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More resources needed for Indigenous filmmakers says director

Award winning documentary filmmaker Loretta Todd recently released her first feature film. Monkey Beach, based on Eden Robinson's book of the same name was released in theatres last fall and is now streaming. Todd, who is also a producer of children's programming, is our guest on this episode of …

Episode 180: Grace Dove

Grace Dove is a change-maker, and this abiding passion for change is evident in everything she’s done so far in the film and television industry: as an actor, a filmmaker, and an advocate for Indigenous representation and reclamation. Grace is a member of the Shuswap First Nation who divides her ti…

B21: The Best Films of 2021

Alex and Orla count down the 30 best films of 2021 and discuss the process behind creating the list. On this episode: Why this bonus episode is free to everyone (0:00) Selecting the list and where we look for films (0:56) Another strong year for Indigenous films (7:37) Why we only have three…

126: Run Woman Run: An Indigenous coming of age after 30 film

On this episode we dig into how Run Woman Run explores coming of age in your thirties through an Indigenous perspective. This episode features Editor-in-Chief Alex Heeney, Executive Editor Orla Smith, and Contributing Editor Lindsay Pugh. On this episode: Coming of age in their 30s episodes (1:4…

Loretta Todd Interview - Does it Make the Cut Podcast - Take 1

In todays episode, we’re going back to our first ever guest! This was recorded Spring 2021. With association of Telus Storyhive. Take 1 - Loretta Todd; Nick Dangeli and Michael Wright talk to seasoned filmmaker Loretta Todd, they talk about the evolution of film over the years, what gravitates her …

Monkeying Around: Monkey Beach 2020

So, what do you get when we record early morning and Scott’s been drinking? You'll have to listen to find out This wonderful episode,we’re discussing Loretta Todd’s 2020 film Monkey Beach (not Monkeybone… Sorry Scott) the film stars Grace Dove, Joel Oulette and Adam Beach. Not Adam Driver, sorry a…

Monkey Beach

Brenna and Joe are checking out another Eden Robinson text: her award-winning 2000 novel Monkey Beach, along with Loretta Todd's 2020 adaptation. While we love the book - with its incisive mix of generational trauma, Haisla life and coming of age narrative - the film doesn't work for us - either as…

Exploring creative tech in storytelling

Beyond bringing film to audiences, the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) has made an effort in recent years to explore new technology and champion local artists and tech talent. VIFF presented the second edition of Signals at this year's festival, in partnership with DigiBC, an interacti…

35b. Bonus: Loretta Todd on Monkey Beach.

I was so deeply moved by the love that Eden [Robinson] showed for her characters. There was so much love she had for Lisamarie and her family. There was so much devotion, really, to—not so much their happiness, but their resilience. Loretta Todd is a writer, director, and producer. Her credits…

Challenging the Ethnographic Gaze: Indigenous Perspectives in Media | Loretta Sarah Todd | Canadian Documentary Filmmaker | Season 5 Ep. 5 | #80

In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of storytelling with Loretta Todd, a trailblazing Indigenous filmmaker whose work has redefined the Canadian film industry. Loretta shares her unconventional journey to filmmaking, from a childhood filled with dreams of becoming a ballerina to …