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/openingcredi...
Jan 16, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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 Rob...
Jan 09, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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/openi...
Dec 19, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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 Graphics in a TV Drama award of behalf of Jack Bowes for his work on Sex Education Season 4, and Alicia, Matilda and Maia, winners of the Best Contemporary ...
Dec 12, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 curious to know what goes on behind the camera, this podcast is a new way for you to meet the crew who are hidden in the credits. Socials links: ww...
Dec 01, 2023•49 sec
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 of Power,' and Marvel’s 'Werewolf by Night.' But, despite her impressive list of credits, Tina is not one to self-aggrandise. Instead, Tina talks to S...
Oct 11, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 the beginning of his career gave him a solid foundation prior to making the move into the world of film, and why he’d encourage others to do the same. ...
Oct 04, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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, and how she hopes her love of screen graphics will one day lead her to working on her dream job of 'James Bond'. Links: Dd's website www.ddetherton.m...
Sep 27, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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 communities for film pros, so it was really great to have Andy and Camise on to talk more about the role of Graphic Designer for film & TV and what...
Sep 20, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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 a secret upcoming Marvel show. Laura also tells us how she became somewhat of a poster specialist between film projects, designing theatre and com...
Sep 06, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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 shares details of her upcoming course for designers looking to get into the industry, and why she thinks film creatives make the best storytellers, b...
Aug 30, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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 their projects together. Erica also tells us how she’s able to bring the unique skills she’s gained from creating imaginary worlds for movies into her b...
Aug 23, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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 on Etsy. Sophie also talks about building the world of Rocketman , the beauty of deliberately bad design, and her weird and wonderful experience ...
Aug 12, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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 from living and working in New York to authentically bring to life its 50’s era on the show. Leah also tells us how she uses her skills in illustratio...
Aug 05, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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 film work and her own clients, creating brand identities and product packaging for small businesses, as well as her own studio where she designs and ma...
Aug 01, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 1
