Author: John Ward

  • 49 DN #21 – Gemma Holdway

    49 DN #21 – Gemma Holdway

    Episode 21 In part one of this two-part discussion, writer Gemma Holdway talks about her role as story editor on Cardinal and Ghost Wars, reveals the painful origin story of her short film Dog Bite, and explains the rules of writing movies of the week (MOWs). Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show, please…

  • 49 DN #20 – Jackie May

    49 DN #20 – Jackie May

    Episode 20 Writer-producer Jackie May (Strange Empire, 19-2) talks about the writing process on Van Helsing and how Twitter plays an interesting role in the discussion. She also looks back on Strange Empire, and provides some great insight for writers looking to break into the business. Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show, please…

  • 49 DN #19 – Brianne Nord-Stewart

    49 DN #19 – Brianne Nord-Stewart

    Episode 19 Writer-producer-director Brianne Nord-Stewart (Trolls, Young & Reckless) discusses the creation of her webseries The Dangers of Online Dating, and her path to becoming a director. You can keep up to date with Brianne’s work on her website, and you should watch The Dangers of Online Dating on YouTube. Subscribe & listen If you…

  • 49 DN #18 – Ken Craw

    49 DN #18 – Ken Craw

     Episode 18 Writer and producer Ken Craw (Heartland) makes time to chat about writing /producing Heartland, how the X-files led him to Vancouver, and how he made his own indie one-hour pilot at film school. Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on either of the following platforms and like…

  • 49 DN #17 – Amanda Verhagen

    49 DN #17 – Amanda Verhagen

    Episode 17 Award-winning indie producer Amanda Verhagen (The Devout) talks about filmmaking, life as an indie producer, and why we should all watch The Dressmaker.   You can find more information about Amanda and her myriad projects on her website, and you should watch The Devout on iTunes.     Subscribe & listen If you…

  • 49 DN #16 – David Elver

    49 DN #16 – David Elver

    Episode 16 Animation writer David Elver (Nerds and Monsters, Pirate Express) breaks down the animation writing process, his trajectory from actor to writer, and reminisces about helping Bruce Willis find an elevator.  Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on either of the following platforms and like us on Facebook.…

  • 49 DN #15 – Jennica Harper

    49 DN #15 – Jennica Harper

    Episode 15 Award winning writer, producer & poet Jennica Harper (Cardinal, Motive) discusses her back-to-back stints in the Somewhere Between and Cardinal writing rooms, her approach to storytelling and her monkey spy movie!  Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on either of the following platforms and like us on…

  • 49 DN #14 – Jason Filiatrault

    49 DN #14 – Jason Filiatrault

    Episode 14 Screenwriter Jason Filiatrault discusses his new feature film Entanglement, the importance of letting story ideas percolate, and the need for writers to be more pro-active in taking control of their material. Please follow him on Twitter and check out his website for more information. He also tweets as Sarcastic Rover.  Subscribe & listen…