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The YVR Screen Scene Podcast
Vancouver is one of the busiest film and television production centres on the planet. But who powers this thriving local industry? The YVR Screen Scene Podcast seeks to answer that question. Award-winning film and television journalist Sabrina Furminger conducts revealing interviews with the actors, filmmakers, and other talented artists who power the Vancouver film and television industry in this eye-opening twice-weekly podcast.
Episodes
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 374: Bethany Brown
Bethany Brown starred in one of the most highly anticipated features at the 2026 Vancouver International Film Festival: Gloria Mercer’s queer erotic crime…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 373: Joella Cabalu’s rom-com documentary delves into interracial relationships
Filmmaker Joella Cabalu returns to the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to discuss her highly anticipated “rom-com documentary” First Comes Loves: Nakabingwit. This…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 372: Nhi Do and Gabriel Carter
Few forests on Earth are as creepy as those located in the Pacific Northwest, for a slew of reasons: they cover a lot of territory, they’re ancient, and their…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 371: An Amanda Tapping Extravaganza
The iconic actress-director Amanda Tapping (Stargate SG-1, Sanctuary) returns to the pod for a freewheeling 95-minute conversation about – well, anything and…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 370: Karen Lam’s neon-drenched journey into the apocalypse
Filmmaker Karen Lam is a bundle of delicious incongruities in human form. On one hand, Karen is a master of highly stylised horror. Films like The Curse of…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 369: Daniel Bacon
Daniel Bacon has amassed a long list of credits: more than 150 credits in film and television and more than 20 in the theatre. He played Bonecruncher, one of…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 368: Philip Granger enters ‘Backrooms’
Philip Granger returns to the #YVRScreenScenePodcast to discuss Backrooms, the feature-length horror film that enjoyed the biggest global opening weekend in…
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Just announced: YVR Screen Scene For Ukraine
September 9 film gala @ VIFF Centre will raise funds to save the lives of Ukrainian defenders
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 367: Jennifer Spence returns
Genre-hopping actress Jennifer Spence returns to the pod to discuss the third season of Canada’s spiciest workplace comedy, The Trades. Set in a blue-collar…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 366: Are vertical dramas the next frontier for indie filmmakers?
Vertical dramas originated in China in the late 2010s, and they’ve only grown in popularly since then: in 2024, revenue from vertical dramas in China surpassed…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 365: Nat Boltt returns
Actress and filmmaker Nat Boltt (Penelope Blossom on Riverdale) returns to the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to discuss Holy Days, her feature film directorial…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 364: Susin Nielsen
Next week, Family Law takes its final bow after four critically acclaimed seasons on Global Television and Stack TV. The Lark Productions comedy-drama series –…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 363: Corey Payette
Filmmaker Corey Payette swings by the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to talk about Starwalker, his critically acclaimed movie musical about drag queens in East…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 362: Sachin Sahel and Dhirendra
Sachin Sahel and Dhirendra return to the #YVRScreenScenePodcast for a raucous chat anchored in A Nice Indian Boy, the 2025 American romantic comedy film…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 361: Supinder Wraich
Supinder Wraich returns to the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to chat all things Allegiance, the wildly popular CBC crime procedural that is both filmed and set in…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 359: Kashif Pasta and The Muslim Guide to Prayer in Space
Kashif Pasta returns to the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to talk about his new short film, The Muslim Guide to Prayer in Space, which screens this weekend at the…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 360: Zach Lipovsky
Filmmaker Zach Lipovsky visits the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to reflect on his past, present, and future. His past includes placing fifth out of 12,000 on…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 358: We need to talk about menopause
Filmmaker Kate Green (NarcoLeap) returns to the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to discuss Menopause: Coming In Hot, her audacious documentary that was produced…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 357: Jay Brazeau
Jay Brazeau is an icon of the Vancouver film and television scene, and he’s got the filmography to prove it. He’s appeared in iconic television series like The…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 356: Ken Kabatoff
Filmmaker and screenwriter Ken Kabatoff (Travelers) took home the big prize at the DGC BC’s Greenlight competition a couple of years ago, and the short film he…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 355: Mayumi Yoshida Returns
The wildly talented multi-hyphenate Mayumi Yoshida returns to the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to discuss her long-awaited feature film directorial debut, Akashi…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 354: Brishkay Ahmed
What has the Taliban’s shocking return to power meant for Afghan women? Brishkay Ahmed’s new documentary In The Room hands the mic to Afghan women who’ve…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 353: Aliyah O’Brien and Priscilla Faia
Today’s episode of the YVR Screen Scene Podcast is both another instalment in our ongoing #IndustryBFFs series AND our season opener! Sabrina is joined in the…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 352: Dr. Jules Arita Koostachin and Sera-Lys McArthur
Earlier this month, Angela’s Shadow won two awards – for best screenwriting and best production design – at the 2025 Leo Awards. It was the latest in a string…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 351: Bronwen Smith and Catherine Lough Haggquist
Bronwen Smith was nominated for a UBCP/ACTRA Award for her scene-stealing dramatic turn in Laura Adkin’s feature film directorial debut, Re: Uniting. Catherine…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 350: New film inspired by radical communities who claim to feed off of light
Inedia is a disquieting and psychologically charged dramatic feature exploring a young woman’s descent into a dangerous online fasting movement. Filmed on Salt…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 349: Alex Zahara talks Final Destination: Bloodlines
Beloved Vancouver actor Alex Zahara swings by the YVR Screen Scene Podcast studio to discuss his wildly entertaining turn as Uncle Howard (RIP) in Final…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 348: Simon Barry talks Bet
Simon Barry (Warrior Nun, Continuum) returns to the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to discuss his latest series. Bet – 10 episodes of which dropped on Netflix in May…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 347: Why Dil Rakh: Gloves of Kin is a game-changer
The Vancouver-shot Dil Rakh: Gloves of Kin tells the story of Sukh Sidhu, a South Asian man who spent 20 years in jail for a crime he didn't commit. Upon his…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 346: Documentary spotlights 15 Canadian women champions (and we’ve got three of them in this episode)
This special episode features four of the producers and three of the world-class athletes showcased in Beyond The Podium: Celebrating Canadian Women Champions…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 345: Giles Panton returns
Five years ago, actor Giles Panton swung by the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to talk about voicing Iron Man in Marvel Battleworld: Mystery of the Thanostones, the…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 344: The trailblazing Black Punjabi jazz singer that Canada forgot
Baljit Sangra’s new documentary issues its central question in its title: Have You Heard Judi Singh? If you have to think about it, the answer is no, because…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 343: House of David’s Jonathan Lloyd Walker
House of David on Amazon Prime tells the story of the shepherd boy who brought down a giant Philistine warrior with a slingshot and a stone and, ultimately…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 342: Kevin Eastwood spotlights the brave British Columbians fighting wildfires
Wildfire is a phenomenal, deeply moving, and heart-pounding five-part series that airs on Knowledge Network beginning on April 29. Filmed across British…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 341: Supinder Wraich and Nimisha Mukerji
In this special episode of the YVR Screen Scene Podcast, Allegiance star Supinder Wraich and executive producer Nimisha Mukerji reflect on the crime…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 340: Ben Immanuel and Gabrielle Miller
Actor-filmmaker Ben Immanuel (Down River) and actress Gabrielle Miller (Corner Gas) swung by the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to discuss Are We Done Now? The…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 339: Carl Bessai and Vincent Gale
Filmmaker Carl Bessai and actor Vincent Gale are legends of the Vancouver screen scene. These two legends have worked together before – Vincent was nominated…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 338: Emily Bett Rickards
Emily Bett Rickards (Arrow's Felicity Smoak) swung by the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to discuss one of the most wildly entertaining, audacious, and empowering…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 337: We love short films
It’s a short film extravaganza! This double-header features interviews with not one but two fearless filmmakers who’ve created something very special in the…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastSpecial Episode: Sabrina talks Ukraine + activism with Cultural_Front.UA. Also: a YVR Screen Scene update
Our very own Sabrina Rani Furminger recently joined Sasha Pobochii on the Cultural_Front.UA Podcast to talk about her upcoming documentary Our Hall (about her…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 335: Maja Aro and Dani Johnson
Maja Aro and Dani Johnson are two of the talented dynamos behind Abby and the Muffins. The series – which dropped on YouTube in late 2024 and quickly amassed…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 334: War Tails follows heroes saving animals on the front lines of the war in Ukraine
War Tails tells the story of a small group of volunteers in Ukraine working tirelessly to prevent a continent-wide rabies outbreak. Displaced filmmaker Olha…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 333: Praneet Akilla talks SkyMed, Allegiance, and theatre
Friend of the pod Praneet Akilla returns to reflect on his recent on- and off-screen adventures – including SkyMed, currently airing its third season on CBC…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 332: Natalie Moon
Actress Natalie Moon is fully bidialectal, meaning she’s equally proficient in using two or more dialects of the same language. In fact, she’s so proficient at…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 331: Chris Haddock
Chris Haddock’s impact on the Vancouver and Canadian television landscapes is undeniable. He’s a showrunner, writer, producer, and all-round storyteller whose…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 330: Kandyse McClure returns
Late last month, Kandyse McClure won a 2024 UBCP/ACTRA Award for her work as fearless firefighter Kaia Bryant on Netflix’s wildly popular dramatic serial…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 329: Sharon Taylor talks ‘Cross’
Powerhouse actress Sharon Taylor swings by the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to talk about her role on Cross, the number one Amazon Prime series in the world. Cross…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 328: New Heritage Minute celebrates female painter who strode into No Man’s Land
If you live in Canada, you’re probably familiar with Heritage Minutes. Produced by Historica Canada, these sixty-second short films educate viewers on…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 327: Nicholas Carella and Matthew Clarke
“If the Ghostbusters and the Scooby-Doo gang got stoned together in Stanley Park and Frankensteined a high-larious single-camera sitcom, it would probably look…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 326: Angela Moore
One of the most deliciously terrifying shows on the planet recently returned for its third season. From – an MGM series that airs on Paramount Plus in Canada –…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 325: Teagan Vincze
To say that actress Teagan Vincze’s filmography is varied is an understatement. Her lengthy list of credits includes critically acclaimed roles in indie hits –…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 324: Sook-Yin Lee and Chester Brown
In this special episode, Sook-Yin Lee, the iconic radio and TV broadcaster, musician, film director, actress, and trailblazing MuchMusic veejay, and Chester…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 323: We are mentally ill
Content warning: This episode contains frank and graphic talk about mental health, mental illness, and suicide. If you’re thinking about suicide or are worried…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 322: Nathalie Boltt
Actress Nathalie Boltt and Riverdale’s Penelope Blossom don’t have all that much in common, despite the fact that the former portrayed the latter for all seven…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 321: Lynda Boyd Returns
Lynda Boyd first appeared on the YVR Screen Scene Podcast in 2020 to discuss her incredible acting journey (which includes an exceptional six-season run on…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 320: Jerome Yoo
Jerome Yoo (the filmmaker behind the critically acclaimed short films Gong Ju, Idols Never Die, and Recess: Third Street) stops by the YVR Screen Scene Podcast…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 319: ‘Novelette is Trying’ @ VQFF
Vancouver will finally get to watch its first-ever Black+Queer dramedy web series this week when five episodes of Novelette is Trying screen at the 2024…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 318: Veena Sood Returns
300 episodes after her first appearance on the YVR Screen Scene Podcast, actress Veena Sood returns to talk about her three seasons (soon to be four!) playing…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 317: Camille Sullivan sets the tone
Actress Camille Sullivan has acquired a boatload of awards and nominations over the course of her career for her work in an array of dramatic projects like…
The YVR Screen Scene PodcastEpisode 316: Joel McCarthy Returns
Joel McCarthy is a filmmaker (Taking My Parents to Burning Man, I Am Alfred Hitchcock), an educator, a producer, an award winner, and a celebrated industry…