John Ward

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  • 49 DN#25 – Diana Frances

    49 DN#25 – Diana Frances

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    Episode 25 Talented writer Diana Frances stops by to discuss the writing process on both The Beaverton and Corner Gas: the animated series. We also talk comedy, failure, and the need for late-night Canadian TV. Be sure to check out Diana’s website to stay up to date on her work. Subscribe & listen If you…

  • 49 DN #24 – Jordan Hall

    49 DN #24 – Jordan Hall

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    Episode 24 Writer and creator Jordan Hall (Carmilla) discusses the Carmilla movie, looks back on her play Kayak and her journey from playwriting to webseries.   Check out Carmilla the webseries on YouTube, and you can find the movie here. Be sure to keep up to date with Jordan’s work on her website. Subscribe &…

  • 49 DN #23 – Andrew Williamson

    49 DN #23 – Andrew Williamson

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    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 #22 – Gemma Holdway

    49 DN #22 – Gemma Holdway

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    Episode 22 In part two of my conversation with writer Gemma Holdway we discuss the National Screen Institute (NSI) Totally Television Program, Gemma’s transition from journalism to TV writing, and her thoughts on the industry. Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on either of the following platforms and like…

  • 49 DN #21 – Gemma Holdway

    49 DN #21 – Gemma Holdway

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    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

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    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

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    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

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     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…