By popular demand, welcome to Behind Our Flag! The world's first entirely virtual Our Flag Means Death convention focusing entirely on the talented creatives behind the scenes that brought this amazing show to life.
Taking place on April 5th and featuring 5 themed panels, streamed live, we'll be hearing from an amazing selection of the OFMD crew. The current line-up is just the beginning, and we'll be adding more guests over the coming weeks.
What is a virtual convention? This is an entirely online event that anyone with a ticket and an internet connection can join. Tickets are available as single access or all 5 panels (for the price of 4), as either livestream access or View on Demand. (If you buy livestream access, you will get automatic VOD access).
How long are the panels? Each panel will be approximately 50 minutes long, allowing time for a short break / changeover between guests. There will be an additional longer break scheduled.
Can I ask a question? All ticket holders can submit questions, either before hand via the form (link included in your ticket confirmation) or live during the event. Questions will be either be put to the panel by the moderator or you may be invited to make a video or audio recording to be shared with the panel, and viewers.
What time zone do I need to be in? You can be in any timezone! Due to many of our guests being based in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, the panels will take place during the day/evening in US, and the evening into early Sunday morning in the UK, and the morning of Sunday 6th in Aus / AoNZ.
Tickets available now, here.
The panels -
Building the World of Our Flag Means Death
Featuring frequent collaborator with Taika Waititi, and OSCAR nominated Production Designer Ra Vincent and Season 2 Set Decorator Megan Vertelle, this is the panel to ask to about the Revenge, The Red Flag, Republic of Pirates and Anne & Mary's antique shop home.
The Best Revenge is Dressing Well
Featuring the one and only Gypsy Taylor, the woman behind all of Season 2's costume design.
Looks that Stole the Show: Blackbeard
Featuring Nancy Hennah, another frequent collaborator with Taika and the woman he requested bring everyone's favourite wig and Blackbeard's tattoos to life.
Looks that Stole the Show: Mermaids & Unicorns
Featuring the sculptor that made the MerStede tail(s) and the Props Leatherworker who did all the leatherwork and fitting for both of Izzy's prosthetic legs, including the iconic Unicorn leg.
Props to Our Flag Means Death
Our final panel featuring a selection of the talented props team, who made the Ra and Megan's vision come to life, and our screens.
