BIPOC Credits

Unit Manager and DGC BC Treasurer/Secretary Hans Dayal is an advocate for change. He has been a production manager for Disney+ Turner & Hooch, Netflix’s Virgin River and many other shows as a Location Manager. In this episode we explore:

• Deescalating workplace microaggression
• How to hold space for conversation
• The changing landscape of the film industry over the years
• Being part of the DGC Board

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BONUS EPISODE: Banff World Media Festival is a major event in the producer realm. It is Canada's market in beautiful Banff, Alberta. Join us as we talk about:

• Our experience as part of the Netflix-Banff Diversity of Voices Professional Development Program
• Enshittification
• What studios are actually looking for

And a special announcement at the end of the episode.

Special thanks to Banff World Media Festival, Netflix-Banff Diversity of Voices and Nagamo.

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BONUS EPISODE: A new experiment of BIPOC Credits. We will be discussing film festivals! The Whistler Film Festival not only screens films but consists of a Content Summit, talent labs and live pitches. In this episode we sit down with the director Kim Albright and actress Donna Benedicto of With Love and a Major Organ (2023) to discuss the actor-director relationship. We also highlight the participants of the Indigenous Filmmaker Fellowship and summarize our favourite moments at the Content Summit.

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Andy Wong (he/him) started as an actor then after years of not finding success he decided to enter film school to be a filmmaker.  Now he is an in-demand 2nd Assistant Director working on various Hallmarks, CW TV shows, Feature Films and more.  Furthermore, it is through his experience he is also an in-demand producer in the BC indie film scene. In this episode, Andy talks about:

• The Assistant Directors Department
• Reflecting on this podcast
• The changing landscape of the film industry
• Having a calm mindset

Also, enjoy getting to know the host of this podcast!

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Alex Shamku (he/him) is your go-to indie sound person in Vancouver.  He’s done it all from Run N Gun, Crazy8s, commercials and more. Alex goes into:

• Mics to use for various environments
• Mentoring more folx 
• Understanding spaces that affects sound

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Damon Vignale (he/him) is a writer and showrunner of various shows such as The Murders, Motive, Common Law and more. It is a process where he is fully invested in the whole process to even being on set. Damon speaks about:

• The logistics of a writers’ room
• The responsibilities of a showrunner
• Hopes for the future of the writers’ room

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Alfonso Chin (he/him) is a strong collaborator and a passionate cinematographer.  His works can be seen in David Fincher’s VOIR, Jason Karman’s Golden Delicious, Float that's produced by Aaron Au and more.  In this episode, Alfonso talks about:

• How to be a collaborator
• What it's like working with different budgets and directors
• When you need to get an agent

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Maritza Louis (she/her) is a visual development modeler / concept sculptor who has worked on so many notable films and games such as SpiderMan: Into The Spiderverse, Grand Theft Auto V, DC League of Superpets and more! She talks about:

• Indigenous representation
• Advocating for yourself
• Getting a seat at the table
• Seeing a hopeful future in VFX and animation

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Buket Biles (she/her) is a post coordinator/supervisor on Snowpiercer.  She is also part of the Vancouver Post Alliance (VPA) and serves on the Board as a Events Committee Chair.  Her journey started from working on the major films in Turkey in the post production world.  On this episode she talks about:

• The importance of finding community in every country 
• Embracing all the hiccups
• Advice for immigrants who wish to enter the North American film industry
• The vast world of post production

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Being an Assistant Locations Manager (ALM) within the Locations Department to Mark Wilmot is the foundation for film. Without the permits or location, there is NO film!  Mark talks about:

• Why civilians and film people can’t co-exist
• Establishing relationships with people outside of film
• Why caring is important
• Why DGC training programs need an upgrade

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