Vancouver Film School Storyteller's Studio Podcast
Every week, notable figures from the entertainment, media, and the arts join us in the studio to discuss how they perfected their craft and became leaders in their field. Whether you're an aspiring creative or simply want to be inspired, this podcast is for you.
Episodes
22 episodes
Aaron Gilman: VFS3D to Head of Animation @ DNEG
After graduating from UBC with a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy, Aaron Gilman spent years doing odd jobs while trying to figure out what to do with his life. Sitting down now with fellow animator Colin Giles, Aaron recounts how spotting a VFS ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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59:17
Erich Saide: How to Create Award-Winning Photos
Highly motivated, energetic and full of passion for his craft, professional photographer Erich Saide is happiest when he's creating powerful images for his clients. In this episode he reflects on how a series of accidents spurred him on his cre...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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24:40
Matt Toner: Re-Inventing How Kids Play
Throughout his career, #VFSwriting alumnus and serial starter Matt Toner has built businesses that specialize in the design of ground-breaking video games and new models for player engagement. His latest venture, Biba, creates free mo...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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36:44
Ahsan Nanji: Creating the Future of Game Development
As the Director of Product Management at EA, Ahsan Nanji and his team are exploring new ways to leverage the Cloud and AI to shift how game teams can build new game experiences and service capabilities. In this episode, he takes us deep ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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46:22
Riaz Meghji: How to Snag Your Dream Job
Riaz Meghji is a firm believer that a good conversation has the power to change everything. When he was 22, a pivotal exchange persuaded him to explore life as a presenter, rather than chase the stock markets as an investment broker. Seventeen ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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42:59
Prem Gill: Building BC’s Creative Economy
Prem Gill is the CEO of Creative BC, where she is responsible for delivering programs and services that will expand BC’s creative economy to reach its economic and creative potential. In this episode, Prem discusses the state of the industry bo...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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33:46
Graham Clark: How to Write Comedy
Graham Clark is an award winning stand-up comedian, TV writer, and co-host of Stop Podcasting Yourself. In this episode, he shares deep insight into the craft of being funny. A must for comedy fans and anyone who’s aspired to write or perform s...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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50:40
Cameron Herold: Storytelling for Entrepreneurs
Known by many leaders as the “CEO Whisperer”, Cameron Herold is a top business consultant, best-selling author, and speaker. In this episode, we unpack Cameron’s proven strategies for growing successful businesses in any industry. A must watch ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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38:13
Steven Ogg: Grand Theft Actor Exploring the Craft
Steven Ogg is a Canadian actor best known for his roles in Westworld, The Walking Dead, and as the legendary Trevor Philips in Grand Theft Auto V. In this episode, he joins us in the Storyteller’s Studio to discuss where he finds inspiration (h...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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52:30
Susan Fox: How Casting Directors Find You
Susan Fox is the president and founder of Casting Workbook, the leading online platform for casting directors, agents, and performers. In this episode, Susan discusses the evolution of the casting process and how talent gets matched to proj...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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41:06
Lino DiSalvo: From VFS to Disney, Frozen & Oscars
Brooklyn-born Lino DiSalvo is an Italian-American animator, director, writer, and voice actor. After 16 years at Disney that culminated in being named Head of Animation on Oscar winner Frozen, Lino made his directorial debut on Playmobil: The M...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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50:07
Dan Payne: From Pro Volleyball to IMDB's 100 Club
Dan Payne is a Canadian actor best known for his roles on Disney's Descendants, The Cabin in the Woods, and Stargate: Atlantis. In this episode, Dan chronicles how he transitioned from professional volleyball to a different kind of stage. Trave...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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48:59
Omari Newton: From Black Panther to Dragon Prince
Montreal-born artist Omari Newton is a professional actor, writer, slam poet and MC whose work can be found on television, film, stage and radio. He is currently a City of Vancouver funded Artist-in-Residence with Urban Ink Productions. In this...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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43:13
Graham Qually: Changing the Game in Motion Capture
Graham Qually has been building his career on the cutting edge of performance capture technology since 2007. After establishing Ubisoft Canada’s Performance Capture Stage in Toronto, he moved back to the west coast of Canada in 2016 to establis...
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33:02
Sarah Edmondson: NXIVM and How I Escaped a Cult
Sarah Edmondson was a member of the infamous cult, NXIVM, for 12 years. Now, she has documented that experience in her book, Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult that Bound My Life. In this episode, the accomplished Vancouve...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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45:20
Frank Palmer: Finding Truth in Advertising
Frank Palmer is a Canadian entrepreneur, marketing executive, and philanthropist. He served as president, chairman, and CEO of DDB Canada until April 2019. Since retiring, Frank has focused on painting, charitable work, and initiatives aimed at...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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38:01
P. Lynn Johnson: How to Direct a Great Sex Scene
P. Lynn Johnson is an accomplished actor, acting instructor, and intimacy coordinator for the Capilano University Film Program. In this role, yet to be adopted as standard practice in an industry under intense scrutiny, P. Lynn is focused on en...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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49:59
Julie Vu: Transitioning on YouTube
Julie Vu is a Canadian woman who is passionate about social activism and increasing acceptance and equality for other transgender people. To her hundreds of thousands of followers, she is known for being the first to document her transition aut...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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39:19
Tim Holloway: Why Esports is Here to Stay
Tim Holloway is the Director of Esports at the Canucks Sports and Entertainment Group, overseeing the Vancouver Titans in the Overwatch League and the Seattle Surge in the Call of Duty League. In this episode, Tim offers unique insights into th...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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42:06
Victor Lucas: Mastering the Art of the Interview
Victor Lucas is the iconic creator, executive producer, and host of Electric Playground, the world’s longest running program focusing on gaming and geek-related news, reviews, and commentary. In this episode, Victor sits down with Christopher I...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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40:07
Coleen Christie: How to Consume Modern Media
Coleen Christie is an award-winning television news anchor with more than 20 years’ experience behind the anchor desk. In this episode, Coleen sits down with Christopher Ian Bennett to discuss why broadcasters are struggling to survive, Fake Ne...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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44:40
Gabrielle Carteris: 90210 to SAG-AFTRA President
Gabrielle Carteris is an American actress and trade union leader who famously portrayed Andrea Zuckerman on the beloved ‘90s teen drama Beverly Hills 90210. In this episode, Gabrielle sits down with host and soap opera super-fan Christopher Ian...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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