This Is The Year

This Is The Year

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This Is The Year episodes

  • Episode 11 ...To Be Excited about Christmas (In September)
    On this episode, Eric texts his number neighbour, while he and Marc talk about  "wrong numbers" and childhood trading card theft rackets. With the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) just weeks away, Eric is joined by actress Ariana Marquis (12:41) as they share stories about their first TIFF experience, and share each other's initial "must-see" picks for the festival.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 10 ...To Allow Yourself Time and Space to Grow
    On this episode, Eric and Marc talk about being indecisive and cultural eating faux pas. Marc is joined by photographer and digital artist Joseph Hammond (10:53) as they discuss how being diagnosed with Autism alters one's understanding of how to approach art, their mutual love of Don Quixote and "Man of La Mancha," and go in-depth about the relationship of cults and gods in Panos Cosmatos' "Mandy" and Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood."
    54 min
  • Episode 9 ...To Prepare Honing in on Your Craft

    On this episode, Eric has a squabble with a student, and shares how he and he family booked a Pizza Pizza commercial, while Marc explains his sudden urge for an impromptu run during a sleepless night. Eric is also joined by Film Producer Shant Joshi (11:43) as they discuss their time collaborating at York (specifically on the short film "Poop Emoji"), and how one balances to keep one foot working in Los Angeles and one foot working in Toronto.  

    51 min
  • Episode 8 ...To Understand Your Worth As A Freelance Artist

    On this episode, Marc and Eric talk about each other's greatest fears, the frustrations of teaching, and parkouring in Italy. Eric is also joined by Cinematographer and Steadicam operator Julian Lomaga  (13:02) as they discuss his experience working with Eric on his latest short "Pressure Play" and his journey from playing baseball at Louisiana State University to Cinematographer. 

    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode 7 ...To Invest In My Future (By Making This Film)
    On this episode, Eric explains his reasoning for being in the studio all day, while he and Marc share their favourite moviegoing experiences at the IMAX Cinesphere. Eric is also joined by Jessie Posthumus (11:35) as they discuss her filmography, the contrasting discipline needed when filming documentaries or narrative shorts, growing up with seven siblings, and whether it was ultimately worth it, in the grand scheme of things, to go to film school.
    57 min
  • Episode 6 ...To Step Into Your Own Power

    On this episode, Marc introduces Eric to the concept of Jewish Geography, and goes in depth about preparing for the holiday of Passover. Eric is also joined by Premika Leo (11:47) as they discuss their respective encounters with paranormal activity, working on DC's "Titans," the webseries "Couple-ish," and the intricacies of casting for a production that requires diversity.

    52 min
  • Episode 5 ...To Find Your Authentic Voice

    On this episode, Marc asks Eric about his experience shooting his newest short film "Pressure Play," and Eric welcomes actor Andrea Pavlovic (7:00) to the show as they share stories about growing up with immigrant parents, working on their respective crafts in a university setting, and the journey of reaching personal truth in performing, regardless of the medium.

    53 min
  • Episode 4 ...To Take Care of Yourself

    On this episode, Marc and Eric try to understand each other's reasoning behind the music they listen to, while Eric is joined by Alex Perry of The Strangemakers (10:56) as they talk about what it's like in one's creative process to have support emotionally and romantically, 

    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 3: ...To Overcome Your Insecurities

    On this episode, Marc and Eric exchange stories about their experiences selling items online, while Eric is joined by Mohammed Abdi (16:25) as they talk about how the journey of discovering your own self-worth is an ongoing process.

    56 min
  • Episode 2 ...To Collaborate With Colleagues and Strangers

    On this episode, Marc and Eric discuss their respective journey getting into film school, and travelling alone, while Eric is joined by Aaron Rota and Calyx Passailaigue (21:25) as they talk about how they discovered arthouse cinema, why it's important to seek out people to collaborate (especially while in school), and how a terrible experience at the Pearson International Airport brought Eric and Aaron together on their way to the Regina International Film Festival. 

    1 hr 16 min

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Filmmaker Eric Bizzarri welcomes established and emerging directors, writers, authors, musicians and more to a studio in Toronto, Ontario for revealing and casual conversations. Eric's inquisitive and…