Category: Films

  • 49 DN #23 – Andrew Williamson

    49 DN #23 – Andrew Williamson

    Episode 23 Producer Andrew Williamson talks about his digital series Spiral, his thoughts on finding the story in unscripted formats, his role in launching Crazy 8’s, and we also discuss how film school rejection set him up for subsequent success. Check out Andrew’s work on his production company website. Subscribe & listen If you enjoy…

  • 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 #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 #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…

  • 49 DN #9 – Ryan W. Smith

    49 DN #9 – Ryan W. Smith

    Episode 9 Writer-Producer extrordinaire Ryan W. Smith (Volition, Some Assembly Required) talks about his upcoming sci-fi thriller Volition and shares his thoughts on writing and pitching TV.   For more details on Volition check out the Volition website and be sure to follow them on social media for updates.       Subscribe & listen…

  • 49 DN #8 – Paul Birkett

    49 DN #8 – Paul Birkett

    Episode 8 Paul Birkett (Drone) discusses how to build a career writing films. We also go on a deep dive into writing process and discuss how to define “a beat.” Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show please leave a review as this helps other people find it.   [button text=”iTunes” href=”https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/49-degrees-north-writers-podcast/id1267116681″ size=”small” corners=”round”…

  • 49 DN #7 – Dennis Heaton

    49 DN #7 – Dennis Heaton

    Episode 7 Dennis Heaton (Ghost Wars, Motive) teases the upcoming Ghost Wars, recalls the origins of Fido, and why we should be making short-films and web-series. teases the upcoming Ghost Wars, recalls the origins of Fido, and why we should be making short-films and web-series.   Ghost Wars premieres on October 5th on SyFy and be…

  • 49 DN #4 – Karen Lam

    49 DN #4 – Karen Lam

    Episode 4 Karen Lam (Evangeline, Ghost Wars), award-winning writer-director-producer, discusses cannibal fairy-tales, the journey from courtroom to writers room, and DIY filmmaking.   Check out Karen’s website for more information about all her projects.   Subscribe & listen [button text=”iTunes” href=”https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/49-degrees-north-writers-podcast/id1267116681″ size=”small” corners=”round” color=”green”] [button text=”Google Play” href=”https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ifo6p7dmxllq4nszm4isou7pnyi?t%3D49_Degrees_North_Writers_Podcast%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16″ size=”small” corners=”round” color=”green”]     Credits Logo…