This is such a fabulous episode! Mayumi Yoshida shares her journey from a multicultural upbringing to becoming a filmmaker. She discusses the challenges she faced in the acting industry, particularly regarding representation, and how these experiences motivated her to create her own opportunities in theatre and film. Mayumi reflects on the impact of her grandmother's stories on her creative work, particularly in her film 'Akashi', which explores themes of love, commitment, and cultural ...

Kat pops in for a quick "Heyyyy" and to say thank you all for your support of of the Booked & Busy Filmmaking Podcast. Pausing the Pod so Kat can go shoot an exciting role in a Lifetime Thriller!!! After she wraps this movie, she'll be back VERY soon with an INCREDIBLE lineup of guests! See y'all soooon! xo

In this powerful conversation with Kat Barrell we talk all about her journey as a creative and her path as a lifelong storyteller from theatre school to producing and directing indie shorts, to starring in network television, to writing and directing features. Kat and Kat also get vulnerable about the demands and unique challenges of motherhood for creative professionals and the importance of balance and self-advocacy in the industry. This episode is a so inspiring and is packed with so many ...

This episode is so incredibly inspiring! We chat with Eva Tavares all about her early creative life as a trained dancer and opera singer, her time on the stage as a musical theatre performer including the life changing role of Christine in the Broadway National Tour of Phantom Of The Opera, and her seamless transition from the stage into acting, directing and writing for film. We get deep into the importance of mentorship and the valuable lessons learned from patience in this industry. ...

Such an incredible chat this week with Aliyah O'Brien and Priscilla Faia about their creative journeys, their beautiful bond and the birth of their new venture, The Liberated Actress Playground. We talk all about finding freedom and play as actors, the beauty of balance and the importance of community. The Liberated Actress Playground (aka the L.A.P) was born out of the need for a safe space for artists and the holistic approach to life and acting, encouraging women to embrace the...

In this episode we chat with the Queen of the Crazy 8s, the incredible Grace Chin! The Crazy 8s is an 8 day filmmaking challenge that is absolutely iconic in the Vancouver indie film world. This episode is PACKED with tips and tricks on how to put your best foot forward, not only for the Crazy 8s but for ALL indie filmmaking!! Grace and I have an amazing chat in this episode we start off learning about her incredible creative life outside of the Crazy 8s as a bad ass multi-hyphenate cre...

Love love LOVE this conversation! Kat chats with Cassandra Naud, a multi-hyphenate creative known for her work as a dancer, actor, producer and very successful entrepreneur! They discuss Cassandra's journey and her experiences on big sets versus indie films, and the challenges and triumphs of being the leading lady in the hit indie horror/thriller, 'Influencer' and its sequel 'Influencers'! Cassandra also shares insights about her entrepreneurial venture, 'Some Days,' which focuses on period ...

This conversation is pure GOLD! Marci T House shares her unique journey as a multi-hyphenate artist as and actor, producer and architect! She talks about her time growing up in Chicago, the challenges of living in LA while transitioning to a professional acting career, her move to Vancouver and the significance of training and emotional preparation for heavy scenes in the major network TV shows that she's in. We discuss the value of positive relationships and kindness in the industry. Her ins...

Wow! Such an amazing conversation with Jen Pogue!! We chat all about her experiences and journey to becoming a multi-hyphenate creative, from acting to producing to coordinating community building industry panels for Canadian Film Fest to becoming an award winning host of her very her own Lifestyle series, 'County Blooms'! We chat all about the importance of collaboration, the challenges of independent filmmaking, and the value in taking a break from the biz when you feel called to and ...

This conversation is a must listen for aspiring and emerging indie film producers! Kristyn Stilling shares her journey from film school to becoming a successful producer in the indie film industry. She discusses her various experiences as a producer from the development of her acclaimed short 'Freya' into a feature film to producing a wildly successful feature film like 'Golden Delicious'. Kristyn also provides valuable insights into festival strategies, building connections, and the ch...

In this episode our guest Giselle Miller discusses her multifaceted career as a filmmaker, writer, and actor. Giselle shares her journey into filmmaking, the importance of writing, and navigating funding in the Canadian film industry. We chat about her web series 'Novelette is Trying' on OUT TV, her aspirations for the future, and valuable lessons learned throughout her career. The conversation emphasizes the importance of taking risks, being strategic in funding, and the signific...

The amazing Alex Caulfield, a director and writer, shares insights into their journey in filmmaking, focusing on the challenges and experiences of directing, particularly in the context of TV movies and MOW (Movie of the Week) productions. They discuss the importance of preparation, collaboration with cinematographers, and the process of casting and building a team for their feature film, 'What Comes Next.' Listen as we discuss the casting process, the importance of preparation, amazing...

An Incredible conversation! Kat interviews Andrea Lewis, a multi-hyphenate creative who shares her journey and path from child actor on Degrassi The Next Generation to producer of her incredible Netflix Series. They discuss the realities of starting your own production company and the successes and lessons learned as Creative Director of Jungle Wild Productions, and the impact of her projects like 'Black Actress' and 'The Black Beauty Effect.' Andrea speaks on the importance of passion,...

Welcome to the Booked & Busy Filmmaking podcast! This podcast for multi-hyphenate film creatives looking for the motivation, inspiration and information to navigate the film industry with confidence, stay resilient and get their stories made! This podcast is hosted by actor, writer, director Kat Reynolds! Kat is a musical theatre performer who's been on Broadway, an actress who's been in multiple network TV shows and Hallmark films and an award filmmaker who didn't go to film school. We h...