Creative Industry Insight

Today we dive into the world of Hit Man and we welcome Makeup Designer Tara Cooper. Tara will talk us through the various looks that were created for Gary’s Hit Men personas and the support cast around him.  Hit Man Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXwa8DKIK7g&t=62s Produced by Daniel Miller and Monika Ditton Artwork Designed by Piotr Motyka Music by ELPHNT Contact: creativeindustryins...

Today we dive back into the world of Baby Reindeer and we welcome Cinematographer Krzysztof Trojanr. Krzysztof will talk us through his work and the creative decision that he made on episode one through to four of the show. Baby Reindeer Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eafm1gB6SCM Produced by Daniel Miller and Monika Ditton Artwork Designed by Piotr Motyka Music by ELPHNT Contact: creativ...

Today we welcome Cinematographer Jason Oldak who joins us to talk about his work on Lessons in Chemistry. Jason will talk us through what it is like shooting a period set show and the various challenges he faced shooting episodes from different perspectives. Lessons in Chemistry Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1PuK8mxASE Artwork Designed by Piotr Motyka Music by ELPHNT Contact: creativei...

Today we welcome Production Designer James Philpott who joins us to talk about his work on Death and Other Details. James will talk us through what it was like designing for a Whodunit Murder mystery show and the little easter Eggs that had to be sprinkled into the design of the show. Death and Other Details Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIn-D8FVvwA&t=5s Produced by Daniel Miller an...

Today we head back to the skies as we welcome Set Decorator Celia Bobak, who joins us to talk about her work on Masters of The Air. Celia will talk us through the various choices that she made to create an authentic look for the show.  Masters of The Air Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA-1JCRguZ0 Produced by Daniel Miller and Monika Ditton Artwork Designed by Piotr Motyka Music by ELPHNT...

Today we welcome Production Designer Sarah Finlay, who joins us to talk about her work on All Of Us Strangers. Sarah will talk about the creative decisions that she made to help craft and bring to life the beautiful yet heartbreak story to life. All of Us Strangers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O97iSjvqBlY Produced by Daniel Miller and Monika Ditton Artwork Designed by Piotr Motyka Music by ELP...

As Netflix’s new hit show Baby Reindeer takes the world by storm, we welcome one of the Directors from the show Weronika Tofilska. Weronika will talk us through what it was like directing episodes one through four of the show.  Baby Reindeer Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eafm1gB6SCM Produced by Daniel Miller and Monika Ditton Artwork Designed by Piotr Motyka Music by ELPHNT Contact: cre...

Today we welcome Costume Designer Carlos Rosario who joins us to talk about his work on Shōgun . Carlos will talk is through the intricate detail of the costume designing process that him and his team went through.  Shōgun Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAN5uspO_hk Produced by Daniel Miller and Monika Ditton Artwork Designed by Piotr Motyka Music by ELPHNT Contact: creativeindustryinsigh...

Today we welcome Hair and Make Up Designer Kirstin Chalmers who joins us to talk about her work on Netflix’s Scoop. Kirstin will talk us through the creative decisions that were made to create the various looks for the film. Scoop Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZcHc3zEEoc&t=1s Produced by Daniel Miller and Monika Ditton Artwork Designed by Piotr Motyka Music by ELPHNT Contact: creat...

Today we welcome Sound Designer Paul Germann, who joins us to talk about his work on The Iron Claw. Paul will talk us through how he created the sound design for the sport of Wrestling and how important it was for him to make the matches feel as authentic and brutal as possible. Paul Germann website: https://paulgermann.com/ The Iron Claw Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANI0bBIHWdg Produc...

Today we welcome Supervising Art Director Tom Brown, who joins us to talk about his work on Dune Part 2. Tom will talk about his experience of working on the film and how they went about topping their predecessor. Dune: Part Two Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2Qp5pL3ovA&t=87s Produced by Daniel Miller and Monika Ditton Artwork Designed by Piotr Motyka Music by ELPHNT Contact: creati...

We continue our coverage of Master of The Air and we welcome Co-Supervising Sound Editors Jack Whittaker, and Michael Minkler. Jack and Michael will talk us through how sound played an extremely important part in how the episodes were crafted. Masters of The Air Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA-1JCRguZ0 Produced by Daniel Miller and Monika Ditton Artwork Designed by Piotr Motyka Music b...

With the recent conclusion of Masters of The Air we welcome our second and third guests from the show, Dialect Coaches Helen Ashton and Bret Tyne. Helen and Brett is talk us through what their role on the show entails and they will highlight how important dialect is for a period set show.  Masters of The Air Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA-1JCRguZ0 Produced by Daniel Miller and Monika...

With Masters of The Air recently concluding we welcome our first guest from the show, Military Advisor Captain Dale Dye. Captain Dale will talk us through the how is experience in the Marines and work on previous war epics helped craft the show’s military authenticity. Masters of The Air Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA-1JCRguZ0 Produced by Daniel Miller and Monika Ditton Artwork Design...

Today we welcome Cinematographer Anna Franquesa-Solano A.E.C. who joins us to talk about their work on Prime Video’s Expats. Anna will talks us through the creative decisions she made to help craft the look of the show. Expats Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whHb3ClSdrQExecutive Produced by Daniel Miller and Monika Ditton Artwork Designed by Piotr Motyka Music by ELPHNT Contact: creativei...

Today we welcome Costume Designer Madeline Weeks who joins us to talk about their work on Prime Video’s Mr and Mrs Smith. Madeline will talk us through the creative decisions that she made and how she went about designing for a Spy Show.  Mr and Mrs Smith Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsaMWxppznk Executive Produced by Daniel Miller and Monika Ditton Artwork Designed by Piotr Motyka Musi...

With True Detective Night Country concluding this past Sunday, we welcome our second guest from the show, Production Designer Daniel Taylor. Daniel will walk us through what it took to design the show and the intricate detail required to transform Iceland to Alaska.  True Detective: Night Country Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkL7cpG2UhE&t=1s Executive Produced by Daniel Miller and...

With True Detective Night Country concluding this past Sunday, we welcome us first guest from the show, Cinematographer Florian Hoffmeister B.S.C.  Florian will walk us through how the show was shot and the gruelling temperatures and terrain that they had to navigate through.   True Detective: Night Country Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkL7cpG2UhE&t=1s Executive Produced by Daniel...

For our second episode celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the f The Sopranos, we welcome Production Designer Dean Taucher. Dean will walk us through his work in the first season of the show and how he crafted the various iconic sets and logos.  A link to Dean's work on the show: https://www.deantaucher.com/gallery/sopranos.html# The Sopranos Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQQGQa3lTGs...

With 2024 being the 25th Anniversary of the airing of The Sopranos, we are lucky enough to welcome a couple of guests from the show. Today we welcome Costume Designer Juliet Polcsa. Juliet will talk us through how the different costumes and styles were created for the show.  The Sopranos Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQQGQa3lTGs Executive Produced by Daniel Miller and Monika Ditton Artwo...

Dreaming Whilst Black was one of my favourite shows last year. So it gives me great pleasure to welcome one of the Writers from the show Ali Hughes who talks about crafting the story for the show. Dreaming Whilst Black Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kClYnLkRR1Q Executive Produced by Daniel Miller and Monika Ditton Artwork Designed by Piotr Motyka Music by ELPHNT Contact: creativeindustry...

With the release of The Holdovers in the UK we welcome Costume Designer Wendy Chuck. Wendy will to talk about her work in creating the various looks in the film and how she went about doing so. The Holdovers Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhKLpJmHhIg Executive Produced by Daniel Miller and Monika Ditton Artwork Designed by Piotr Motyka Music by ELPHNT Contact: creativeindustryinsight@gma...

Today we welcome our third guest from the film The Creator, Production Designer James Clyne. James will talk us through the world building aspect of the film, and how he went creating it. The Creator Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex3C1-5Dhb8 Executive Produced by Daniel Miller and Monika Ditton Artwork Designed by Piotr Motyka Music by ELPHNT Contact: creativeindustryinsight@gmail.com

Today we welcome our second guest from the film The Creator, VFX Supervisor Charmaine Chan. Charmaine will talks us through the VFX elements in the film and how they were used to build the world. The Creator Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex3C1-5Dhb8 Executive Produced by Daniel Miller and Monika Ditton Artwork Designed by Piotr Motyka Music by ELPHNT Contact: creativeindustryinsight@gma...

Today we welcome our first guest from the film The Creator, Sound Designer Erik Aadahl. Erik will talk us through the different sounds scared created for the film and the happy accidents in how they were made.  The Creator Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex3C1-5Dhb8 Executive Produced by Daniel Miller and Monika Ditton Artwork Designed by Piotr Motyka Music by ELPHNT Contact: creativeindu...