Podcast appearances and mentions of christian zyp

Christian Zyp interviews Ryan Hartman (writer/director/producer) about his short film EXES. See it as part of YIKES! Film Festival on Friday November 7th at 7 pm at The Creative Hive (6819 111 Ave NW).In EXES, Jane(Payton Wilson) and John(Stefan Sikanja) have forged a strange and dangerous relationship together. After burying a body, Janes reveals she has a plan for more of her exes.WEBSITE: yikesfest.com/YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/channel/UCPEPw2zRKRDcl1uLH2wyfywINSTAGRAM: @g.ryderhartman

Christian Zyp interviews Christopher Greenslate (writer/director/producer) about his short film BANANAHEAD. It screens as part of YIKES! FILM FESTIVAL Thursday November 6th at 8:30 pm at The Creative Hive (16819 111 Ave NW). BANANAHEAD... There is no cure for the shine of the lure. After her mother's disappearance, Andi Sanger hopes to land the lead role in the adaptation of her mother's bestselling novel "Bananahead". But after discovering the haunting legacy within the walls of her familial home, her own aspirations threaten to tear her apart.TIX: https://yikesfest.com/INSTAGRAM: @BANANAHEAD_film@christopher_greenslate

Christian Zyp interviews Lyana Patrick (writer/director) about the documentary NECHAKO: IT WILL BE A BIG RIVER AGAIN. See it as part of the Broad View International Film Festival on Saturday November 15 at 1pm at Metro Cinema.NECHAKO: IT WILL BE A BIG RIVER AGAIN is a crucial documentary from Lyana Patrick that follows two Indigenous Nations fighting for our collective future. When the Kenney Dam was built in the 1950s, it diverted 70 percent of the Nechako River into an artificial reservoir, severely impacting the lives of local Stellat'en and Saik'uz Nations. What followed were decades of resistance, including legal actions against the Canadian federal and provincial governments and Rio Tinto Alcan, a subsidiary of a global mining conglomerate.NECHAKO: IT WILL BE A BIG RIVER AGAIN follows the people fighting today to restore a river and a way of life: Nations going up against industry, community leaders advocating for their people, Elders documenting their histories and community members living off the land. An urgent call to action, Patrick's film asks what survival looks like when it serves everyone, in a story 70 years in the making—a story of hope and resistance against all odds, amidst large-scale environmental destruction and despite the will of powerful institutions.WEBSITE: www.nfb.ca/film/nechako-it-wil…-a-big-river-again/TICKETS: metrocinema.org/production/wahkohtowin-in-focus/INSTAGRAM: @nfb_northweststudio

Christian Zyp interviews Luke Cloarec (writer/director/producer) about his short film SPECULAR. It screens as part of YIKES! FILM FESTIVAL on Saturday November 8th at 8:30 pm at The Creative Hive (16819-111 Ave NW).SPECULAR... Unable to sleep, Dylan turns to a guided sleep meditation. However, as the meditation plays out, it starts to take a sinister turn.TIX: filmfreeway.com/YIKESFilmFestival/ticketsYOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQZ9a3RlHL-ZSBtJvKMiGgINSTAGRAM: @shadowpondproductions

Christian Zyp interviews Luke Paron (writer/director/producer) about his short film ARACHNID. It is screening as part of YIKES! FILM FESTIVAL Thursday November 6th at 7 pm at The Creative Hive (16819-111 Ave NW).ARACHNID is a psychological horror short film that delves into the unravelling psyche of a young man after witnessing an entrancing dance performance. The film offers a haunting exploration of obsession and identity. The film stars Killer Kelly, known for her work in TNA, in her acting debut. She delivers a compelling performance, embodying a character that is both alluring and unsettling.TIX: filmfreeway.com/YIKESFilmFestival/ticketsINSTAGRAM: @luke_paron@arachnidmovieX: @LukeVParon@ArachnidMovie

Christian Zyp interviews Danny Chamberlin (Festival Director) about YIKES! FILM FESTIVAL. The three day festival features sci-fi, horror, mystery, experimental, b-movie and fantasy short films and features from Nov 6th - 8th, 2025 at The Creative Hive (16819 111 Ave NW, Edmonton).YIKES! FILM FESTIVAL is a three day celebration of everything in Genre Film. Above all, the festival is focused on FUN for the attendees. Think less of a red carpet and more watching movies with your friends, or having drinks at your favourite pub. Each evening will include viewings of the nominated films. Breaks will be provided throughout the program to allow for mingling, drinks, bathroom breaks, giveaways and announcements. After the film portion of the program, each night will cap off each night with live music from some incredible local artists and bands! We have curated an experience for film fans to connect and celebrate the wonderful medium that is film, all while having a good time. Food and drinks also available!WEBSITE: yikesfest.com/INSTAGRAM: @yikesfilmfestFACEBOOK: @yikesfilmfest

Christian Zyp interviews Preston Ewasiuk (producer) and Neil Chase (director/actor/screenwriter) about their feature CONTAMINATION. See thé film at Landmark City Centre Cinemas from Friday November 14th (Alberta Premiere) - Sunday November 16th, 2025.CONTAMINATION... Sent to destroy a top secret lab in the wilderness, a black ops team finds their ranks infected with a deadly alien virus that spreads through human contact. We discuss the influences and importance of filming in Alberta for their production company, Brimstone Pictures.TIX FOR SCREENING: www.landmarkcinemas.com/film-info/contaminationWEBSITE: www.brimstonepictures.com/contamination/INSTAGRAM: @brimstone.pictures@prestonewasiuk@neilchasefilm@davidheacockmovies

Christian Zyp interviews Anna Kuelken (director) about her new documentary WOMEN WHO DIG. See the film at Metro CInema on Thursday October 23rd at 6:45 pm. Join Anna Kuelken, Trina Moyles (author of the book WOMEN WHO DIG that inspired the movie) and the film's powerhouse cast—five female farmers and land stewards from Western Canada—for a thought provoking discussion on the making of this project as well as vital themes of gender equality, social justice, food sovereignty and climate change, facilitated by poet and author Rayanne Haines.WOMEN WHO DIG showcases Canadian women on a journey to combat food insecurity and the industrial farm system by utilizing traditional farming techniques rooted in ancestral history. The small family farm is often perceived to be an occupation of the past that is being overtaken by large-scale industrial farming practices. Big Ag wreaks havoc on our global climate, all the while creating a GMO monoculture that contributes to an enormous loss of our planet's biodiversity.Adapted from the book "Women Who Dig: Farming, Feminism, and the Fight to Feed the World" by Trina Moyles, this documentary, filmed over the course of three years in cinema veritas, offers an intimate portrait of the lesser-told story of women farmers and land stewards pushing back against industrial practices.TICKETS: metrocinema.org/production/women-who-dig/WEBSITE: annakmedia.ca/

Christian Zyp interviews Etta George House about her documentary HEY PANSY! making its World Premiere at the Metro CInema Wednesday October 22nd at 7:00 pm. Following the screening, stick around for a special Q&A with panelists featured in the film, hosted by guest moderator Kyler Chittick, a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Political Science at the University of Alberta and Co-Director of Rainbow Story Hub.HEY PANSY!... Set in Edmonton, the film follows fictional journalist Pam Flap as she investigates the rise of anti-trans and anti-drag rhetoric across the prairies. Through candid conversations with conservative protesters, educators, community members, academics, and drag performers, Pam asks one central—and provocative—question: Are drag queens dangerous? Balancing humour with compassion, HEY PANSY! offers a sharp, heartfelt exploration of inclusion, identity, and belonging at a moment when these conversations are more vital than ever.TICKETS: metrocinema.org/production/hey-pansy/WEBSITE: ettahouse.squarespace.com/

Christian Zyp interviews Dan Smith (Executive Director) from Metro Cinema about the 85th anniversary of the Garneau Theatre. To celebrate, Metro Cinema is planning 12 hours of movies on Saturday October 25th from 7pm till 7am the next day. Stay at Metro Cinema all night long with their program ONE HELLUVA NIGHT.Tickets are $25 for the whole night and give you access to watch:American Graffiti at 7PMThe Exterminating Angel at 9:15PM-ishCollateral at 11PM-ishAfter Hours at 1:30AM-ishThe Funhouse at 3:20AM-ishGremlins 2: The New Batch at 5:10AM-ish*start times are not exact.WEBSITE: metrocinema.org/production/one-helluva-night/You can come at the beginning, middle, or end; watch all 6 or only one; stay up all night with us or not—it's your adventure!

Christian Zyp interviews Nicole Moeller (playwright) about her play WILDCAT making its World Premiere at Workshop West Playwrights' Theatre from October 22nd - November 9th, 2025.WILDCAT... The hustles and bustles of the internet are shaken, not stirred, when one woman has had enough and decides to take matters into her own hands. Award-winning Edmonton playwright Nicole Moeller's fast-paced, nail-biting, crime caper is set right here in Edmonton —that's right, it's set here in Smith's Alberta in 2025. Edmonton's resistance during the Kline era ignites a story of courage and resilience that will make you want to laugh and cheer. A sure-fire antidote to the Alberta news cycle.WEBSITE: www.workshopwest.org/wildcat-25NICOLE MOELLER INFO: playwrightsguild.ca/playwright/moeller-nicole/INSTAGRAM: @workshopwest

Christian Zyp interviews Brandon Christensen (director/writer) about the two films he has screening at NorthWest Fear Fest 2025 as part of Closing Night. See BODYCAM Sunday October 19th at 6:30PM and NIGHT OF THE REAPER at 8:15PM at the Metro Cinema. Brandon will be in the house for a Q&A as well.BODYCAM... When a routine domestic disturbance spirals into tragedy, two police officers find themselves trapped in a relentless nightmare. Over the course of one harrowing night, they capture a descent into pure terror—where every moment feels inescapably real. Delivering a bold reinvention of the found footage genre, BODYCAM isn't just another shaky handheld horror—it transforms the audience into unwilling partners on the most terrifying ride-along imaginable, with no way of knowing how, or if, it will end.NIGHT OF THE REAPER... In the wake of the brutal murder of a teenage babysitter, college student Deena returns home for the weekend and is roped into a babysitting gig of her own. When the local sheriff receives evidence that proves the murder may not have been an isolated incident, he goes on a scavenger hunt to reveal that the killer may be planning a sequel. Alberta's master of terror, Brandon Christensen (The Puppetman, SuperHost), is back with what just might be 2025's scariest movie.NORTHWEST FEAR FEST WEBSITE: www.northwestfest.ca/fearfest-2025/bodycamINSTAGRAM: @thebrandonchristensen

Christian Zyp interviews Jay Drakulic, Mallory Drumm, Alex Lee Williams (directors/writers/actors) about their film Eli Roth Presents... DREAM EATER. See it as part of NorthWest Fear Fest 2025 on Thursday October 16th at 9:30pm at Metro Cinema.DREAM EATER follows Mallory (Drumm), a documentary filmmaker, who heads to a remote cabin in the mountains with her boyfriend Alex (Williams) to document his violent parasomnia. As his condition worsens, Mallory suspects something more sinister may be at play. As the nightmares escalate, so do the scares, right through the final frame. “What these three filmmakers have pulled is not just remarkable on a low-budget DIY filmmaking level; they achieve the holy grail of horror, which is to make a movie that absolutely terrifies you.” Eli Roth.NWFF WEBSITE: www.northwestfest.ca/fearfest-2025/…ts-dream-eaterHORROR SETION WEBSITE: horrorsectionstudios.com/movies/INSTAGRAM: @dreameatermovie@blindluckpictures@horrorsectionstudios

Christian Zyp interviews Michael Stasko (director/writer/producer/editor) about his film VAMPIRE ZOMBIES... FROM SPACE! You can see it as part of NorthWest Fear Fest 2025 on Wednesday October 15th at 9:30pm at Metro Cinema.VAMPIRE ZOMBIES... FROM OUTER SPACE! - From the darkest corners of space, Dracula has hatched his most diabolical scheme yet: transforming an unsuspecting small town into a bloodthirsty army of vampire zombies! Facing this interstellar horror is a motley crew like no other—a grizzled detective haunted by former cases, a skeptical rookie cop desperate to prove herself, a chain-smoking greaser with attitude to spare, and a determined young woman whose courage might just save the world. Together, they must stop Dracula before his undead minions turn all of humanity into cosmic snacks!Overflowing with gruesome special effects, retro B-movie miniatures, and laugh-out-loud comedy, VAMPIRE ZOMBIES…FROM SPACE! is a gloriously gory, black and white homage to 1950s horror and the irreverent humour of Mel Brooks. It's a blood-soaked, side-splitting ride that proves even the undead can't escape a good punchline.TICKETS: www.northwestfest.ca/fearfest-2025/…ies-from-spaceWEBSITE: www.vampirezombiesmovie.com/INSTAGRAM: @vampirezombiemovieFACEBOOK: @vampirezombiesfromspace

Christian Zyp interviews Bob Lindenmayer (director/co-producer) about his documentary MAKING MEGAFORCE. See it as part of NorthWest Fear Fest on Saturday October 18th, 2025 at 2:30 PM at the Metro CInema.MAKING MEGAFORCE examines the personal impact of the film "Megaforce" on director Bob Lindenmayer. The original film, directed by Hal Needham (Smokey & the Bandit, Cannonball Run) was originally released in the summer of 1982 and was intended to be a stunt spectacle. Unfortunately, the movie's box office and critical reception didn't match the expectations of star Barry Bostwick (Rocky Horror Picture Show) or producer Al Purdy (The Godfather). MAKING MEGAFORCE takes you behind the making and so much more. It examines the fandom, the vehicles and the friendship between Bostwick and Lindenmayer as Bob fulfills a childhood dream.TICKETS: www.northwestfest.ca/fearfest-2025/…king-megaforceWEBSITE: www.makingmegaforce.com/iNSTAGRAM: @makingmegaforce

Listen to Christian Zyp interview Janine Marchessault (curator), Leila Sujir (artist/filmmaker) and Catherine Mondragon about a FREE screening presented by the Public Access Collective. On Thursday, October 9 at 7 p.m., see OUTER WORLDS at the Telus World of Science IMAX Theatre in Edmonton. This cross Canada program features five experimental IMAX films by leading Canadian artists: Michael Snow, Lisa Jackson, Oliver Husain, Kelly Richardson, and Leila Sujir. The program is curated by York University professor Janine Marchessault, who will be at the opening of the event.The evening begins with a rare screening of North of Superior (1971), one of the very first IMAX films ever shown in Canada, returning to Edmonton's historic IMAX Dome Theatre for this special occasion. Directed by Graeme Ferguson, co-inventor of IMAX, North of Superior was commissioned by Ontario Place for the 1971 opening of the Cinesphere in Toronto, the world's first permanent IMAX theatre. The film takes the viewer on a breathtakingly immersive tour of the Northern Superior region in Ontario. Its form and techniques would have a massive influence on IMAX documentaries in the decades to follow.There will be a post screening Q&A with Janine Marchessault and Leila Sujir.FREE TIX: www.eventbrite.ca/e/outer-worlds-i…ts-1707877731269LEILA SUJIR WEBSITE: leilasujir.com/INSTAGRAM: @outerworlds2023@janinemarchessault@leilasujir

Christian Zyp interviews Julia Neill and Jacob Z. Smith (directors) about their film DANCING ON THE ELEPHANT. See it as part of the Edmonton International FIlm Festival (EIFF) Friday September 26th @ 6:00 PM & Monday September 29th @ 2:00 PM at Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre. Following each screening, co-director Jacob Smith will be in attendance for a Q&A.DANCING ON THE ELEPHANT... When Nora's (Sheila McCarthy) son drops her off at Shady Rest Retirement Home, she's pretty sure there's not much left to hope for. That is, until unfiltered firecracker Edna (Mary Walsh) wheels into her life and reminds her it ain't over till it's over. The pair kindle a friendship around a love of Fat Archies cookies, disdain for “Chair-xercise,” and Edna's quest to escape the “fox farm.” Edna's failing memory eventually lands her in the secure memory care wing, leaving Nora to plot one last grand adventure in hopes of reminding her friend there are still elephants left to dance on.EIFF Website: edmontonfilmfest.com/films/WEBSITE: www.dancingontheelephant.com/INSTAGRAM: @dancingonthelephant@jacobzsmithofgolden

Christian Zyp interviews Omar Mouallem (director) about his short film NADER'S GIRL. See the Premiere of the film as part of Studio A at the Edmonton International Film Festival (EIFF) on Sat Sep 27th @ 6:30 PM at Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre (Theatre 8). Omar and guests will be in attendance for a post screening Q&A.NADER'S GIRL is adapted from Saeed Teebi's short story "Cynthia". It's a darkly funny and sometimes disturbing exploration of masculinity, assimilation and performative allyship. The film follows a lonely Palestinian international student, Nader (Anas Hasan), desperate to fit in with his Western roommates — two misogynistic bros who exploit him for rent money and social currency during a wave of pro-Palestinian campus protests. Hoping to earn their respect, Nader invents a girlfriend named "Cynthia" (Megan Tracz). At first a fantasy of self-validation, Cynthia gradually devolves into a warped projection of Nader's insecurities as a foreigner. But as reality blurs, he must decide whether to end the illusion or keep clinging to the only 'person' who values him.TICKETS: edmontonfilmfest.com/films/WEBSITE: omarmouallem.com/INSTAGRAM: @omar_aok

Christian Zyp interviews Akash Sherman (director) and Shane Fennessy (producer) about the documentary SINGHS IN THE RING. It's the Opening Night film for the Edmonton International Film Festival (EIFF). See it Thursday September 25th, 2025 @ 6:30 PM at Landmark CInemas 9 CIty Centre. Following the film Akash Sherman, Shane Fennessey, the legendary Gama Singh and Raj Singh from SINGHS IN THE RING will be in attendance for a Q&A.SINGHS IN THE RING is an exuberant, heart-forward dive into the legacy and impact of Gama Singh, the Canadian Stampede Wrestling icon who turned prejudice into power, and the trials of his son, Raj, in carrying on the family name. Featuring WWE superstars Bret Hart, Chelsea Green, and Jinder Mahal, this doc is an action-packed, joyous homage to the wild, high-flying bygone era—while wrestling with the hard truths of identity, culture, and the challenging echoes of the past that still linger today.EIFF TICKETS: edmontonfilmfest.com/films/Website: www.singhsinthering.com/Instagram: @singhsintheringX: @singhsinthering

Christian Zyp interviews Maura Smith (director) about the documentary STEVE SCHAPIRO: BEING EVERYWHERE. See it as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival (EIFF) Sunday September 28, 2025 @ 3:00 PM at the Landmark City Centre Cinemas downtown. Maura Smith will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A.STEVE SCHAPIRO: BEING EVERYWHERE focuses on the fascinating story of a photographer and photojournalists' entire career in his own gentle and humble words. Steve Schapiro is famous for documenting the Civil Rights Movement and providing America with iconic images to magnify the voices of James Baldwin, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and John Lewis among others. Schapiro also took some of the most classic photographs of Andy Warhol, Muhammad Ali, David Bowie, Ray Charles, Barbra Streisand, The Godfather, Taxi Driver, Bill Evans, Cannonball Adderley, and countless more.EIFF Website: edmontonfilmfest.com/schedule/INSTAGRAM: @steveschapirobeingeverywhereSTEVE SHAPIRO WEBSITE: www.steveschapiro.com/index

Christian Zyp interviews Danny Chamberlin (director/producer) and Brad Bartko about the doc PATH UNPAVED. See it as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival (EIFF) Sunday September 28th @ 1:30 PM at the Landmark City Centre 9 CInemas.PATH UNPAVED is a doc produced with the help of Telus StoryHive. It centers around Brad Bartko, an accessibility consultant in Edmonton. At birth, Brad was born prematurely. He had one fully developed lung, bleeding in his brain, and was given only 24 hours to live. But 24 hours soon turned into 24 days and countless more, and as the days went by, Brad had beaten the odds. Due to his disability, Brad endured twenty childhood operations, many of which included Botox injections to relax his muscles. Thirty years later, he's using his story to help change the lives of others in the disabled community.EIFF Website: https://edmontonfilmfest.com/films/disAbility: Accessible by Design Website: https://disabilityabd.com/Instagram @bbartkoinspiresFacebook: DIsability Accessibility by Design

Christian Zyp interviews the legendary composer Claudio Simonetti (Tenebre, Dawn of the Dead 1978, Phenomena) about his performances in Calgary at the Globe Cinema on Wednesday October 8th & 9th, 2025 presented by the Calgary Underground FIlm Festival. Claudio Simonetti's Goblin will also perform in Edmonton at the Metro Cinema on Saturday October 11th, 2025 presented by Northwest Fear Fest. Simonetti's Goblin celebrates Dario Argento's 1977 classic, SUSPIRIA by performing Goblin's iconic score to a special screening of the film. 48 years after its release, SUSPIRIA and Goblin's masterpiece of a score are both the stuff of legend and laid the framework for a myriad of horror scores to come. Following the screening there will be a short intermission and then a 45 minute “Best of” live set.Tix for Edmonton: https://metrocinema.org/production/suspiria-live-score-by-claudio-simonettis-goblin/Tix for Calgary: https://www.calgaryundergroundfilm.org/year-round/claudio-simonettis-goblin-performs-suspiria-film-live-score/Claudio Simonetti's Goblin Website: https://goblinsimonetti.com/Instagram: @caludiosimonettisgoblin

Christian Zyp interviews Sinakson Trevor Solway (director) about his documentary SIKSIKAKOWAN: THE BLACKFOOT MAN. It screens at the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) on September 24th & 28th. It will also be at the Edmonton International Film Festival (EIFF) September 27th & 30th at Landmark City Center CInemas.in SIKSIKAKOWAN: THE BLACKFOOT MAN, Siksika filmmaker Sinakson Trevor Solway intimately portrays the lives of Blackfoot men as they navigate identity, kinship and the complex expectations of manhood. Amidst a sweeping Prairies backdrop, this luminous exploration of strength and vulnerability spans generations of Siksika men and boys as they learn to embrace the intricacies of self-discovery, identity and love in a world that often misunderstands and stigmatizes them.EIFF Website: edmontonfilmfest.com/schedule/CIFF Website: www.ciffcalgary.ca/films/2025/siks…-blackfoot-man/NFB Website: collection.nfb.ca/film/siksikakowa…he-blackfoot-manInstagram: @trevorthecreator

Christian Zyp interviews Madhan Selvaraj (Executive DIrector) about the INDIA FILM FESTIVAL OF ALBERTA (IFFA). It takes place from Fri Sept 5th - Sun Sept 7th, 2025. There will be over a dozen screenings at various locations (Windspear Centre, Zeidler Hall at the Citadel Theatre and more). See VILLAGE ROCKSTAR 2 at the Opening Night Gala with guest, director Rima Das. There will also be a rendez-vous with Dr. Kamal Haasan and a screening of DASAVATHAARAM. The Closing Night Gala will be a screening of AMARAN with several guests from the film.The India Film Festival of Alberta Foundation (IFFA) was established in 2015 to showcase films made by independent filmmakers from India and Canada, as well as those from smaller film industries within India.Website: 2025.indiafilmfestival.ca/Instagram: @indiafilmfestivalofalbertaFacebook: IFFATickets: 2025.indiafilmfestival.ca/schedule/

Christian Zyp interviews Neil Grahn (director/producer) and Jay Peeaychew (rider for Poitras Relay) about Season 2 of HORSE WARRIORS on APTN. The 13-part docuseries premieres Thursday September 4, 2025 and will broadcast nationally on Thursdays at 10:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. MT. It will also be available on the APTN Lumin streaming app. The Blackfootversion will premiere September 1, 2025 on APTN Languages and will air on Mondays at 8:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. MT.The new season follows three teams: River Cree from Enoch Nation, Alberta (also featuredin Season 1), Poitras Relay from Saulteaux Nation in Saskatchewan, and Two Medicine fromBrowning, Montana. During the summer of 2024, documentary cameras followed the threeteams as they competed in the biggest and most prestigious relay races, including theCalgary Stampede and Enoch Gold Cup.Website: www.aptn.ca/media-centre/shows/horse-warriors/Instagram: @horsewarriors.tv@jaypeeaychewStreaming: aptnlumi.ca/home

Christian Zyp interviews Christine Miller (Founder/Creative Director) about the Edmonton Underground Film Festival (EUFF). It takes place Saturday October 18th from 12 pm - 11:30 pm at the Freemasons Hall (10318-100 Ave NW). EUFF.02 is a celebration of creative, low-budget filmmaking. EUFF encourages filmmakers to explore their unique process while challenging the conventions of typical film production. EUFF is committed to screening experimental, fringe, subversive short films that exude creative freedom, energy and experimentation.TIX: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/edmonton-underground-film-festival-tickets-1331417859659?aff=ebdsoporgprofileFILM FREEWAY: https://filmfreeway.com/EdmontonUndergroundFilmFestivalINSTAGRAM: @euff.02

Christian Zyp interviews Dale Kristensen about the docuseries he stars in, UNDERDOG INC. It airs Fridays on AMI-TV or you can stream episodes anytime, for free, on AMI+.UNDERDOG INC. is an adrenaline-fueled 8 episode docuseries following Dale Kristensen—heavy-machinery operator, truck driver and mechanic—who stands just four-foot-two but takes on jobs built for giants. Navigating the brutal terrain and unforgiving weather of the Western Canadian mountains, Dale battles blizzards, breakdowns and backbreaking labour to prove that skill and determination matter more than size.Born with dwarfism, Dale has never let his disability define him. This resilience and dogged determination are qualities he is passing onto his seven-year-old son, Cooper, who is also a Little Person. Living in a world that is not designed for them, Dale is forced to adapt in every aspect of life. From grocery shopping and cooking to farm work and driving enormous machines, he must be creative to get the job done.Stream UNDERDOG INC. www.amiplus.ca/UnderdogInstagram @accisablemediainc@dale_kristensen@underdog.inc.tv

Christian Zyp interviews Becca Kozak (writer/director) about her film SUGAR ROT. It has screened as part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) and Shock Stock. SUGAR ROT will make it's Eastern Canadian Premiere on Fri Aug 1st, 2025 at Fantasia Festival in Montreal.SUGAR ROT may be candy-coloured, but its embrace of pink avoids anything cute or twee. This isn't a bubblegum pink film; it's Pepto-Bismol pink, genital pink, earthworm pink. Set in an ice-cream shop, Becca Kozak's film is a relentless sensory onslaught—depraved, delicious, and unafraid to plunge into the darkest, dankest corners of the imagination.Website: beccakozakfilmmaker.wordpress.com/Instagram: @sugar_rot_productionsFantasia Info: fantasiafestival.com/en/film/sugar-rot

Christian Zyp interviewed Tanya Lapointe in 2020 about the documentary THE PAPER MAN (Lafortune en Papier). The film examines the creativity and career of Claude Lafortune, who needed nothing more than glue, paper and scissors to create his famous characters, from Van Gogh to Louis XIV. Claude was a visual artist who made a lasting impression on countless children as the host of the television shows "Parcelles de Soleil" and "L'Évangile en Papier". This touching documentary does justice to a man with a big heart who believed in inclusiveness and was very popular with Quebec audiences, but who struggled to earn his peers' recognition.Tanya Lapointe is a Canadian filmmaker and former journalist. Her debut as a documentary filmmaker, 50/50, was broadcast by Radio-Canada in 2018, and examined the gender gap between men and women in society. She began working with Denis Villeneuve on ARRIVAL and BLADE RUNNER 2049. That lead to becoming a an Oscar nominated producer on DUNE: PART ONE and DUNE: PART TWO. Her next project will be as a producer on the next installment of Amazon's James Bond franchine.

Christian Zyp interviews Bruce Pittman (director) in this episode of MOVING RADIO REWIND from 2017. Bruce discusses the legendary horror sequel that was filmed right here in Edmonton... HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II. They discuss filming locations, local tallent hired for the film and schnitzel.  HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT (1987) is a Canadian supernatural slasher film directed by Bruce Pittman, written by Ron Oliver, and starring Michael Ironside, Wendy Lyon, Louis Ferreira, and Lisa Schrage. It follows Vicki Carpenter, a high school student who becomes possessed by Mary Lou Maloney, a student who died at her high school prom in 1957. It was a sequel to the slasher film PROM NIGHT (1980) originally intended to be a standalone film titled "The Haunting of Hamilton High", but was retitled in order to capitalize on the success of the original "Prom Night". The only story connection between the two films is that they are set at the same high school.

Christian Zyp interviews Simon Ennis (director) and Elizabeth Hargrave (Tabletop Game Creator) about the documentary THE HOBBY: TALES FROM THE TABLETOP. It screens Friday June 20th at 6:45 at Metro CInema. Simon and Elizabeth will be in attendance at the screening for a Q&A following the film.  From the World Series of Board Games on the Vegas Strip and dating back to ancient Mesopotamia, THE HOBBY: TALES FROM THE tABLETOP is an affectionate, character-driven portrait of the massive and diverse subculture of board games. With a fascinating cast of charming subjects, including the “Roger Ebert of board games,” a rock-climbing board game philosopher, and a birdwatcher who created an unlikely smash hit, players share personal stories of competition, compulsion, creativity, and connection throughout the film. More than just a movie about board games, THE HOBBY explores the value of leisure time and uncovers the deep meaning found in “meaningless” pursuits.THE HOBBY: TALES FROM THE TABLETOP Website: https://www.sepiafilms.com/films/the-hobby@sepia_filmsELIZABETH HARGRAVE Website: https://www.elizhargrave.com/METRO CINEMA Tickets: https://ticketing.uswest.veezi.com/purchase/9334?siteToken=bfsmvs00k2v5xfayv313wkqpkw

Christian Zyp interview Tim Folkmann about an event designed to look back at the creative history of one of Edmonton's most creative space. It's called AN AFFECTIONATE SALUTE TO THE ORTONA ARMOURY ARTS BUILDING. It begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday June 26th, 2025. Tickets are by donation at the door. ORTONA DIASPORA celebrates a dispersed arts community. The Ortona Artists' Reach Society (OARS) is proud to present artists of the Ortona Armoury—a unique arts community in flux—from past and present.An Affectionate Salute to the Mighty Ortona Armoury Arts Bldg. starts the evening with the Ortona Diaspora Group exhibit reception in the theatre lobby followed by Reel Ortona, a retrospective of short films from local filmmakers sprung from the Ortona and a music performance by the Trincan Steel Orchestra. The evening wraps up with “Edmonton Tonight”; join host Tom Bernier for laughs, music and tips for living in a late night talk show format featuring a who's who of Edmonton's art & cultural scene with musical guest Danielle George of Trincan.Filmmakers include: aAron Munson, Adolfo Ruiz, Alex Vizmeg, Conor McNally, Dave Morgan, Eva Colmers, Helen Folkmann, John Osborne, Ken Berry, Kyle Armstrong, Patrick Higgins, Lindsay McIntyre, Matthew Rankin, Mike McLaughlin, Tim Folkmann, Tom Bernier, and Trevor Anderson.https://metrocinema.org/production/an-affectionate-salute-to-the-mighty-ortona-armoury-arts-bldg/

Christian Zyp interviews Melanie Kinnaman and Tiffany Helm about the 40th Anniversary screening of FRIDAY THE 13th Pt V: A NEW BEGINNING. It's presented by CUFF (Calgary Underground FIlm Festival) on Fri June 13th at the Globe Cinema at 7pm. Special guests at the screening include: Melanie Kinnaman, Dick Wieand, Ron Sloan, Tom Morga & Tiffany Helm for a Q&A following the screening! This film is presented in partnership with the Calgary Horror-Con.Tickets: www.calgaryundergroundfilm.org/year-roun…iversary/www.horror-con.ca/Melanie Kinnaman Instagram @screensiren5

Christian Zyp interviews Lucas Frison (director) about his 6 docu-series WE WERE BRONCOS. It revolves around Ryan Straschnitzki's journey to  try and make the National Team for Canada's wheelchair basketball game and a potential trip to Los Angels for the 2028 Paralympics. The former member of the Humboldt Broncos was paralyzed from the chest down in 2018, when a semi-trailer ran a stop sign and barrelled into the path of the junior hockey team's bus in rural Saskatchewan.Sixteen people died and 13 were hurt.Lucas Frison and his film crew with Regina-based Prairie Cat Productions followed Straschnitzki for eight months to create the series WE WERE BRONCOS. It airs on AMI, or Accessible Media Inc., beginning May 26, 2025.AMI PLus Link: https://www.amiplus.ca/?app-config=ami-tvINSTAGRAM: @accessiblemediainc@rstraz_@prarie.cat.productions

Christian Zyp interviews Peter Hays (director) about the documentary FLASHBACK that focuses on the legendary club from the 80's nightlife scene in Edmonton. Catch a screening of FLASHBACK at the Metro Cinema on May 18th, 2025 at 5:30 pm.FLASHBACK is the story of a defiant disco dance culture of sweat and sex and drugs and fashion in Edmonton. It became a sensation on the international club circuit despite police raids, threats of violence and the scourge of AIDS. Even though the club is no more, it comes alive again in the memories of the people who were there and the legends they left behind.https://www.flashbackdocumentary.ca/INSTAGRAM: @flashbackdocumentary

Christian Zyp interviews Deborah Craig (director) about her documentary SALLY! You can see it Sunday May 18th, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Metro Cinema as part of the Rainbow Visions Film Fest.  SALLY! focuses on Sally Gearhart: lesbian, feminist, professor, and fantasy author who helped transform the world for gay people —but too few folks know of this hidden figure. (Did you know how much of an influence she was on Harvey Milk?) It's borderline criminal how unknown this firebrand of a woman is, and this phenomenal new documentary celebrates Sally's dynamism and complexity, as well as the collective (if chaotic) nature of revolutionary movements and their icons.https://www.sallygearhartfilm.com/FACEBOOK: SALLY! Feature Documentary

Christian Zyp interviews Jessica Hall (director) about her short film SATURDAY. You can see it as part of NorthWest Film Fest Saturday May 9, 2025 at 9:15 pm at the Metro Cinema.SATURDAY is a tribute to filmmaker Jessica Hall's sister and mother, chronicling their journey as Katherine navigates life with an intellectual disability. Shot in Whitehorse, the short documentary weaves in family movies of Katherine's childhood, family gatherings and their immigration to Canada, celebrating her independent and creative life.Katherine and her mother, Frances, spend every Saturday together. They go thrifting, peruse the hardware store and devote time to their shared hobby of building—and renovating—dollhouses. https://www.nfb.ca/film/saturday/

Christian Zyp interviews Lowell Dean (director/writer) DARK MATCH, filmed in Edmonton and a finalist for the Edmonton FIlm Prize 2025. You can see DARK MATCH as part of NorthWest Film Festival (NWFF) Mon May 12th @ 9:30pm at Metro Cinema.In DARK MATCH, Miss Behave and her fellow wrestlers reach a creepy destination for an unsanctioned car. They realize too late that the weekend won't go as planned. Once the event begins, Miss and her friends are pitted against each other, one at a time, in a kill or be killed event that's part gladiator match, part ritual sacrifice.https://darkmatch.com/Instagram: @darkmatchmovieFacebook: Dark Match

Christian Zyp interviews Morgan Evans (director/writer) and Patrick Noth (actor/writer) abou their film MICRO BUDGET. See it as part of NorthWest Film Fest Saturday May 10th at 9:30 pm at the Metro Cinema. MICRO BUDGET revolves around wannabe filmmaker Terry (Patrick Noth) on the cusp of discovering he's about to be a father. So, he does what any other sane person would do. He moves himself and his nine-month pregnant wife from Iowa to Los Angeles to shoot a low-budget indie movie and sell it to a streamer for a "f**k-ton of money." Documented by his cousin Devin's behind-the-scenes camera crew, Terry suddenly finds that his beliefs about diversity, the #MeToo movement, and what technically qualifies as an adequately financed film production put him at odds with anyone who meets him. This mockumentary features Bobby Moynihan, Chris Parnell, Maria Bamford, Carla Jimenez, Nichole Sakura and a very special cameo.INSTAGRAM @microbudgetmoviehttps://www.microbudgetmovie.com/THREADS @microbudgetmovie

Christian Zyp interviews Su Chau & Sean Tse (Festival Co-Directors) about the FascinAsian Film Festival taking place May 9th - 11th, 2025 at the Landmark CIty Centre Cinemas. This is the first time the FascinAsian Film Festival is being showcased in Edmonton. It is a culturally specific film festival based in the Prairie provinces. The festival celebrates Asian contributions to the film and media landscape and aims to showcase the talents of Asian-Canadian and Asian-American artists in film. FAFF has 4 feature films (LUCKY STAR, PAPER FLOWERS, 7 BEATS PER MINUTE and NEW WAVE) as well as 15 Short films.Schedule & Tickets: https://fffyeg2025.eventive.org/scheduleInstagram:  @fascinasianedmontonFacebook: FascinAsian Film Festival - Edmonton

Christian Zyp interviews Fern Levitt (director) about her documentary LUCY: THE STOLEN LIVES OF ELEPHANTS. It screens as part of NorthWest Film Fest Tuesday May 13th, 2025 at 7:00 pm aat Metro Cinema. LUCY: THE STOLEN LIVES OF ELEPHANTS does focus on the elephant currently living in captivity at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, but it also examines how this happens and how detrimental it is to the animals. Lucy has been a focal point of controversy for decades. Activists, including many well-known celebrities, have advocated for Lucy to be moved to a sanctuary in Tennessee. All the while, the Valley Zoo continues to stress that due to Lucy's fragile health, she could die during transport. This impassioned documentary exposes the overall impact of keeping elephants in zoos through several interrelated stories, Lucy's story acting as the film's emotional core. NorthWest Film Fest: https://www.northwestfest.ca/films-2025-backend/lucy-the-stolen-lifeFilm Website: https://lucythestolenlivesofelephants.com/learn-moreInstagram: @lucythestolenlivesofelephantsFacebook: Lucy: The Stole Lives of ElephantsTikTok: @lucytheelephant

Christian Zyp interviews Fredrick Kroetsch (director/producer) and Daniel Ennett (director/producer) about their 6 episode documentary series CRIP TRIP. See in on Accessibility Media Inc. AMI+ is a free, accessible streaming platform offering original, entertaining and inclusive content relating to the disability community. The series premieres April 25th, 2025.CRIP TRIP is a docu-series revolving around Daniel Ennett, a bilateral amputee, and his best friend, fellow filmmaker Fredrick Kroetsch. While on the road to visit other disabled activists and artists, they explore the struggles of living with disabilities and the stress of being a caretaker.AIM + Website: amiplus.ca/welcomeInstagram @criptripFacebook @criptrip

Christian Zyp interviews Dean Alioto (dir/writer), Eric Tabach (actor). Gabriel Rush (actor) and Kaikane (actor) about the film THE LAST PODCAST. See the International Premiere as part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) on Sat April 26th, 2025 @ 9:45 pm at the Globe Cinema.  Director Dean Alioto, producer Ali Widdoes and cast Kaikane & Gabriel Rush in attendance for a Q&A after the screening. THE LAST PODCAST is a dark comedy about a skeptic podcaster desperate for subscribers who lands the ultimate guest — an actual ghost — but keeping the afterlife on-air comes with killer consequences. Young and ambitious, Charlie and his podcast "ParaNormalcy" take the piss out of those who believe in ghosts. His girlfriend Brie wishes he wasn't so mean-spirited about debunking spirits, but Charlie's humorous sardonic style is what his burgeoning audience loves about him. All this changes with a text from Duncan – a University junior professor who claims he can scientifically prove there's no afterlife.iNSTAGRAM: @thelastpodcastmovie  @kaiiikane@deanalito@erictabach

Christian Zyp interviews Joe Keithley (D.O.A.) & Scott Crawford (director) about the documentary SOMETHING BETTER CHANGE. See the International Premiere as part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) on Saturday April 19th @ 4:30 pm at the Globe Cinema. The story of D.O.A. frontman Joey “Shithead” Keithley, who transitioned from a punk activist musician to politician when he was elected for the Green Party in Burnaby, BC. In 2018, punk icon Joe Keithley turned art into life by winning a council seat in his Vancouver hometown. When he ran for reelection in 2022, his campaign demonstrated how music can still affect change, even in these surreal times. SOMETHING BETTER CHANGE documents Keithley's 40+ year journey as an activist musician in Canada's most iconic punk band, and how it informs him as a Green Party politician today.FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/somethingbetterchangeINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/somethingbetterchange_doc

Christian Zyp interviews Rob Grant (writer/director) about his feature THIS TOO SHALL PASS. See the Alberta Premiere of the film at the Calgary Underground Film Festival on Saturday April 26th, 2025 @ 6:30 pm at the Globe Cinema. Rob Grant will be in attendance, plus local cast & crew for a Q&A after the screening.THIS TOO SHALL PASS focuses on sheltered 16-year-old Simon Benson, desperate for autonomy from his strict Mormon upbringing. So, he rebels by skipping town with friends for a weekend in Canada. Going into his senior year, Simon feels the cultural uncertainty of the year 1987. To add to his anxiety, his family is one of very few Mormon families in Syracuse, NY – suffocating him with strict rules. But Simon leads a double life. Away from his family, Simon is a lover of rock music who smokes the occasional joint. When a girl from school implies that she'd like to see him in Ottawa, Simon steals his father's church money and convinces his best friends – Tim, Chris, James, and John – to ditch their camping plans, and take a trip to Canada. Shot in Calgary, CUFF alum Rob Grant's (CUFF 2019 Audience Award Winner HARPOON) latest feature is a coming-of-age story about ever-escalating circumstances that force evaluations on one's perceived beliefs.

Christian Zyp interviews Matt Barats (writer/actor) and Anthony Oberbeck (writer/actor) about their film REVERIES: THE MIND PRISON. You can see the World Premiere as part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) Sunday April 20th, 2025 at 6:45 pm at the Globe Cinema. Director Graham Mason and Screenwriters/ Stars Matt Barats & Anthony Oberbeck will be in attendance.REVERIES: THE MIND PRISON is a comedy movie/art film hybrid, a sprawling experiment in unbridled creativity and collaboration. Told through a combination of narrative scenes, abstract video montages, and meditative voice-overs, it's best described as Aki Kaurismäki meets a lo-fi KOYAANISQATSI narrated by Steven Wright, or as Vulture magazine put it, “Like an Ayahuasca session conducted by Mitch Hedberg.” This is the third movie in a trilogy that includes the comedy art films REVERIES (2018, 46m) and REVERIES: GOING DEEPER (2020, 60m).Matt Barats: https://www.mattbarats.com/reveriesGraham Mason: https://www.graham-mason.com/Anthony Oberbeck: https://vimeo.com/anthonyoberbeckWatch REVERIES: https://vimeo.com/288091227Watch REVERIES: GOING DEEPER: https://vimeo.com/491265630

Christian Zyp interviews Nik Sexton (director/writer) and Sean Dalton (actor) about the film SKEET. You can see it at the Metro Cinema Sat April 19th, 2025 at 3:30 pm. Nik Sexton will be in attendance for a Q&A after this screening.SKEET follows Billy Skinner (Sean Dalton) after being recently released from prison. He returns to his transformed low-income neighbourhood and finds that assimilating is more difficult that he thought. BIlly has to negotiate a strained relationship with his mother and a son he left behind. The neighborhood has changed and so has Billy. Struggling to overcome his dark past, Billy forges an unexpected bond with Mo (Jay Abdo), a compassionate Syrian immigrant determined to build a better life for his family. Sean Dalton received a nomination for Performance in a Leading Role, Dram at the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards for his portrayal of Billy Skinner.Facebook @skeet-themovieInstagram @skeet_themovie

Christian Zyp interviews Kate Kroll (director/producer) about her feature documentary LUNATIC: THE LUNA VACHON STORY. It's screening Thursday April 24th @ 6:30 pm at the Globe Cinema as part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF). Kate will be in attendance for the Q&A following the screening.LUNATIC profiles the complex life of famed WWF women's wrestler Luna Vachon who, while battling for glory inside the wrestling ring, was also battling her inner demons outside the ring. Born into a wrestling dynasty, Trudy Vachon transformed into Luna “The Lunatic” Vachon, a formidable force in the WWF during the “Attitude Era” in the late 1990s early 2000s. Known for her intimidating presence and unparalleled skill, Luna shattered stereotypes, inspiring a generation of women to embrace their strength and challenge the status quo. Beyond the wrestling ring, however, Luna battled personal demons, including the guilt of balancing motherhood with her career, a bipolar diagnosis, abuse, and addiction. The film poignantly portrays the duality of Luna's life, revealing the sensitive woman beneath the hardened exterior.Instagram:@lunaticdocumentaryFacebookLunatic: The Luna Vachon Story

Christian Zyp interviews Michael Peterson (director/co-producer) about his new film SHADOW OF GOD. It is making its North American Premiere at the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) on Mon April 21st at 7 pm at the Globe Cinema. Michael will bw in attendance for the screening and a Q&A to follow.SHADOW OF GOD... When several of his fellow Vatican exorcists are simultaneously killed, Father Mason Harper (Mark O'Brien, READY OR NOT, CUFF 2022 Selection THE RIGHTEOUS) returns home to spend time with a childhood friend, and await orders from the Church. However, this small town holds dark secrets about Mason's past and the religious organization once run there by his father, Angus (Shaun Johnston, HEARTLAND). Thought dead, Angus reappears, forcing a reunion between father and son. But Angus is different now, and before long, Mason suspects he's possessed, not by the devil, but by something… holy. When Mason attempts to exorcise the holy presence from his father, he sets off a chain of events that may end in a cataclysm of biblical proportions, testing everything he holds sacred.

Christian Zyp interviews Kevin Martin (owner of The Lobby DVD Shop) with an appearance by his cat Ebert, the movie cat. We talk about a podcast appearance with Joe Lynch (Suitable Flesh, Everly) on THE MOVIE CRYPT. In addition, we discuss the recent screenings in the store and how it will culminate in one final weekend, Fri April 4th - Sun April 6th, under the name LOBBY FEST. On top of that, we discuss new offerings at the store: Trick or Treat (1986), Scarecrow and Vice Squad.