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- Aug 29, 20251h 14m
Margaret Beserra - Legendary Makeup Artist
Step into the world of legendary makeup artist Margaret Beserra as she takes us through her incredible career in Hollywood special effects and makeup. From her early collaborations with Rob Bottin on The Howling and The Thing with John Carpenter, to groundbreaking work with icons like Tom Cruise, Eddie Murphy, Rick Baker, Stan Winston, and David Fincher, Margaret shares stories from behind the scenes of some of cinema’s most unforgettable films. Hear about her journey from starting in SFX hair and makeup, to problem solving on set, creating innovations in age makeup, and working on classics like Total Recall, Basic Instinct, Robocop, Mission Impossible, Coming to America, Seven, AI, and even Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Whether you’re a fan of practical effects, horror history, or the artistry behind Hollywood transformations, this conversation is packed with insights, stories, and inspiration. The Creative Connection Podcast This episode is hosted by Alexander Blackburn and Ian Rayburn The Creative Connection on YouTube Alexander Blackburn on Instagram Ian Rayburn on Instagram
- Mar 3, 20251h 14m
Dan Pinchbeck - Creative Director, Writer and Games Studio Founder
Today we sit down with Dan Pinchbeck, the founder of The Chinese Room, a UK games development studio. We talk about many aspects of games development, his games, Dear Esther & The Rapture, our mutual love of The Thing and what it takes to get a game made, published and released to the public. 'The superb game that the hosts played this year called 'Still Wakes the Deep' comes up and all this and much more! The Creative Connection Podcast This episode is hosted by Alexander Blackburn and Ian Rayburn The Creative Connection on YouTube Alexander Blackburn on Instagram Ian Rayburn on Instagram
- Jan 27, 20251h 1m
Unsung Heroes in Filmmaking
Welcome to Episode 16! In this jam-packed episode, Alex and Ian recap their New Year's and holiday experiences while diving into some fascinating topics. In Episode 16, Alex and Ian recap their New Year's and holiday experiences, including Ian’s visit to the Zero Latency VR experience and his Christmas-themed watchlist. They also share exciting updates about upcoming guests like Dan Pinchbeck (Still Wakes the Deep) and legendary makeup artist Margaret Baserra (Robocop, The Thing). Behind the scenes, Alex discusses his work on the documentary Queering Blackpool and the challenges of editing and production. The Creative Connection Podcast This episode is host by Alexander Blackburn and Ian Rayburn The Creative Connection on YouTube Alexander Blackburn on Instagram Ian Rayburn on Instagram
- Dec 22, 20241 min
A Christmas Message from Us
We hope your having a wonderful holiday period and here is a message from me (It's Alex here) for Christmas period. Whether you're a film lover, a creator, or just someone looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with exciting content. Please leave us a review wherever you can. The Creative Connection Podcast This episode is hosted by Alexander Blackburn The Creative Connection on YouTube Alexander Blackburn on Instagram Ian Rayburn on Instagram
- Dec 20, 20241h 36m
Our Top Movies of 2024
In this special episode of The Creative Connection Podcast, we dive into their top film picks of 2024! From blockbuster hits to indie gems, we discuss the movies that left the biggest impression on us this year. PLUS, we reveal our favorite overall film of 2024! Do you agree with our choice? Let us know 🍿 🎥 But that’s not all—Alexander and Ian reflect on their collaboration for The Creative Connection and share insights into what it’s like to join forces as creators. We also chat about our latest video production projects, sharing what we’ve been working on and what’s inspiring us creatively right now. 💡 Whether you're a film lover, a creator, or just someone looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with exciting content. Please leave us a review wherever you can. The Creative Connection Podcast This episode is hosted by Alexander Blackburn The Creative Connection on YouTube Alexander Blackburn on Instagram Ian Rayburn on Instagram
- Dec 9, 20241h 25m
Pierre Olivier-Persin - Special Effects Makeup Designer and Supervisor on 'The Substance - Interview
In this captivating episode of The Creative Connection, hosts Alexander Blackburn and Ian Rayburn sit down with the talented Pierre Olivier-Persin, the Special Effects Makeup Designer and Supervisor behind the groundbreaking visuals in the award-winning film The Substance, directed by Coralie Fargeat. Dive into the fascinating world of special effects makeup as Pierre shares his creative journey, the challenges of crafting the film's unforgettable aesthetics, and the innovative techniques he used to bring The Substance to life. From the intricacies of designing hyper-realistic effects to collaborating with Coralie Fargeat on her visionary storytelling, this episode is an inspiring exploration of the artistry and technical prowess that define modern cinema. Whether you're a filmmaker, a creative enthusiast, or a fan of The Substance, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of special effects and the dedication it takes to create cinematic masterpieces. Don't miss it! The Creative Connection Podcast This episode is hosted by Alexander Blackburn The Creative Connection on YouTube Alexander Blackburn on Instagram Ian Rayburn on Instagram
- Dec 6, 20241h 10m
Jeremy Selenfield - Smile 1 & 2 Prosthetic Makeup Designer - Interview
This week Ian and I sit down with the talented creative mind, Jeremy Selenfield. Prosthetic Makeup Designer of Smile and Smile 2, Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story and much more. We chat about how he got started in the film industry, working with director Parker Finn on the first two Smile movies and our mutual love of all things horror. A full breakdown of what we talked about can be seen in the chapters below. Other properties he has worked on: Men in Black, John Wick, Hunters, Elementary and a lot more (IMDb at the bottom of this description). The Creative Connection Podcast This episode is hosted by Alexander Blackburn The Creative Connection on YouTube Alexander Blackburn on Instagram Ian Rayburn on Instagram
- Dec 6, 20242h 21m
Joshua Petrino - Terrifier 2&3 Visual Effects Supervisor - Interview
We are back with a brand new episode of the creative connection with Visual Effects Supervisor, Joshua Petrino to talk about his career in visual effects, how he got started and working on the incredible horror movie franchise, Damien Leone's Terrifier. We talk things all things horror, the differences in the levels of effects, what are practical effects and clear up some misunderstandings with the post-production side of filmmakig. Joshua Petrino was visual effects supervisor on Terrifier 2 & 3. When you see the Art the Clown sticker appear, we have carefully taken out what could be considered spoilers for Terrifier 3. Hosted by me, Alexander Blackburn and Filmmaker Ian Rayburn. The Creative Connection Podcast The Creative Connection on YouTube Alexander Blackburn on Instagram Ian Rayburn on Instagram
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