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The Film Element

Mike Gallant
Sway
Toronto, Canada
A24
Seedance
Film Industry
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
Backrooms
The Undertone
Indie Film Distribution
Artificial Intelligence
Toronto
Cross (TV Show)
Telefilm Canada
Hollywood
Canada
Amazon Prime
Dwain Murphy
Fire and Powder
Backpay
Vought Rising

Where real filmmakers give insight into the industry without Hollywood PR fluff.

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On this episode we dive deep into the worldwide hit "Obsession" and how it's completely upended the film industry and cinema as we know it.  Remember to like, subscribe, and add.

We break down A24's monster breakout hit and analyze what this low budget high ROI Youtube-based film means for the industry as a whole.

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This is a little late but I review the hit Canadian indy film "Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie" and talk about it's audacity and comedic chops.

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Indy filmmaker Josh Caldwell made a $6000 film, "Layover", which led to him directing such Hollywood heavyweights as Brian Cox, Bella Thorne, and Patricia Heaton.

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I chat with filmmaker Zach Ramelan - a known vlogger - about life, careers, his journey as a director and how his most recent film, "Sway", came to be.

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I speak with filmmaker "Luke Covert" behind the Tubi film "Turbo Cola" about the shifting landscape in film distribution and how today's producers need to think outside outdated models.

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I watched a special screening my friends' new film "The Undertone" and could barely move a muscle.

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The hardest working and most underrated actor in Toronto, Dwain Murphy, speaks with us about the trials and tribulations of being an actor on shows like Amazon Prime's "Cross".

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Mike Gallant
Host of The Film Element; primary and most frequently appearing presenter across episodes; detailed discussions range from film reviews to filmmaker interviews and industry commentary.

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Interview: Zach Ramelan
Q: Walk me through when you first started making films and how the pivot to Sway happened.
Zach describes starting after high school with low-budget projects, lessons from making Dead Rush, and a shift to a hybrid approach with Sway that blends passion projects, YouTube presence, and shared financing with friends, leading to a Toronto theatrical run.
Interview: Dwain Murphy
Q: What's been the biggest production you've been on so far?
Dwain explains that while earlier US projects like Ghost Whisperer and The Mentalist were large, Cross and Vought Rising represent the biggest scale and reach, with Amazon productions ranking as the top in global footprint; he emphasizes the overall production value and the opportunities those sets provide.

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The show leans into film craftsmanship and industry realities, often balancing sharp, opinionated reviews with candid conversations about independent and Canadian cinema, distribution hurdles, and practical production insights. Across episodes, listeners get a mix of solo critiques, interviews with filmmakers, and commentary on how changes in streaming, funding, and marketing shape the indie landscape. Notable throughlines include a preference for low-budget storytelling done with intention, a focus on festival and regional scenes, and a willingness to critique conventional Hollywood PR narratives while offering actionable takeaways for aspiring filmmakers and industry professionals. The format stands out for its accessibility, practical em... more

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