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In this ScreenFish 1on1 interview, Robert Sarkies, director of Pike River, discusses the lasting legacy of the tragedy and the ongoing battle for justice. He reflects on the emotional weight of bringing the story to screen and the importance of honoring the families’ fight for accountability. Robert also shares his thoughts on Anna and Sonya, exploring what struck him most about their characters and how their journey shape...

It's time! While everyone else gives their list of best films, we like to sit with the moments that really mattered to us. This week on ScreenFish Radio, GeekCentric’s Justin Lawrence and Nate Shelton enter the chat to break down their top three movie moments of the year. We compare notes on the scenes that stood out, invite special guests to add their picks, and discuss what made these moments leave their mark upon us.

In this ScreenFish 1on1 interview, screenwriter Emma Donoghue discusses adapting H Is for Hawk for the screen. She shares what surprised her most about goshawks, reflects on what it means to heal after loss, and walks through the creative process of screenplay adaptation. The conversation explores translating deeply interior experiences into visual storytelling and the challenges of honouring a beloved book while finding c...

In this ScreenFish 1on1 interview, DROPS OF GOD stars Tomohisa Yamashita and Fleur Geffrier explore the complex relationship at the heart of the Apple TV+ series. They reflect on what makes their on-screen connection work, what the world of wine taught them about memory and meaning, and how the story wrestles with complicated relationships between fathers and children. Together, they unpack how DROPS OF GOD uses taste, inh...

With the release of the second season of DROPS OF GOD, we go behind the scenes with executive producer Klaus Zimmermann and wine consultant Seb Pradal. We explore where the acclaimed Apple TV series came from and why wine carries emotional, cultural, and even spiritual weight. From memory and inheritance to ritual and meaning, this interview uncorks what makes DROPS OF GOD more than a prestige drama — and why wine can spea...

In this ScreenFish 1on1 interview, Dior Goodjohn and Daniel Diemer discuss PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS as the season finale begins streaming tomorrow on Disney+ They reflect on portraying characters shaped by expectations from parents,  working alongside established stars and explores their characters’ fatal flaws.

The season finale and whole second season of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is available to bin...

What does beauty awaken in the soul? In this ScreenFish conversation, David Henrie reflects on SEEKING BEAUTY and the spiritual weight of beauty in a distracted age. We explore how beauty invites attention, restores wonder, and creates space for meaning beyond utility or performance. From art and faith to presence and perception, this interview considers why beauty still matters — and how learning to truly see can quietly ...

With the release of the second season of DROPS OF GOD, we go behind the scenes with executive producer Klaus Zimmermann and wine consultant Seb Pradal. We explore where the acclaimed Apple TV series came from and why wine carries emotional, cultural, and even spiritual weight. From memory and inheritance to ritual and meaning, this interview uncorks what makes DROPS OF GOD more than a prestige drama — and why wine can spea...

In this ScreenFish 1on1 interview, we speak with Isabelle Armand about her documentary GLENDORA, which premieres this week at Dances With Films. Armand reflects on falling in love with the Glendora community, the complex bond between place and survival, and how the legacy of Emmett Till shapes collective memory. At its heart, Glendora asks what hope looks like in a town shaped by history, pain, and resilience.

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What happens when our youth catches up with us In this ScreenFish 1on1 interview, DAD GENES director Craig Downing reflects on discovering Aaron Long’s story and being present for a meeting that quickly changed everything. The new documentary explores how a former sperm donor becomes something harder to define—a biological father. As new relationships form and an unconventional household emerges, DAD GENES asks deeper ques...

In this ScreenFish 1on1 interview, writer/director Franz Böhm and producer Hayder Hoozeer discuss ROCK PAPER SCISSORS, the Academy Awards®–shortlisted Live Action Short Film. They reflect on collaborating with the real-life Ivan, the responsibility of telling his story, and why preserving innocence matters. Our conversation explores art as an act of resistance, the moral imagination behind the film, and how small human cho...

In this ScreenFish podcast interview, Nia DaCosta breaks down the creative challenges of directing 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, the middle chapter of the iconic franchise. She reflects on collaborating with Danny Boyle and Alex Garland, crafting character arcs that bridge past and future, and staging the film’s unforgettable musical sequence. In this 1on1, DaCosta also explores themes of identity, cult psychology, hope...

Premiering at Dances With Films NYC, ZOE is a bold, offbeat comedy written by and starring Emanuela Galliussi, and co-directed by Dean Ronalds. Originating from a deeply personal place, the film explores what makes Zoe truly one of a kind — and what Galliussi discovered about herself through its creation. As Zoe wrestles with fear, independence, and emotional control, the story probes the tension between self-protection an...

What draws an actor to a story about grief, memory, and the ghosts we carry? In this ScreenFish 1on1 interview, Beverly D’Angelo reflects on what excited her to join SLEEPWALKER, her deep emotional connection to Gloria, and the joy of working with Hayden Panettiere. She also speaks warmly about her love for Canada and how it sparked her creative imagination. Together, we explore the film’s haunting line — “ghosts come out ...

In this in-depth interview, Jonathan Kim discusses bringing Min to life in THE MOTHER AND THE BEAR, a quietly powerful and funny film about family, identity, and cultural memory. Kim shares what first drew him to the project, how he emotionally connected with Min, and why the tension between parents and children feels so universal. In this 1on1, we explore preserving culture while moving forward, food as an expression of l...

In this exclusive WILD CARDS Season 3 interview, stars Vanessa Morgan and Giacomo Gianniotti discuss returning to the hit CBC crime drama and the evolving partnership between Max Mitchell and Ellis. They share what excites them most about Season 3, unpack why their dynamic works, and explore Max’s role on the force. The conversation dives into themes like trust, power, and the idea of “never hustle a hustler,” while asking...

As ALLEGIANCE Season 3 arrives on CBC, star Supinder Wraich joins us to discuss what sets the series apart from other crime dramas. In this in-depth interview, Wraich reflects on Sabrina Sohal’s evolution, the risks of trust on the beat, and the emotional toll of policing. We explore the show’s grounded storytelling, its connection to real-world cases, and the tension between justice and grace for perpetrators. A thoughtfu...

In this candid interview, documentary filmmaker Michael Premo reflects on his immersive experience making HOMEGROWN, a documentary that follows members of the Proud Boys in the lead-up to and aftermath of January 6th. Premo discusses what surprised him most after spending extended time with the Proud Boys, including moments of unexpected self-awareness and internal contradiction. The interview also unpacks how political al...

In this interview, Allan Hawco and Josephine Jobert discuss the emotional and thematic direction of CBC's hit procedural, SAINT-PIERRE, as it returns for its second season. Filmed on location, the series continues to explore identity, trust, and the cost of living undercover. Hawco and Jobert reflect on the community’s response to production, the evolution of Fitz and Arch’s relationship, and the toll that secrecy takes on...