The Filmmakers
THE FILMMAKERS is a 30-minute series that centers on a fun, candid studio conversation with some of the talents behind the greatest Canadian films of the past 20 years. Featuring a lively, diverse mix of personalities ranging from icons to experts to the next generation of filmmaking talent, we find out how eleven of the most significant Canadian films were made - and why we need to watch them. Hosted by film expert Johanna Schneller, the 11-episode show airs on Saturday nights throughout the summer. Each episode centers on one film that will then screen after the show. The films are a cross-section of Canada's most significant works, including Incendies (Denis Villeneuve), Water (Deepa Mehta), Stories We Tell (Sarah Polley), and I Killed My Mother (Xavier Dolan).
- 2017-2018
- 2 seasons
- Talk & Interview
THE FILMMAKERS is a 30-minute series that centers on a fun, candid studio conversation with some of the talents behind the greatest Canadian films of the past 20 years. Featuring a lively, diverse mix of personalities ranging from icons to experts to the next generation of filmmaking talent, we find out how eleven of the most significant Canadian films were made - and why we need to watch them. Hosted by film expert Johanna Schneller, the 11-episode show airs on Saturday nights throughout the summer. Each episode centers on one film that will then screen after the show. The films are a cross-section of Canada's most significant works, including Incendies (Denis Villeneuve), Water (Deepa Mehta), Stories We Tell (Sarah Polley), and I Killed My Mother (Xavier Dolan).
Season 2 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Meditation Park
Johanna and Amanda interview filmmaker Mina Shum and a panel of film experts.
Episode 2
Into the Forest
Johanna and Amanda interview director, writer and producer Patricia Rozema and panel of film experts.
Episode 3
Window Horses
Episode 4
Gabrielle
Hosts Johanna Schneller and Amanda Parris interview director Louise Archambault and a panel of film experts about Gabrielle.
Episode 5
Angry Inuk
Hosts Johanna Schneller and Amanda Parris interview director Alethea Arnaquq-Baril and a panel of film experts about Angry Inuk.
Episode 6
Paper Year
Hosts Johanna Schneller and Amanda Parris interview director Rebecca Addelman and a panel of film experts about Paper Year.
Episode 7
Jean of the Joneses
Hosts Johanna Schneller and Amanda Parris interview director Stella Meghie and a panel of film experts about Jean of the Joneses.