Directed by RJ Collins, CRESCENT CITY tells the story of Brian Sutter (Terrance Howard), a police officer in a small southern town who’s struggling to keep it together. When the town is terrorized by a serial killer, Sutter and his partners, Luke Carson and Jaclyn Waters (Esai Morales and Nicky Whelan), are called into action. But, as the body count rises, everyone—including those on the force—become suspects, forcing them to try to contain the horrors of their past as they look to catch the killer. In this 1on1, we speak to Collins about making bad choices, mental health and why we're gripped by thrillers.

Inspired by the amazing true story, My Penguin Friend tells the story of Joao (Jean Reno), an older gentleman who lives a secluded life with his wife Maria (Adriana Barraza). One day, as Joao is on the beach, he discovers a lost penguin who is drenched in oil. Taking the bird into his home, Joao does his best to bring him back to health. Naming the bird DinDim, their encounter begins a beautiful friendship that stands the test of time (and the ocean). In this 1on1, we speak to producer Jonathan Lim about working with penguins and caring for creation.

Written, directed and starring Viggo Mortensen, THE DEAD DON'T HURT tells the story of Vivienne Le Coudy (Vicky Krieps), an independent woman who falls in love with Danish immigrant, Holger Olsen (Mortensen). Set during the outbreak of the Civil War, their relationship is torn apart when Olsen decides to fight on behalf of the Union. Suddenly left on her own in a world of male toxicity and violence, Vivienne is forced to stand tall and fight for her family on her own.  In this 1on1, we speak to Mortensen about his western with a feminine twist and the power of collaboration.

On his 70th anniversary, Godzilla has truly made waves with his latest film, GODZILLA MINUS ONE. Focusing on the story of Shikishima, a former kamikaze pilot grappling with PTSD after World War II, the return of the giant lizard has garnered universal acclaim and awards buzz. This week, Kirk Haviland and Ben Dower return to talk about the power of Godzilla, the trouble with American remakes and healing through sacrifice.

Based on the iconic book series, PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS brings the mythological world to life as young Percy (Walker Scobell) learns that his estranged father is more than human. Uniting with other children of the gods, Percy and his friends set out on a quest to prevent an all-out war that could threaten an unwitting humanity. In this 1on1, we speak to stars Scobell, Leah Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri about the power of mythology, determining 'monsters' and how to respond to bullying.

BETTER DAYS follows Kate (Sonja Smits), a grieving wife who has just lost her husband of over thirty years. Broken by the loss, Kate withdraws into a bottle of vodka—and his Halloween costumes. Feeling lost and alone, she soon befriends three local teenagers who are fascinated by her enthusiasm for dressing up. But, as she and her new friends bond, Kate’s family become increasingly concerned. In this 1on1, we speak to Smits about our fear of grief, the zeal of youth and waiting for 'better days'.

Directed by Jacqueline Castel and written by Jae Matthews, My Animal tells the story of Heather (Bobbi Salvor Menuez), a teenage girl who yearns to play for her local hockey team. However, in this male-dominated town, she is kept at bay simply because she ‘isn’t a boy’. Things begin to change for Heather though when she meets Jonny (Amandla Stenberg), an attractive figure skater who instantly catches Heather’s eye. As the two girls draw closer to one another, Heather struggles to hide her own personal secrets whether it’s her hidden sexual orientation or her alcoholic mother. Most threatening of all, though, is her devastating family curse that causes her to morph into a feral wolf whenever there’s a full moon. In this 1on1, we speak to Castel about the terror of sexuality, shooting in Timmins and whether or not we have an animal within.

Written and directed by Nia DaCosta, THE MARVELS follows Carol Danvers (Brie Larson), aka Captain Marvel, as she deals with the fallout from her destruction of The Supreme Intelligence. Struggling with the burden of destabilizing the Kree homeworld, Danvers is shocked when she’s transported into the bedroom of young Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani), aka Ms. Marvel. Soon after, Danvers realizes that her powers have become entangled with those of Khan and her estranged niece, Captain Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris). Forced to team up together, the trio must attempt to save the day while saving themselves in the process. This week, returnee Miriam Ibrahim and newcomer Raevin Larue enter the ScreenFish Fishbowl to talk about underwritten villainy and the power of 'together'.

Written and directed by Liz Whitmere, COLD tells the story of Jane (Melanie Scrofano), a woman who has just turned 40 but remains inexplicably (and increasingly) chilled to the bone. Something is wrong—but she doesn’t know what to do about it. She reaches out to her partner, Theo (Sean Baek) and her friends but they insist that this is just part of ‘the Change’. However, as things worsen, Jane continues to fall apart, both figuratively and literally. In this 1on1, we speak to Whitmere and Baek about truly hearing another person and flippant feelings.

Directed by Miguel Angel Ferrer, LA SOMBRA DEL SOL (THE SHADOW OF THE SUN) tells the story of Leo (Carlos Manuel Gonzalez), a hard-working, blue-collar man who’s struggling to keep his family afloat financially. However, things begin to change when he encounters his younger brother, Alex (Anyelo Lopez). Having been deaf since birth, Alex has a passion for music and wants Leo to perform a song that he’s writing in a musical contest in the nation’s capital. As Leo attempts to reconnect with his musical past, the two brothers work together to build something greater than a song. To them, this could be a new life. In this 1on1, we speak to Gonzalez and Ferrer about the power of art, love for Venezuela & 'finding your voice'.

Set 64 years before Katniss volunteered as tribute, THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES follows a young Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) as a young man who does everything in his power to keep his mentee, Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), alive in the 10th annual Hunger Games. Although he's drawn to the young woman, there's an inner darkness welling up within Snow that beckons him. This week, Seun Olowo-Ake and Daniel Collins step in to talk about being the 'victor' and holding back our dark side.

Set in the cold New England winter, The Holdovers follows Paul Hunnam (Paul Giamatti), a grumpy professor who is forced to remain on campus during the Christmas break to supervise the students who remain over the holidays. Locked away in a school with few support staff, Hunnam is as frustrated about his situation as the students themselves, leading to tension between them. During their enforced time together, Hunnam forms an unlikely bond with troublemaker (but highly intelligent) Angus (Dominic Sessa) and Mary Lamb, (Da’Vine Joy Randolph) the school’s head cook who is grieving the loss of her son in Vietnam. This week, the crew from The Movie Podcast (Shahbaz, Anthony Gagliardi & Daniel Baptista) join us to talk about holidays without the holidays and looking for community.

Directed by Sophie Compton and Reuben Hamlyn, ANOTHER BODY introduces us to Taylor, a young college student who discovers that someone has used deepfake technology to use her face in pornographic videos. Traumatized by the actions of a mysterious foe, Taylor sets out to bring her attacker to justice. Without help from the police, Taylor works with other victims of deepfake to find the young person who did this to her in a cautionary tale for the AI generation. In this 1on1, we speak to Hamlin & Compton about internet consent and 'shame as a form of silence'.

Shark Week comes to Canada?! In recent years, the Canadian East Coast has found themselves in the crosshairs of a massive shark migration, suggesting that this may be one of the largest hosting grounds for them in the world. In GREAT WHITE NORTH, director PJ Naworynski and his team take a deep dive into this surprising development as they attempt to gather information on this new feasting ground for Great Whites. In this 1on1, we speak to Naworynski about filming 17 ft Great Whites and feeling small.

Inspired by a horrifying true story, SQUEALER takes the viewer into a world of toxicity and brutality. Co-written by Danielle Burgio and Andy Armstrong, SQUEALER follows one officer's determination to bring down a serial killer who has a unique taste for his victims. In this 1on1, we speak to Burgio and Armstrong about the value of the unseen and bringing the story of a killer to life onscreen.

Written and directed by Kyle Armstrong, HANDS THAT BIND is set in 1980s Alberta as farmhand Andy (Paul Sparks) is struggling to make ends meet. When his boss' estranged son re-emerges to replace him, Andy's life begins to spiral. With his job in peril, Andy begins to look for other ways to keep his family afloat financially. In this 1on1, we speak to Armstrong about what it means to 'be a man' and holding back our dark side.

Co-created by Alex Mifflin, THE WATER BROTHERS return for their fifth season to delve into our complex relationship with the environment and the ways that we need one another. This season, the team sets their sights on the epic nature of Ontario's biodiversity while sharing stories about such topics as The Breathing Lands, The Great Plastic Lakes and the World's Oldest Water. In this 1on1, we speak to Mifflin about Ontario's eco-system, the power of carbon and how the average person can get involved. 

Directed by Paul Angeli, MEDICINE MAN introduces us to Stan Brock, a British-born cowboy who become an American television icon. However, Brock’s life is hardly Hollywood anymore. Having sacrificed everything, Brock has dedicated his life to bring free healthcare to the struggling American population. By way of his work with Remote Area Medical (RAM), Brock works tirelessly to heal a nation that remains divided by the political aisle, even as countless families lie in the balance. In this 1on1, we speak to Angeli and RAM co-ordinator Audra Fitzgerald about Stan's legacy and the 'power of together'.

Directed (and starring) Aaron Murtagh, MAN BABY follows a man in the weeks following the birth of his child. As he attempts to navigate the changes within the home, the man soon discovers that there are changes happening within himself that defy the laws of nature. In this 1on1, we speak to Murtagh about struggling with change and the male perspective when having kids.

Directed by Scott Hamilton Kennedy and executive produced by Neil deGrasse Tyson, SHOT IN THE ARM begins in a time before the world had heard of COVID-19 as New York was situated in the midst of a deadly measles outbreak. And then... COVID happened. But, even in the midst of a terrifying global pandemic, people began to further mistrust scientific evidence that immunization shots were not only safe but necessary. In this 1on1, we speak to Kennedy and deGrasse Tyson about searching for truth in an age of misinformation and "the war against ourselves".

Directed by Walt Dohrn, TROLLS: BAND TOGETHER returns to the fabled forest as Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) are preparing to help their friends on their wedding day. However, the festivities are interrupted with the return of John Dory (Eric Andre), Branch’s estranged brother. John Dory explains their other brother Floyd (Troye Sivan) has been captured by pop sensation Velvet and Veneer (Amy Shumer & Andrew Rannells) and that the only thing that can save him is ‘the perfect family pitch’. Suddenly, Branch, John Dory and Poppy embark on a furious family reunion in order to reunite Branch’s brothers and save Floyd from a fate even worse than pop-culture obscurity. In this 1on1, we speak to Dohrn about the *NSYNC reunion, creating new worlds & 'fighting together'.

Directed by Brendan Patrick Hughes, THE METAL DETECTOR follows Georg, an Austrian retiree who hunts for history amidst the hill surrounding his home. As a child, his mother claims to have witnessed a crash of an Allied B-17 during the Second World War and Georg spends his days with his simple metal detector, searching for fragments of a bygone era. As he researches the American crewmembers onboard, he reaches out to their descendants and invites them to his home to remember the 75th anniversary of the crash. However, digging up the past involves more than assembling artifacts and, suddenly, the families begin to unpack the challenges they faced within their own home as result of the war. In this 1on1, we speak to Hughes about digging up the past and the effects of trauma on 'normal people'.

Directed by Sebastian Back, VERONA tells the story of Camila Baron (Kat Khan), a young woman who feels the burden of her father’s story after her estranged grandfather passes away. Romantically involved with her pastor, Mackenzie (Basia Wyszynski), Camila struggles to reconcile the wild nature of youth with the pain of her family. Feeling lost, Camila follows her own path but, in doing so, threatens to upend her relationships in the process. In this 1on1, we speak to Back about the power of quiet and whether or not God is scared of 'complicated people'.

Concert films have been around for decades but few (if any) have had the impact of TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR. With the power of Swifties at her back, the pop queen has absolutely surpassed box office expectations to become not only the biggest concert film of all time butalso one of the biggest hits of the year. This week, Steve is joined by Judith McCartney and Swiftie Leila Atta to talk about the pop queen's relationship with her audience and what we learn about her from this show.

Set in 1969, the new romcom FLY ME TO THE MOON tells the story of Cole (Channing Tatum), NASA's launch director who works hard to ensure the safety of his men. However, with Russia advancing in the space race , the government hires Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson), a marketing maven, in the hopes of garnering public support. As the two grow closer, Kelly soon finds herself challenged with a new task: creating a backup in case the lunar landing doesn't work. In this 1on1, we speak to co-star Jim Rash about the importance of the space race, LGBTQ representation in 1969 and 'sad stories' as inspiration for change.

Struggling to pay the bills, Mike (Josh Hutcherson) takes a position as a nighttime security guard at a local pizza joint On the surface, it seems like an easy gig... but Freddy Fazbear's is not your typical pizzaria. At night, the kid-friendly animatronics reveal their murderous side as they hunt Mike and any who stand in their way. This is the set-up of FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S, the long-awaited film adaptation of the beloved game franchise. Scaring up big bucks at the box office, the film has come alive in theatres, giving the fans what they want. Or did it? This week, Catherine Erskine and Riley Lovering Spencer join Steve to talk about meeting fan expectations and the haunting echoes of trauma.

Created by Robert Vince, AIR BUD was an unexpected hit with audiences. Although it seemed to be a story about a dog who wins the big game, it ultimately was a story about grief of a child and the love that it takes to heal. But what was even more surprising was the longevity of the franchise. Now streaming on Disney+, the franchise's 16 films (!) have the opportunity to continue to connect with the next generation. In this 1on1, we speak to Vince about man's unique relationships with dogs, the future of the franchise and, yes, whether or not there's a rule that says dogs can't play basketball.

Can the stock market save the world? Directed by Craig Gillespie, DUMB MONEY tells the story of Keith Gill (Paul Dano), a YouTuber who poured his life savings into GameStop stock. Stuck in the throws of the pandemic of 2020, no one could have predicted the ripple effect that came after. As the stock began to skyrocket, Gill and his online army held their 'diamond hands' together, shaking up Wall Street irrevocably. In the 10th Season Premiere, Steve welcomes back Jason Thai and Daniel Maranan to talk about the damage of greed and line between justice and profit.

Directed by Marc Marriott and produced by Brigham Taylor, TOKYO COWBOY tells the story of Hideki, a Japanese businessman who travels to the American Mid-West to begin to farm wagyu beef. However, when he arrives, he is met with unwelcome glances from those who don't believe he understands their world. Befriended by ranch hand Javier (Goya Robles), he begins an unexpected journey of self-discovery. In this 1on1, we speak to Marriott, Taylor and Robles about the mystique of the American Mid-West and the meaning of 'halfway'.

Directed by Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss, THE MISSION documents the life of John Chau, a young American missionary who tragically lost his life. Back in 2018, Chau had committed his life to reaching the indigineous population on a remote North Sentinel Island. But Chau’s evangelistic passion also became his own undoing as he ignored the warnings of others and pursued his personal mission anyways. Killed by arrows upon contact with the population, the film highlights the people who he left behind who are asking whether or not this Mission was worth the sacrifice. In this 1on1, we speak to McBaine and Moss about colonialism in missions work and the line between committed and crazy. 

Directed by Raoul Peck, SILVER DOLLAR ROAD gives voice to the Reels Family in North Carolina. Having lived in the area of Silver Dollar Road for generations, the Reels have claim to its stunning waterfront property. However, due to complicated legal proceedings, the land is taken away from them by land developers. What follows is a horrifying tale of harassment, unjust imprisonment and legal proceeds that speaks to the toxic soul of the American judicial system. In this 1on1, we speak to Peck about the power of land and how to prevent this in the future.

Written by (and starring) Joshua Sharp & Aaron Jackson, DICKS: THE MUSICAL tells the story of Craig and Trevor (Sharp and Jackson), two competing businessmen who are determined to climb over one another on the corporate ladder. But, when they discover that they’re long-lost identical twins, the two decide to join forces in an attempt to reunite their divorced parents and attempt to rebuild their family. In this 1on1, we speak to Sharp & Jackson about the legend of Larry Charles, the boundaries of comedy and birthing the Sewer Boys. 

Directed by Liz Marshall, S-YEWYAW/AWAKEN tells the story of Alfonso Salinas of the shíshálh Nation (Sunshine Coast, BC) and impact producer Charlene SanJenko of Splatsin of the Secwépemc Nation (Shuswap, BC) as they delve into the horrifying realities of Canada’s Residential School system and the many ways that it impacted their culture and its teachings. For Salinas, that journey takes the shape of the establishment of a canoeing group for young people that will help them reconnect with their indigenous heritage. In the case of SanJenko, it involves hearing the truths that shaped (and rocked) her Elders as they speak to the traumas of the past. In this 1on1, we speak to Marshall and Salinas about returning pride to the First Nations people & passing on the story.

Directed by Ariane Louise-Seize, Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person tells the story of Sasha (Sara Monpetit), a teenage (appearing) vampire who’s struggling to make a kill. Even though she needs human blood to live, Sasha’s empathy for others makes taking a life almost impossible. Unlike the other members of her family, her fangs only appear when she can connect with her prey. But that problem can potentially be resolved when she meets Paul (Felix-Antoine Benard), a regular teen who believes that life is no longer worth living. As the two strike up an agreement, Sasha offers to help him resolve his issues before making him her next meal. In this 1on1, we speak to Louise-Seize and Benard about laughing at the darkness and what teens really hunger for.

Directed by Ian Gabriel, RUNS IN THE FAMILY tells the story of River (Gabe Gabriel, who also wrote the script), a young trans drag man who is invited by his father, Varun (Ace Bhatti) to join him on a road trip across South Africa. Their mission? To break River’s estranged mother out of rehab. Things seem to be going their way until River finds out that his partner for an upcoming drag competition has gotten injured. For River, winning the competition would have provided the money he needed for his surgery and he’s broken by the loss. But would Varun be willing to step in and take their place?  In this 1on1, we speak to Gabriel about working with his father, taking an optimistic tone and owning your story.

In THE GREAT SALISH HEIST, Steve Joe is an archaeologist for the Moquahat people who is convinced that his people's struggles are a direct result of the displacement of sacred artifacts. Determined to make things right, Steve assembles a rebellious crew from the Rez who plan on breaking into the museum in order to retrieve what rightfully belongs to their people. In this 1on1, we speak to producer/star Harold Joe about reclaiming history and when 'the wrong thing becomes the right thing'.

Directed by Jeff Celentano, THE HILL tells the inspirational true story of Rickey Hill (Colin Ford), the son of a travelling pastor who yearned to becoming a professional ball player. Despite his physical obstacles, Hill became one of the best hitters in baseball and remained determined to follow his dream. In this 1on1, we speak to Celentano and the real Rickey Hill about bringing baseball to life onscreen and breaking down the line between sports and faith.

Written and directed by Sophie Dupuis, SOLO introduces the world to Simon (Theodore Pellerin), a fiery drag artist who lights up the stage nightly. Vibrant and filled with youthful fire, Simon finds himself distracted when he encounters Olivier (Felix Maritaud), the charming drag artist that joins the troupe. Just as the two spark up a romance together, Simon’s long-estranged mother returns. Between her sudden arrival and the toxicity rising within his new relationship, Simon is torn between worlds and finds himself attempting to please everyone in his life. In this 1on1, we speak to Pellerin about the collaborative process and toxic relationships

Written and directed by Luke Higginson, RELAX, I'M FROM THE FUTURE tells the story of Casper (Rhys Darby), a time traveller who appears in the present day who’s interested in living in the moment. When he meets Holly (Gabrielle Graham), the two begin an almost instant friendship, especially since Casper has the knowledge that she needs to make a quick buck. However, as the two live it up in the present, time has a way of coming calling and they inadvertently change what’s ‘supposed to happen’. Suddenly, the future hangs in the balance as they attempt to fix what was broken. In this 1on1, we speak to Higginson about developing the mushy blob of reality and what it means to 'matter'.

Written by Bob Barlen and directed by Cal Brunker, PAW PATROL: THE MIGHTY MOVIE sees Ryder and the pups as they continue to be the law and order of Adventure City. However, when a ‘mad scientist’ (Taraji P. Henson) causes a meteor to crash down in the city, the Paw Patrol find themselves superpowers. Transformed into the Mighty Pups, the team must work together to defeat their villainous new foe who proves to be a greater threat than they had imagined (especially when she teams up with their arch-rival, Humdinger). In this 1on1, we speak with Brunker and Barren about the evolution of the Paw Patrol and where 'power' comes from.

Directed by Kitty Green, The Royal Hotel tells the story of Hanna and Liv (Julia Garner and Jessica Henwick), two best friends who embark on a backpacking trip across the Australian Outback. When their money runs dry, the two are forced to take on temporary work in a bar called ‘The Royal Hotel’. However, what begins as a simple way to make some extra cash soon begins to spiral out of their control, exposing a riotous world of male dominance in the midst of the desert. In this 1on1, we speak to Green about the most dangerous men and fighting back against male toxicity.

Directed by Andy Palmer, THE RE-EDUCATION OF MOLLY SINGER tells the story of Molly Singer (Britt Robertson), a young woman who made a name for herself as the life of the party during her college years. But now, as an adult, she spends her days struggling along as low-level attorney who’s just trying to keep her boss, Brenda (Jaime Pressly) off her back. When her job is on the line, Brenda lets her know that the way back into her good graces is to help her socially awkward son, Elliot (Ty Simpkins) acclimatize to college life. Re-enrolling in her old almamater, Molly and her friend Olly (Nico Santos) step back into the past in an effort to repair Elliot’s severely damaged reputation. In this 1on1, we speak to Palmer about the comedy of college and being a good man in a modern world.

In the midst of the SAG-AFTRA strike, film festivals continue to roll on, even if they're lacking the celebrity power that they're known for. Even so, TIFF '23 was one for the books! This week, the ScreenFish TIFF Squad regroup to debrief about the Fest that was, the films that we loved and what we learned this year.

Directed by Bishal Dutta, IT LIVES INSIDE follows Samidha (Megan Suri)—or ‘Sam’—a teenage girl who desperately wants to be accepted in her high school, even if it means separating from her oldest friend, Tamira (Mohana Krishnan). But, when Tamira approaches Sam and begs her for help, Sam soon finds herself under the influence of a mythological demonic spirit. Suddenly, she decides to step into her heritage in order to understand her new enemy and find peace. In this 1on1, we speak to Dutta about owning one's culture and making peace within.

Directed by Malden Djordjevic,  Working Class Goes to Hell follows a small-town union's struggle for justice after an industrial fire decimates a Balkan village, creating opposition as the owners evade responsibility. Ceca (Tamara Krcunovic), the leader of the labor movement, is steadfast in her efforts, but the addition of Mija to the group ignites a fascination with paganism that causes strange occurrences and the emergence of a shadowy figure who targets dishonest people.

Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, Monster begins with the story of Minato (Soya Kurokawa), a young man who lives with his mother. Having lost his father as a young child, Minato begins behaving oddly, claiming that his brain has been switched with a pig. Confused and frightened for her son, Minato’s mother assumes that this is caused by his teacher Hori (Eita Nagayama). But, when she approaches the school for answers, she finds little solace, leaving her wondering how to help her son snap back into reality. In this 1on1, we speak to Kore-eda about the making of a Monster, the myth of normal and the power of perspective.

Directed by Anna Fahr, VALLEY OF EXILE follows Rima and Nour, two Syrian sisters who are trying to set up a new life in Lebanon. Struggling to take possession of their home, they're forced to temporarily stay in a Syrian refugee camp as time ticks away on Rima's pregnancy.  In this 1on1, we speak to Fahr about telling authentic stories and filming in an actual Syrian refugee camp.

Directed by DK Welchman & Hugh Welchman, The Peasants is based non Wladyslaw Reymont’s novel of the same name. Set in early 20th Century Poland, the story follows the Jagna (Kamila Urvedowska), the most beautiful and charming woman in the village of Lipce. When she marries Maciej Boryna, a weathy widower (and the village’s ‘First Farmer’), she does so out of obligation rather than love. Fading away emotionally, Jagna soon rediscovers her passion in the arms of Antek, causing chaos within her family and the village itself. In this 1on1, we speak to DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman about the tactile nature of animation, the beauty of the 'coarse' and the power of choice.

With OPPENHEIMER, Christopher Nolan steps back into history to explore one of the key moments in human history. With the invention of the atomic bomb, J. Robert Oppenheimer sent a shift through the world, changing the balance of power and terror around the world. But, while one can argue that this was 'wartime', does it justify the creation of the world's greatest weapon of mass destruction? In the season finale, Victor Stiff (@VictorStiff1 ) and Ben Dower sit down to discuss the moral responsibility of progress and the power of the storyteller.

Premiering at TIFF '23, Kasey Lum's Bloom tells the story of a woman (Jodi Balfour) who returns home, only to find it empty. While she was out, her girlfriend has cleared out her clothes and abandoned the relationship. Left only with the plant that she had purchased as a gift for her lover, the woman grieves the loss by focusing her emotions on the seedling itself. In this 1on1, we speak to Lum about shooting on film, life-giving love and the scars of relationships.