WOMEN ON SCREEN OUT LOUD

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Reading from her essay, “Climbing the Celluloid Steps to Success”, Marina highlights the hurdles she has faced, 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.

In her essay Making the Cut, 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.

In her essay boldly titled “Don’t Call Me a Woman of Colour”, Production Designer Naz Goshtasbpour describes a recent scenario which caused her to reflect on her present values and self-worth.

In her personal essay “Becoming the Thing”, Molly speaks candidly of her experiences, tools for professional building and growth, and observations she has noted along the way.

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

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

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.

Bringing her essay “Roll On” to voice, Cinematographer Maya Bankovic speaks 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-on-screen-out-loud/donations

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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-on-screen-out-loud/donations

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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-on-screen-out-loud/donations

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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-on-screen-out-loud/donations

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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-on-screen-out-loud/donations

Executive VFX Producer, Christa Tazzeo Morson, breaks down essential building blocks necessary for nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-on-screen-out-loud/donations

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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-on-screen-out-loud/donations

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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-on-screen-out-loud/donations