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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">For over five years, <strong>Sabrina Furminger</strong> has been in the trenches of Vancouver&#8217;s entertainment industry putting names to faces and stories to subjects while bringing groundbreaking and relevant topics out into the open for her ever-growing and fiercely loyal readership.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Her newest project is <a href="https://www.yvrscreenscene.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>YVR Screen Scene</em></a>, a brand new site and podcast platform that represents the next evolution of her commitment to bringing the inside stories of Vancouver&#8217;s entertainment industry to life.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">We spoke to <strong>Sabrina Furminger </strong>about <em>YVR Screen Scene</em>, the ever-changing entertainment media landscape, and what her work means to her.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Can you start by telling us a little bit about you and <em>YVR Screen Scene</em>?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I’ve been covering the Vancouver film and television industry for more than five years now, mostly through <em>Reel People</em>, a weekly column I wrote for <em>The Westender</em> from March 2014 until the paper shuttered in December 2017. I love writing stories about storytellers; I’m not interested in gossip or box office receipts. I love the substance of screen stories – be they web series, shorts, television shows, documentaries, animation, or feature films – and I am forever fascinated by the people who nurture them from concept to the screen. Film and television is a people-powered, storyteller-driven endeavor, and through <em>YVR Screen Scene</em>, I aim to pull back the curtain on the local industry and reveal its beating heart: the people who power it.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>What can readers expect from <em>YVR Screen Scene</em>?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I’ll be publishing two interview-driven feature articles per week (at least!) featuring insights and anecdotes from artists who work in the Vancouver screen scene, be they established or emerging actors, directors, writers, producers, or crew. I feel like we really set the tone for <em>YVR Screen Scene</em> in its first few weeks: interviews with <a href="https://www.yvrscreenscene.com/home/2017/12/10/the-unstoppable-amanda-tapping" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Amanda Tapping</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.yvrscreenscene.com/home/2018/1/15/john-cassini-is-all-about-the-work" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>John Cassini</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.yvrscreenscene.com/home/2017/12/11/agam-darshi-is-unrecognizable-on-dirk-gentlys-holistic-detective-agency"><strong>Agam Darshi</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.yvrscreenscene.com/home/2017/12/10/lee-majdoub-christopher-russell-talk-dirk-gently" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Lee Majdoub</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.yvrscreenscene.com/home/2017/12/10/lee-majdoub-christopher-russell-talk-dirk-gently" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Christopher Russell</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.yvrscreenscene.com/home/2017/12/21/the-nimble-voice-of-vincent-tong"><strong>Vincent</strong> <strong>Tong</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.yvrscreenscene.com/home/2017/12/21/christina-sicoli-is-small-cop"><strong>Christina Sicoli</strong></a>, and the filmmakers behind <a href="https://www.yvrscreenscene.com/home/2018/1/11/adventures-in-public-school-comes-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Adventures in Public School</em></a> and <a href="https://www.yvrscreenscene.com/home/2018/1/18/scout-and-the-gumboot-kids-marches-on" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Scout &amp; the Gumboot Kids</em></a>. Every single interview went beyond the “I made this show and here’s what it’s about” level that permeates entertainment journalism, whether it was Amanda talking about the sexism she faces as a director, or John talking about his troubled teen years and finding his purpose through acting. I want to appeal to fans, industry insiders, and people who just love reading about other cool human beings.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be introducing our first columnist (I’m keeping his name under my hat for now, but I’ll tease that he’s a well-regarded film, TV, and stage actor and playwright who will be writing on social justice issues; I’m next-level excited to share his work with <em>YVR Screen Scene</em> readers). And in March, I’ll be launching the <em>YVR Screen Scene</em> podcast, which will bring listeners into my funny, revelatory, engrossing, inspiring, and illuminating conversations with Vancouver’s shining stars.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I’ve developed trust and genuine relationships with many people within the film and television industry. This isn’t just the industry I cover; this is my community, and I take my role in the community very seriously. I follow careers; I celebrate milestones and seek to understand and contextualize challenges and setbacks. What this means for <em>YVR Screen Scene</em> readers is that they’ll find insights into the business and the work that they won’t find anywhere else.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>How did you get started in the media and what inspired you to cover entertainment?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I’ve always been a writer, and I’ve always been a storyteller; I “published” my first magazine when I was 8-years-old, writing articles about my family and dogs on my grandma’s old typewriter and then begging my dad to photocopy them at work. My journey to this particular moment in my life has included stints as a student journalist, an evenings-and-weekends reporter at Canada’s oldest daily newspaper, a jack-of-all-trades freelance writer, a 5-year detour into arts publicity, and then to what I consider my calling: entertainment journalist. Entertainment journalism found me.  My husband works in the industry (<strong>Paul Furminger</strong> of <a href="http://www.fishflightentertainment.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fish Flight Entertainment</a>), and the first person I ever got to observe working in the film industry was his best friend, actor and stunt artist <strong>Darren Shahlavi</strong>, who died in 2015. Through Darren, I saw how thoroughly unglamorous a life in the ’biz can be; how many times people usually hear no before they hear a single yes (and how much time can pass between those yeses); how much resolve and chutzpah is required to stay the course and build your skills. My <em>Westender</em> column was called <em>Reel People</em>, and Darren was the first reel person I ever knew.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I started writing about the industry in earnest during the dry days of the #saveBCfilm campaign, when studios were sitting empty across the city and other media outlets were cutting back on their film and TV industry coverage. But – and here’s where I must give credit to <strong>Martha Perkins</strong>, my first editor at <em>The Westender</em> who green-lit <em>Reel People</em> and pulled me to this next level of my career – I pitched and wrote story after story about the film and TV workers who were creating their own work, who were compelled to create in the hungry moments because they’re artists, and their work matters, even when there’s not a ton of money behind them. My admiration for these artists is endless. Sharing their stories is my raison d&#8217;être.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: justify;">“I’ve developed trust and genuine relationships with many people within the film and television industry. This isn’t just the industry I cover; this is my community, and I take my role in the community very seriously.&#8221;</h3>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"> <strong>What’s the most rewarding thing about your work?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I love the interviews most of all, especially those hour-plus conversations where we go deep and a portrait of an artist begins to emerge. They’re the part of the work in which I feel most inspired, and they don’t feel like work at all. While I do prepare questions in advance (and conduct an appropriate amount of research in the process), the questions are more of a suggested roadmap than anything else. My interviews are often difficult to transcribe because they’re organic and free-flowing. Sometimes, they’re even true heart-to-hearts where we both share something of ourselves (as happens with dear <strong>Amanda Tapping</strong> every single time. Every. Single. Time).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I love drawing attention to film, television, and digital projects that deserve more eyeballs. I love exploring social justice issues, whether they’re the driving theme of a film or someone’s off-screen life, be it poverty, sexism, racism, post-partum depression, body image, grief, or the challenges associated with being an other or staying true to who you are. I love when I’m telling someone about an article I wrote, and they exclaim, “That was you?! I read that!” Writers need people to write about, and they need readers. I cherish both.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" width="532" height="533" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3176" src="https://www.bizbooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bizbooks-sabrina-furminger-amanda-tapping.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.bizbooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bizbooks-sabrina-furminger-amanda-tapping.jpg 532w, https://www.bizbooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bizbooks-sabrina-furminger-amanda-tapping-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.bizbooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bizbooks-sabrina-furminger-amanda-tapping-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.bizbooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bizbooks-sabrina-furminger-amanda-tapping-50x50.jpg 50w, https://www.bizbooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bizbooks-sabrina-furminger-amanda-tapping-186x186.jpg 186w" sizes="(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Which career highlights are you most proud of?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I’m most proud of the numerous articles I’ve written in which the interview subjects have trusted me with their deeply personal stories, including <a href="http://www.vancourier.com/amanda-tapping-on-coping-with-miscarriage-1.883172" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Amanda Tapping</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.vancourier.com/reel-people-secrets-of-a-reel-mama-1.1026049" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Nicole Oliver</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.yvrscreenscene.com/home/2018/1/15/john-cassini-is-all-about-the-work" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>John Cassini</strong></a>, and <a href="http://www.vancourier.com/filmmaker-dialogues-with-her-abuser-in-a-better-man-1.23102470" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Attiya Khan</strong></a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I’m proud of the cover story I wrote in October about the #metoo movement which featured several brave women – <a href="http://www.vancourier.com/hollywood-north-this-is-an-abusive-industry-for-women-1.23066674" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Chelah Horsdal</strong>, <strong>Enid-Raye Adams</strong>, <strong>Sarah Deakins</strong>, <strong>Jacquie Gould</strong>, and <strong>Lisa Ovies</strong></a> – speaking out about sexual harassment and violence they’d faced on set and in the industry. I am proud of those women, full-stop. Also: interviewing <em>Star Trek</em> icon <a href="http://www.vancourier.com/vancouver-fan-expo-the-first-lady-of-star-trek-1.883146" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Nichelle Nichols</strong></a> and broadcasting legend <a href="http://www.vancourier.com/peter-mansbridge-canada-s-anchorman-1.2288518" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Peter Mansbridge</strong></a> were dreams come true. Oh, and interviewing <a href="http://www.vancourier.com/stars-of-1980s-degrassi-reminisce-about-groundbreaking-series-1.23085785" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the OG cast</a> of <em>Degrassi Junior High</em>! And <strong><a href="http://www.vancourier.com/vancouver-fan-expo-interview-with-a-vampire-1.880731" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spike</a></strong> from <em>Buffy the Vampire Slayer</em>! Yeah; I’m a nerd. I’ll cop to that.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I’m proud to have hosted the Q&amp;A after the screening of <strong>Rachel Talalay’s</strong> film <em>On the Farm</em>, about the women who were preyed upon by serial killer Robert Pickton. I was changed by the presence that night of so many brave family members whose lives were forever changed when Pickton stole their mothers, daughters, aunts, and sisters from them. You can read more about the film <a href="http://www.vancourier.com/beyond-pickton-1.2301320" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> and watch it <a href="https://watch.cbc.ca/absolutely-aboriginal/-/unclaimed/38e815a-00a5dfd52cf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I’m proud to have been the first recipient of <strong>Women in Film and Television Vancouver’s Iris Award</strong> for shining a spotlight on female filmmakers, performers, and storytellers in my column.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>What’s the best thing that someone can do to be prepared for an interview with you?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Don’t be scared! I’m not looking for a “gotcha!” moment, or to make you look bad. It’s not a test; you can’t fail an interview with me. Trust that you have something to share. Be prepared to have a conversation with someone who is genuinely interested in your work and ideas. Be flexible to go with the flow of the conversation.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>From your standpoint, where do you see the future of the entertainment media going and how does <em>YVR Screen Scene</em> fit in with that?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">We are in the midst of a seismic shift. Traditional media (print, radio, and television) is scrambling to adapt in the age of social media, smart phones, and limited attention spans, and we are losing some important media outlets in the process (my previous employer among them). But it’s also an exciting time, for me and other independent journalists and podcasters looking to own our content and reach a wider audience. I’m looking at my numbers for these last couple of weeks, and at least half of my readers are located outside of Canada. So while our stories are hyper-local – because they’re about Vancouverites, and work created in Vancouver – there’s an interest in these stories that extends around the world.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I’ll also add that I’m not the only journalist covering the Vancouver film and television industry, but I’m one of the few covering it from the inside and centering it on the people who push it forward.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="487" height="540" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3177" src="https://www.bizbooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bizbooks-sabrina-furminger-degrassi.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.bizbooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bizbooks-sabrina-furminger-degrassi.jpg 487w, https://www.bizbooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bizbooks-sabrina-furminger-degrassi-271x300.jpg 271w" sizes="(max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>What’s the biggest misconception about entertainment journalists?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">There are many misconceptions: We’re all interested in gossip and red carpet fashion. We value big names over working actors, and films and network television over web series and indie projects. We’re ignorant and superficial. We’re not Serious Journalism.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>How has the Vancouver film and television industry evolved during your time covering it?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">When I started covering the industry in earnest, it was during the #SaveBCFilm campaign, and obviously the service side of the industry has bounced back since those hungry days. What I’m noticing now, however, is how difficult it’s becoming for independent filmmakers to make their projects. The service side is almost too busy. Indie productions can’t crew up. They can’t secure locations or talent. They can’t compete with <strong>The CW</strong> and <strong>Hallmark</strong>, and they shouldn’t have to; in a perfect world, the service side would feed the indie side, but there’s almost no time for that to happen. This should concern those of us who care about local stories. Local stories matter. They need to be valued and celebrated and nourished as much as the service work. For the culture!</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>In your opinion, why has Vancouver remained a successful industry hub?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It begins and ends with people – the reel people. Yes, sure, Vancouver has killer natural beauty, top-notch studio infrastructure, and tax benefits, but our most important feature is our concentration of industry professionals.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Do you have any favourite books and authors relating to the film and television industry?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Unsurprisingly, I love memoirs. Favourites include <em>Wishful Drinking</em> by <strong>Carrie Fisher</strong>; <strong>Lauren Bacall’s</strong> <em>By Myself</em>; <em>Beyond Uhura: Star Trek and Other Memories</em> by <strong>Nichelle Nichols</strong>; <strong>Bryan Cranston’s</strong> <em>A Life in Parts</em>; <a href="http://store.bizbooks.net/wheretheressmoke.aspx"><em>Where There’s Smoke…: Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man</em></a> by Vancouver’s own <a href="http://store.bizbooks.net/search.aspx?find=william+b+davis" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>William B. Davis</strong></a>; and <em>Which Lie Did I Tell? More Adventures in the Screen Trade</em> by <em>The</em> <em>Princess Bride</em> screenwriter <a href="http://store.bizbooks.net/search.aspx?find=william+goldman" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>William Goldman</strong></a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Where can we find out more about you and keep up with YVR Screen Scene?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Oh, I’m all over the place! <em>YVR Screen Scene</em> can be found at <a href="http://www.yvrscreenscene.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YVRScreenScene.com</a>. I’m also on Twitter (<a href="http://www.twitter.com/sabrinarmf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@sabrinarmf</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/YVRScreenScene" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@YVRScreenScene</a>) and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/YVRScreenScene" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>. And if anyone would like to join the <em>YVR Screen Scene</em> Patreon community, they can find information <a href="http://www.patreon.com/YVRScreenScene" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p>
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<p>What&#8217;s it like to star in a short film that&#8217;s completed in only 8 days?</p>
<p>We rounded up a talented bunch of thespians &#8211; <strong>Lee Shorten, Alex Barima, Jerome Yoo, Lorne Cardinal, Brad Duffy, Denise Jones, Lee Majdoub, Scott McGrath, Brendan Taylor, Darien Provost, </strong>and<strong> Peter New </strong>&#8211;<strong> </strong>to talk to us about their experiences in this year&#8217;s <strong>Crazy8s</strong> films.</p>
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<h3><strong>Lee Shorten of <em>Anh Hung</em></strong></h3>
<p><strong>Can you start by telling us a little bit about you and the Crazy8s film you are acting in?</strong></p>
<p>I’m <strong>Lee Shorten</strong>. I’m a former lawyer from Australia and I’m playing Tuan in <em>Anh Hung</em>. <em>Anh Hung</em> is this great coming of age story that centers on a Vietnamese Canadian family. I don’t want to give too much away but it’s inspired by actual events and offers a snapshot of the Vietnamese Canadian immigrant experience.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>What kinds of preparation did you do to get into the role?</strong></p>
<p>I read as much as I could about Vietnamese culture. I also looked into Taoism and researched Vietnamese gang life and gang culture. I managed to track down some old interviews with Vietnamese Canadian immigrants and gang members which was really helpful in rounding out my understanding of that experience, books can be a little clinical sometimes. I was insanely lucky in that I got to grab dinner with the guy my character is based on and he was incredibly generous with his time and insight. I also worked with him on the accent and learnt a little Vietnamese as well. I tried to prep as much as possible, but sadly 8 days is not a lot of time.</p>
<p><strong>What was the most memorable moment for you in this production?</strong></p>
<p>No one thing per se. But it was <strong>Athena Ho’s</strong>, who plays Jenny (my character’s sister), first role. So just watching her grow over the 3 days was really wonderful and I’m honoured to be a small part of her journey.</p>
<p><strong>What would your advice be for actors who become part of a Crazy8s film in the future?</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p>Accept the nature of the challenge. You only have 3 days to shoot, so do as much prep as you can and come to set with as many ideas as you can. But when you get there, be willing to compromise and be willing to play. The pace is fast and the work is challenging for all involved. You might only get a single take, just roll with it.</p>
<p><strong>What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned in your career thus far?</strong></p>
<p>If (and only if) you have done the work, then trust your instincts and don’t be afraid to voice your opinion. You’re not always going to be right but some of the best moments are born from conflict and compromise. The director should have the best grasp of the overall story but you should have the most in depth understanding of your character. But again, I can&#8217;t stress enough, you might not always be right but it&#8217;s usually worth a conversation.<strong> </strong></p>
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<p><strong>What books have been important for you as an actor so far in your career?</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p>Oh man, tough question, there have been so many! <a href="http://store.bizbooks.net/StellaAdlerTheArtofActing.aspx"><em>The Art of Acting</em></a> by <a href="http://store.bizbooks.net/search.aspx?find=stella+adler"><strong>Stella Adler</strong></a>, <a href="http://store.bizbooks.net/trueandfalseheresyandcommonsensefortheactor.aspx"><em>True and False</em></a> by <a href="http://store.bizbooks.net/search.aspx?find=david+mamet"><strong>David Mamet</strong></a>, <em>Stanley Kubrick: Interviews</em> by <strong>Laurence Knapp</strong>, <em>A Life in Parts</em> by <strong>Bryan Cranston</strong> and <a href="http://store.bizbooks.net/theconversations.aspx"><em>The</em> <em>Conversations: Walter Murch and the Art of Editing Film</em></a> by <a href="http://store.bizbooks.net/search.aspx?find=Michael+Ondaatje"><strong>Michael Ondaatje</strong></a>.</p>
<p><strong>What other projects are you working on and where can we find out more about you?</strong></p>
<p>You can catch me as Sergeant Yoshida on <strong>Ridley Scott’s</strong> <em>The Man in the High Castle</em> and sometimes I hang out with Crowley on The CW’s <em>Supernatural</em> as well. If you really want to find out more about me, I guess you could follow me on <strong>Twitter</strong> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/lcshorten">@lcshorten</a>.</p>
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<h3><strong>Alex Barima and</strong> <strong>Jerome Yoo </strong><strong>of <em>Cypher</em></strong></h3>
<p><strong>Can you start by telling us a little bit about you and the Crazy8s film you are acting in?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Alex Barima: </strong>My name is <strong>Alex Barima</strong>. I&#8217;m originally from Montreal, and I&#8217;ve been acting in Vancouver for the last 5 years. In <em>Cypher</em>, I play the role of Thello, the young rival of protagonist Jay. Our two characters resolve their personal issues through their connection to hip hop in the late 90&#8217;s.</p>
<p><strong>Jerome Yoo: </strong>My name is <strong>Jerome Yoo</strong> and I&#8217;m an actor/writer. Prior, I was a Science student at UBC before I decided to pursue acting full-time. I&#8217;m a part of this year&#8217;s <strong>Crazy8s</strong> film <em>Cypher</em> and play the role of Jay, the timid Korean high schooler trying to deal with the lingering tensions between the Korean and African-Americans, 5 years after the LA riots. Entranced by the rap legends of his day, he finds himself drawn to LA&#8217;s underground rap scene where he must find the resolve to step up and confront his past to hopefully bridge the misunderstandings between the two communities.</p>
<p><strong>What kinds of preparation did you do to get into the role?</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Alex Barima: </strong>We had a few rehearsals before the shoot with Lawrence, our director, to build and explore each character.</p>
<p><strong>Jerome Yoo: </strong>Rapping. A lot of rapping. I watched an unhealthy amount of battle videos on Youtube, and spent hours in front of a mirror rapping along to Hip Hop greats. I also tried to write a verse everyday. Here&#8217;s one: Yo, I&#8217;m a savant, working in a restaurant. Here&#8217;s your croissant, so can I have your number, nonchalant? Worst pick-up line ever, haha&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>What was the most memorable moment for you in this production?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Alex Barima: </strong>Filming the last scene was an experience I&#8217;ll never forget; it happened to be the last scene of the shoot, and everyone there gave it everything they had.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Jerome Yoo: </strong>So many! I think I shed some manly tears when our DP, <strong>Leo Harim</strong>, pulled me aside and told me the entire crew had my back on the first day. It meant a lot to me. Our director <strong>Lawrence Le Lam</strong> announcing that I booked the role of Jay at our first production meeting was also a pretty sweet moment.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>What would your advice be for actors who become part of a Crazy8s film in the future?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Alex Barima: </strong>Bring a lot of care and dedication to your work because it&#8217;s all that holds these projects together, and they are definitely worth it.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Jerome Yoo: </strong>Do another hour of table work and analysis! I wish I had another hour&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>What’s the valuable lesson you’ve learned in your career thus far?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Alex Barima: </strong>To never take for granted what I accomplish in this business, and always keep looking ahead.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Jerome Yoo: </strong>Don&#8217;t eat chili on set and use the restroom while your lav mic is on.</p>
<p><strong>What books have been important for you as an actor so far in your career?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Alex Barima: </strong>Unfortunately I&#8217;m not much of a reader.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Jerome Yoo: </strong><em>One Piece</em>.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>What other projects are you working on and where can we find out more about you?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Alex Barima: </strong>I&#8217;m currently doing Voice Over work for an animated Netflix series. You can follow me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/AlexBarima">Facebook</a> or <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5372762/?ref_=nv_sr_1">IMDB</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Jerome Yoo: </strong>Back to the drawing board for me! Find me on social media <a href="http://www.twitter.com/jeromeoyoo">@jeromeoyoo</a>.</p>
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<h3><strong>Lorne Cardinal, Brad Duffy, and Denise Jones of <em>No Reservations</em></strong></h3>
<p><em>Lorne Cardinal&#8217;s Photo Credit: Shimon</em></p>
<p><strong>Can you start by telling us a little bit about you and the Crazy8s film you are acting in?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lorne Cardinal</strong>: <em>No Reservations</em> is a comedic spin on the pipeline issues happening across the country today. A what if&#8230;story.</p>
<p><strong>Brad Duffy:</strong> I&#8217;m a Vancouver-based actor who moved here from Alberta about six years ago to transition my acting career into more of a film focus. I&#8217;ve seen <strong>Trevor Carroll</strong> (the director) in the casting room for years but this is the first time I&#8217;ve been able to work with him personally.  He&#8217;s a pretty cool dude, for the record. I also do a lot of improv around the city.  <em>No Reservations</em> is a satirical take on the pipeline issues we&#8217;ve been having in BC, but has broader relevance.  I&#8217;d say it&#8217;s funny enough to be entertaining, while true enough to be poignant.</p>
<p><strong>Denise Jones: </strong>My name is <strong>Denise Jones</strong>. I am a stage and film performer in Vancouver and the current Artistic Director of <strong>Vancouver TheatreSports League</strong>. I play the role of Marilyn Whiteman in <em>No Reservations</em>. It&#8217;s a fun satirical take on current pipeline protests.</p>
<p><strong>What kinds of preparation did you do to get into the role?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lorne Cardinal: </strong>Just read the script a lot, looking for rhythms &amp; places where setups and payoffs can happen. Also being familiar with the story to allow for spontaneity and improvisation to happen.</p>
<p><strong>Brad Duffy: </strong>The preparation was pretty standard: memorize the lines, look up what the material was referencing, and try to figure out the tone it&#8217;s going for.  We had a meeting where Trevor talked us through some of the beats where he needed something specific.</p>
<p><strong>Denise Jones: </strong>I had been an avid watcher of the coverage of the protests at <strong>Standing Rock</strong>, so was pretty in the loop on the material. As far as prep for the role, I showed up ready to play. The cast assembled was so funny and talented it was so fun and easy to step into.</p>
<p><strong>What was the most memorable moment for you in this production?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lorne Cardinal:</strong> Seeing people I&#8217;ve worked with before and feeling welcomed into a highly dedicated group of creative beings. All I had to do was not screw up.</p>
<p><strong>Brad Duffy: </strong>The most memorable moment was probably hitting<strong> Lorne Cardinal</strong> in the face with a beach ball; there he is being so professional, and my mind is just saying, &#8220;please beach ball, don&#8217;t make this guy get hit in the face 17 times, fly true.&#8221;  I&#8217;ll also remember <strong>Denise Jones</strong> cracking me up all weekend.</p>
<p><strong>Denise Jones: </strong>We were shooting an idyllic look at the main married couple&#8217;s lives when out of nowhere a massive rainbow appeared and the whole cast hustled to move the entire camera set-up and video village to  accommodate it. It was insane.</p>
<p><strong>What would your advice be for actors who become part of a Crazy8s film in the future?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lorne Cardinal:</strong> Don&#8217;t stray too far from set, save your energy when not working and nap when you can.</p>
<p><strong>Brad Duffy: </strong>Just come ready to work, and to enjoy the work.</p>
<p><strong>Denise Jones: </strong>Come prepared for anything. Know your lines backwards and forwards as time is VERY VERY limited. Know that it&#8217;s going to be a great time as awesome things happen under pressure.</p>
<p><strong>What’s the valuable lesson you’ve learned in your career thus far?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lorne Cardinal:</strong> Always be learning from everyone and respectful to who you’re working with, especially crew members.</p>
<p><strong>Brad Duffy: </strong>&#8220;The irony of commitment is that it&#8217;s deeply liberating &#8212; in work, in play, in love. The act frees you from the tyranny of your internal critic, from the fear that likes to dress itself up and parade around like rational hesitation. To commit is to remove your head as the barrier to your life.&#8221; <strong>&#8211;</strong> <strong>Anne Morris</strong></p>
<p>This quote really helped me.  I&#8217;ve also learned how to let go after auditions better than I used to, which is largely due to repetition, (and maybe that <strong>Bryan Cranston</strong> on acting video you should look up).</p>
<p><strong>Denise Jones: </strong>Don&#8217;t be an asshole.</p>
<p><strong>What books have been important for you as an actor so far in your career?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lorne Cardinal:</strong> The works of <a href="http://store.bizbooks.net/search.aspx?find=William+Shakespeare"><strong>William Shakespeare</strong></a>. He shows what the power of words can do.</p>
<p><strong>Brad Duffy: </strong><a href="http://store.bizbooks.net/improforstorytellers.aspx"><em>Impro for Storytellers</em></a> by <a href="http://store.bizbooks.net/search.aspx?find=Keith+Johnstone"><strong>Keith Johnstone</strong></a> first ignited my passion for improv which has heavily influenced my career.  <em>You Are Not So Smart</em> by <strong>David McRaney</strong> helped me get ahold of my ego.  Books and graphic novels by <strong>Neil Gaiman</strong> have also been instrumental in keeping me filled with a sense of wonder and possibility: a necessary tool for any actor I would say.</p>
<p><strong>Denise Jones: </strong><em>The Power of Now</em> by <strong>Eckhart Tolle</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>What other projects are you working on and where can we find out more about you?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lorne Cardinal: </strong>Currently working on <em>Corner Gas</em> animated series, the never-ending auditions and looking forward to the releasing of a few projects I&#8217;ve been working on, should happen very soon. Find our more at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lornecardinal">facebook.com/lornecardinal</a> or <a href="http://lornecardinal.com">lornecardinal.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Brad Duffy: </strong>Right now you can regularly see me performing in various improv shows throughout the city, primarily with <strong>Instant Theatre</strong>, the <strong>Rookie League</strong> at <strong>Vancouver Theatresports</strong>, and <em>Sin Peaks the Improvised Soap Opera</em> opening up at the <strong>Revue Stage</strong> on March 7th.  I have a fan page on Facebook, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BradleyJamesDuffy">&#8220;Bradley Duffy&#8221;</a>, where I regularly post about my film and TV projects, but should probably work on a website.  Thanks for reminding me!</p>
<p><strong>Denise Jones: </strong>I am currently directing an improvised stage production called <em>Western World</em> at <strong>Vancouver TheatreSports League</strong>. Check me out at <a href="http://www.vtsl.com">www.vtsl.com</a> or <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0427910/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1">IMDB</a>!</p>
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<h3><strong>Lee Majdoub, Scott McGrath, and Brendan Taylor of <em>The Prince</em></strong></h3>
<p><strong>Can you start by telling us a little bit about you and the Crazy8s film you are acting in?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lee Majdoub: </strong>Hi, my name is <strong>Lee Majdoub</strong>, and I play Amir in <em>The Prince</em>. The film tackles Islamophobia and what it means to be Middle Eastern-Canadian.</p>
<p><strong>Scott McGrath: </strong>The film I&#8217;m in is titled <em>The Prince</em>, and it&#8217;s about a young dancer and her Uncle dealing with what it&#8217;s like to be Middle Eastern post 9/11.  It struck a cord with me as an actor because I feel as an actor it&#8217;s important to be truly connected with yourself and the characters we play.  It&#8217;s my job as an actor to affect change and push if necessary current issues to the front line even if these issues are difficult to discuss or view.   Films and events like Crazy 8&#8217;s allow us to stop and reflect on the choices, opinions we have currently and hopefully create an outlet to make things better.</p>
<p><strong>Brendan Taylor: </strong><em>The Prince</em> deals with a young Muslim man and his dream of being actor, but facing challenges of racial and religious stereotypes in this modern world. He and his family have an encounter on a bus with an intolerant person and he has to decide how to react to him.</p>
<p><strong>What kinds of preparation did you do to get into the role?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Scott McGrath: </strong>Well, because of the serious nature of the film it was hard not to feel compassion for the lead but the important thing for my scene was to be light natural and not think anything I was saying was offensive or inappropriate . Just everyday set talk between costumer and actor.</p>
<p><strong>Brendan Taylor: </strong>I play the role of the instigator on the bus. It&#8217;s important to try to understand the perspective of someone who is intolerant or openly racist, that it comes from a place of fear or ignorance. Then, we as humans portray all kinds of behaviour to cover that up, often resulting in anger and frustration. I explored the many ways this person could have acted towards this family.</p>
<p><strong>What was the most memorable moment for you in this production?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lee Majdoub: </strong>It&#8217;s hard to whittle down this project into one most memorable moment. So many people came together and volunteered their time to tell a story they believed in&#8230; that they felt needed to be told. That, to me, is most memorable as a whole. So much work was put into The Prince, from all sides of film-making. It was inspiring.</p>
<p><strong>Scott McGrath: </strong>The joy I felt in the trailer prior to our scene where everyone of many different ethnicities were laughing and truly enjoying each other&#8217;s company.  Non-competitive,  non-judgemental, a genuine spirit of love and support.  This support was across the board from the producers <strong>Danielle Stott-Roy</strong> and <strong>Robin Nielsen</strong>, the Director <strong>Kyra Zagorsky</strong> (who I learned much from) and all the cast from make to wardrobe and everyone I encountered that day on set.</p>
<p><strong>Brendan Taylor: </strong>Well, to be honest, amidst the seriousness of the storyline, there were many lighter moments, that were necessary to break the tension: one of them being, I was sitting in my seat on the bus drinking water, and I went to get up, and being a taller man I often bump my head (I don&#8217;t fit on buses to begin with), and I bumped my head on the roof handrail, with a mouthful of water. It squirted out like a super-soaker on an unlucky background actor!<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>What would your advice be for actors who become part of a Crazy8s film in the future?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Scott McGrath: </strong>Savor every moment and realize your part of something magical. Be grateful and enjoy the ride!</p>
<p><strong>Brendan Taylor: </strong>Follow the <strong>Crazy8s</strong>, get involved, go to readings, contact the filmmakers, and even submit a pitch yourself!<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>What’s the valuable lesson you’ve learned in your career thus far?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lee Majdoub: </strong>A valuable lesson I&#8217;ve learned in my career so far? That&#8217;s a tough one to answer. There are so many. I would say learning to let go of control is a huge lesson. There are so many things I&#8217;m not in control of in life&#8230; and career. All I can do is work hard and be ready for every opportunity that comes my way.</p>
<p><strong>Scott McGrath: </strong>I believe it&#8217;s important to have wonderful, harmonious relationships with the people we encounter, where on both sides there is caring and mutual respect.  I believe it&#8217;s important to let my heart be open so that. Have space within me to grow learn and give back unconditionally.</p>
<p><strong>Brendan Taylor: </strong>Definitely persistence. I&#8217;m fortunate to say this is my main source of income right now, but it was not a smooth road. So many reasons to give up along the way. But I always train, or do a play, or do something to keep my art alive. But it&#8217;s what I love doing, and that&#8217;s a good test. You have to love it undeniably.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>What books have been important for you as an actor so far in your career?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lee Majdoub: </strong>I&#8217;ve found a lot of books that have nothing to do with acting have helped me on this journey. I think living life and learning as much about oneself as possible is the greatest thing you can do for your acting. I&#8217;ll list a few that have helped along the way and no two are similar.</p>
<p><em>The Prophet</em> by <strong>Kahlil Gibran</strong></p>
<p><em>The Crossroads of Should and Must</em> by <strong>Elle Luna</strong></p>
<p><em>Notes to an Actor</em> by <strong>Ron Marasco</strong> &#8211; I really recommend this one if you want a book on acting. It&#8217;s very different from other acting books.</p>
<p><em>Love Anthony</em> by <strong>Lisa Genova</strong> &#8211; personally, a tearjerker.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Scott McGrath: </strong>By far the greatest tool I have used is a marvelous toolbook titled <a href="http://store.bizbooks.net/auditioncraft.aspx"><em>AuditionCraft For Film &amp; TV &#8211; The Craft, The Mastery, The Reality</em></a> By <a href="http://store.bizbooks.net/search.aspx?find=linda+darlow"><strong>Linda Darlow</strong></a>.</p>
<p>Best advice &#8230; &#8220;Keep stretching and growing, and remember to always be willing to learn, no matter how often you work, or how long you&#8217;ve been in the business&#8221;.</p>
<p><strong>Brendan Taylor: <a href="http://store.bizbooks.net/search.aspx?find=uta+hagen">Uta Hagen&#8217;s</a></strong> <a href="http://store.bizbooks.net/respectforacting.aspx"><em>Respect for Acting</em></a>, <strong><a href="http://store.bizbooks.net/search.aspx?find=Sanford+Meisner">Sanford Meisner&#8217;s</a></strong> <a href="http://store.bizbooks.net/sanfordmeisneronacting.aspx"><em>On Acting</em></a>. Learn from the greats. Start there. And watch, read, or listen to interviews and biographies to be inspired.</p>
<p><strong>What other projects are you working on and where can we find out more about you?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lee Majdoub: </strong>I&#8217;ll be appearing in a few episodes of the new season of <em>Prison Break</em>, which begins airing in April.</p>
<p>And, I start work on the third season of <em>Zoo</em> very soon.</p>
<p><strong>Scott McGrath: </strong>Other projects I am part of is the new web series &#8220;Inconceivable&#8221; where I get to play the Step Dad Terry in a wonderful new comedy.  Check it out &#8211; <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thisisaspoon/">http://www.facebook.com/thisisaspoon/</a></p>
<p>I also have been fortunate enough to be part of some fun Music Videos:</p>
<p>Check out <strong>Hey Ocean’s</strong> <a href="https://youtu.be/AoNzu25hZjA">&#8220;Make a new Dance Up&#8221;</a></p>
<p><strong>A Wallace</strong> &#8211; <a href="https://youtu.be/nDjJkRQjFLg">&#8220;Shake it Out&#8221;</a></p>
<p>And lastly, my website where I get to play my favourite character&#8230; SANTA with my Elf Spandy Andy: <a href="http://www.hireanelf.com">www.hireanelf.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Brendan Taylor: </strong>Currently about to shoot another short film called <em>Pearly Nights</em>, and I have an episode of <em>The Magicians</em> airing March 29th! You can follow me on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/brentayofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/brentayofficial">Instagram</a> check out <a href="http://brendan-taylor.com">brendan-taylor.com</a> for past work!<strong> </strong></p>
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<h3><strong>Darien Provost of <em>The Undertaker&#8217;s Son</em></strong></h3>
<p><strong>Can you start by telling us a little bit about you and the Crazy8s film you are acting in?</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p>My name is <strong>Darien Provost</strong>, I&#8217;m sixteen years old. I have been acting since I was four years old. I have done various TV shows and Movies but my role as Christopher in <em>The Undertaker&#8217;s Son</em> is one of my favourites. The cast and crew were amazing. The set and script made my job much easier due to the realism.</p>
<p><strong>What kinds of preparation did you do to get into the role? </strong></p>
<p>I would talk to my fellow actors and rehearse lines. I&#8217;ve always found it useful to listen to music and read over the script. It helps me get into character.</p>
<p><strong>What was the most memorable moment for you in this production?</strong></p>
<p>The most memorable moment for me was on the last day when we shot the opening scene for the film. I loved watching all the components of the set come together to make for an amazing scene.</p>
<p><strong>What would your advice be for actors who become part of a Crazy8s film in the future?</strong></p>
<p>My advice for actors who become part of a <strong>Crazy8s</strong> film is to show up with your lines fully prepared and practice being able to get into character quickly. There is not much time to spare on these shoots so it is important that everything moves smoothly.</p>
<p><strong>What’s the valuable lesson you’ve learned in your career thus far?</strong></p>
<p>The most valuable lesson I have learnt in my career so far is don&#8217;t pretend to be the character. You must become the character and add your own personal twist.</p>
<p><strong>What books have been important for you as an actor so far in your career?</strong></p>
<p>The most important book I have read so far is <a href="http://store.bizbooks.net/noactingplease.aspx"><em>No Acting Please</em></a> by <a href="http://store.bizbooks.net/search.aspx?find=eric+morris"><strong>Eric Morris</strong></a>. The book teaches you to be present in the moment rather than mechanically act.</p>
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<h3><strong>Peter New of <em>Woodman</em></strong></h3>
<p><strong>Can you start by telling us a little bit about you and the Crazy8s film you are acting in?</strong></p>
<p>My name is <strong>Peter New</strong> and I played the Woodman in the film <em>Woodman</em>.</p>
<p><strong>What kinds of preparation did you do to get into the role?</strong></p>
<p>I had a 3.5 hour long makeup application in the morning which was a useful time to gradually purge my silliness. The more our talented makeup team applied layers, the more trapped I felt, which is exactly the state the character lives in. By the time they were done I felt transformed.</p>
<p><strong>What was the most memorable moment for you in this production?</strong></p>
<p>There are so many memorable moments to choose from! I think I&#8217;ll never forget being on set, with my prosthetic nose being supported by three people, prop shears, fishing line  and a great deal of hope that it won&#8217;t collapse into its three component pieces between &#8216;frame&#8217; and &#8216;action.&#8217;</p>
<p><strong>What would your advice be for actors who become part of a Crazy8s film in the future?</strong></p>
<p>Don&#8217;t write yourself into a part that traps you under a heavy typewriter while attaching your face to a 600ft tube thus pinning you to a chair and restricting your movement for hours and then drink many coffees because your makeup call is at 5:30 am. It&#8217;s a smidge uncomfortable (but 100% worth it).</p>
<p><strong>What’s the valuable lesson you’ve learned in your career thus far?</strong></p>
<p>Keep moving, keep doing. There&#8217;s no value in fame, only in work.</p>
<p><strong>What books have been important for you as an actor so far in your career?</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://store.bizbooks.net/trueandfalseheresyandcommonsensefortheactor.aspx"><em>True and False: A Practical Handbook for the Actor</em></a> by <a href="http://store.bizbooks.net/search.aspx?find=david+mamet"><strong>David Mamet</strong></a>.</p>
<p><strong>What other projects are you working on and where can we find out more about you?</strong></p>
<p>I&#8217;m a voice on <em>My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic</em>. Find me on <strong>Twitter</strong> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/actorpeternew">@actorpeternew</a> and on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/peter.new.actor">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/peternew/">Instagram</a>.</p>
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<p>Thanks to <strong>Lee Shorten, Alex Barima, Jerome Yoo, Lorne Cardinal, Brad Duffy, Denise Jones, Lee Majdoub, Scott McGrath, Brendan Taylor, Darien Provost, </strong>and<strong> Peter New</strong>.</p>
<p>You can see all them on screen at the <strong>Crazy8s 2017 Gala </strong>on Saturday, Feb 25<sup>th</sup>. For ticket information please visit <a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2863624" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Crazy8s.film</a>!</p>
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