49 Degrees North Writers Podcast

John Ward
  • 3.0 (2)
  • TV & Film

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  1. 49 degrees north #33 - David Moses

    05/08/2019

    49 degrees north #33 - 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. Get full access to The Data-Driven Creator at jward221984.substack.com/subscribe

    58 min
  2. 49 degrees north #32 - Roslyn Muir

    04/10/2019

    49 degrees north #32 - Roslyn Muir

    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.   Get full access to The Data-Driven Creator at jward221984.substack.com/subscribe

    48 min
  3. 49 degrees north #31 - Sam Wiebe

    04/03/2019

    49 degrees north #31 - Sam Wiebe

    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! Get full access to The Data-Driven Creator at jward221984.substack.com/subscribe

    39 min
  4. 49 degrees north #30 - Robert C. Cooper

    03/27/2019

    49 degrees north #30 - Robert C. Cooper

    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. Get full access to The Data-Driven Creator at jward221984.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 14m
  5. 49 degrees north #29 - Katherine Collins

    03/20/2019

    49 degrees north #29 - Katherine Collins

    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. Get full access to The Data-Driven Creator at jward221984.substack.com/subscribe

    38 min
  6. 49 degrees north #28 - Thomas Pound

    07/25/2018

    49 degrees north #28 - 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. Get full access to The Data-Driven Creator at jward221984.substack.com/subscribe

    58 min
  7. 49 degrees north #27 - Brynn Peebles & Brianna Wiens

    07/18/2018

    49 degrees north #27 - Brynn Peebles & Brianna Wiens

    Writer-performers Brynn Peebles and Brianna Wiens (AKA GirlonGirlHumor) stop by to discuss writing and producing season two of their digital series Girls vs. The City. You can keep up to date with all their work via their website, and you can subscribe to their YouTube channel where you’ll find the show. Get full access to The Data-Driven Creator at jward221984.substack.com/subscribe

    45 min
  8. 49 degrees north #26 - Will Pascoe

    07/11/2018

    49 degrees north #26 - Will Pascoe

    Writer-producer-director Will Pascoe (Da Vinci’s Demons, Chicago Med) discusses his recent stint on Hulu's Shut Eye, the importance of “the cards,” and how documentary filmmaking led to the start of his writing career. Will’s documentary film about Canadian comics Lost Heroes is available here. Get full access to The Data-Driven Creator at jward221984.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 17m
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