33 episodes
49 Degrees North Writers Podcast John Ward
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5.0 • 15 Ratings
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49 degrees north writers podcast is an informal chat with Canadian writers about writing and working in the Canadian film & TV industry.
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49 degrees north - David Moses
Writer-producer David Moses (Emergency Room: Life + Death at VGH) discusses his new documentary series Paramedics: Life on the Line, and the storytelling challenges in unscripted television. You can watch episodes of the show here on Knowledge Network.
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Writer Roslyn Muir (The Birdwatcher, Washed Away) discusses her journey from intern to story-editor on Ransom, and how writing Movies of the Week can be a great way to break into the industry.
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Crime-novelist Sam Wiebe talks about his latest book “Cut you down.” We also discuss the Vancouver crime-fiction scene, the challenges/benefits of writing by hand, and how he came to edit Vancouver Noir. For more information about Sam and his work, visits his website and buy his books at your local book store!
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Showrunner Robert C. Cooper (Stargate, Dirk Gently) discusses his powerful new drama Unspeakable, and its incredible journey from pitch to screen. We discuss the process of creating a story spanning decades, and challenges arising from the real-life scandal the show is based upon. You can find the show in Canada through the CBC, and it will also be on Sundance TV.
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Writer-producer Katherine Collins (Blindspot, Lost in Space) talks about her upcoming feature film Riot Girls and the importance of knowing your story. Along the way we discuss story-breaking, writing by hand, and legendary riot grrrl band Bikini Kill.
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49 degrees north - Thomas Pound
Writer-producer Thomas Pound (Motive) talks story-breaking on The Flash, writing episodes as a team, and how Memento led him to a writing career.
Customer Reviews
Must-Listen for Aspiring Canadian Screenwriters
This show & John have really helped me figure out how to get beyond just writing spec scripts in my spare time & hoping someone reads them!
Lots of different voices & opinions, all of which really helped me develop as a writer & also figure out the next step in getting a career screenwriting here in Vancouver!
A MUST for TV Writers in Canada, and abroad!
John’s curated an incredible selection of interviews with highly talented Canadian creatives, giving us an inside look at the inner workings of the Canadian writers’ room and beyond. Writers everywhere should take full advantage of these insightful and often witty interviews. 5 ⭐️
Thank you, John Ward!
I love this show! John is doing incredible work in creating and producing this podcast. We thank him for helping to connect the Canadian film and television community, and for providing listeners insight into the creative process of many. This podcast is very welcome addition to my regular rotation! I can't wait to hear more!