WOMEN ON SCREEN OUT LOUD

Lyndie Greenwood, Actor - “Why I Quit Acting, and Other Things”

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Lyndie Greenwood gets personal with her ways which included challenges that materialized into years of drug abuse, destructive relationship to self and others, and the recovery road & big decisions which ultimately lead her back to herself.

Ashley Cooper, Writer and Actor - "The Only One in the Room"

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Writer Ashley Cooper gives us an inside look into the writing room, frustrations in token hiring, and what it takes to stand up against the higher powers.

Mahsa Ghorbankarami, CG Supervisor - “Choose the Color with Which the Universe Paints You”

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 15:30:00 +0000

VFX Artist, CG Supervisor, Actor & Director Mahsa Ghorbankarami exhibits how her difficult past motivates her present work ethic, her cheeky life motto, and the tools required to push for your dreams.

Suad Bushnaq, Composer - "The Present of Being Present in the Present"

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Composer Suad Bushnaq shares her perspectives on balancing a growing career while becoming a new parent, and how it took a pandemic to shift her hustler mindset into one that worked for her family, while also elevating her creativity.

Michelle Morgan, Actor and Director - "Hey, I Could Do That"

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Actor and Director Michelle Morgan discusses the strategies and motivations that propelled her to take a long-standing leap from Leading Lady to Leader in the directors chair.

Christa Tazzeo Morson, Executive VFX Producer - "She Believed She Could So She Did"

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Executive VFX Producer, Christa Tazzeo Morson, breaks down essential building blocks necessary for nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.

Tricia Hagoriles, Senior Colourist and Filmmaker - "Stay Gold"

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Filmmaker and Senior Colourist, Tricia Hagoriles, gives us a rare look behind the curtain at the incredible craft of colouring, tips for key communication and collaboration in the post-production world, and insight into a recent leap to pivot her career with these many acquired skills.

Karlee Morse, Makeup Artist - "Devil Lady"

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Emmy Award-winning makeup artist, Karlee Morse, speaks to the joy her career path has brought her as well as how she combats burnout, all while tributing the special someone who inspired her to pursue her life-long passion.

Gayle Ye, Cinematographer - "Anomalies"

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Emmy Award-winning Cinematographer, Gayle Ye, shares how she grasped a tight hold of her ‘only queer woman of colour in the room’ identity early in her career, what pushed her out of these comfort zones, and how she is now using her voice to promote her racialized colleagues and encourage inclusivity and change.

Sardé Hardie, Film Executive - "You Can Be You"

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000

In her essay “You Can Be You”, Film Executive Sardé Hardie candidly discusses her struggles with the expectations of the ‘film professional’ mold, and her journey toward embracing her own unique style of punk leadership.

Jennifer Pogue, Actor & Producer - "My Life is a Movie"

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:45:00 +0000

This extra special episode features the deeply personal words of Women On Screen Out Loud’s co-host, Jennifer Pogue. In her essay “My Life Is A Movie”, actor and producer Jen speaks of her experience with a side-swiping stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis in February of 2021 and how it affected her outlook on life and her relationship to her career.

Sedina Fiati, Actor & Activist - "Welcome to the Empathy Revolution"

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 13:45:00 +0000

Multidisciplinary Artist and Activist, Sedina Fiati, expertly outlines practices that can be understood and applied to every production, in an effort to achieve universal empathy.

Coming Soon: Women on Screen Out Loud Season 3

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Teaser trailer for Women on Screen Out Loud: The Podcast Essays Season 3, launching October 5 2021!

Caroline Dhavernas, Actor - "She Was More Beautiful Before"

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 19:02:52 +0000

In her essay “She Was More Beautiful Before”; Actor Caroline Dhavernas’ sheds light on the inevitable aging process from a woman’s perspective, particularly as a woman in an incredibly demanding vocation, and a very public spotlight.

Farah Merani, Actor/Filmmaker & Advocate - “50 Years to Myself”

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 15:25:20 +0000

In this episode, multidisciplinary artist and Women on Screen co-founder Farah Merani shares her whimsical essay “50 Years to Myself”. In this, she contemplates what propels her current path, why identity and representation matter, and what will continue to inspire her amongst insecurity and self- doubt. Her words are layered with insightful thoughts about her past and present, informed by her visionary future.

Lindsay Somers, Intimacy Coordinator - “The Only Constant is Change”

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:36:18 +0000

Transformation can be many things: scary, exciting, intimidating and most of all inevitable and often necessary; In her essay “The Only Constant is Change”, trailblazer Lindsay Somers speaks deeply to how this mindset has served her in her career journey to becoming Canada’s first-ever intimacy coordinator.

Jill Purdy, Sound & Dialogue Editor - "Girl with a Voice"

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:40:13 +0000

Jill Purdy, a prolific Supervising Sound and Dialogue Editor, is a self-proclaimed introvert who spent the beginning of her career purposefully invisible. However, as highlighted in her essay “Girl With A Voice”, Jill poetically deconstructs the importance of her work and speaks to the need to shed her invisible cloak in an effort to champion emerging female talent in what is an extremely under-represented but fascinating vocation.

Alicia Turner, Stunt Coordinator - "Dealing with Fear"

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 14:00:00 +0000

Stunt Co-Ordintor and Performer Alicia Turner gives us insight into the life and mental state of a Stunt Performer through her insightful essay “Dealing with Fear”. Here she highlights the state of the industry for a women in a male dominated profession, what it takes to confront and overcome the natural state of fear, and her passion for pushing her own boundaries in order to embrace this spectacular profession.

Annie Bradley, Director - “The Long Game”

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:53:46 +0000

Director and Writer Annie Bradley speaks to the long-term commitment required for career goals within the film & TV industry with the following checklist of advice, both practical and poetic, in her essay aptly titled “The Long Game”. Through analogy and reflection, Annie shares a few pages of her moral guidebook on what it ultimately takes to hold fast to your dreams.

Sherren Lee, Director - "To the Summit"

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 14:45:34 +0000

Director Sherren Lee’s career is young, yet flourishing and impressive. From the outside, this passionate woman may seem to have it all. As many of us know, results such as hers come from a long journey of courage, compassion, and perseverance. In her essay, “to the summit”, Sherren investigates the paths she has explored in her quest to climb her mountain. A mountain filled with checkpoints and detours, both challenging and rewarding, while holding her centre, her passion and truth.

Stephanie Morgenstern, Showrunner & Director - "Apricots"

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 14:24:51 +0000

Showrunner, Writer, Director & Actor Stephanie Morgenstern investigates themes such as gender dynamics, power struggles, military self-defence and fighting techniques, as well as multiple uses for fruit; and relates these to her work in the film and tv landscape.

Jess Salgueiro, Actor & Writer - "The Y"

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 13:35:54 +0000

Actor & Writer Jess Salguerio shares a snapshot of her time at the YMCA which took her on a journey of discovery, curiosity, humour and reflection. A journey which ultimately caused her to embrace a universal story that touches the core of many women’s quests. The quest to be accepted, not just by others, but more importantly by oneself.

Kaniehtiio Horn, Actor - “Understanding Past to Make Sense of Present”

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 04:41:43 +0000

Actor Kanietiio Horn takes us through the 1st perspective of what it meant for her to grow up as a Kahnawake Mohawk, her experience of the tragic 1990 Oka Crisis, her life as an actress, and why she has decided to start telling her own stories.

Jean Yoon, Actor - "White Life"

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:46:59 +0000

Actor & Writer Jean Yoon shares the following short-story essay “White Life”, where the character Sally brings us to the first meeting of her Caucasian boyfriend’s family. As the story moves along, we find ourselves thrust into the perspective of a Canadian/Korean next generation, and experience how casual conversation can quickly turn into unjust racial profiling.

Marina Cordoni, Executive Producer - "Climbing the Celluloid Steps to Success"

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 15:22:12 +0000

Executive Producer Marina Cordoni highlights the hurdles she has faced in her career climb, what she learned once she reached the top, and the steps she took in an endeavour to re-discover the beat within her business-heart and soul.

Christine Armstrong, Editor - "Making the Cut"

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 20:44:30 +0000

Picture Editor and Storyteller Christine Armstrong takes us through her industry insight and process, speaking to the barriers she’s had to break down and what led her to her career as an editor.

Naz Goshtasbpour, Production Designer - "Don't Call Me a Woman of Colour"

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 15:32:36 +0000

Production Designer Naz Goshtasbpour describes a recent scenario which caused her to reflect on her present values and self-worth.

Molly McGlynn, Director/Writer - "Becoming the Thing"

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:37:21 +0000

Director/Writer Molly McGlynn speaks candidly of her career experiences, tools for professional building and growth, and observations she has noted along the way.

Grace Lynn Kung, Actor - "A Brain Diary at 3:50am in August"

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:40:05 +0000

Actor Grace Lynn Kung discusses pop-culture, representation on screen, lady-crushes, and the changing state of the industry.

Erica Procunier, Composer - "AI's and Music: Friend or Foe"

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Composer Erica Procunier, in her essay AI's and Music: Friend or Foe explores how modern technological changes are reshaping what it is to be an artist within the composition world. Reflecting on the role of artificial intelligence augmenting the creative process, Erica shares her thoughts on the career path of a composer in the fast-paced technological future

Lisa Berry, Actor - "Living a Lotus Life"

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 15:00:00 +0000

Actor Lisa Berry dissects her experiences in successfully transitioning her career from stage to screen, and how meditation has played an integral role in helping her to find her Artist’s way. Followed by a Q&A with Lara Jean Chorostecki.

Director of Photography Maya Bankovic - "Roll On"

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Cinematographer Maya Bankovic brings her essay "Roll On" to voice, speaking beyond the technical, navigating the reader through her experiences and defining the various building blocks she has discovered throughout her journey to chase and capture moving pictures.

Katie Boland, Actor & Writer - "Am I Suited for my Life"

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 01:00:00 +0000

Actor/Writer Katie Boland delves into her life as a writer, and the path of discoveries, challenges and successes it has led to, both personally and professionally. Followed by a Q&A with Lara Jean Chorostecki.

Coming Soon: Women On Screen Out Loud: The Podcast Essays

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 18:00:00 +0000

Teaser trailer for Women on Screen Out Loud: The Podcast Essays, launching November 2018!