Richie Mehta on ‘Phoolan’: Finding the Human Behind the Legend
From ‘Amal’ to ‘Delhi Crime’, Richie Mehta has established himself as one of Canada’s most compelling storytellers- an acclaimed writer and director with an extraordinary talent to find humanity within complex stories. His work is marked by a thoughtful sensitivity, emotional depth, and a fearless commitment to exploring the people behind the headlines. Now, with […]
Breaking down the Mind of the Story and Storyteller: Gloria Kim
If you know films, you know Gloria Kim. Take a deep breath for this one: Born in Seoul, Korea, writer/director Gloria Ui Young Kim comes from a long line of media makers. She’s an alumnus of the Canadian Film Centre’s Director’s Lab, TIFF Talent Lab, NSI and WIDC. She recently directed, wrote and produced her […]
Andrew Phung: From Canada’s Favourite Actor to Shaping Where Canadian Entertainment Is Headed
He has worn nearly every hat the industry has to offer: improv artist, actor, comedian, host, producer, and creator. From hosting the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards to acting in ‘Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story’ and signing his first-look development deal with Blink49, Andrew Phung is having the kind of year most people only […]
On the Cover: Jenn Kuzmyk – The Woman Behind Canada’s Biggest Media Conversations
We will always consume, we will always create, and we will always watch. We leave off our conversation here with all that and hope in these challenging times. Our cover story is my conversation with Jenn Kuzmyk, Executive Director of the Banff World Media Festival and the Publisher of Playback Magazine. She brings psychology, distribution, […]
Brilliant Minds Behind ‘Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story’ Talk Comedy, Controversy, and Canadian History
This one’s a unique conversation as Asis Sethi sits down with filmmaker and showrunner Anthony Q. Farrell alongside directors Cory Bowles and R.T. Thorne to talk about ‘Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story’.
Going Behind-the-Scenes on ‘Late Bloomer’ with Jasmeet Raina and Ricky Dhawan
Jasmeet Raina and Ricky Dhawan are no strangers to entertainment. When it came down to the show Late Bloomer, they knew they could bring the funny, the authenticity, and the love for the culture required for the community and beyond to relate to. In this powerful interview with Showrunner/Director/Actor Jasmeet Raina, and Producer Ricky Dhawan, […]
Authenticity, Change, and Reflections with Jennifer Podemski
When we set out to tell stories, we are constantly aware of who we are and what we bring to the table. We should always be aware of ensuring authenticity, especially when we are trying to be the voice of change, reason, and reflection. Speaking with Jennifer Podemski was a conversation about all of that […]