CORNER TALKS

Julianne Trudel, film and television makeup artist from Quebec City, discusses with me on the podcast her passion for visual arts as a child, why she moved to Toronto to study at the College of Makeup Art and Design, and the importance of valuing every unique talent from every creative individual on or off the set. Youtube Channel: Daniel Calderone Instagram: @d.calderone All Rights Reserved - Nin...

Victoria Cesareo, producer and editor from Toronto, discusses with me on the podcast her love for editing that led to a career in film, how studying filmmaking at Humber College improved her craft, and the creative process of making the short documentary, Holocaust: A Love Story, and about how the experience changed her life. Youtube Channel: Daniel Calderone Instagram: @d.calderone All Rights Res...

Many people find it extremely challenging to love and accept themselves. Social media's obsession with perfection pressures us to compare and act a certain way. Society's standards for high quality and optimal success create feelings of misery and inadequacy. Loving yourself is essential in identifying your worth and value as a person without the permission of everyone else. Youtube Channel: Danie...

Shavae Lorenzo, actor and filmmaker from Toronto, returns to the podcast to discuss more of his process as an actor to effectively land auditions, lessons he learned about being grateful during uncertainty, and his latest venture in starting a production company called Sequence 21 Studios. Youtube Channel: Daniel Calderone Instagram: @d.calderone All Rights Reserved - NinetyFour Productions Inc.

Tristian Chandra, filmmaker and producer from Atlanta, Georgia, discusses with me on the podcast the inspiration that led him to start his video production company called Mandalay Social Club, artists understanding the creative and business side of filmmaking, and the importance of having self awareness in your work as a creative. Youtube Channel: Daniel Calderone Instagram: @d.calderone All Right...

Feeling out of alignment is caused by experiences from loss, doubt, fear, or even confusion. While we work toward our dreams and brave the path we set out to follow, most of us if not all, will encounter times when we feel uncertain about ourselves or our capabilities. This often happens because we allow the mentality of comparison and envy to consume us. When we look to someone else's path it str...

Christian Alphonse, filmmaker and entrepreneur from Ottawa, discusses with me on the podcast about coping through the pandemic, discovering new passions and hobbies, and the importance of showing up if you want to make your dreams happen. Youtube Channel: Daniel Calderone Instagram: @d.calderone All Rights Reserved - NinetyFour Productions Inc.

Eric Tomj, actor and producer from Toronto, discusses with me the COVID-19 lockdown that we experienced in light of a third wave in Ontario, Canada. We converse about how the lockdown affected our film productions causing cancellations, the uncertainty of our businesses with rising cases, and the creative outlets we pursued that kept us in touch with our passions. Youtube Channel: Daniel Calderone...

Over the last 20 years, Sony's Playstation entertainment console has made me fall in love with video games as a new art of storytelling. With the Playstation 5 beginning another generation of Sony gaming, I say farewell to the Playstation 4. Youtube Channel: Daniel Calderone Instagram: @d.calderone All Rights Reserved - NinetyFour Productions Inc.

Jazé Leads is a musical artist and film actress from Toronto who discusses with me on the podcast her experiences with depression, how it made her an advocate for mental health, and the influence that wellness has on her artistic process. Youtube Channel: Daniel Calderone Instagram: @d.calderone All Rights Reserved - NinetyFour Productions Inc.

Marc Anthony Sarria, actor and filmmaker from Toronto, returns on the podcast to discuss his love for video games and how it allows him that escapism when he finishes a long day at work. We talk about our experiences playing the critically acclaimed, God of War, advancements in the Playstation 5 console's technology, and the PS5 games we look forward to playing once they are released. Youtube Chan...

We are always asked by family, friends, and even strangers, what we want to do and why we want to do it? To their surprise, many people raise an eyebrow when I tell them I am pursuing a career in filmmaking. Whether they're impressed or concerned, one thing is for sure and that is this creative path is uncommon. As I continue to create short films and express my passion for film on this channel, I...

Julian Falcone, or better known as FALC1, is a multi-genre musical artist from Toronto. He discusses with me on the podcast how he improved his craft through his high school musical arts program, genres and artists that inspired him to take risks with his sound, and his passionate ambition toward expanding the brand of Falc1 through merchandising a streetwear clothing line. Youtube Channel: Daniel...

Matt Sturino, content creator and podcaster from Toronto, discusses with me what led him to creating his podcast called Refreshing The Feed, why he chose to switch careers from architectural design to media studies, and his passion for conversing about pop culture with friends. Youtube Channel: Daniel Calderone Instagram: @d.calderone All Rights Reserved - NinetyFour Productions Inc.

As the pandemic continues to drag on in our lives and we cope with the distress from isolations and restrictions, many may begin to feel a sense of COVID fatigue. The concept of COVID fatigue affects, not only your mental health, but your physical body and overall energy. The circumstances of living in fear of economic collapse, social deprivation, and contracting a fatal virus or spreading it to...

Krishnil Shankar is a photographer and content creator from Toronto who has joined the podcast to discuss with me his love for storytelling, pursuing photography after being inspired by the works of Canadian award winning photographer, Peter McKinnon, and the reasons he transitioned his focus from shooting portraits of people to landscapes of nature. Youtube Channel: Daniel Calderone Instagram: @d...

Chris Condo is a musician from Toronto who specializes in the genres of EDM, Pop, Dancehall, and Synthwave. He discusses with me on the podcast about adjusting to the pandemic as an artist, how graduating from the Creative Studies program at Ryerson University helped him to further develop his craft, and the ways in which social media has broadened his brand. Youtube Channel: Daniel Calderone Inst...

The pandemic continues to rage on into the year 2021. While the end seems nowhere in sight, there is a light at the end of the tunnel with vaccines and the ease of restrictions. This pandemic has affected us all and in many different ways either financially, emotionally, physically, or mentally. Yet through it all, we can agree there have been lessons learned, ones that will stay with us in a post...

David Akinyemi, actor and musician from Toronto, discusses with me his experiences learning acting and his feelings toward taking on the role of young Sammy in a short film I directed called Cracked. He explains to me his dedication for acting but his love for music and how he tries to integrate the two art forms as a way of marketing his brand. Throughout his creative journey, he reflects with me...

Joseph Bonello, friend and musician from Toronto, discusses on the podcast what inspired him to choose a career in music, his collaboration with sound engineer, Gabe, that helped elevate his craft, and the tenacity he learned in chasing his dream. Youtube Channel: Daniel Calderone Instagram: @d.calderone All Rights Reserved - NinetyFour Productions Inc.

A burn out is feelings of low energy, lack of motivation, and being overwhelmed with things you thought were once manageable. Burning out takes away the drive to continue whatever it is that you are doing. But instead of quitting or abandoning the task at hand, I strongly believe it is best to just approach it with a fresh perspective. The only way to do this is by making sure you implement self c...

Robert D’Amario and Nick Furfari, friends from childhood, discuss with me a shared passion for the nostalgic anime series, Pokémon. I ask them their earliest memories of being introduced into the franchise, their opinions on what direction the franchise is headed, and why it stills connects to multiple generations after 25 years. Youtube Channel: Daniel Calderone Instagram: @d.calderone All Rights...

Christian Alphonse, writer and producer from Ottawa, returns to the podcast to discuss more about the future of cinema. He explains how the metaverse and its technology will transform the way we see, make and distribute films. Although this will make filmmaking more affordable and accessible to aspiring filmmakers, we debate whether it will retain the authenticity of the art form. Youtube Channel:...

Travelling is a form of escapism that a lot of us are craving to experience again in light of this miserable pandemic. As I sit in the lockdown reflecting on my thoughts, I reminisce about the places I was fortunate enough to visit. Each destination has its own stories and memories, which I'd like to share with you! Youtube Channel: Daniel Calderone Instagram: @d.calderone All Rights Reserved - Ni...

Eric Tomj and Alex Pashalis are both actors and filmmakers from Toronto who have recently completed two projects together called, MAN V FOOD and LONG LONG TIME. They discuss with me their experiences in bringing the project to life, challenges encountered both creatively and financially, and their commitment of being respectful to the stories that were being told. Youtube Channel: Daniel Calderone...