Maple Popcorn
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★ - 4 ratingsEver 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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Episodes
Content Ownership Advocacy: a Conversation with Joshua Jackson
September 12, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 92.2 MBIn 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 Duntsch on the TV series Dr. Death, a chilling dramatization of the real-life story of former neurosurgeon Christopher...
Embracing Your Roots, and the Never-Ending Journey Towards Authenticity: a Conversation with Hamza Haq
September 05, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBIn 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, Hamza himself immigrated to Canada from Saudi Arabia with his Pakistani family. Today, he shares with us his continued...
Small Town Alberta Teen to Schitt’s Creek Success: a Conversation with Karen Robinson
August 29, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBIn 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 Yorkey. Join us for this conversation as we chat about Karen’s contrasting teenage years growing up in Jamaica and t...
Indigenous Excellence, Joy and Character Empowerment: a Conversation with Michael Greyeyes
August 22, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 81 MBIn 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 Outside, and more recently for his roles as Terry Thomas in the new hit TV series Rutherford Falls and as Makwa in th...
From Republic of Doyle to Son of A Critch: a Conversation with Allan Hawco
August 15, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBIn 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, Allan managed to create work for himself and others on his beloved island with his production company Take The Shot...
Filipino-Diasporic Communities in Canadian Films: a Conversation with Shasha Nakhai, Martin Edralin and Priscilla Galvez
August 08, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBIn 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 Awards in 2022. The feature drama follows the stories of three children and their surrounding community as their liv...
Maple Popcorn Season 2 Trailer
August 07, 2022 21:40 - 1 minute - 2.41 MBEver 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 Marriska Fernandes, produced by The Brand is Female and powered by Telefilm Canada.
Canada’s Gentleman - A Conversation with Colm Feore
July 12, 2021 07:30 - 43 minutes - 98.5 MBFrom 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 playing former Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau, time after again, Colm has proved his reflexiveness as an actor...
The 6ix is calling: a conversation with Clement Virgo and Thyrone Tommy
July 05, 2021 07:30 - 45 minutes - 104 MBIn 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 also behind the foundation of the Black Screen Office, created to expand the reach of stories and works by Black f...
Some Chilling Matter: A Conversation with Adam MacDonald and Katharine Isabelle
June 28, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MBIf 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 the perfect scares. Fast forward to today, Adam is a filmmaker with two features under his belt, his 2015 film Ba...
Standing Tall and Proud: A Conversation with Filmmakers Tracey Deer and Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
June 21, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBIn this episode, we are joined by two impressive filmmakers, Tracey Deer and Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers. This conversation has them bravely sharing their vulnerabilities, addressing both their careers and the personal struggles they continue to experience as Indigenous women in Canada. Tracey was born and raised in the Mohawk community of Kahnawake, Quebec. She is an award-winning television director and filmmaker, and her television show Mohawk Girls was nominated for four Canadian Screen Awar...
You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet: The Women Changing Canadian Film
June 14, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 56.8 MBThe landscape of Canadian cinema has changed drastically over the years, with our homegrown talent getting more international recognition for their unique and impactful work. In this episode, we sit down with three women who are changing the rules of the game in Canadian cinema and advocating for representation of diverse voices in today’s film and TV industry. Gloria Kim, Supinder Wraich, and Mary Galloway are all graduates from the Canadian Film Centre and have been making waves with their...
Kim Coates: A Canadian Goon with a Whole Lotta Heart
June 07, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 53.2 MBYou know him for his roles as the quintessential bad boy in both Canadian and American films and TV series, but behind Kim Coates' tough guy exterior is a proud Canuck, with humble roots in the Canadian Prairies. Growing up playing hockey on the rinks in Saskatchewan, Kim dreamt of making it into the NHL. That is, before he took a drama course that changed the trajectory of his adult life, and he fell in love with the art of acting. Coates has appeared in over 100 titles, but his most ico...
Introducing Maple Popcorn
June 01, 2021 13:32 - 53 seconds - 3.36 MBEver 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. Subscribe now and don't miss an episode; Maple Popcorn launches soon! A podcast hosted by Marriska Fernandes, produced by The Brand is Female and powered...