Hey it’s Alysha Main. Welcome to the Hamilton Film Podcast, where I document what’s happening in the film industry in Hamilton Ontario.

Hey it’s Alysha Main. Welcome to the Hamilton Film Podcast, where I document what’s happening in the film industry in Hamilton Ontario.

Welcome to the Hamilton Film Podcast, where host Alysha Main documents what’s happening in the film industry in Hamilton Ontario.

Welcome to the Hamilton Film Podcast, where Alysha Main documents all of the exciting happenings of the film industry in Hamilton Ontario.

Welcome to the Hamilton Film Podcast, where I document what’s happening in the film industry in Hamilton Ontario.

I chat with creator Lisa Crawford and writer Kim Lombard about the Bell Fibe TV1 prison comedy “Pink Is In”.

Quick update on the plan for Season 3, and what's happening in the Hamilton Film industry

I chat with composer Steph Copeland, who has over 30 film and TV credits to her name.  She began her career as a singer songwriter before immersing herself in electronic music production, and is best known for her work in the horror and sci fi genres.  We chat about the path to becoming a film composer, how to talk the language of music with directors, and the biggest challenges that composers face.  

 

You can dig more into Steph’s work at stephcopelandmusic.com

Theme music: chrisaltmann.com

Graphic Design: balladcreative.ca

I invited producers/directors Cody Calahan and Chad Archibald of Black Fawn Films and Black Fawn Distribution to chat with me at the Cotton Factory about creating content in a time where there’s never been more demand for entertaining things to watch. We talk  about their recent productions The Oak Room and Vicious Fun, Canada’s place in the content and genre film world, and the most important things for new filmmakers to focus on. As this was recorded back in February, some of the production timelines we discussed have changed, but it’s refreshing to listen back to a time in the not distant past when the film world was functioning at high speed.  So you know who voice is whose, the 1st one after mine is Chad, followed by Cody.   

You can see what Chad & Cody are working on, and find all their social links at BlackFawnFilms.com

Theme music: chrisaltmann.com

Graphic Design: balladcreative.ca

Recording Space: facebook.com/themulespinner

Before jumping into this episode, I want to take a moment to recognize the powerful human rights movement that we’re experiencing.  Black & Indigenous Lives MATTER.  I’m a podcaster and DJ that benefits from white privilege, and I strive to use my platform to elevate voices and issues that matter, and to be actively ANTI-racist.    

 

I also want to acknowledge the sudden passing of one of the top music supervisors in Canada, David Hayman, who was a guest on Season 1.  David gave me my first opportunity as a junior music supervisor for his sonic branding company, Supergroup, and his death is a huge loss to the music and film communities. 

 

This week I had a fantastic chat with filmmaker Cher Obediah.  Cher started as a reporter before leaving to expand her skills working in a production house.  She launched her own company creating documentary short films covering Indigenous issues, reconciliation, cultural reconnection and injustice.  She received the Truly Independent Award at the 2019 Hamilton Film Festival, and is nominated for a Hamilton Arts Award this year.  We talk about Soaring Spirits, her curated collection of Indigenous films, her journey to becoming a filmmaker and to connect with her culture, and her passion for storytelling.  Since we recorded over Skype, you’ll hear birds, dogs, and airplanes in the background, so please excuse the audio quality.

You can connect with Cher on Facebook and Instagram

SOARING SPIRITS FILMS:

Theme music: chrisaltmann.com

Graphic design: balladcreative.ca