The time has come to say goodbye to our beloved video studio- Studio 29. As Eric and I are moving on to new futures in video, we sit down for one last coffee at the Toronto Carpet Factory. No fancy intros or BRoll, just two guys chatting over coffee talking about what’s necessary to be successful in video production. Do you need a studio? Let’s discuss!

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Eric and Stephen meet up with TV & Film director Justin Wu to discuss his journey in the world of filmmaking. Justin is an award-winning Toronto-based TV director, Photographer, and Speaker, whose creative and innovative work has received both national and international acclaim.  Justin shares his inspiration in direction, behind the scenes process as well as development of his new series of cinema reels. If you are curious of what it takes to become successful in this industry, grab that coffee and join us for the latest!

Curious about online gaming and Twitch? Gamer, streamer and opera singer, Tonatiuh Abrego joins the podcast to share his channel growth experience through online game streaming on Twitch. From platform branding and target audience ideas, to trending games and influential streamers, Tonatiuh shares his ideas and tips to grow Twitch success in 2023. If you love gaming and are curious about starting a new Twitch channel, this episode is for you!

Start off your new year with ideas on how to level up your free lance video business game! Eric and Stephen share their ideas on workflow, better editing practice, contract and gear load tips, as well as pricing yourself accordingly. Know your worth as a freelance videographer or filmmaker in 2023. From lens and gear suggestions to maintaining clients and finding new work, if you are curious about building better business practice, grab that coffee and check out the latest!

Eric and Stephen are back at it together on the podcast sharing stories of filming on the road and tips for how to maximize your travel without falling into content creator mode. Profusion Expo 2022 Expo is just around the corner in Toronto, and check out some inside info on exhibitors and key speakers at Toronto's premiere photo and video event- presented by Vistek!If you love filmmaking, travel or just listening to these two gents gab, grab that coffee and check out the latest!

New season starts now! Youtube videographer and filmmaker Nigel Barros joins the podcast to share his ideas and story behind the lens on all things Youtube and filmmaking. Nigel strives to make videos with a fresh look at tips and tricks he's learned throughout the years to bridge the gap between budget gear and professional video. From Oregon to Texas and beyond, Nigel has inspired countless young videographers and filmmakers with his hugely successful channel on solutions in all things cameras, lighting to editing and colouring techniques. If you love video and filmmaking, grab that coffee and get inspired!

Check out Nigel's Podcast at: Long Lens Podcast 

One last episode for the road! Amanda Testini joins the podcast to share her stories and experience as a first time film director while working at the Banff Arts Centre's Opera in the 21st Century Program.  Amanda Testini (she/her) is a performer, choreographer and director based on the unceded and ancestral territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. She has worked for the Arts Club, Bard on the Beach, the Cultch, Theatre Replacement, the Firehall, Vancouver Opera, the Belfry, Opera Kelowna, the Gateway, Savage Society, VACT, Carousel Theatre, shameless hussy productions, Electric Theatre Company and Axis Theatre. Amanda is a Jessie Award nominee, and a graduate of both the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts Triple Threat Program and Studio 58's Acting Program. Most recently she was a director in residence of the Yulanda M. Faris Young Artists Program. Grab that coffee and join us for the latest as Amanda discusses her first time directing behind the camera!

Inspired podcasts on the road continues! The immensely talented and innovative librettist and lyricist Royce Vavrek joins us to share his journey. Royce is a Canada-born, Brooklyn-based librettist and lyricist who has been called “the indie Hofmannsthal” (The New Yorker) a “Metastasio of the downtown opera scene” (The Washington Post), “an exemplary creator of operatic prose” (The New York Times), and “one of the most celebrated and sought after librettists in the world” (CBC Radio).  His opera “Angel’s Bone” with composer Du Yun was awarded the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Music.  We had the pleasure of working with Royce at the Banff Arts Center while creating a new film adaptation of his new opera, Proving Up. From baseball teams, to operatic premieres Sweden, Royce shares his journey and inspiration as a creative librettist.  Grab a drink, and join us for the latest road episode of Studio 29!