Behind the Curtain: How Movie Magic Happens

Learn how movie magic happens, with brothers Patrick Houlihan and John Houlihan,

Senior Vice Presidents at 20th Century Studios. These Hollywood Music Executives

have worked on more than 100 of the most popular films of the last 20 years. Enjoy a

history of film, creative and business secrets, told through conversation, film clips, and a

Q&A session. Plus, sneak previews from upcoming films that will release in late 2025.

JOHN HOULIHAN is a Senior Vice President of Music for 20th Century Studios and

Searchlight Pictures. John has been an independent Music Supervisor in film,

television, advertising, and politics. He has helped shape more than 150 feature films

including A Complete Unknown, Bohemian Rhapsody, Chevalier, all three Austin

Powers films, Training Day, 13 Going On 30, Deadpool 1 & 2, John Wick 1 & 2. The

Shape Of Water, Jojo Rabbit, Nomadland, Ford v. Ferrari, and The Banshees of

Inisherin.   

PATRICK HOULIHAN is a Senior Vice President of Music for 20th Century Studios and

Searchlight Pictures. His work includes contributions to projects such as Black

Swan, The Martian, Gone Girl, Free Guy, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Fault in

Our Stars, Love, Simon, Battle of the Sexes, as well as the Planet of the Apes and Alien franchises. He’s collaborated with some of Hollywood’s most celebrated

directors, including Ridley Scott, David Fincher, Tim Burton, Shawn Levy, Kenneth

Branagh, Danny Boyle, and Darren Aronofsky.

Co-Sponsored by Digital Media and the Center for the Arts