Slate Against The Machine

The Canadian film and television industry has gone through countless changes and transformations over the years. In our season finale, Leonard, Abdul, and Shant share their candid thoughts on the current state of the industry, the challenges it faces, and their outlook for the future. Shant Joshi - President Shant Joshi is an award-winning producer and president of Fae Pictures, based in New York...

In this episode, we're diving into the essential world of production insurance, clearances and production accounting. Whether you're an aspiring producer, filmmaker, or simply curious about how projects function behind the scenes, this episode offers a practical look into the often unseen infrastructure that keeps the industry moving. Shant Joshi - President Shant Joshi is an award-winning produce...

What keeps the film & tv industry running behind the scenes? We'll be going into the overlooked world of admin work in production. From understanding unions, chain of titles, contracts, crew grids and more - this episode will break down the processes that keeps things moving.  Whether you're an aspiring producer, or just interested in learning more this is the place to understand the nitty gritty...

What makes a good pitch? How do you package your projects to set yourself up for success in the film & tv industry. This is your inside look into what development executives, funders and investors are looking for.  About The Hosts: Shant Joshi - President Shant Joshi is an award-winning producer and president of Fae Pictures, based in New York and Toronto, on a mission to decolonize Hollywood. His...

We see the title, left and right but what the heck does a producer actually do? Join the Fae Pictures team as they delve into one of the most important, but also more elusive titles in film production: The Producer. You'll get an in-depth understanding of the role of a producer, day to day responsibilities and why they get to be the ones grabbing the Best Picture statues.  About The Hosts:  Shant...

What even is development? How do you get started on an idea for a project? The Fae Pictures team continues their discussion on one of the most important parts of creating a project: Development. Tune in to get a full step-by-step understanding of what the development cycle looks like, how compensation works in the development stage, the difference between the U.S and Canadian markets and how to se...

We're talking about one of the most important stages in making a film: Development. This is the stage before the cameras roll and anyone calls "Action". The Fae Pictures team unpacks how a short moves from an initial idea to becoming production-ready project. Shant Joshi - President Shant Joshi is an award-winning producer and president of Fae Pictures, based in New York and Toronto, on a mission...

Short films are a beast of their own. They're an excellent way for filmmakers to experiment, understand their voice, and create calling card to showcase their talents. In this episode, the Fae Pictures team dives into our journey of making short films. We discuss everything from how to develop an idea, the process of going to camera, and navigating post-production, festivals, and what to do once i...

The team discusses how we got started as an independent film production company, how to build a team and our mission to decolonize hollywood, and amplify stories from queer and BIPOC communities.  ABOUT THE HOSTS Shant Joshi - President Shant Joshi is an award-winning producer and president of Fae Pictures, based in New York and Toronto, on a mission to decolonize Hollywood. His credits include aw...