Canadian Made

Today on the podcast I am joined by writer/director Dr. Jules Arita Koostachin to discuss the making of her new feature film "Broken Angel". We also talk about her journey in the film industry and the challenges she has faced as a mother and BIPOC woman. "Broken Angel" is a BC production that follows Angel, mother to Tanis, who escapes into the night from her abusive partner Earl (Carlo Marks) to a women’s shelter on the reservation. As the prospect of a new beginning comes to light, he tracks her down and she is forced to flee or fight."Broken Angel" premieres at imagineNATIVE FILM + MEDIA ARTS FESTIVAL, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2022 at 6:45pm ET at TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX - TBLB 1 - 350 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5.Link to buy Tickets: https://penderpr.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6f9dd021d06e6cd1f9ae80e3&id=be6072c842&e=5490524fd9Also screening virtually in Ontario from Oct. 24 - 30 visit imagineNATIVE for online screening tickets available at: https://penderpr.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6f9dd021d06e6cd1f9ae80e3&id=1b62963e19&e=5490524fd9Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In today's episode, I am joined by writer and director, Deco Dawson. We discuss the making of his debut feature film, "Diaspora". Deco talks about how he found the inspiration for this film and how he found the perfect producing partners. Deco also reflects on the challenges he faced as a writer and director in the entertainment industry.DIASPORA has its world premiere on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Festival du Nouveau Cinema in Montreal - with a second screening on Monday, October 10th. About DIASPORAArriving in Winnipeg's North End, a young Ukrainian immigrant Eva finds a city filled with rundown, outdated establishments and a disproportional number of other, culturally diverse immigrants, all too in search for a new life; each desperately holding onto their own language and culture, creating a neighbourhood of (comedic) miscommunication, growing apathy and often painful alienation. Festival du Nouveau Cinema Tickets: https://nouveaucinema.ca/fr/films/diasporaLink to the Diaspora website: https://www.diasporathefilm.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today on the podcast we are answering all your burning questions about music licensing and clearance in film and television with our guest, music supervisor, Kaya Pino (Sort Of, Kim's Convenience, Alice, Darling)Kaya discusses common mistakes she sees producers make when licensing music (and how to avoid them!) and how to use your music budget effectively.Follow: @CanadianMadePodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

WELCOME TO SEASON TWOWe had a wonderful summer hiatus and now we are back with an amazing episode to kick off season two. In this episode, we are joined by the showrunner of SkyMed, Julie Puckrin. We talk about how to build a writer's room and how the female gaze influences her writing. AND we get the behind-the-scenes scoop on SkyMed (now available on CBC Gem and Paramount +).Follow: @CanadianMadePodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode I am joined by Assistant Director and Producer, Connor Johnson to talk about how to break into the Canadian entertainment industry. We also discuss whether film school is really worth it. If you are an aspiring filmmaker, you do not want to miss this episode and some amazing tips from Connor!Follow: @CanadianMadePodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode, we are talking about all things intimacy coordinators, including what they do and when you may need to employ one for your production. I was lucky to be joined by Lindsay Somers, who founded "Intimacy Coordinators Canada” - the first collective of Certified Canadian Intimacy Coordinators. Her credits include Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, HBO's The Last of Us, Snowpiercer and Peacemaker on HBO Max. If you have questions about intimacy coordinators, we have the answers! Follow: @CanadianMadePodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Are you wondering if your production needs insurance? Are you concerned about managing risk on film sets? Today on the podcast we are joined by Steve Beatty, a broker at Front Row Insurance who answers all of your burning insurance questions. In this episode, we talk about the types of insurance coverage you may need on a film/tv sets. We also talk about the common pitfalls that producers make with insurance and how you can avoid them.If you want to contact Front Row Insurance, You can find their website at www.frontrowinsurance.comFollow: @CanadianMadePodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week I am joined by Ryan Barnett, who is the host of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood North". In this episode, we talk about the first season of the show which focuses on the behind-the-scenes story of the Kids in the Hall. We also talk about some unexpected challenges of producing a podcast.Follow us @CanadianMadePodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today on the podcast we are joined by writer, director and actor, Tim Myles (Little Bird). We talk about how to manage the highs and lows of the industry as an emerging filmmaker. Tim tells his amazing story of going from crying in the closest to premiering his first short film at TIFF.Follow Tim: https://www.instagram.com/tim_myles/?hl=enFollow Canadian Made: https://www.instagram.com/canadianmadepodcast/?hl=enAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode, we are talking all things VFX with Playfight VFX's managing director, Brian Huynh. He helps us understand how VFX brings movie magic to life. He also gets into running a business and how the pandemic has changed his business ethos. More information about Playfight VFX can be found here:https://www.playfight.com/contact/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week we are joined by Sarah Quan, who is the Executive in Charge of Development, Comedy at CBC/Radio-Canada. She gives us all the secrets on how to get your script in front of development executives. She also gets into what she looks for when reading scripts and how to excel in your pitch meeting. Follow @CanadianMadePodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today on the podcast, we talk to Emmy nominated director, Melanie Orr. In this episode, she opens up about her journey through the entertainment industry from script supervisor to director. She also answers your most commonly asked questions about being a director, like do I need an agent? how will having kids affect my career? You asked and Melanie answered!And if that's not enough she also tells us behind the scenes stories from her time working on "The Hardy Boys", "Orphan Black", "Children Ruin Everything" and "Radio Free Roscoe".Don't forget to rate and review our podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This is part one of our new mini-series diving into the making of The Porter. In this series, I am thrilled to be joined by the key members of The Porter’s creative team including Marsha Greene, Annmarie Morais, Arnold Pinnock, Charles Officer, and R.T. Thorne.In part one, we discuss the development and evolution of the series.In next week’s episode, we dive into the production of the show and the team weighs in on the challenges along the way.Be sure to watch The Porter every Monday at 9 pm EST or catch up now on the CBC Gem app.follow: @CanadianMadePodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands