Hazel Baird is an Emmy-winning Creative Director at Elastic, a company renowned for crafting iconic opening titles for film and television, including acclaimed series such as Game of Thrones, The Last of Us, and Westworld. Hazel has personally directed main title sequences for Apple TV's The Morning Show, Lessons in Chemistry, and HBO's Between the World and Me. She has also collaborated extensively with Ryan Murphy Productions on projects including the American Horror Story franchise and the Netflix documentary, The Andy Warhol Diaries. Hazel resides and works in Los Angeles.
Hazel will delve into the creation of the main titles for The Morning Show and Lessons in Chemistry, offering a comprehensive look at the creative process and the experience of collaborating with clients. Additionally, she will provide an honest perspective on the realities of working in this industry, sharing insights and challenges that come with the territory.