The Directors Podcast

Directors Guild of Canada
The Directors Podcast

The Directors Podcast is a platform for filmmakers to discuss their craft. Every episode features a conversation between film industry peers breaking down the method and process behind their work. Diverse topics provide a look behind the camera, advice for veteran and aspiring filmmakers, and an examination of the social and cultural elements intersecting the industry. The Directors Podcast is produced by the Directors Guild of Canada National Directors Division and hosted by filmmakers Aubrey Arnason and Katia Café-Fébrissy.

  1. 27 AGO

    Director Jon Cassar on 24, Thriving in Chaos & the Qualities of a Great Episodic Director

    On this episode of The Directors Podcast, Emmy-winning DGC Director Jon Cassar sits down with DGC President Warren P. Sonoda to discuss the craft of his storied career in the Film & TV Industry as a director and producer. Their conversation ranges from working on 24 and building a strong relationship with Kiefer Sutherland, to becoming a producer-director and trying to lift up other filmmakers. Along the way Cassar gives his advice on enjoying the chaos of a film shoot, working with actors, and what it takes to be a great director on episodic television. Timestamps: (00:29) - Introductions (01:43) - Conversation starts The DGC Podcast is produced by the Directors Guild of Canada National Directors Division and hosted by filmmakers Aubrey Arnason and Katia Café-Fébrissy.

    2 h y 6 min

  2. 6 JUN

    Talking to Actors w/ Fab Filippo

    On the fifth episode of our Talking to Actors series, DGC Director Aubrey Arnason sits down with CSA-winning DGC Director Fab Filippo (Sort Of, A Time to Kill). Their conversation covers the inherent vulnerability of actors, learning to walk away from scenes unsatisfied, the art of shooting walk and talks, getting creative with ADR and tips for early-career directors working with actors. The DGC Podcast is produced by the Directors Guild of Canada National Directors Division and hosted by filmmakers Aubrey Arnason and Katia Café-Fébrissy.

    24 min

  3. 27 ABR

    Narrative and Performance in Documentary w/ Director Shannon Walsh

    Director Shannon Walsh sits down with fellow filmmaker Chase Joynt discuss her latest documentary feature Adrianne & The Castle, as well as her recent book The Documentary Filmmaker's Intuition: Creating Ethical and Impactful Non-fiction Films. Their discussion also weaves in topics like the tension between filmmaking and political organizing, the activist aesthetic, the industry's reliance on relationship building, using narration, scripting and performative scenes in documentary, and more. The Directors Podcast (rebranded from The DGC Podcast) is produced by the Directors Guild of Canada National Directors Division and hosted by filmmakers Aubrey Arnason and Katia Café-Fébrissy.

    1 h y 15 min
  4. Talking to Actors featuring Stefan Brogren

    3 ENE

    Talking to Actors featuring Stefan Brogren

    On the second episode of the Talking To Actors series, DGC Director Aubrey Arnason sits down with DGC Director Stefan Brogren to talk about his transition from acting to directing, his early work on Degrassi webisodes, guiding first-time actors and why directors need to get their entire crew emotionally invested in every scene. The DGC Podcast is produced by the Directors Guild of Canada National Directors Division and hosted by filmmakers Aubrey Arnason and Katia Café-Fébrissy.

    42 min
  5. Knowing Your Rights as a Documentary Director

    2 ENE

    Knowing Your Rights as a Documentary Director

    This episode features an in-depth industry discussion between DGC Director Tiffany Hsiung (Sing Me A Lullaby, The Apology) and Nathalie-Anne Brassard, the Directors Guild of Canada's National Film Board and Documentary Director Labour Representative. Their conversation focuses on the latest agreement between the DGC and the National Film Board, which enshrines new economic and creative rights at the NFB, while delving into specifics regarding the financial repercussions of production delays, how Directors can make sure they're properly credited for their work, how the DGC can assist in resolving creative and legal disputes, and much more.  This discussion was recorded live at a DGC Visionaries event in Toronto. The DGC Podcast is produced by the Directors Guild of Canada National Directors Division and hosted by filmmakers Aubrey Arnason and Katia Café-Fébrissy.

    55 min

  6. 16/11/2023

    Chelsea McMullan, Brigitte Berman & Robert McCallum

    This episode features three directors who screened documentary features at TIFF 2023: Chelsea McMullan, Director of Swan Song Brigitte Berman, Director of Artie Shaw: Time Is All You've Got Robert McCallum, Director of Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe Guided by DGC Director Lisa Rideout, they discuss unique approaches to cataloguing footage for the editing room, whether or not to share documentary footage with a film's subjects, some of the challenges they've encountered throughout their careers, and more.

    51 min
  7. Koromousso, Big Sister with Co-Directors Habibata Ouarme & Jim Donovan

    08/11/2023

    Koromousso, Big Sister with Co-Directors Habibata Ouarme & Jim Donovan

    Koromousso, Big Sister is making its World Premiere at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema in Toronto on March 9th as part of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival. Tickets can be purchased on HotDocs.ca.  On this episode Joy Loewen, CEO of the National Screen Institute, sits down with Directors Habibata Ouarme and Jim Donovan to discuss their forthcoming documentary Koromousso, Big Sister. The film centers on a group of African-Canadian women fighting to take back ownership of their bodies after being victimized by female genital mutilation. Ouarme weaves her own journey with those of her friends to explore the lifelong effects of FGM, the feelings of shame and loneliness they've endured and the path they walk toward individual and collective healing.  This discussion covers many fascinating topics related to the film including how they managed to capture footage in Burkina Faso, Ouarme's choice to put herself and her story on screen, the dynamic between a first-time filmmaker in Ouarme and an experienced director in Donovan and how they navigated documenting such sensitive and emotional subject matter.

    56 min
  8. Black Ice & The Swimmers | Directors Hubert Davis & Sally El Hosaini

    08/11/2023

    Black Ice & The Swimmers | Directors Hubert Davis & Sally El Hosaini

    This episode features Hubert Davis, Director of Black Ice, and Sally El Hosaini, Director of The Swimmers, in conversation about their latest films, which both revolve around athletes and the weight they bear beyond competition itself. Black Ice pulls the history of anti-black racism in hockey to the surface and examines the struggle of Black athletes from pre-NHL to the present day, while The Swimmers dramatizes the true story of two sisters who flee war-torn Syria and make the perilous journey to Europe, with hope of competing in the Olympics. This conversation is moderated by filmmaker Charles Officer, Director of The Porter, Akilla's Escape and Unarmed Verses.  The DGC Podcast is produced by the Directors Guild of Canada National Directors Division and hosted by filmmakers Katia Café-Fébrissy and Aubrey Arnason. This conversation was recorded live at a DGC Visionaries event in Toronto during TIFF 2022.

    1 h
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The Directors Podcast is a platform for filmmakers to discuss their craft. Every episode features a conversation between film industry peers breaking down the method and process behind their work. Diverse topics provide a look behind the camera, advice for veteran and aspiring filmmakers, and an examination of the social and cultural elements intersecting the industry. The Directors Podcast is produced by the Directors Guild of Canada National Directors Division and hosted by filmmakers Aubrey Arnason and Katia Café-Fébrissy.

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  • Creador
    Directors Guild of Canada
  • Años de actividad
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodios
    42
  • Clasificación
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    © Directors Guild of Canada
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