Lucas Anders interviews cinematographer Daniel Katz about his work on the Ant TImpson film BOOKWORM starring Elijah Wood. See it as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival on Wed, Oct 2nd, 6:30 PM at Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre. In BOOKWORM, eleven-year-old Mildred’s life is turned upside down when her mother lands in hospital and estra…

Lucas Anders interviews Michael Clowater (writer/director) about his film DRIVE BACK HOME. It screens as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival Fri, Sep 27th, 6:30 PM at Landmark Cinemas City centre with a Q&A with director Michael Clowater after. The encore screening is on Tue, Oct 1st, 4:00 PM at Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre as well. …

Christian Zyp interviews Joel Stewart (director) about the film SOUL'S ROAD. It screens as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival on Sun, Sep 29th, 7:30 PM (SOLD OUT) and Wed, Oct 2nd, 2:00 PM @ Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre. SOUL'S ROAD follows Ronan Garrett (country star Dallas Smith), a disgraced rock star who returns to his hometown …

Christian Zyp interviews co-hosts/producers Jessica Truong, Salvador Garcia (a.k.a. food reviewer Fat Sal), and Cynthia Lo about the docuseries EATING EDMONTON. The series EATING EDMONTON uses food, the people who make it, and their experiences as second-generation immigrants to tell richer stories about Edmonton communities. It premieres in full o…

“If you don’t find absolute joy in other people’s success, being a leader’s probably not going to float your boat,” says today’s guest, Laurie Labra. Daniel and Peter welcome Laurie to this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast for a fun and insightful conversation about leadership in a highly technical environment. Laurie is a vice president at…

Christian Zyp interviews Karen Chapman (writer/director) about her feature film VILLAGE KEEPER. It screens as part of the Edmonton International FIlm Festival Mon, Sep 30th, 7:00 PM @ Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre. There will be a Q&A following this screening with director Karen Chapman and producer Enrique Miguel Baniqued. In VILLAGE KEEPER, Jean…

Christian Zyp interviews Lowell Dean (director/writer) about two different films he helmed, DARK MATCH and DIE ALONE. You can see DARK MATCH as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival Sat Sept 28th @ 6:30pm at Landmark CIty Centre Cinemas with Lowell Dean in attendance for a pot-screening Q&A. See DIE ALONE in Cineplex Odeon theatres acros…

Christian Zyp interviews John Makens (director/producer) about the documentary ART AND LIFE: THE STORY OF JIM PHILLIPS. See it as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival on Thu, Oct 3rd at 7:30 PM @ Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre. A pioneer of graphic art, Jim Phillips, known for his bold and visceral imagery, has left an indelible mark on…

Christian Zyp interviews Jamie Rafn (director/screenwriter/producer) about his indie rom-com NEAR MISS. See it at the Edmonton International Film Festival Tue, Oct 1st, 6:30 PM @ Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre where Jamie Rafn will be in attendance for a post screening Q&A. The encore screening is on Thu, Oct 3rd, 2:00 PM @ Landmark as well. NEAR M…

Christian Zyp interviews Peter Hays (director) about the documentary FLASHBACK about the legendary club from the 80's nightlife scene in Edmonton. Catch a screening of FLASHBACK at the Metro Cinema on Sept 16th or at the Royal Alberta Museum on Oct 17th. FLASHBACK is the story of a defiant disco dance culture of sweat and sex and drugs and fashion …

What can leaders learn from horseshoe crabs, cottonwood trees, and polar bears? This episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast takes a fascinating dive into the lessons that leaders and organizations can take from nature. Guest Ron Amodeo, Chief Strategy Officer at UC Davis Health, shares some examples and insights from nature that can inform the wa…

Christian Zyp Interviews Dan Smith (Executive Director) about the Metro Cinema about their 2024 Season Launch. We discuss screenings of THE TRUMAN SHOW, FLASHBACK,WE ARE FUGAZI, FROM WASHINGTON D.C and more.By CJSR 88.5 FM

Christian Zyp interviews Michael Mabbott (dir/prod) about the documentary "ANY OTHER WAY: The Jackie Shane Story". Mabbott co-directed & Co-produced the film with Lucah Rosenberg-Lee. It's screening as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival on Thu, Oct 3rd, 6:30 PM @ Telus World of Science & Fri, Oct 4th, 2:00 PM @ Landmark Cinemas 9 City…

Christian Zyp interviews Neil Grahn (prod/dir) about the documentary series HORSE WARRIORS. It airs on APTN in Canada starting Sept 2nd. HORSE WARRIORS is a 13 episode docuseries from Neil Grahn and Dominique Keller that follows three dedicated teams as they train, compete and strive for victory in the North American Indian Relay Championships. Thi…

Why do people want to work for you? And perhaps more importantly, why do they want to continue to work for you? In this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast, Daniel and Peter look at how both external and internal onboarding can make or break the employee experience. As Peter points out, the talent market will continue to experience generationa…

“I don’t know what I’ve said until I’ve learned what you heard.” Daniel kicks off a robust discussion about communication with this provocative insight. He and Peter are joined in this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast by executive coach and communication expert Yosi Kossowsky. “That’s something I coach leaders on 80% of the time,” says Koss…

What does psychology have to do with business? “Absolutely everything,” says Dr. Ernest Wayde, host of the Psych in Business Podcast. Dr. Wayde joins Daniel and Peter on this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast for a discussion about how psychology can impact leadership and the workplace. In this conversation, Dr. Wayde offers some insights on…

Christian Zyp interviews Sean "MASSIVE DAMAGE" Dunster about the doc he's featured in, THE DEATH TOUR. See the film at the Metro Cinema Tuesday August 6th @ 6:45 pm. Sean and several other people involved with the film will be in attendance for a post screening Q&A. It will also screen on Wednesday August 7th @ 9:30 pm at Metro without guests. THE …

On this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast, Daniel and Peter take a deep dive into one of the most popular videos on the Stewart Leadership website: The Tale of the Three Envelopes. In this story, a new CEO receives three envelopes from the previous CEOs. The new CEO tucks them away and forgets about them. As he struggles in his role, he take…

Christian Zyp interviews Brandon Rhiness (dir/writer) and Elizabeth Chamberlain (actor) about GROTESQUE 2. It will have its Edmonton Premiere at the Metro Cinema on Wednesday July 17th at 7pm. GROTESQUE 2 is the outrageous sequel to the hit slasher comedy of the same name. The story follows lovable psychopath Mildred Moyer (Elizabeth Chamberlain) o…

“With every relationship, we make deposits into that trust account by the actions we take, the things we say, and the interest we show and display,” says Peter. Are you making good deposits into the trust accounts with your bosses, peers, and team members? Peter and Daniel get a little bit personal in this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast w…

Christian Zyp interviews documentary filmmaker Anna Kuelken. She was one of the recipients of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award for her work on films such as FATHER LIKE SON. Anna approaches filmmaking through an ethnographic lens, investing time cultivating relationships with her participants. In 2025 she will be releasing a…

“Some of the best goals out there have a 50% or 60% chance of success,” says Daniel. How effective are your change efforts? If you only have a 20% chance of success, you may be sabotaging yourself. On the other hand, if you set a goal that has an 80% chance of success, are you really making a significant change? In this episode of The Leadership Gr…

Christian Zyp interviews Lacey Paige about the films she programmed in the series EXTREMITIES OF EVIL at the Metro Cinema. The series is a look at AWFUL human appendages committing heinous, “hands-on” homicide, through the horror trope of losing a limb and inheriting a replacement one that has been possessed by the spirit of a murderous psychopath.…

We’ve all embarked on personal change efforts with great excitement and motivation–only to lose momentum and fall back on old habits or even crash and burn. Failing in our change efforts can result in frustration, discouragement, and disappointment. Is there any way to change in a truly sustainable way? In episode 12 of The Leadership Growth Podcas…

Christian Zyp interviews Lisa Jackson (dir/prod/writer) about the documentary WILFRED BUCK. It screens at the Metro CInema on June 3rd at 7:00 pm and June 5th 9:30 pm. It's screening as part of Indigenous History Month. WILFRED BUCK is about a man from the “fresh-out-of-the-bush, partly civilized, colonized, displaced people,” and he’s here to take…

Christian Zyp interviews Nathan Tape (dir/writer) & Tim Cairo (writer/prod) about their film OFF RAMP. It's making its Edmonton Premiere at the Metro Cinema June 2, 2024 @ 6:45 pm. In OFF RAMP, a couple of lovable, degenerate Juggalos, Trey and Silas, journey through America's hellish underbelly to The Gathering of the Juggalos, the one place on ea…

It’s an historic day over at The Leadership Growth Podcast as Daniel and Peter conduct their first podcast interview! Daniel and Peter interview Ed Evarts, founder and president of Excellius Leadership Development and author of the forthcoming book, The Bravery Trick: Four Easy Ways to Say Hard Things. In this interview, Ed shares some observations…

Lucas Anders interviews Darrin Hagen (director) about the documentary PRIDE V. PREJUDICE: The Delwin Vriend Story. It is a Special Preview Screening as part of Rainbow Visions FIlm Festival on Sun May 19th at 4 pm at the Metro CInema. Darrin Hagen and others will be there for a Q&A. "Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story" delves into the riv…

Christian Zyp interviews Pamela Hogan (dir) about the documentary film THE DAY ICELAND STOOD STILL that she made in collaboration with Icelandic producer Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir. It screens as part of Northwest Fest on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Metro Cinema. THE DAY ICELAND STOOD STILL is the true story of one day that sparked a revo…

Christian Zyp interviews Sav Rogers (dir) about the documentary CHASING CHASING AMY. See it as part of RAINBOW VISIONS FILM FESTIVAL on Saturday, May 18, 2034, @ 4:30 PM at the Metro CInema. Sav Rodgers' debut feature film CHASING CHASING AMY explores the unexamined legacy of Kevin Smith's cult classic, "Chasing Amy". On a quest to understand how t…

Do you know the most important skill for a leader? A conversation with an old friend from high school led Daniel to think carefully about this question, and his answer? Coaching. In this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast, Daniel and Peter discuss the five most important steps to effectively coaching someone on your team. Tune in to learn: Th…

Lucas Anders interviews Ben Judkins about his documentary THE CIGARETTE SURFBOARD. The World Premiere of this film screens as part of Northwest Fest on Sat, May 11, 2024 @ 7:00 PM at the Metro Cinema. Ben Judkins and Taylor Lane in attendance... with surf boards! THE CIGARETTE SURFBOARD follows a young designer who realizes that a surfboard –which …

Christian Zyp interviews Benjamin Howard (dir/writer/prod) about his film RILEY. It is the RAINBOW VISIONS Centrepiece screening on Saturday, May 18, 2024 7:00 PM, presented by Fruit Loop. This film and all screenings will take place at the Metro Cinema. Filmmaker Benjamin Howard and Lead Actor Jake Holley will be in attendance. In RILEY, Dakota is…

Christian Zyp Interviews Eric Vaughn (director), Jon Liton (founder of LET'S BE BETTER HUMANS), Bruce Mau & Bisi Williams (Co-founders of MASSIVE CHANGE NETWORK) about the documentary I HAVE A NAME. You can catch a screening of the film as part of Northwest Fest on Sat May 11th at 4 pm at the Metro Cinema. By compassionately observing the culture's…

Christian Zyp interviews Gerry Potter (dir/prod) about his documentary IN SEARCH OF PROFESSOR PRECARIOUS. Catch a free screening May 3, 2024 @ 7 pm at CO*LAB, 9641 102A Ave. (1 block east of the Art Gallery of Alberta). IN SEARCH OF PROFESSOR PRECARIOUS is a documentary in which the director, a long-time precarious contract instructor, travels Cana…

What is your Personal Philosophy of Leadership? If you can’t answer that question, this episode of The Leadership Growth Podcast is for you! Join Daniel and Peter as they coach you through a powerful exercise in self-reflection that can help you develop your own core philosophy. Tune in to learn: The five core questions you need to answer to develo…

Christian Zyp interviews Nisreen Barker about her Alberta filmed documentary ARAB WOMEN SAY WHAT?! It was shot in Alberta with unadulterated truth and complexity. You can stream it for free at NFB.ca ARAB WOMEN SAY WHAT?! paints an unparalleled portrait of Arab women living in Canada. The film offers a counter-mainstream narrative that embraces the…

Christian Zyp interviews Canadian cinematic legend Vincenzo Natali about the two films he has featured at the Calgary Underground FIlm Festival (CUFF), CUBE (1997) and NOTHING (2003). They will be screened over April 20-21 at the Globe Cinema. Vincenzo Natali reminisces about these spiritual sequels, CUBE and NOTHING. In CUBE, without remembering h…

Christian Zyp interviews Michael Peterson (dir) about the Alberta filmed series DEPARTMENT OF PARANORMAL AFFAIRS. It screens as part of the Calgary Underground FIlm Festival (CUFF) Sat April 27th at 4:30 pm at the Globe Cinema. You know all of the monsters from scary stories? They’re totally real, but they’re just trying to get by like the rest of …

Lucas Anders interview Maxwell Nalevansky (dir) about his film RATS! screening as part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) on Sat April 20th at the Globe CInema. In RATS! the summer just got a lot shorter for Raphael Tinski. It's 2007 and the peak of emo-culture is in full swing. Raphael just got arrested by a psychotic cop. Raphael jus…

Christian Zyp interviews Tim Rutherford, Cody Kennedy, Josh Lenner and Kevin Martin about their film THE LAST VIDEO STORE. It's making its southern Alberta premiere at the Calgary Underground Film Festival Sat April 20th at 9:45 pm at the Globe Cinema. It also screens Sun April 28 at 3:45 pm. In this love letter to the era of the video store, THE L…

Lindsey Campbell and Mark Davies discuss the film BLACKBERRY as part of their series THANKS TELEFILM. This is where they examine federally funded films. Will they say "Thanks Telefilm!" OR "Thanks Telefilm?" In BLACKBERRY, Matt Johnson (Nirvana the Band the Show) explores the incredible growth and tragic collapse of the world's first smartphone and…

Lucas Anders interviews Caden Douglas (dir/writer) about his film MOTHER FATHER SISTER BROTHER FRANK. It makes its Canadian Premiere at the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) on Fri April 26th @ 7pm at the Globe CInema. In MOTHER FATHER SISTER BROTHER FRANK, the Jennings family couldn’t be more painfully suburban, but when asshole Uncle Frank…

“What’s the value-add for each and every interaction?” According to Daniel, this is a critical question every leader should ask about interactions with customers. But it doesn’t just apply to customers. Leaders have four critical relationships to manage, and each one has different needs, concerns, and desired outcomes. Managing these four relations…

Christian Zyp interviews Nathan Tape (dir/writer) & Tim Cairo (writer/prod) about their film OFF RAMP. It's making its Canadian Premiere at the Calgary Underground Film Festival April 22, 2024 @ 9:30 pm at the Globe Cinema. In OFF RAMP, a couple of lovable, degenerate Juggalos, Trey and Silas, journey through America's hellish underbelly to The Gat…

Christian Zyp spoke with Brenda Lieberman (Festival Director and Co-Programmer) about the 21st Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF). Catch it April 18-28, 2024 at the Globe Cinema. Brenda discusses the feature/documentary/short films, guests (John Waters & Vincenzo Natali), Albertan filmmakers and events surrounding the festival. Find out more …

Christian Zyp interviews Sonya WIlliam (Director of the Network of Independent Canadian Exhibitors) about the current state of operations for theatre owners and not-for-profit art house cinemas in Canada. The monopoly of Cineplex Entertainment in Canada combined with restrictions of "zoning" and "clean runs" are making it increasingly difficult to …

“Are you going to be curious, or are you going to be judging?” This is the question Daniel asks in this conversation about how to create shared meaning through conversations. As Daniel points out, there’s a time and place for both, but in striving to understand each other in conversation, we need to emphasize curiosity over judgment. For leaders wh…

Christian Zyp interviews Omar Mouallem (dir/prod) about his new documentary MAKING KAYFABE. It is screening on CBC Gem currently for free. MAKING KAYFABE is a documentary that revolves around Omar Mouallem venturing into the squared circle. Facing a midlife crisis, Oamr decided to tap into his childhood dream of wrestling to be his next project. En…