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Bonfire Conversations

Hamidreza Nikoofar
Video Game Music
Society Of the Snow
Slow Horses
Wizardry, Proving Grounds Of the Mad Overlord
Sound Design
Aging
Pentiment
Creative Process
Music Production
Charles Manson
God Of War
Mad Max: Fury Road
Game Design
Sound Mixing
Kneecap
Filmmaking
Hollywood
Fallout: New Vegas
Star Wars: Outlaws
Spy Genres

Welcome to Bonfire Conversations, a podcast where we gather around the metaphorical bonfire to share inspiring stories, explore creative journeys, and ignite deep, meaningful dialogues. Hosted by Hamidreza Nikoofar, each episode delves into the minds of remarkable individuals across various fields, including music, film, art, and beyond.Join us as we chat with influential guests, uncovering the pa... more

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Mac Quayle is an Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated composer whose credits include Mr. Robot, American Horror Story, Pose, Ratched, and The Last of Us Part II. He has scored more than 40 films and TV projects and is known for his versatile contributio... more

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In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, host I down with Hugo Martin, the acclaimed Game Director behind*DOOM (2016), DOOM Eternal, and DOOM: The Dark Ages. Together, we explore the creative evolution of the modern DOOM trilogy, the philosophy behi... more

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CYBERPUNK FASHION IS HERE, and THE FUTURE IS WEARABLEIn this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with Kamil Miniakhmetov, founder and CEO of ETHELING ; a futuristic fashion brand inspired by cyberpunk culture, sci-fi worlds, and the merging ... more

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"Cinematographer Larkin Seiple (Weapons, Everything Everywhere All at Once, This Is America) joins Bonfire Conversations to discuss his creative process, building emotion through light, and crafting the haunting “woman with the scissors” scene in Wea... more

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Julian Winding, the Danish composer and electronic artist behind The Demon Dance from Nicolas Winding Refn’s The Neon Demon, joins me on Bonfire Conversations. In this episode, we dive deep into his upbringing in Denmark and England, his early rock b... more

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In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, host Hamidreza Nikoofar sits down with Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, the visionary artist and game director behind Hell is Us and the art director of Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Mankind Divided.Jonathan refle... more

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In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with award-winning filmmaker Mor Loushy, director of Netflix’s powerful three-part documentary series American Manhunt: The Osama Bin Laden Mission.With the remembrance of September 11 approaching,... more

In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with Emma Harvey, founder of Harvey Voices, one of the UK’s leading voice talent agencies.Emma shares her journey from drama school to building a powerhouse agency representing some of the industry... more

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Kamil Miniakhmetov
Founder and CEO of Etheling Cyberpunk Techwear
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Episode: Futuristic Clothing & Cyberpunk Fashion with ETHELING’s "Kamil Miniakhmetov"
Julian Winding
Danish composer and electronic artist known for his work on films by Nicolas Winding Refn.
Episode: Julian Winding: "The Neon Demon" Composer on His Career, Life, "Copenhagen Cowboy" and Uncle Nicolas Winding Refn
Jonathan Jacques-Belletête
Creative director, art director, and writer of Hell is Us, former art director of the Deus Ex series.
Rogue Factor
Episode: "Hell is Us" Director on His Life, Career, Deux Ex and Future
Mor Loushy
A bold documentary filmmaker recognized for her insightful storytelling.
Director of American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden
Episode: Mor Loushy: Director of "American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden"
Emma Harvey
Founder of Harvey Voices, a respected voice talent agency in the UK.
Harvey Voices
Episode: The Future of Voice Acting: AI, Games & Talent Representation | Emma Harvey Interview
Ludvig Forssell
Legendary composer and audio director
Kojima Productions
Episode: Conversation with the Composer of Death Stranding 2: Life, Career, and Working with Hideo Kojima
Loire Cotler
Vocalist known for her work on the soundtrack of Dune and an advocate for music therapy
Episode: Loire Cotler (The Voice of Dune) On Music Therapy, Healing and Hans Zimmer
Fernando Forero
Legendary UI designer behind The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077, and Diablo IV.
Blizzard Entertainment
Episode: UI Design in Games: With "Diablo IV", "The Witcher 3" UI Designer
Jarin Blaschke
A two-time Oscar-nominated cinematographer known for his work on The Witch, The Lighthouse, and The Northman
Episode: "Nosferatu" Cinematographer: An Interview on Techniques, Style, and Favorites

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Hamidreza Nikoofar
Host of insightful conversations exploring creative journeys with various influential individuals.

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"Monster" Composer "Mac Quayle" on Ed Gein, The Last of Us and His Favorite Plugins
Q: What part of Monster The Ed Gein Story stayed with you the longest after you finished working on it?
A lot of the horrible things that happened in it, there were definitely scenes that stuck with me.
"DOOM" Director "HUGO MARTIN" on Childhood, Design Philosophy, And Identity of Doom Slayer
Q: What do you think are the most significant influences in the history of video games?
He feels a tremendous responsibility given the impact of the DOOM franchise on many lives and considers the original DOOM as one of the greatest games of all time.
"DOOM" Director "HUGO MARTIN" on Childhood, Design Philosophy, And Identity of Doom Slayer
Q: How do you keep updated with graphics and sound in games?
While not directly involved with graphics, Martin highlights the importance of collaboration and continuous communication with talented team members.
"DOOM" Director "HUGO MARTIN" on Childhood, Design Philosophy, And Identity of Doom Slayer
Q: How do you come up with design ideas and decide the overall feeling of a game?
Martin emphasizes the importance of research and understanding entertainment design to enhance creative chances. He believes exhaustive research leads to better design outcomes.
"DOOM" Director "HUGO MARTIN" on Childhood, Design Philosophy, And Identity of Doom Slayer
Q: So how did you get into making games?
Hugo Martin explains that he didn't initially know what he wanted to do but always wanted to see his work on a TV screen. He mentions his upbringing and influences, which shaped his career direction.

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Recent guests on Bonfire Conversations include:

1. Kamil Miniakhmetov
2. Julian Winding
3. Jonathan Jacques-Belletête
4. Mor Loushy
5. Emma Harvey
6. Ludvig Forssell
7. Loire Cotler
8. Fernando Forero

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