Creative Full Time

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Aurora shares her journey as an artist, reflecting on her experiences in theater, the challenges of self-training, and the importance of values in the creative process. She discusses her writing journey, the significance of feminism in theater, and the balance between seriousness and enjoyment in artistic endeavors. Through personal anecdotes and ins...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, K. Zimmer shares their journey through mental health and comedy, discussing their experiences and the therapeutic role of creativity. They delve into the importance of agency in mental health care, the stigma surrounding mental illness, and how art can serve as a healing tool. K. Zimmer also reflects on their time in psychiatric wards, emphasizing the need fo...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Rachel Cairns discusses her one-woman show 'Hypothetical Baby,' which explores her personal experience with abortion and the broader societal issues surrounding it. She shares insights into her creative process, the challenges of navigating the theater world, and her journey in the entertainment industry. The discussion also touches on her...

Send us Fan Mail  In this conversation, Markian Tarasiuk and Sean Harris Oliver discuss their film 'Hunting Matthew Nichols,' a unique blend of mystery, thriller, and horror presented in a faux documentary style. They share insights into the film's inspiration, the writing process, the challenges of production, and the importance of collaboration in filmmaking. The duo reflects on t...

Send us Fan Mail "Success isn’t about being the best, it’s about taking chances." In this episode, David Pinard shares their journey in the entertainment industry, everything from making people laugh on set to booking 11 films in one year. They dive into the lessons learned along the way, the importance of building an audience, and why sometimes, you just have to take the leap. “You don’...

Send us Fan Mail Brennan was generous enough to share a big no that he got. A novice at navigating the industry, I'm so glad that he shared this experience with us. Not sugar coating it, and not placing blame, this was an important learning lesson. It's important to speak about these experiences with other creatives to at the very least know that we're not alone. Big no's happe...

Send us Fan Mail Had so much fun talking to Hilary, we talk about agents, being supported by your team whether thats agents or teachers. We talk about her passion for self tape coaching through Prism Self Tapes, how to get through the "no's", trusting the dots and so much more!  To work on a self tape with Hilary you can connect with her on IG [at]prismselftapes and be sure to follo...

Send us Fan Mail I loved learning more about the music composition side of things. I'm not in any way shape or form educated in music (as you'll be able to tell) BUT THILO professor turned full time music composer is a genius! I love what he has to share, the importance of music assisting the story, collaborating on films, his favourite projects, upcoming projects and his first ever soun...

Send us Fan Mail We jump right into the conversation on this one, I loved talking to Katie, an actor, director, writer, stand up comedian and the CEO of the production company Katie Chats Inc. AND JUST ANNOUNCED President of Webseries Canada! We talk about working with different personalities on set, what she's learned from her time working in casting, shadowing on a major set in New York, wo...

Send us Fan Mail "Acting isn’t who I am, it’s what I do." 🎭 In this episode of Creative Full Time , actor Mark Kreder gets real about the pressures of tying self-worth to bookings and how letting go of that mindset transformed his craft. From embracing the process to seeking roles that truly challenge him, Mark’s journey is packed with inspiration for actors and creatives alike. Tune in...

Send us Fan Mail This is the perfect episode to start off 2025. If you've never created before, you want to try something different or you have that little spark of creativity nudging your soul, this is the episode for you!! From teacher to theatre writer/producer/performer Nawaaz shares with us what changed for him to dive into the creative industry. Combining his skills in writing and tabla...

Send us Fan Mail EPISODE 50!!!! Wow!!! I was so excited when Nicola said yes to helping me celebrate my podcast's one year anniversary. We talked about ALL THE THINGS, and I love how open and honest she was about everything! We talked about the ACTRA union, knowing your worth, how the industry has changed throughout her career, what helps her get through tough times and so much more! I keep s...

Send us Fan Mail Talking with Mercedes was wonderful! She says it how it is and I learned so much! I loved this conversation, we talked about her upcoming project and racial ambiguity, we talked about her production company Magic Carpet, we talked about producing and what good producing is, and SO MUCH MORE! Please comment below your favourite takeaway from this episode! You can find Mercedes on s...

Send us Fan Mail Speaking of finding joy in your work, talking to Greta brought me so much joy!! Side note: I truly did think about naming this episode "Greta Whipple & Raccoon People" (you'll understand after watching the episode) God I hope you laughed as much as I did, I laughed all over again watching this back. Greta is such a hilarious person and generous guest. I want to...

Send us Fan Mail Advocacy meets art in this week’s episode! 🎥✨ I came across Sarah’s short film Alice Is Fine on TikTok and was immediately captivated. I knew I had to bring her on the podcast to share her incredible journey. Our conversation dives into turning personal advocacy into powerful storytelling—don’t miss it! Check out Sarah on Instagram @hime.sarah or visit her website at sarahhime.c...

Send us Fan Mail Pol doesn't sit and wait by the phone and neither should you! And the result of that work ethic, since the filming of this podcast, Pol has won Best Actor Award 2024 for his performance in "Butterfly" at the Widescreen Film Festival! 👀👀 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCSeu3MBAkH/?igsh=MXZqdHVra3c0cmkyZg==  Had a great chat with Pol about breaking into the Canadian...

Send us Fan Mail Ethan, the co-founder of Doctor Bird Productions talks about their current season, where they started, where they're headed and the lessons learned along the way! Let us know in the comments your favourite takeaway from this episode! Be sure to check out their shows happening THIS SUNDAY!!! 0:00 Intro 1:50 Doctor Bird Production Inc Start 4:11 Social Media 5:04 Meridian Arts...

Send us Fan Mail Watch "How To Die Alone" on Disney Plus! Michelle has put herself into spaces and situations so the right people can see her work and she can build her team. I've been a fan of hers for a while and I was fangirling leading up to this interview, I'm still fangirling now. Let me know your favourite part of the interview in the comments below!  0:00 Intro  1:50 Sc...

Send us Fan Mail I got a lot of tips out of this episode! Let me know your favourite takeaway in the comments! 

Send us Fan Mail Is there anything that Bebe Brunjes CAN'T DO? I don't think so! A force to be reckoned with, Bebe shares with us their trials, triumphs and tribulations as they navigate this Toronto industry as a non-binary ENTITY!! I apologize for all the frame changes, we were trying to dodge the sun (Henry's needs to invest in curtains so badlyyyyy) and we were talking so much,...

Send us Fan Mail Kevin, a "recovering introvert" shares how he fell in love with acting in his 40s. He shares all the mistakes he made, what he has learned so far, the fun he has had on set and the attitude that more of us should adapt in this industry all while remembering IT IS A BUSINESS! Let me know your favourite part of this interview in the comments below! Shout out to his agent:...

Send us Fan Mail I would of NEVER guessed this Juno Nominated comedian ever had stage fright! Zabrina shares with us the key to being a comedian, taking a break from comedy, being a stand up comedian and nurse during COVID and so much more! Let me know your takeaways from this episode in the comments!  edited by @abhishekraina_dp    opening teaser edited by @alisonmullings748 

Send us Fan Mail What an incredible amount of fun it was interviewing Sean! Sean is the kind of guy who cheers you on with the passion of a hockey mom. He is ALWAYS supporting the creators around him and it is so wonderful!  We talk about where he takes classes in Toronto  We talk about the industry changing in the 90's and what that meant for him  We talk about coming back to the industry af...

Send us Fan Mail Tony was sharing so much wisdom throughout this interview!! I feel smarter after listening to it again. He shares what's worked for him and what he passes along to his mentees as he's navigated his career. I know there's definitely some things I'll be added to future contracts because I learned it from Tony! We talk about the difference between carrying a chara...

Send us Fan Mail I APOLOGIZE for the audio quality of this podcast, we had technical difficulties... and we're living and learning! The information Andre shares in this episode I thought was invaluable and didn't want to drag him back into the studio to try to recreate the interview. So we did our best, about half way through the audio switches to what we're used to. HOWEVER in this...