Film Kid Asks

Film Kid Asks is the podcast by film students for aspiring filmmakers. It centres the conversation around what we want to know going into the industry by digging into the origin stories and experiences of professionals working in film.

Episode sixteen is a conversation with colourist Jill Bogdanowicz. She's worked on too many impressive projects to name them all here, but you can see her work in Joker, The Umbrella Academy, and The Grand Budapest Hotel just to name a few. We discuss her thoughts on role, where she finds inspiration, and what she looks for in the people that she hires, among other things.

New episodes come out every Saturday.

Hosted and edited by Jordan Harvey, produced by Anya Chatterjee

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmkidasks/

Jill's Watchlist:

Ray (2004)

All the King's Men (2006)

Flags of our Fathers (2006)

Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)

The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

Film Kid Asks is the podcast by film students for aspiring filmmakers. It centres the conversation around what we want to know going into the industry by digging into the origin stories and experiences of professionals working in film.

Episode fifteen is a conversation with writer, director, and actor Hannah Cheesman. You can see her in Schitt’s Creek, and Star Trek: discovery. She’s written on shows like Workin’ Moms and Find me in Paris, and she has directed several short films, as well as her debut feature The Definites. Her film Succor is premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival. We discuss her thoughts on writing for comedy, working with actors, and writing in different circumstances and arenas, among other things.

New episodes come out every Saturday.

Hosted by Jordan Harvey, edited and produced by Anya Chatterjee

Get in touch!

[email protected]

Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1140759129616261

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmkidasks/

Hannah's Watchlist:

The Square (2017)

Holy Motors (2012)

Under the Skin (2013)

Victoria (2015)

The Tree of Life (2011)

Film Kid Asks is the podcast by film students for aspiring filmmakers. It centres the conversation around what we want to know going into the industry by digging into the origin stories and experiences of professionals working in film.

Episode fourteen is a conversation with up-and-coming director Sasha Leigh Henry whose previous short film Bitches Love Brunch screened at festivals internationally before being acquired by CBC Gem. Her newest short film Sinking Ship is premiering at TIFF this year. We discuss her thoughts on motivating crew on short films, working with actors, and forming connections in the industry, among other things.

New episodes come out every Saturday.

Hosted by Jordan Harvey, edited by Stephanie Sakaki, and produced by Anya Chatterjee

Get in touch!

[email protected]

Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1140759129616261

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmkidasks/

Sasha’s Watch List:

City of God (2002)

Wild Tales (2014)

Rafiki (2018)

Casino (1995)

Girls Trip (2017)

He’s Just Not that Into You (2009)

Crazy Stupid Love (2011)

Film Kid Asks is the podcast by film students for aspiring filmmakers. It centres the conversation around what we want to know going into the industry by digging into the origin stories and experiences of professionals working in film.

Episode thirteen is a conversation with up-and-coming director David Findlay who has worked on projects like Everything Outside, his debut feature, and more recently, Found Me which is premiering at TIFF this year. We discuss his background growing up in Quebec, his advice for young filmmakers, and his process of collaborating with other crew members, among other things.

New episodes come out every Saturday.

Hosted and edited by Jordan Harvey, produced by Anya Chatterjee

Get in touch!

[email protected]

Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1140759129616261

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmkidasks/

David’s Watch list:

La Haine

Play (2011)

Taxi (2015)

Holy Motors (2012)

Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011)

Film Kid Asks is the podcast by film students for aspiring filmmakers. It centres the conversation around what we want to know going into the industry by digging into the origin stories and experiences of professionals working in film.

Episode twelve is a conversation with visual effects artist and supervisor Geoff Scott who has worked on projects like projects like Orphan Black, Snow White and the Huntsman, and Snowpiercer. We discuss his background and journey through the industry (as well as his time working in video games), how he collaborates with other departments, and the process of working with a client, among other things.

New episodes come out every Saturday.

Hosted by Jordan Harvey, edited and produced by Anya Chatterjee

Get in touch!

[email protected]

Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1140759129616261

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmkidasks/

Geoff’s Watchlist:

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Blade Runner (1982)

Fight Club (1999)

Inception (2010)

Film Kid Asks is the podcast by film students for aspiring filmmakers. It centres the conversation around what we want to know going into the industry by digging into the origin stories and experiences of professionals working in film.

Episode eleven is a conversation with Leah Keith, who has worked her way up through Hollywood as an executive at Dreamworks and Disney, and more recently a producer and writer from projects like Best. Worst. Weekend. Ever., the polar bears, and Julie and The Phantoms. We discuss her journey through the industry, the role of an executive, and what she's learned from wearing so many different hats, among other things.

New episodes come out every Saturday.

Hosted by Jordan Harvey, edited and produced by Anya Chatterjee

Get in touch!

[email protected]

Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1140759129616261

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmkidasks/

Leah’s Watchlist:

BRIEF ENCOUNTER-  (dir. David Lean, 1945)

THE WAY WE WERE - (dir. Sydney Pollack, 1973)

STAR WARS IV:  A NEW HOPE - (dir. George Lucas, 1977)

BLACK PANTHER - (dir. Ryan Coogler, 2018)

THE FAREWELL - (2019, Lulu Wang)

Film Kid Asks is the podcast by film students for aspiring filmmakers. It centres the conversation around what we want to know going into the industry by digging into the origin stories and experiences of professionals working in film.

Episode ten is a conversation with 1st assistant director Mark Ambury and 2nd assistant director Martin Steel who have worked together on projects like projects like Heartland, Diablo and Wynonna Earp. We discuss their backgrounds and journeys through the industry, how they work together and the role of the AD department, and what students should keep in mind during prep and shooting, among other things.

New episodes come out every Saturday.

Hosted by Jordan Harvey, edited and produced by Anya Chatterjee

Get in touch!

[email protected]

Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1140759129616261

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmkidasks/

Martin’s Watchlist:

Say Anything (1989)

Back to the Future (1985)

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

MCU Movies

Mark’s Watchlist:

Goodfellas (1990)

Jaws (1975)

Do the Right Thing (1989)

Sicario (2015)

Film Kid Asks is the podcast by film students for aspiring filmmakers. It centres the conversation around what we want to know going into the industry by digging into the origin stories and experiences of professionals working in film.

Episode nine is a conversation with production designer and art director Mark Steel who has worked on projects like projects like Star Trek: Discovery, and What We do in the Shadows, and the Umbrella Academy. We discuss his background and journey through the industry, how he works to make sure the space is serving the story, and creating opportunities in design for the cast and crew to do their best work, among other things.

New episodes come out every Saturday.

Hosted by Jordan Harvey, edited and produced by Anya Chatterjee

Get in touch!

[email protected]

Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1140759129616261

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmkidasks/

Mark’s Watchlist

Brazil (1985)

The Shining (1980)

Dr Strangelove (1964)

Casablanca (1942)

Oldboy (2003)

Film Kid Asks is the podcast by film students for aspiring filmmakers. It centres the conversation around what we want to know going into the industry by digging into the origin stories and experiences of professionals working in film.

Episode seven is a conversation with Canadian actor and director Megan Follows who has worked on projects like Anne of Green Gables (1985), Reign, and has recently filmed her directorial debut feature Maternal. We discuss her background and growing up in the industry, what crew and directors should know about working with actors, and her experience shooting her first feature, among other things.

New episodes come out every Saturday.

Hosted by Jordan Harvey, edited and produced by Anya Chatterjee

Get in touch!

[email protected]

Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1140759129616261

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmkidasks/

Watchlist

Retrospectives:

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Jean-Luc Godard

Films:

East of Eden (1955)

Joker (2019)

High and Low (1963)

1945 (2017)

Raise the Red Lantern (1991)

Film Kid Asks is the podcast by film students for aspiring filmmakers. It centres the conversation around what we want to know going into the industry by digging into the origin stories and experiences of professionals working in film.

Episode seven is a conversation with New Zealand cinematographer Aaron Morton who has worked on projects like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, Mulan, and Orphan Black. We discuss his background and influences coming from a smaller market, what it takes to make it in the industry, and his favourite part of the job, among other things.

New episodes come out every Saturday.

Hosted by Jordan Harvey, edited and produced by Anya Chatterjee

Get in touch!

[email protected]

Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1140759129616261

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmkidasks/

Aaron's Watchlist:

The Assistant (2020)

Good Time (2017)

Uncut Gems (2019)

The Shape of Water (2017) and be sure to watch the DGA podcast about this movie!

Queen & Slim (2019)

The Lighthouse (2019)

Bladerunner (1982)