Cheers & Chats

Cheers & Chats
Podcast Description
CHEERS & CHATS, the official podcast of the Canadian Film Fest, delivers festival buzz and insider insights from the heart of Canada’s film industry. Through candid conversations with Canadian filmmakers, we explore the highs, lows, and everything in between as they navigate their creative journeys. Join us for stories that inspire, inform, and celebrate the art of filmmaking—your front-row seat to the stories behind the screen.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers numerous themes including the intricacies of genre creation, insights from actors about the business of filmmaking, comedy writing, and the experiences of Canadian screenwriters. Episodes focus on practical advice and personal narratives, exemplified by topics like fundraising for indie projects, the challenges of script development, and the nuances of production in the Canadian film landscape.

CHEERS & CHATS, the official podcast of the Canadian Film Fest, delivers festival buzz and insider insights from the heart of Canada’s film industry. Through candid conversations with Canadian filmmakers, we explore the highs, lows, and everything in between as they navigate their creative journeys. Join us for stories that inspire, inform, and celebrate the art of filmmaking—your front-row seat to the stories behind the screen.
How do filmmakers discern which stories serve as conduits for impactful storytelling? It is a fine art to delve into emotional realities while infusing fictional elements to craft storylines and these CFF filmmakers give it to us straight – Cheers Aisha Evelyna, Taylor Olson, and Christopher Yip – welcome to the fest! This crafty conversation shares insights on discovering the optimal medium to create resonant, innovative, and sensitive adaptations of these intricate subject matters.

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