Dripping Creativity

Chris Corvan
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Dive into a world of inspiration and creativity with the Dripping Creativity Podcast! Join us each week as we explore the stories, journeys, and insights of artists, writers, musicians, and creators.

  1. Sep 22

    CIFF 2026 | Relax, Open Your Eyes Director David Ehrenreich | S3E11

    What happens when the desire to defeat death becomes a reason to believe in the future? In this episode of Dripping Creativity, Chris Corvan sits down with filmmaker David Ehrenreich, director of Relax, Open Your Eyes, ahead of its world premiere at the 2026 Calgary International Film Festival. The documentary follows Calgary’s Carrie Radomski and her journey into the world of cryonics, including her efforts to help build The Futurist Club in Calgary. But beneath the preservation technology, science, and almost science-fiction premise is something much more human: family, identity, mortality, sacrifice, community, and the question of whether the future is something worth believing in. David talks about his path from photography and editing into filmmaking, spending years following a story without knowing exactly where it would lead, and why he deliberately resisted turning the world of cryonics into something sensational or exploitative. Chris and David also dig into the ordinary moments behind extraordinary beliefs, building genuine trust with documentary subjects, the funding process, surviving rejection, protecting a creative vision, and why David ultimately sees Relax, Open Your Eyes as a film about believing in people as much as believing in the future. Then David faces the Dripping Creativity rapid fire: creative freedom or money, truth or trust, legacy or waking up 500 years from now, and the films he wishes he could experience again for the first time. RELAX, OPEN YOUR EYES — CIFF 2026 Screening information and tickets: https://www.ciffcalgary.ca/films/2026/relax-open-your-eyes Calgary International Film Festival: https://www.instagram.com/ciffcalgary FOLLOW DAVID EHRENREICH Website: https://davidaaronreich.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_ehrenreich/ FOLLOW CHRIS CORVAN Instagram: @chrisofthevoid MUSIC BY GRIDLAZER https://www.instagram.com/___f4ilur3/ Dripping Creativity is a podcast about the people who make things — filmmakers, writers, artists, musicians, and independent creators — and the messy, strange, deeply human process behind the work.

    CIFF 2026 | Relax, Open Your Eyes Director David Ehrenreich | S3E11

  2. Sep 20

    Cirque Italia Water Circus Nautilus: Behind the Big Top | S3E10

    Ever wondered what it takes to make a water circus splash-tastic? In this episode of Dripping Creativity, host Chris Corvan dives into the wonderfully chaotic world of Cirque Italia Water Circus Nautilus with third-generation circus performer Alex Acero. With nearly ten years of circus life under his belt, Alex shares what it is really like to balance family, performance, travel, and about 35,000 gallons of water. We get behind the curtain of Nautilus to talk about the logistics of travelling with a miniature ocean, the international performers who bring the show to life, audience interaction, daily training, safety, and the unpredictable reality of live performance. Alex also opens up about growing up in a circus family, the community that forms behind the scenes, and the work it takes to make something this wild look effortless. If you have ever wondered what goes into building a touring circus around water, acrobatics, comedy, and a whole lot of controlled chaos, this one is for you. Catch Cirque Italia Water Circus Nautilus in Calgary:Performances run September 18 to October 5 at Cross Iron Mills. Tickets and showtimes:https://platinum.cirqueitalia.com/ Follow Cirque Italia:@cirqueitaliaplatinum Follow Alex Acero:@alexacero Follow Chris Corvan:@chrisofthevoid Music by GRIDLAZER:Instagram Episode Chapters:00:00 Welcome to Dripping Creativity01:15 Meet Alex Acero and Cirque Italia03:30 The circus family tradition05:50 Nautilus show highlights09:00 Audience interaction and unforgettable moments12:45 The challenges of performing with water17:20 Daily practice routines20:15 Behind-the-scenes circus family life25:00 Travelling with a circus crew30:10 Safety during live performances35:40 The live performance grind40:00 Final thoughts and what's next

    Cirque Italia Water Circus Nautilus: Behind the Big Top | S3E10

  3. Sep 19

    Sky Benet on 'Re:trans' and the Evolution of Sunflower Dreams | S3E9

    What does it take to transform pain into art? In this episode of Dripping Creativity, host Chris Corvan sits down with Skye Pinay, the two-spirit electronic musician and producer behind the Sunflower Dreams project. After two decades of artistic evolution, Skye has finally released her debut album, Re:trans, a culmination of nearly eight years of creativity, reinvention, and healing. Skye reflects on her early inspirations, from learning drums and guitar to embracing the world of electronic music. She shares the cathartic journey of creating Re:trans, navigating personal challenges, and the profound impact of collaboration. With tracks that blend genres and evoke cinematic emotions, Skye discusses how her music captures the essence of transformation and identity. Listeners will gain insight into the creative process, the importance of visuals in live performances, and the challenges of mixing and mastering an album that represents a pivotal moment in her life. Skye's story is one of resilience, passion, and the unyielding pursuit of artistic expression. Find out more about Re:trans:https://www.sunflowerdreams.ca Follow Skye Pinay:@sunflowerdreamsmusic Follow Chris Corvan:@chrisofthevoid Music by GRIDLAZER:https://www.instagram.com/___f4ilur3/ Episode Chapters:(00:00) DM Chris welcomes Skye Pinay to the podcast(01:20) Skye's journey from early music influences to Sunflower Dreams(05:45) The catharsis of releasing her debut album, Retrans(10:00) The evolution of her sound and the creation process(15:30) Collaborations and the importance of community in music(20:00) Navigating personal challenges and the impact on creativity(25:15) The role of visuals in live performances and future projects(30:30) Skye's insights on mixing and mastering(35:00) The significance of the album title, Re:trans(40:00) Skye's upcoming shows and creative endeavors

    Sky Benet on 'Re:trans' and the Evolution of Sunflower Dreams | S3E9

  4. Sep 18

    CIFF 2026 | Meet Jen Walden, director of LUMI | S3E8

    What happens when a visual artist transitions to filmmaking in the heart of the Arctic? In this episode of Dripping Creativity, host Chris Corvan sits down with Jen Walden, a filmmaker, screenwriter, and visual artist based in Yellowknife. Jen shares her journey from painting in Florence to creating her latest feature film, Lumi, a science fiction adventure exploring connection, resilience, and the human experience in a post-apocalyptic Arctic landscape. We dig into the unique challenges of filmmaking in the Northwest Territories, the tight-knit community of northern artists supporting one another, and the ways the Arctic landscape shapes Jen's storytelling. Jen also takes us inside the evolution of Lumi, which began as a short film before growing into a feature centred on a young girl and her AI companion. We talk about crafting scenes from images and emotion, balancing practical effects with CGI, and capturing the Arctic on screen without losing the human story at its centre. Lumi has its Alberta premiere at the Calgary International Film Festival on September 27 at 8:30 PM at Globe Cinema. Follow Jen Walden: Film: @jenwaldenfilm Art: @jenwaldenart Follow Chris Corvan: @chrisofthevoid Music by GRIDLAZER: Instagram Episode Chapters: 00:00 Chris Corvan welcomes Jen Walden 01:12 Jen's journey from visual arts to filmmaking 05:30 The influence of the Arctic landscape 10:15 Community in Northern filmmaking 15:45 Crafting scenes from image to emotion 20:00 The evolution of Lumi from short film to feature 25:30 Connection and resilience 30:00 Practical effects versus CGI 35:45 Lumi's Alberta premiere 40:00 What's next for Jen Walden

    CIFF 2026 | Meet Jen Walden, director of LUMI | S3E8

  5. Sep 14

    CIFF 2026: Wendy Hill-Tout on WWW: The Women’s Group & Growing Old Loudly | S3E7

    What happens when a Wednesday happy hour becomes something much bigger? Calgary filmmaker Wendy Hill-Tout joins Chris Corvan to talk about her new documentary WWW: THE WOMEN’S GROUP, following a group of senior women whose weekly gatherings in Kensington have become a space for friendship, laughter, grief, dating, resilience, and refusing to quietly disappear with age. Wendy talks about building trust while filming real people, why documentaries do not need famous subjects to matter, balancing heartbreak with humour, keeping the crew deliberately small, finding structure inside unscripted lives, and why she wanted to portray the women compassionately rather than manufacture reality-TV conflict. They also get into Calgary's independent film community, the importance of festivals like CIFF, the film's deeply appropriate premiere at The Plaza, and Wendy casually reveals that another WWW adventure is already beginning. WWW: THE WOMEN’S GROUP has its world premiere at CIFF on September 27 at 7:00 PM at The Plaza in Kensington. Find out more about WWW: The Women’s Group:https://www.calgaryfilm.com/ Follow Wendy Hill-Tout:@wendyhillfilms Follow Chris Corvan:@chrisofthevoid Music by GRIDLAZER:https://www.instagram.com/___f4ilur3/ Episode Chapters:(00:00) Chris Corvan welcomes Wendy Hill-Tout to the podcast(01:12) Introduction to Wendy's documentary, WWW: The Women’s Group(03:45) Wendy’s journey into filmmaking and her inspirations(07:30) The importance of community and storytelling(12:15) Balancing humour and emotion in documentary filmmaking(15:50) The group dynamics of the women in the film(20:00) Filming process and the spontaneity of the subjects(25:30) The significance of the film's premiere location(30:20) The role of the Calgary International Film Festival in Wendy’s career(35:45) Future projects and the sequel to WWW(40:00) Final thoughts and where to find the film

    CIFF 2026: Wendy Hill-Tout on WWW: The Women’s Group & Growing Old Loudly | S3E7

  6. Sep 11

    CIFF 2026 | a Chat with Michael Maxxis on 'Gail' | S3E6

    In this episode of Dripping Creativity, host Chris Corvan chats it up with Alberta filmmaker Michael Maxxis about his latest documentary, Gail. This film is a wild ride following a hardcore Our Lady Peace fan as she braves the winter chill across Canada for the band's 30th Anniversary Tour. Michael spills the beans on Gail's quirky character, her die-hard love for music, and the rollercoaster of challenges and victories she faces along the way. Get ready for some behind-the-scenes magic as Michael opens up about how the film idea sprouted from the band itself and why capturing Gail's genuine experience as a superfan was key. He dives into the tightrope walk between observation and exploitation in documentary filmmaking, and how trusting Gail's story made for a way richer narrative. With over 300 hours of footage in the mix, Michael reflects on the editing saga and the golden nuggets of wisdom he picked up while teaming up with the legendary Jason Reitman. Listeners will walk away with a fresh perspective on the wild world of fandom, the chase for passion, and the universal vibes of devotion that echo throughout Gail. So, grab your headphones and join us for an inspiring chat that’ll have you ready to dive into your own passions with gusto! Find out more about Gail:https://www.gailthefilm.com Follow Michael Maxxis:@michaelmaxis Follow Chris Corvan:@chrisofthevoid Music by GRIDLAZER:https://www.instagram.com/___f4ilur3/ (00:00) Chris Corbin welcomes filmmaker Michael Maxis to Dripping Creativity podcast (01:12) Gale is about a New York woman devoted to supporting her favorite band (02:43) The documentary was actually the band's idea (05:23) How did you decide where observation ended and exploitation began on this film (10:48) It would have been easy for the band itself to swallow the entire film (12:37) You have an original score by Leslie Barber for this film (14:49) Did any of that change how you thought of fandoms (16:34) It's insanely, absurdly hard to get a film into any festival (20:16) Michael Maxis: Gale has its world premiere at the Toronto International film festival (23:14) This is the Dripping Creativity podcast

    CIFF 2026 | a Chat with Michael Maxxis on 'Gail' | S3E6

  7. Sep 8

    CIFF 2026 - A Conversation with Celina Vides | S3E5

    In this episode of Dripping Creativity, host Chris Corvan is joined by the fabulous Celina Vides, a Salvadorian Canadian artist and film programmer based in Calgary. With over a decade of experience across various arts and cultural communities, Celina shares her journey from a love of literature to a thriving career in film and festival programming. Celina dives into her work with the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF), discussing the unique role of local filmmakers and the vibrant community that surrounds the festival. She highlights the importance of showcasing diverse voices and the excitement of bringing international cinema to Calgary. From the challenges of programming to the joy of connecting filmmakers with audiences, Celina offers a behind-the-scenes look at what makes CIFF a must-attend event. Listeners will also hear about Celina's passion for experimental films and her curated shorts package, featuring award-winning titles and local gems. This episode is a celebration of creativity, community, and the magic of storytelling through film. Find out more about the Calgary International Film Festival:https://www.calgaryfilm.com Follow Celina Vides:@cvidesc Follow Chris Corvan:@chrisofthevoid Music by GRIDLAZER:https://www.instagram.com/___f4ilur3/ (00:00) Selena Vides is an artist, arts administrator and film programmer(01:25) You've worked across film, photography, theater festivals and arts administration(11:22) Brenda Lieberman says being an arts administrator is a beautiful job(16:55) I found this residency that ROS foundation has for arts leaders(20:23) Is it mainly just a facilitator style or are you an actual creator(24:11) You went from being a filmmaker to becoming a published author(27:25) Okay, let's, uh, switch up a little bit here(33:05) How does a film make it from submission to appearing on SIF schedule(35:11) Um, there is another element of like obviously like the films making the circuit(36:18) There's very few movies that I will not rewatch a second time(36:59) Programming team constantly thinking about whether a film will find an audience(39:32) Is there ever disagreements between the programmers on short film selection(42:08) What uh, other kind of films this year have you hyped up personally(45:32) What film am I excited to watch with an audience(45:55) There's a film called the Snake in the Canadian narrative(49:59) We have two Alberta spirit packages this year. There's two packages now(55:47) SIF promotes local Alberta filmmakers through its Spotlight section(58:44) The one thing I did want to touch on is Industry Week(01:02:37) There is often this invisible gap between making art and understanding the machinery(01:06:15) Going into a movie completely blind or getting some info on it first is difficult(01:07:33) Would you rather a movie that makes you cry or one that scares you(01:09:40) So, uh, the very final question, the most important one(01:10:23) The Calgary International Film Festival runs this September in Calgary

    CIFF 2026 - A Conversation with Celina Vides | S3E5

  8. Jun 26

    When Words Collide: A Literary Festival Like No Other | S3E4

    In this episode of Dripping Creativity, host Chris Corvan chats with the brains behind When Words Collide, Canada’s literary fiesta happening August 14-16, 2026, in Calgary. Join festival founder Randy McCharles, exec director Robin Van Eck, and festival director Nicole Zylstra as they spill the beans on what makes this festival a must-visit for writers and readers alike. Get the scoop on their fun, multi-genre vibe, the sense of community, and the wild lineup featuring over 150 presenters and 170 activities—yes, including a Goblin Casino! You’ll hear why networking here can change your life and how the festival champions creativity and inclusivity. Whether you’re a pro or just dipping your toes into writing, this episode is your ticket to the delightful chaos of When Words Collide! Check out When Words Collide:https://whenwordscollide.org Follow Chris Corvan:@chrisofthevoid Music by GRIDLAZER:https://www.instagram.com/___f4ilur3/ 00:00 Chris Corvin talks about When Words Collide, Canada's biggest literary festival 01:12 Randy McCharles is the founder and one of the key forces behind the festival 02:29 Robin says When Words Collide is incredibly energetic and welcoming 03:57 When Words Collide is known for being multi genre 10:25 What makes WWC different from a traditional literary festival or writers conference 12:18 When Words Collide is a collision of all these genres 17:17 The festival brings together readers, writers, publishers, agents and presenters 20:01 What do you think people most misunderstand about the conference before they attend 24:25 Let's talk about intimidating. Let's look at the artist resume 24:56 When Words Collide has reputation for being both professional and playful 29:48 Nicole: There's a showcase event that Kevin McDonald is doing 31:42 Buffet Style Festival is a great way to get your feet wet 34:33 Going to the website can help you plan out your day out 35:53 How is a first time attendee supposed to approach the festival without getting overwhelmed 39:34 Robin: Community building is at the core of everything we do at IFA 43:17 When Words Collide could not happen without the support of some really important groups 48:01 We're going to ask five questions from each of you in five words 49:06 Traditional publishing or indie publishing? Which is better 53:48 What was the first story you ever Wrote 54:27 What is one piece of random advice you would give a new writer 55:29 Robin, what is one thing people underestimate about leading an arts organization 57:19 What did theater teach you about storytelling? Step out to the point 58:05 As someone who teaches public speaking, what is the fastest way a writer can become 59:55 What is one thing directing taught you about managing creative chaos 01:00:46 Robin: Randy, where could people find you and your work 01:02:00 Go ahead, sell me the conference by going back to your previous prompt

    When Words Collide: A Literary Festival Like No Other | S3E4
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Dive into a world of inspiration and creativity with the Dripping Creativity Podcast! Join us each week as we explore the stories, journeys, and insights of artists, writers, musicians, and creators.

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  • Creator
    Chris Corvan
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    121
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chris Corvan
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    Dripping Creativity