Gina Alessi: making for Michelle

08/30/22 • 25 min

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, both on and off the screen.
Links:
Gina's website
www.ginamadethis.com
Gina's Instagram
www.instagram.com/ginamadethis
Opening Credits Instagram
www.instagram.com/openingcredits
Opening Credits Network
www.facebook.com/groups/openingcreditsnetwork

Hosted and produced by Stephen Nutley.

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Hosted and produced by Stephen Nutley.

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Erica Dorn: working with Wes

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 branding work for the real world, and offers her advice to other designers who may be thinking about making a move into a new industry.
Links:
Erica's website
www.ericadorn.co.uk
Opening Credits
www.openingcredits.net
Opening Credits Instagram
www.instagram.com/openingcredits
Opening Credits Network
www.facebook.com/groups/openingcreditsnetwork

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Laura Whitehouse: poster perfection

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 comedy posters, and gives her honest answers to your questions.
Links:
Laura's website
www.laurawhitehouse.com
Opening Credits Instagram
www.instagram.com/openingcredits
Opening Credits Network
www.facebook.com/groups/openingcreditsnetwork

Hosted and produced by Stephen Nutley.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.