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…

In episode 63 of Everything is Up, Tammera Hollerich interviews Michelle Jaeger, the President and CEO of Das Health, to discuss the company's mission to revolutionize the healthcare industry. Michelle shares insights into the challenges and opportunities in the healthcare landscape, especially focusing on senior care and technology advancements. T…

In episode 62 of Everything is Up, Tammera Hollerich interviews Charles Fry, founder of CODE Éxitos, a company with a unique approach to building digital products and fostering a positive work environment. Charles shares insights into the company's dual purpose of commercial success and social impact. Tune in to learn more about their journey and t…

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 …

In episode 61 of Everything is Up, Tammera Hollerich interviews Danny Hagen, the Chief Revenue Officer of Wallboard, based in Carrollton, Texas. Danny shares his journey in the tech industry, his perspective on integrity, and the impact of technology on society. Tune in as they discuss topics ranging from the importance of giving back, and the infl…

In episode 60 of Everything is Up, Tammera Hollerich interviews Rick Melero, CEO of HIS Capital Group, to discuss his journey from adversity to success in the real estate investment industry. Rick also shares insights on time management, personal growth, and the current state of the housing market. Tune in to learn how to leverage opportunities and…

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…

In episode 59 of Everything is Up, Tammera Hollerich interviews Jig Pandya, the Chief Strategy Officer at Apsilon Hotels, as they discuss Jig's role in leading the digital division and his background in sports and competitive nature. Jig also shares a memorable experience from his childhood and the importance of continuous improvement. Tune in to l…

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…

In episode 58 of Everything is Up, Tammera Hollerich interviews Carol Klocek, CEO of the Center for Transforming Lives in Fort Worth, Texas, as she shares insights into the organization's mission to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and trauma, particularly focusing on women and children in need. Tune in as they delve into the challenges…

In episode 57 of Everything is Up, Tammera Hollerich interviews Jacky Fischer, the CEO of 3 Men Movers and author of "The Growth Paradox." Jacky shares her journey of taking over the family business and growing it from $3 million to $40 million annually. They discuss the importance of trust in team dynamics, the challenges of scaling a business, an…

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.…

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…

In episode 56 of Everything is Up, Tammera Hollerich interviews Bruce Waller, VP of Corporate Relocation for Armstrong Company, to discuss his journey in the relocation business and his new book. Bruce also shares insights on the importance of defining success, moving from success to significance, and the GAPS framework for personal growth. Tune in…

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…

In episode 55 of Everything is Up, Tammera Hollerich interviews Christopher Wick, founder of Say Yes! Enterprises, an investment firm focused on saying yes to opportunities and serving others. Christopher shares his journey of saying yes to opportunities and focusing on serving others. They dive into the importance of mindset, skill set, and the im…

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…

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…

In episode 54 of Everything is Up, Tammera Hollerich interviews Dennis Hoang, co-founder of Patturn, to discuss their innovative approach to managing returns for large brands and retailers. Dennis shares insights into the challenges of scaling their business, the unique culture at Patturn, and the entrepreneurial spirit that drives their success. T…

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…

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…

In episode 53 of Everything is Up, Tammera Hollerich interviews Davidson Hang, the founder of Daring Hearts and Valenta Consulting. Davidson shares his journey of self-discovery through attending conferences worldwide, and investing over $150,000 in personal growth. He discusses the shift from extrinsic to intrinsic motivation, emphasizing self-lov…

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 …

In episode 52 of Everything is Up, Tammera Hollerich interviews Billy Wilkinson, CEO of The Threshold Companies. Billy shares his journey of becoming the CEO and the strategic decisions that led him to take on the role. From being one of the original owners to scaling the company with just nine employees, Billy's story is a testament to his ability…

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…

In episode 51 of Everything is Up, Tammera Hollerich interviews Mike Coffey, a Fort Worth native, HR expert, licensed private investigator, and successful entrepreneur. Mike shares insights on building his company, his community involvement, and his family life. Tune in now to gain inspiration and practical tips for achieving success in various asp…

Christian Zyp interviews Spencer RIchard (writer/dir) about his new short film DANCE WITH THE DEVIL. It screens Fri March 22nd at the Capitol Theatre in Ft. Edmonton Park. DANCE WITH THE DEVIL is a spy thriller filmed in and around Edmonton.By CJSR 88.5 FM

In episode 50 of Everything is Up, Tammera Hollerich interviews Tony Moore, CEO of the Trinity Park Conservancy. Tony shares insights about the Conservancy's mission to develop the Trinity River corridor for recreational and environmental purposes. He discusses the upcoming project at Harold Simmons Park and reflects on his journey from working in …

Lucas Anders interviews Justin Kueber (dir) about his documentary "LABELED: Missing, Murdered and Forgotten". It screened as part of FAVA Fest. "LABELED: Missing, Murdered and Forgotten" is a harrowing, intimate journey into the lives of three Indigenous women who were abused, exploited, and harmed during their time in Edmonton’s sex industry.…

Lucas Anders interviews Lindsey McIntyre (writer/dir) about the short film NIGIQTUQ ᓂᒋᖅᑐᖅ. It screened as part of FAVA Fest. Having left Nunavut with her mother Kumaa’naaq (koo-MAT-na) in 1938, young Marguerite must negotiate the unspoken pressures of being Inuk in her new life in the South. When an extraordinary letter arrives from home, Marguerit…

Mark Davies interviewed Ryan Leedu (dir/writer/prod) about his short film NO BEDROOM. In the film, a young woman selectively arranges viewings for her one-bedroom house, which she may not be genuine about actually renting. It screened as part of FAVA Fest 2024 and on Super Channel's Canadian Film Fest.…

In episode 49 of Everything is Up, Tammera Hollerich interviews Ellen Faulkner, the CEO of Lewis Communications, a full-service advertising and marketing company. Ellen shares her remarkable journey of 34 years at the same company, starting as an account coordinator and eventually becoming CEO in 2022, the first female CEO in the company's history.…

In episode 47 of Everything is Up, Tammera Hollerich welcomes Jimmy Johnson, an Assistant Chief at The Amarillo Police Department, as he shares his inspiring career path from starting as a jailer to becoming an assistant chief in the police department. They highlight the importance of human interaction, the impact of societal changes on policing, a…

In episode 47 of Everything is Up, Tammera Hollerich welcomes Jamy Conrad as they delve into Jamy’s background growing up, her transition from healthcare to the tech industry, and the importance of HR professionals in today's ever-changing work landscape. They touch on topics like the role of HR in business strategy, the significance of mentorship,…

Christian Zyp interviews Natalie Meyer (dir/prod) about her doc THE BOOK OF S.H.E. It screens Thurs Feb 29th at the Telus World of Science. You can find tickets at: Eventbrite.com "The Book of S.H.E." (acronym for Success.Heal.Emerge) is a documentary film that serves as an artistic collection of Natalie Meyer's creative body paint and set designs …

In episode 46 of Everything is Up, Tammera Hollerich interviews Brett Boone, a successful real estate entrepreneur and a man with an extraordinary story of recovery. Brett discusses his lifelong struggle with drugs and alcohol, revealing that he has been under the influence for more than 50% of his life. But despite his challenges, Brett managed to…

Christian Zyp interviews Kevin Martin (The Lobby DVD Shop - 10815 82 Ave NW, Edm, AB) about some new releases at the store: OUTLAW JOHNNY BLACK - Cowboy Johnny Black (Michael Jai White) vows to gun down the man responsible for the death of his father. SUITABLE FLESH - Psychiatrist Elizabeth Derby (Heather Graham) becomes obsessed with helping a you…