• 49 degrees north #33 - David Moses
    May 8 2019

    Writer-producer David Moses (Emergency Room: Life + Death at VGH) discusses his new documentary series Paramedics: Life on the Line, and the storytelling challenges in unscripted television. You can watch episodes of the show here on Knowledge Network.



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    58 mins
  • 49 degrees north #32 - Roslyn Muir
    Apr 10 2019

    Writer Roslyn Muir (The Birdwatcher, Washed Away) discusses her journey from intern to story-editor on Ransom, and how writing Movies of the Week can be a great way to break into the industry.



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    48 mins
  • 49 degrees north #31 - Sam Wiebe
    Apr 3 2019

    Crime-novelist Sam Wiebe talks about his latest book “Cut you down.” We also discuss the Vancouver crime-fiction scene, the challenges/benefits of writing by hand, and how he came to edit Vancouver Noir. For more information about Sam and his work, visits his website and buy his books at your local book store!



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    39 mins
  • 49 degrees north #30 - Robert C. Cooper
    Mar 27 2019

    Showrunner Robert C. Cooper (Stargate, Dirk Gently) discusses his powerful new drama Unspeakable, and its incredible journey from pitch to screen. We discuss the process of creating a story spanning decades, and challenges arising from the real-life scandal the show is based upon. You can find the show in Canada through the CBC, and it will also be on Sundance TV.



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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 49 degrees north #29 - Katherine Collins
    Mar 20 2019

    Writer-producer Katherine Collins (Blindspot, Lost in Space) talks about her upcoming feature film Riot Girls and the importance of knowing your story. Along the way we discuss story-breaking, writing by hand, and legendary riot grrrl band Bikini Kill.



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    38 mins
  • 49 degrees north #28 - Thomas Pound
    Jul 25 2018

    Writer-producer Thomas Pound (Motive) talks story-breaking on The Flash, writing episodes as a team, and how Memento led him to a writing career.



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    58 mins
  • 49 degrees north #27 - Brynn Peebles & Brianna Wiens
    Jul 18 2018

    Writer-performers Brynn Peebles and Brianna Wiens (AKA GirlonGirlHumor) stop by to discuss writing and producing season two of their digital series Girls vs. The City. You can keep up to date with all their work via their website, and you can subscribe to their YouTube channel where you’ll find the show.



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    45 mins
  • 49 degrees north #26 - Will Pascoe
    Jul 11 2018

    Writer-producer-director Will Pascoe (Da Vinci’s Demons, Chicago Med) discusses his recent stint on Hulu's Shut Eye, the importance of “the cards,” and how documentary filmmaking led to the start of his writing career. Will’s documentary film about Canadian comics Lost Heroes is available here.



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    1 hr and 17 mins