Category: TV

  • 49 DN #22 – Gemma Holdway

    49 DN #22 – Gemma Holdway

    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

    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 #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 #13 – Sarah Dodd

    49 DN #13 – Sarah Dodd

    Episode 13 Writer and Showrunner Sarah Dodd (Cardinal) talks Cardinal season two, writing the perfect index card on Ransom, and breaking into the industry.  Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on either of the following platforms. Every review helps!   [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”…