Creative Full Time

Creative Full Time

A deep dive interview style podcast with Canadian creatives. How they got started and how they're doing the damn thing in Canada. 

  1. 17 de mar.

    You Can’t Rush an Acting Career | Work-Life Balance for Actors with Blessing Adedijo

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Creative Full Time, I sit down with actor Blessing Adedijo to talk about her return to theatre in "The Moors" at Theatre Centre, her work in film and television, and the realities of navigating the Canadian entertainment industry. We get into the actor’s process, the transition between stage and screen, and the importance of rest, patience, and long-term strategy in a career that doesn’t follow a straight path. Blessing also shares powerful insights on the pressure to move to the U.S., and how politics and storytelling intersect in today's industry. If you're an actor or creative trying to build a career that lasts, and struggles with the slow in between gigs this episode is for you! GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE MOORS HERE: https://theatrecentre.org/event/the-moors-riot-king/ Chapters 00:00 Returning to Theater: The Moors 02:53 Exploring The Moors: Themes and Characters 06:05 The Actor's Process: Tools and Techniques 10:03 Rehearsal Process: Quick and Dirty 12:02 Transitioning to Film and TV: The Testaments 16:24 Work-Life Balance: Navigating the Acting Career 19:40 The Importance of Rest and Leisure 23:42 Embracing Boredom and Doing Nothing 27:44 The Impact of CFC on Career Development 31:29 Strategizing for Career Longevity 35:26 Navigating the Canadian Entertainment Landscape 40:05 The Pressure to Move to the U.S. 43:19 The Intersection of Art and Politics 49:36 Building a Canadian Star System 52:57 Reflections on Career and Future Aspirations

    You Can’t Rush an Acting Career | Work-Life Balance for Actors with Blessing Adedijo
  2. 10 de mar.

    How They Funded & Built a Web Series | Filmmakers Behind “Like, Comment, Subscribe”

    Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to create a web series from scratch? In this episode of Creative Full Time, I sit down with filmmakers Marley and Sabina, the creators behind the web series Like, Comment, Subscribe. We talk about how they developed the idea, secured funding, and navigated the challenges of producing a series that started during the pandemic. They also share what it’s like taking a project through the festival circuit, the realities of indie filmmaking, and how creators can tell compelling stories in the digital age. If you're an actor, filmmaker, or creative looking to produce your own work, this conversation is packed with practical insights and honest lessons from the process. Follow "Like, Comment, Subscribe" on IG & Tiktok: [at]lcsseries  BUY TICKETS TO THE SCREENING HERE: https://tosketchfest.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FN3000005SGwbMAG Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Creators 03:55 Funding the Project 05:15 Post-Production Challenges 07:00 Adapting to COVID-19 10:09 Navigating the Festival Circuit 13:05 Creative Submission Strategies 16:03 Future Plans and YouTube Strategy 18:41 Directing Challenges in a Screen Life Series 21:50 The Challenges of Screen Life Production 23:09 Navigating the Writing Process 25:38 The Unique Aspects of Acting in Screen Life 28:18 Plot Overview of 'Like, Comment, Subscribe' 33:17 Insights on Directing and Producing 36:52 The Importance of Collaboration in Writing and Acting 40:57 Embracing Delusion in the Creative Process 42:04 Closing Remarks

    How They Funded & Built a Web Series | Filmmakers Behind “Like, Comment, Subscribe”

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A deep dive interview style podcast with Canadian creatives. How they got started and how they're doing the damn thing in Canada.