Maple Popcorn

Sep 12 2022 3
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Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of your favourite homegrown films and TV shows? It’s time to pop the Maple Popcorn, go behind the camera and meet the people who are making it happen. Discover exclusive interviews with Canadian icons and hear them talk about Canadian flicks and even break the fifth wall to share set anecdotes. A podcast produced by The Brand is Female, powered by Telefilm Canada.

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Content Ownership Advocacy: a Conversation with Joshua Jackson

Sep 12 2022 40 mins  
In this episode, host Marriska Fernandes sits down with Joshua Jackson. You may have first discovered Joshua in his iconic role as Pacey Witter in the 90’s sitcom series Dawson’s Creek, but today, he is Chairman at Liquid Media Group, a business solutions company that offers end-to-end solution for film, TV, and video creators. He is also currently portraying Dr. Christopher Du

Embracing Your Roots, and the Never-Ending Journey Towards Authenticity: a Conversation with Hamza Haq

Sep 05 2022 53 mins  
In this episode, host Marriska Fernandes sits down with Hamza Haq. You likely know Hamza from CTV’s hit medical drama Transplant, now in its second season, where Hamza plays the lead role of Bash, a doctor who comes to Canada as a Syrian refugee during the ongoing Syrian civil war. The role earned him a Canadian Screen Award for ‘Best Lead Actor’ in 2021. At the age of nine,

Small Town Alberta Teen to Schitt’s Creek Success: a Conversation with Karen Robinson

Aug 29 2022 46 mins  
In this episode, host Marriska Fernandes sits down with Karen Robinson. Famously known for her role of Ronnie Lee in the award-winning smash hit comedy and global phenomenon Schitt’s Creek, Karen is currently starring in the budding female cop series Pretty Hard Cases, and in a leading role in Echoes, the Netflix mystery thriller miniseries from 13 Reasons Why showrunner Brian Yo

Indigenous Excellence, Joy and Character Empowerment: a Conversation with Michael Greyeyes

Aug 22 2022 35 mins  
In this episode, host Marriska Fernandes sits down with Michael Greyeyes, actor, director, scholar, educator, choreographer and graduate from Canada’s National School of Ballet. Michael is Plains Cree from the Muskeg Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan, and you may know him for his iconic roles in award-winning Canadian horror film Blood Quantum, Canadian cult classic, Dance Me Out

From Republic of Doyle to Son of A Critch: a Conversation with Allan Hawco

Aug 15 2022 52 mins  
In this episode, host Marriska Fernandes sits down with Newfoundland’s sweetheart, Allan Hawco! Allan is no stranger to the Canadian film and television scene. You likely know Allan as private investigator Jake Doyle from the hit TV show Republic of Doyle. Filmed in St. John’s, NL, the comedy-drama fast became a Canadian weekly favourite, airing for six seasons. Over the years,

Filipino-Diasporic Communities in Canadian Films: a Conversation with Shasha Nakhai, Martin Edralin and Priscilla Galvez

Aug 08 2022 51 mins  
In this episode, host Marriska Fernandes sits down with three up-and-coming Canadian filmmakers: Shasha Nakhai, Martin Edralin, and Priscilla Galvez. Shasha co-directed and co-produced Scarborough with fellow filmmaker Rich Williamson. The film won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Picture, and Nakhai and Williamson won the award for Best Director, at the 10th Canadian Screen Awar

Maple Popcorn Season 2 Trailer

Aug 07 2022 1 mins  
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of your favourite homegrown films and TV shows? It’s time for season 2 of Maple Popcorn! Discover exclusive interviews with Canadian icons and hear them talk about Canadian flicks and even break the fifth wall to share set anecdotes. Subscribe now and don't miss an episode; Maple Popcorn season launches August 8! A podcast hosted by Marr

Canada’s Gentleman - A Conversation with Colm Feore

Jul 12 2021 43 mins  
From the stages of Stratford to Hollywood, all Canadians have watched Colm Feore in one of his extraordinary roles. You may have seen him on the big screen in films like Thor, or the hilarious 2006 buddy cop flick Bon Cop Bad Cop, alongside Patrick Huard. You’ve noticed him on your TV screen if you've watched 24, The Borgias, and The Umbrella Academy. From playing King Lear to pl

The 6ix is calling: a conversation with Clement Virgo and Thyrone Tommy

Jul 05 2021 45 mins  
In this episode, host Marriska Fernandes sits down with two Toronto-made filmmakers, Clement Virgo and Thyrone Tommy. Clement moved to Toronto from Jamaica as a young man and in 2015, he directed and co-wrote a six-part miniseries adaptation of The Book of Negroes, which captivated audiences across Canada and the US, winning a grand total of 12 Canadian Screen Awards. Clement is al

Some Chilling Matter: A Conversation with Adam MacDonald and Katharine Isabelle

Jun 28 2021 41 mins  
If you love a good scare, this episode is for you! This week on the podcast, our host chats with Adam MacDonald and Katharine Isabelle, two veterans of the horror genre, who call Canada home. Since he was a little boy, Adam MacDonald was captivated by the horror genre. The thrills and chills from classics like The Exorcist and Evil Dead had him wondering how directors figured out t