Listen " Behind the Lens with Writer & Director Samantha MacAdam "
Episode Synopsis
Samantha MacAdam, a 2006 graduate of our Broadcasting program, is making waves in the film industry. As a multi-award-winning writer and director, she has worked on numerous projects and is currently nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Direction in a TV movie for Fashionably In Love.
Her directorial comedic debut, "Prom Night," premiered at Just for Laughs; PLAYBACK recognized her as One to Watch; she was in the 2022 Directors Program cohort, a program supported by Warner Bros. Discovery and administered by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, and has achieved much more in between. She has collaborated with several renowned actors, has directed and co-wrote commercials for The JUNO Awards, has explored a diverse range of genres, including comedy and horror, and has a wealth of experience.
In this episode, Samantha will discuss her experience in the industry, things you might not know or expect about directing, advice to directors just starting out, and much more.
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