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 six is a conversation with Emmy-nominated writer Semi Chellas who has written and produced projects like Mad Men, Ophelia, and The Eleventh Hour. Her directorial feature debut American Woman has just come out. We talk about writing for television versus film, what she's learned working with high-level individuals, and some of the trials and joys of directing a feature, among other things.

New episodes come out every Saturday.

Get in touch!

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

Watch American Woman: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/movie/american-woman/id1503560174

Semi's Watch List:

The Rider (2017) Directed by Chloe Zhao

Winter’s Bone (2010) Directed by Debra Granik

American Honey (2016) Directed by Andrea Arnold

Badlands (1973) Directed by Terrence Malick

Last Night (1998) Directed by Don McKellar

Hunger (2008) Directed by Steve McQueen 

Ratcatcher (1999) Directed by Lynne Ramsay

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 five is a conversation with Canadian producer Brent Kawchuk who has a diverse body of work including Balletlujah, the country music awards, In the Tall Grass and many commercials. We talk about producing in a smaller market, working with clients, and building a roster of creatives, among other things.

New episodes come out every Saturday.

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

Brent's watch list:

Lost in Translation (2003)

Ken Burns documentaries

The Last Waltz (1978)

Music Video for "Bastards of Young" by The Replacements

Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways (2014)

The Good, The Bad, and The Hungry (ESPN, 2019)

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 four is a conversation with Trevor Smith, a passionate film lover, art director, and production designer who has worked on projects like Fargo (2014), Diablo, and Heartland. We discuss his background, his role as the programmer for the Calgary International Film Festival, how his department collaborates with the rest of the production, and advice for young filmmakers, among other things.

New episodes come out every Saturday.

Hosted by Jordan Harvey

Edited by Anya Chatterjee

Get in touch!

[email protected]

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

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

Trevor's watchlist:

The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) - and every other Wes Anderson film

There Will Be Blood (2007) 

Only God Forgives (2013)

Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)

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 three is a conversation with Lindsay George, an up and coming Canadian cinematographer who has worked on projects like Siren, Colony, and The Good Doctor. We discuss her dancing background and the influence that has had on her work, where she finds inspiration, and how she's worked her way up the camera department, among other topics.

New episodes come out every Saturday.

Hosted by Jordan Harvey

Edited by Anya Chatterjee

Get in touch!

[email protected]

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

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

Lindsay's watchlist:

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

The Blair Witch Project (1999)

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007)

C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005)

Stories We Tell (2012)

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 two is a conversation with John Fawcett, the co-creator of Orphan Black and director of Ginger Snaps. We discuss his background, the importance of writing, and what skills a director should have, among other topics.

New episodes come out every Saturday.

Get in touch!

[email protected]

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

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

John’s Watchlist:

Steven Spielberg

Martin Scorcese (Goodfellas)

David Fincher (Seven, Fight Club)

Peter Weir (Mosquito Coast)

Alfonso Cuarón (Children of Men, Y tu mamá también)

Christopher Nolan (Memento)

Cohen Brothers (Blood Simple)

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 one is a conversation with Craig Wrobleski, an award winning Canadian cinematographer who has worked on projects like In The Tall Grass, Fargo seasons 2 & 3, and The Umbrella Academy. We discuss his background, where he finds inspiration, and what makes for a good member of the camera department, among other topics.

New episodes come out every Saturday. 

Get in touch!

[email protected]

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

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

Craig’s watchlist:

Wall-E

Seven (and other films by Darius Khondji)

No Country for Old Men

Elephant

Jerry

Ghost Story