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Duncan's been doing a lot of work at Elastic, with teams large and small, all the way from Sydney, Australia.
He shares his process, his way of working with teams and how they tackled some of the more recent projects.
https://www.duncanelms.com/
https://makemakeentertainment.com/elastic/
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Karin Fong needs no introduction - and if you really don't know who she is, then this podcast probably isn't for you!
We've worked together more than a few times, and we've become good friends in the process.
We cover many topics, and I got to ask stuff I've always wanted to know. A real treat.
This episode was recorded in 2 parts, and spliced together in post.
www.imaginaryforces.com
www.instagram.com/imaginaryforcesstudio
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On a recommend from Duarte Elvas on the podcast, I got to know Ariel on the podcast - an amazing designer who's work I had admired from afar.
Turns out we have a similar path in the industry, being from our respective countries and trying to make in America.
Thank you Ariel for doing this!
https://www.blinkmybrain.wtf/
https://www.instagram.com/blink_my_brain/
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An established figure in the 3D motion design scene, Thanos is one of the most versatile and robust art directors around.
Based in Greece and working worldwide, he's known for amazing visuals and impressive technical skills.
Thanos speaks with his traditional honesty and candor, and I'm here for it.
https://motion-punk.com/
https://www.patreon.com/motionpunk
https://www.instagram.com/thanu_lee/
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Hazel is one of the most busy title sequence creative directors around, leading teams in multiple projects at Elastic - while also starting to get into directing longer format.
We talk about graphic design, movie titles, bringing back live action and how Elastic operates.
One of the most gratifying conversations I've had so far - have a listen.
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Duarte is a creative director at Chicago-based Sarofsky.
He's been working there for a while, and rose through the ranks to become a renowned designer and project leader.
He tells us his personal story, how he went from finding his feet in Portugal and the US to working for clients like Marvel - and how education and music played a big role in his life.
Thank you Duarte, loved having you on!
Duarte Elvas
https://www.artofthetitle.com/designer/duarte-elvas/
Sarfosky
www.sarofsky.com
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Ronnie Koff is a creative director at Imaginary Forces doing commercials and title sequences. He just got nominated again for Hello Tomorrow (congratulations!), and we talk at length about his design process, working in the title business and how things are changing in the field.
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A legend in the motion design community and now a world renowned live action director, Rob Chiu is still one of the biggest references in everyone's mind, and someone who's been continously pushing the envelope in anything he does.
He's done work with the likes of Nikon, Porsche, Nike, McLaren and is represented worldwide by Iconoclast.
He doesn't do interviews often, so this is a rare opportunity - I know I really enjoyed talking to him.
Thanks Rob.
Rob Chiu website
https://www.robchiu.com/
Rob Chiu instagram
https://www.instagram.com/robchiufilm/
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Toros Kose is one of motion design's secret weapons, someone's who's been involved in some of the most celebrated projects in the industry.
Wether working in super precise glitch animation, complex 3D or shooting his own films and photography, he's one of the most well-rounded artists out there.
He's very well known in the community, and an old good friend of mine.
The tall swedish dude from from Brooklyn - Toros Kose.
Toros Kose website
https://toroskose.com/
Toros Kose on instagram
https://www.instagram.com/toroskose/
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Aaron's one of my oldest friends in the business, we go back over 10 years.
He's one of the sweetest and most giving people I know, and when you have a conversation with him, you know you have his complete and undivided attention - a very rare thing.
Among other things, we share a love of typography and a less-is-more attitude to design.
An icon in design for film and television, he's been involved in some of the most celebrated shows like Mission Impossible, Rambo, John Wick, Wednesday, Tulsa King, Nope, Get Out, Insidious - the list goes on and on.
Partner and CD at Filmograph, based in the heart of La La Land, ladies and gentlemen - Aaron Becker.
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Ash is a longtime friend, and a world renowned designer and artist.
We talk about a lot of things, as always, as we bounce back and forth between the work we do, the work we've done in the past and how things have evolved over time. He's the most prolific person I know, and a true inspiration for achieving whatever dream you might have.
Ash is mostly recently known for his work on The Batman film, and also for a constellation of amazing projects like Orion, Chimera, Make Haste Corp, Akira, Evinetta, The Collective Podcast, among others.
ALT (Ash Thorp)
https://www.altcinc.com/
Ash Thorp on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ashthorp/
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Taylor is the operations manager at The Mill Design Studio, working for the all the design departments in The Mill group worldwide.
She's been in the HR and recruitment side of things for a a while, and I've always wanted to talk to her about that side of the business: learn about best practices for staff and freelance, work relationships, managing teams, and how being a good decent human will always go much longer than just having an amazing skillset.
The Mill Design Studio (The Mill+)
https://www.themill.com/work/category/design-studio/
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Alex Moulton is Chief Creative Officer at Trollback+Company in NYC.
Alex doesn't think he's a graphic designer, but he still found his way to working with the best brands in the world, surrounded by some of the most talented designers around.
Trollback has long been regarded as one of the most influential design studios in the world, responsible for large scale brands such as FOX, HBO MAX or DISNEY+
We chat about working in large projects, dealing with teams and clients, the longevity of work and how to adapt to the future.
A deep and wide-reaching conversation.
Alex Moulton
https://www.alexmoultoncreative.com/
Trollback+Company
www.trollback.com
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Eric is a big reference for me, and a friend I've kept in touch with throughout the years. To me, he embodies what left-field thinking is - a true creative. His background in music creation helped inform his television work, and also make up for some amazing stories (Nirvana anyone?).
He's a two-time Emmy Award-winning director and editor for the title sequences of Dexter and Six Feet Under.
After graduating from film and interdisciplinary studies at Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Eric formed Pachyderm Recording Studio with Mark Walk and Jim Nickel, where they handled projects such as Nirvana’s “In Utero” and PJ Harvey’s “Rid of Me,” among others. In 1998, Eric joined Digital Kitchen as a live action director, editor, and executive creative director, managing the creative from their Chicago office for over 12 years. In 2010, he relocated to Hollywood to assume the role of creative director at yU+co, Logan and MPC, and is now an independent live action director.
Just two friends sitting down for a chat. Can't get any better than that.
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Lauren Hartstone is someone I've always looked up to as a designer, and after working with her on a couple of amazing projects, can now also call a friend.
I love how clear and precise her work his, and how that also translates to her style as a team leader.
Lauren is an Executive Creative Director (and now partner) at Sibling Rivalry in NY, and previously worked at Gretel and Imaginary Forces.
We talk about roles in design practice, levels of involvement, teams and clients - and how I think women are generally better than men at it!
A wonderful conversation.
Personal website
https://www.lhartstone.com/
Sibling Rivalry
https://www.siblingrivalry.com/
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Alan is a director at Imaginary Forces and a longtime friend.
He's behind titles like Vinyl, Anne with an E, For All Mankind and projects like The Oscars show package, VS Rules SK-II and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
He's also a very kind human, known in the industry for being so easy to work with, and someone who's always ready to collaborate with teams large and small.
Be sure to listen to this one, a true gem of an episode.
Alan Williams website
https://www.ohmagicohwonder.com/
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I've followed Salomon's work for a long time, ever since he broke into the industry with his beautiful short experimental films like Pater Noster or Anomaly.
Now a renowned director, Salomon, a son to missionary parents who opened his eyes to the world, is a self-taught filmmaker whose international background–––a childhood spent in Johannesburg––– , Dubai, and Sydney–––figures strongly in his distinctive, visceral yet meditative work. His textural and experimental style looks to find new ways of exploring visual and narrative storytelling.His work has garnered recognition across the world, with inclusion in both the Saatchi & Saatchi and 1.4 New Directors Showcases, two Golds and three Silvers at the YDAs, a Gold Cannes Lion, multiple AICP wins with work featured at the MOMA, shortlists for Music Video of the Year at Shots, Best Alternative Video and Best New Director at the UKMVA’s - and a growing list of awards from the industry including the British Arrows, Cannes D&AD.
We talk about finding your feet in the industry, how to find the right stories, how personal and commercial work tie together, and how he builds a production from idea to script to crew.
Salomon is one of the greats, and a kind soul as well.
Salomon's website
https://ligthelm.work/
Salomon's instagram
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Akiko is a movie poster designer and illustrator, responsible for some of the most recognisable and iconic posters in the last decades.
She's a huge influence on my work in particular - the way she manages to find the perfect idea for every movie is something I strive for every day.She's a 23-time CLIO award winner and her poster for “Bad Milo” was featured on the Conan show. Vanity Fair included her “Funny Games” and “Kiss of the Damned” posters in their “Best Movie Posters of All Time” list, and her “Da 5 Bloods” poster is on view at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
We had a wonderful conversation about process, the poster industry, poster design and title design, and how our brains seem to be wired in a very specific weird way!
Akiko's website: https://akikomatic.com/
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Anthony Vitagliano is a designer I've been following for a long time, ever since we crossed paths while he was creative director at Digital Kitchen.
He's worked on many projects, including Dexter, Westworld, Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Gaslit and Rings of Power, either leading teams or working by himself turning dials on an old tv set.
He's also someone who's swimming against the current in current main title trends, and he goes deep into it in this wonderful 1hr conversation. -
A conversation with designer and director Danny Yount.
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