The Creative Connection Podcast

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 [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYkFiV0DkCb0dVhim_QY4wcfJeNdlDM9K&si=4PbgrgJYqA9hAh8a]   Alexander Blackburn on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alexanderblackburn/] Ian Rayburn on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ianrayburn]

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 [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYkFiV0DkCb0dVhim_QY4wcfJeNdlDM9K&si=4PbgrgJYqA9hAh8a]   Alexander Blackburn on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alexanderblackburn/] Ian Rayburn on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ianrayburn]

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 [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYkFiV0DkCb0dVhim_QY4wcfJeNdlDM9K&si=4PbgrgJYqA9hAh8a]   Alexander Blackburn on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alexanderblackburn/] Ian Rayburn on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ianrayburn]

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 [https://www.youtube.com/@alexblackburnproducer]   Alexander Blackburn on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alexanderblackburn/] Ian Rayburn on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ianrayburn/]

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 [https://www.youtube.com/@alexblackburnproducer]   Alexander Blackburn on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alexanderblackburn/] Ian Rayburn on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ianrayburn/]