SHOWstudio
Britannica

Inspired by the launch of Simon Costin's touring Museum of British Folklore, Britannica showcases an interview with the inimitable Costin himself, alongside rare archive footage of the age-old but oft-forgot traditions of this Sceptred Isle that form the crux of this unique new venture.

Interview

An exclusive interview with set designer Simon Costin

Rites & Rituals

A unique film short capturing three decades of British folkloric traditions

Contributors
Simon 
												Costin

Simon Costin

Simon Costin is an internationally respected art director and set designer renowned for the conceptually ambitious nature his editorial and... (more )

Ruth 
												Hogben

Ruth Hogben

Ruth Hogben is a filmmaker based in London. She assisted Nick Knight between 2005 - February 2009, both as his... (more )

Doc 
												Rowe

Doc Rowe

Born in Torquay, Devon, David R. Rowe (or Doc, as he has always been known) has been documenting folklore, song,... (more )

Credits

Concept and Curation: Simon Costin
Archive Filming: Doc Rowe
Interview Filming: Ruth Hogben
Interview: Alexander Fury
Film Editing: Ruth Hogben

Creative Direction: Paul Hetherington
Front-End Web Design and Development: Francisco Salvado
Technical Development: Dorian Moore and Ross Phillips
Production: Charlotte Wheeler
Design Assistance: Kate Swingler
Editorial Assistance: Eloise Edgington and Grace Rankin

Special thanks to the Museum of British Folklore