Today's episode is with Sean McQuillan. Sean is the co-founder of Families in Film, a member of IATSE 891, and the Indigenous Co-Chair for the BC Federation of Labour. Today's conversation features a little bit about Sean and his background in the industry as a performer, then as Set Dec with IATSE 891, and now as the Indigenous Co-Chair for the BC Federation of Labour and the founder of Families in Film. We discuss the Families in Film and WIFT research project which found out hard data on just how women receive differential job treatment once they begin family planning and throughout parenthood, why Sean promotes on-set childcare and proximity to safe, affordable, and flexible childcare, and some of the things he'd like to see for the future of the film industry.

This episode is dedicated to Rico Priem, member of IATSE Local 80.

Families in Film is a not for profit organization in Canada devoted to the advocacy and awareness of parents in the film industry. This podcast will discuss the current challenges in today’s film industry for parents, and the possible solutions that we can implement for a healthier and safer entertainment industry. Today’s guest is Families in Film's co-founder Heather McQuillan.

This episode is hosted by actor, producer, and parent, Miranda Plant Byers, a proud member of SAG-AFTRA, Actors Equity, and the Documentary Producers Alliance.