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I am a crew member who worked in both professional and independent film in Vancouver Canada. After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis I am now physically unable to work on set. I created this podcast to talk to inspiring and interesting people from all departments working in both film industries. I will also interview different health care professionals who devote all their focus on Multiple Sclerosis.

Location:

Canada

Description:

I am a crew member who worked in both professional and independent film in Vancouver Canada. After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis I am now physically unable to work on set. I created this podcast to talk to inspiring and interesting people from all departments working in both film industries. I will also interview different health care professionals who devote all their focus on Multiple Sclerosis.

Language:

English

Contact:

7787096986


Episodes

TOP Podcast S1 E30 - Dan Henshaw

10/1/2019
Dan Henshaw is a camera operator in Vancouver Canada. Devoting his attention to working in the camera department for over thirty years made him an expert in this craft. To learn more about Dan please visit - www.imdb.com/name/nm0378119/

Duration:01:09:53

TOP Podcast S1 E29 - Tom Green

9/23/2019
Tom Green is a stand up comedian, podcast host, singer/songwriter, T.V. personality, producer, director, and actor from Ottawa Canada who resides in L.A. California. During his stand up world tour at the RIO theatre in Vancouver I was lucky enough speak with him. To learn more about Tom please visit - http://www.tomgreen.com/

Duration:00:15:46

TOP Podcast S1 E28 - Locations Episode with Richard Tickner

9/16/2019
Richard Tickner who is a location scout in Vancouver Canada returns for a visit. We talk in detail about film locations and he gives tips on how to keep a film friendly neighbourhood.To see more of Rich please visit - https://www.instagram.com/richietickles/

Duration:01:00:19

TOP Podcast S1 E27 - Michelle Harris

9/9/2019
Michelle Harris is a Location Scout/Assistant Locations Manager in Toronto Canada. Working for years for the locations department in Vancouver gave her the experience to fit into the Toronto film industry seamlessly. We discuss the differences and logistics in both cities plus locations department procedures. To learn more about Michelle please visit -https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0365118/?ref_=fn_nm_nm_16

Duration:01:04:37

TOP Podcast S1 E26 - Cade

9/2/2019
Cade is a Background Actor in Vancouver BC. His 16 years in the film industry gives him the knowledge of a seasoned veteran. We discuss many set stories on a variety of topics and he shares some great advice.

Duration:01:15:47

TOP Podcast S1 E25 - Zena Harris

8/26/2019
Zena Harris is the president of the Green Spark Group in Vancouver B.C. Canada. She has a masters degree from Harvard University in sustainability and environment management. Her efforts toward changing the film industry to be environmentally responsible is becoming standard practice for productions. To know more about Zena and the Green Spark Group please visit - https://www.greensparkgroup.com/

Duration:00:43:48

TOP Podcast S1 E24 - Kendrie Upton

8/19/2019
Kendrie Upton is the Executive Director for the Director's Guild of Canada in Vancouver B.C.. She spent thirty years working in the Locations Department and taught many locations courses over the years. From 2003 - 2015 she sat on the executive board of the D.G.C. B.C. and was hired as the executive director of the D.G.C B.C. in early 2016. To learn more about Kendrie please visit - http://www.dgconline.ca/montage/features/spirit-of-place-growing-into-it

Duration:00:39:38

TOP Podcast S1 E23 - Maya Bankovic

8/12/2019
Maya Bankovic is a Cinematographer/Director of Photography in Toronto Canada. The productions she has created consist of music videos, commercials, documentaries, television series, and feature films. You can see some of her work on the show "Working Moms" streaming on Netflix, and she has a feature film in the Toronto International Film Festival called "Easy Land". To learn more about Maya please visit -https://www.mayabankovic.com/

Duration:00:51:59

TOP Podcast S1 E22 - Julie Bernard

8/5/2019
Julie Bernard is the manager of production services at Creative BC. She is currently working on a project that is aimed to educate and change the film industry to be environmentally responsible called "Reel Green". To learn more about Julie and Reel Green please visit - https://www.creativebc.com/industry-sectors/motion-picture/reel-green/

Duration:00:36:07

TOP Podcast S1 E21 - Sandi Gisbert

7/29/2019
Sandi Gisbert is a Writer, Director, and Producer in Vancouver BC. She is a producer at Goldtooth Creative plus she writes and directs her own independent productions. Her talent and hard work make her a truly inspiring film maker who I enjoyed talking with. To view more about Sandi please visit -http://sandigisbert.com/

Duration:00:48:36

TOP Podcast S1 E20 - Creative BC Episode

7/22/2019
Katharine Pavoni, Mathew Parry, and Julie Stangeland are some of the professionals working at Creative BC in Vancouver. Katharine and Julie are Motion Picture Industry + Community Affairs Specialists who both are very experienced on set and seasoned experts in the film industry. Mathew is a Location Consultant who worked for the Wales Screen Commission, and the UK Film counsel in Hollywood before he was hired at Creative BC in Vancouver. Each of their interviews are short but sweet and it...

Duration:01:42:50

TOP Podcast S1 E19 - Marnie Orr

7/15/2019
Marnie Orr is a BC Film Commissioner + Director of Production Services at Creative BC. Her 20 + years of experience in locations and production support are the reason this is such an inspiring interview. To view more about Marnie please visit -https://www.creativebc.com/about-us/staff#marnie-orr

Duration:00:51:14

TOP Podcast S1 E18 - Janice Yip

7/8/2019
Janice Yip is an accountant clerk in the Vancouver film industry. Her years on set working in locations make for a captivating interview that is filled with great advice for new crew members. To view more please visit - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2277676/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1

Duration:01:29:44

TOP Podcast S1 E17 - Michael Bishop

7/1/2019
Michael Bishop is a 1st Assistant Director in the Vancouver film industry. He is a tenacious crew member who accomplished the journey of job titles, from production assistant all the way up to 1st Assistant Director. His attention to detail is complemented by a witty personality that makes him a pleasure to work with. To learn more about Michael please visit - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1649180/?ref_=fn_al_nm_3

Duration:01:35:54

TOP Podcast S1 E16 - Jason Cox

6/23/2019
Jason Cox is the General Manager of Whites Location Equipment Supply Inc. The excellent service to Vancouver's film industry is provided to both the professional and independent productions. He also is a creative writer who has several of his own independent projects as well. To view more please visit - https://www.facebook.com/ParallelRentals/

Duration:00:46:02

TOP Podcast S1 E15 - Kayvon Saremi And Sean Shaul

6/17/2019
Kayvon Saremi and Sean Shaul are film makers in Vancouver who filmed a documentary called "Fuck You All: the Uwe Boll Story". Kayvon was a Producer and Sean was the director of this film. This great documentary is a view into the world of film making by Uwe Boll and the trailer can be viewed here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SIXHA7vQ4A&ab_channel=SeanShaul

Duration:00:35:47

TOP Podcast S1 E14 - Bren MacDonald

6/9/2019
Bren MacDonald is an independent film maker who is also a set dresser for big shows in the Vancouver film industry. He has performed for many departments and his years of experience make this interview very interesting. To know more about Bren please visit - https://www.instagram.com/bdmacdonaldphoto/

Duration:01:31:47

TOP Podcast S1 E13 - Richard Tickner

6/3/2019
Richard Tickner is a location scout in the Vancouver film industry. His years of set experience led to an information filled interview and has a lot of excellent advice. If you want to know more about Richard please visit - https://www.facebook.com/FilthyRichT

Duration:01:40:52

TOP Podcast-000-Donate

5/15/2019
Michael Parnall explains the how and why he needs help funding this project. Each Donation is applied to the distribution and operating costs created by the Tons of Productions Podcast. This generous gift will receive a certificate of donation as a thank you. Your personal or business name will be announced as a sponsor of the at the beginning of one episode . Please visit - tonsofproductions.com

Duration:00:07:49

TOP Podcast S1 E12 - Shannon Kaplun

3/25/2019
Shannon Kaplun is the vice president for Women in Film & TV. Her history of graduating anthropology specializing in " First Nations governance and the social detriments of health" led to her directing productions that can now be seen on the APTN Television Network. To see more of her work please visit - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5792223/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Duration:01:01:13