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The Creative Leaders is an insightful exploration into the journeys of professionals shaping the animation, video game, and creative industries.

Stephen Scott, Founder of Bigmouth Audio, sits down with studio owners, producers, and creative talents to uncover their stories, lessons, and experiences. This curiosity-driven podcast aims to offer practical insights and behind-the-scenes knowledge, helping the audience gain a deeper understanding of the creative process and the challenges faced in these industries, all while inspiring more rewarding and successful careers in the world of creativity.

Most Popular Episodes

 

David Sheldon-Hicks

In this episode of "The Creative Leaders" Podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by David Sheldon-Hicks, Founder at Territory Studio - Territory Studio is a creative specialist that draws on expertise in narrative-led creative design to imagine, realise and build new worlds.

David, recounts his journey towards a career in design, starting with his early love for stop-motion animation and drawing. Despite not seeing a career path in it at first, he persisted in pursuing his dream of combining creativity and technology. David emphasizes the importance of being an intelligent designer and not being afraid of technology, while also encouraging others to focus on their skills and passions rather than worrying too much about the end game.

Phil Dobree

In this episode of "The Creative Leaders" Podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by Phil Dobree, Founder at Jellyfish Pictures - one of the most respected visual effects and animation studios in the world. VFX credits include blockbuster movies such as Lucas Films’ Star Wars series Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Last Jedi and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story; TV Dramas including HBO’s Watchmen, Netflix’s The Innocents and Black Mirror: Hated in the Nation; TV Documentaries such as Planet Dinosaur and Inside the Human Body.

Laura Breaden

In this episode of the Creative Leaders Podcast, host Stephen Scott interviews Laura Breaden, Executive Producer at The Line Animation. Laura shares her journey from studying business to finding her passion in media and film. She discusses how her creative side led her to become a producer, combining entrepreneurial skills with a love for bringing creative projects to life.

Previous Guests include:

Ruth Barnes / Eleanor Stewart / Emrah Elmasli / Adam Jeffcoat / Pamela Nelson / Donald Pirie / Adam Ritchie / Sam Carlisle / Own Rixon / Jon Mason / Paula Bird / Laura Breaden / Liam O’Neill / Ken Anderson / Tom Bryant / David Sheldon-Hicks / Phil Dobree / Rob Hewson / Rhona Drummond / Kevin McCrae / Giles Lamb / Jesse Cleverly / Mick Cooke / Justin Alae-Carew