, having worked with Wes on Isle of Dogs and The French Dispatch. Erica talks about adapting from life in a design agency to the chaotic world of movie-making, and how her working relationship with Wes Anderson has developed over the…

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Sophie Powell: the beauty of bad design 26:25

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Sophie Powell has designed for a huge variety of films and TV shows including Rocketman, Black Mirror, Transformers, and Last Night in Soho. In this episode, Sophie tells us the difference between working in movies and TV (and which is her favourite) and how she finds time in her busy schedule to design for small businesses and sell her own designs…

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Leah Spencer: new work in New York 28:30

3+ y ago28:30

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Leah Spencer is a graphic designer for film and TV, a job she describes as ‘the coolest niche job in the world’. In this episode, Leah tells us how her work in corporate graphic design gave her an advantage when she eventually made the switch to film and TV, landing her dream job working on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and how she takes inspiration f…

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Flora Fricker: living the dream 34:06

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Flora Fricker is a graphic designer working in film, TV and animation. In this episode, Flora talks about her role on the upcoming Netflix re-make of Scrooge: A Christmas Carol, and the as yet untitled Bridgerton spin-off, making graphic props such as shop signage, medicine labels and love letters. Flora tells us how she balances her time between f…