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Emery brings out his tripod collection, and Nick wonders why his Sachtler has the audacity to fall apart after only a decade of regular use.This week on Just 2 Camera Guys, we talk through choosing a tripod for photography and video—from compact travel setups to heavy-duty sticks. We cover stability, height, carbon fibre versus aluminum, ball heads versus fluid heads, counterbalance, and the quick-release plate headache of switching between a tripod, gimbal, and teleprompter.Along the way: budget gear versus premium options, keeping sand out of your tripod, and a Regina Pats camera choice involving an angry coach and a saxophone-playing Squirtle.Watch the Pats moment we’re talking about:https://www.youtube.com/live/aO08NDhz...Practical advice, strong opinions, and possibly more tripods than one person needs.

In this episode of Just Two Camera Guys, Emery and Nick dive into real-world filmmaking and photography gear. Nick upgraded to the Canon R6 Mark III, and we break down how different lenses shape your cinematic look… including the infamous “11-25mm Invisilens”—guaranteed to capture nothing but your imagination.Follow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguysLicense code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

The Guys break down the best moments from the Moose Jaw Film Festival, from standout student films to award-winning features—and why this event is quickly becoming a must-watch in the Canadian indie film scene.

From impressive student projects like Stay Here, John’s First Tattoo, and Heritage Fair, to fun and relatable films like We’re Out of Beer, you can see the next wave of filmmakers finding their voice. We also dive into major winners like We Were Broncos and Our Last Days as Kids, including one performance that completely stole the show.

And of course—we talk about Klee, the short film that made serious noise after landing at the Toronto International Film Festival, and why it became the most talked-about film of the festival.If you’re into indie films, film festivals, or filmmaking in Canada—this is one you don’t want to miss.

0:00 Intro

1:15 Festival overview

3:40 Student films & hidden gems

6:30 Top standout films

10:15 Award winners breakdown

14:20 Best performances

18:05 Most talked-about film (Klee)

22:10 Behind the scenes & judging insights

26:30 Thoughts on filmmaking & film school

30:45 Festival future & 2026 plans

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Dylan Hryciuk and his short Our Last Day As Kids.In this episode, the boys sit down with director Dylan Hryciuk (Versa Films) to talk about his ode to 2000s punk‑era, coming‑of‑age short film. Exploeing youth, identity, friendship, first love, and creative self‑discovery—and serves as a proof of concept for a feature film Dylan has written.Our Last Day As Kids has 4 Moose Jaw Film Festival NominationsBest Short FilmBest DirectorBest WritingBest Performance (Female / Non‑Binary)You can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgJJXscRZ4EOr view it at the Moose Jaw Film Festival. https://www.moosejawfilmfestival.com/HighlightsPunk, emo, and hardcore music culture in filmmakingTransitioning from music videos to narrative filmWorking with bands like Senses Fail, Spiritbox, and UnderoathTurning personal stories into universal cinemaDirecting actors and creating emotional performancesFilm festival strategy vs. online releaseWhat its like making films in SaskatchewanWhy local film festivals matterFollow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguysLicense code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

In this episode, the guys continue their coverage of the Moose Jaw Film Festival - www.moosejawfilmfestival.com, sitting down with interdisciplinary artist and filmmaker Nicole May to talk about her experimental stop‑motion short film: I’m Not Your Daughter, I’m Something Worse.Nicole’s film is a four‑minute stop‑motion piece exploring birthdays, queer family lineage, grief, and growing older, and was nominated in the Experimental Film category at the Moose Jaw Film Festival. The film screens in Block Two (12:00 PM) at the festival.HighlightsThe meaning behind the film and its personal originsWhy birthdays can carry complicated emotionsMaking a stop‑motion film completely soloBuilding handmade sets, puppets, and dioramasShooting stop motion on a phoneEditing, animation, sound design, and experimentationCreating deeply personal work and sharing it publiclyLife as a self‑taught interdisciplinary artistMoose Jaw Film FestivalIf you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, head to: https://moosejawfilmfestival.comFollow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguysLicense code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

Welcome back to the Moose Jaw Film Festival Extravaganza. This is the place to hear the stories behind the lens.In this episode, the guys sit down with Kyler Wilton to talk about his short film The Heir, which is screening at the Moose Jaw Film Festival. Kyler breaks down how the film came together, from writing during COVID to shooting on a shoestring budget with a small crew of friends — and why horror is such a powerful storytelling genre right now.HighlightsPractical effects, gore rigs, and horror influences like Sam RaimiShooting digitally vs. film and emulating a film look in postWorking as a generalist in Saskatchewan’s film sceneLearning filmmaking through YouTube instead of film schoolMoose Jaw Film Festival Infohttps://www.moosejawfilmfestival.com/Follow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguysLicense code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

Inside the Moose Jaw Film Festival Continueshttps://www.moosejawfilmfestival.com/Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, Emery and Nick continue their coverage of the Moose Jaw Film Festival, breaking down what goes into a real film awards ceremony and sit down with festival nominee Scott “Scotty” Tay.Scotty joins us to talk about his experimental animated short The Anomalies — a psychological horror project inspired by Japanese folklore, video games, and surreal storytelling. We dive into the creative process behind the film, its unorthodox narrative structure, and how animation allowed Scotty full creative freedom to explore unsettling themes, symbolism, and choice-driven consequences.From Saskatchewan’s growing film talent to the realities of working solo, late-night creativity, and navigating film festivals, this episode is a deep look at indie filmmaking, experimental storytelling, and horror that makes you think.HighlightsMoose Jaw Film Festival awards ceremony breakdownHow film nominations and categories are presentedThe concept behind The AnomaliesExperimental animation vs traditional storytellingJapanese horror, folklore, and video game influencesSymbolism, color theory (red), and supernatural themesMaking films solo vs collaborationFollow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguysLicense code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

What's the importance of community, from sponsors to the people who help make films. https://www.moosejawfilmfestival.com/In this episode of Just Two Camera Guys, Emery Wolf and Nick Lamb talk about launching the Moose Jaw Film Festival and spotlight one of its nominated films, Fossil Record.They sit down with filmmaker Carla Weber to discuss her short mocumentary about a small Saskatchewan town attempting to break a world record for inflatable dinosaurs, sorta. The conversation covers documentary filmmaking, community storytelling, festival submissions, and the realities of producing independent film in Saskatchewan. As crazy as it sounds its the true story of Saskatchewan filmmaking.Karla embodies storytelling at its finest and if you just need a laugh for the day, this is the episode to check out. Highlights- How sponsors are part of the filmmaking community- Documentary filmmaking in Saskatchewan- Turning small-town stories into compelling short films- A willing Streaker, crashing a mini vehicle, large mousetraps- What it's like inside an inflateble dino suit- Story, Story, StoriesFollow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguysLicense code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

What does it take to launch a film festival from scratch — and what happens when your film competes against your friends?In this episode, the guys talk about building the Moose Jaw Film Festival from the ground up before sitting down with filmmaker Nathan Smith to break down his short film Hunting Trip.Nathan shares how real-life hunting experiences shaped the story, why he leaned into wide lenses and bright daylight to create tension, and what it’s like navigating the highs and lows of the festival circuit.They also get into producing vs. directing, rejection, community competition, and why local film festivals are crucial for independent filmmakers.Highlights- Building a grassroots film festival- Crafting tension in a five-minute short- Directing vs. producing- Festival submissions and rejection- The strength of Saskatchewan’s film sceneIf you’re into indie film, festival strategy, filmmaking craft, or building creative communities from the ground up — this one’s for you.Follow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguysLicense code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

Just 2 Camera Guys continues their coverage of the upcoming Moose Jaw Film Festival (February 28) with a spotlight on one of the festival’s most inventive selections: Tuo on the Moon.The boys are joined by filmmakers Raj Padmanabh and Crispi Lord to talk about their experimental Super 8 short that blends puppetry and analog filmmaking.Originally a 45-minute non-verbal stage production with Wide Open Children’s Theatre, the project was condensed into a four-minute film. The story follows a small robot living alone on the moon, recreating moments of beauty he sees on Earth.No post-editing. Limited film. Every second had to countTuo on the Moon will make its public premiere at the Moose Jaw Film Festival.Highlights- The programming process and what makes this year’s selections unique and showcasing diverse Saskatchewan filmmakers- How Tuoon the Moon stood out in the lineup for its creativity and format- What is a true one-take format- How do you adapt from a full-length non-verbal stage production- Practical tabletop puppetry and rotating moon set- Dialogue-free storytelling for universal audiencesTuo on the Moon will make its public premiere at the Moose Jaw Film Festival.Follow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguysLicense code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR