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Let's Not Be Lazy Filmmakers

Noah Leon & Evan Beloffshows.acast.com

Join veteran filmmaker Evan Beloff and DP Noah Leon as they discuss filmmaking in Canada and internationally, and how to stay motivated when the filmmaking odds are stacked against you.


Canada is a unique milieu for making movies. It can be difficult to navigate, and there are no signposts along the way. This show is your signpost, as we learn from stories and experiences of professionals in the business and art of making films in Canada.

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Episodes

Making Ben's Animals

We discuss our three-year saga making a documentary film about Ben Lachapelle and his mom, Julie Chou. This is probably our best film and people who have seen it have really enjoyed it. http://ben.moosefuel.media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 202528 minSeason 2Ep. 5

We're back, baby!

Evan and Noah have been MIA. We're sorry! We're not lazy filmmakers, just lazy podcasters. Today we discuss asking for help when you're overwhelmed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 202518 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Brett Watson

Brett talks about what a Documentary Play is and his latest one, The Assembly from this back-catalogue episode in which we post an interview we really enjoyed but then just NEVER POSTED! Sorry! -Noah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 202457 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Becca Arsenault

Welcome to the Let’s Not Be Lazy Filmmakers podcast. Our guest today is a Film & TV editor who has worked for some big names such as DISCOVERY, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, CBC, YTV, TELETOON and HGTV. What’s exciting for me is that she is good at making a living doing it. You’ll understand why people like to work with Becca today in this episode of Let’s Not Be Lazy Filmmakers, with Me, Noah Leon, my co-host Evan Beloff, and our guest, Becca Arsenault! https://www.linkedin.com/in/becca-arsenault-8a...

Mar 07, 20241 hr 35 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Ania Jamila and Patrick Saad

Ania Jamila is a Canadian producer, director and writer of Moroccan-Romanian heritage. She has lived in three continents and speaks five languages fluently. While still making her mark on the television production and film scene, she has over 15 year’s experience in the audio-visual production industry as she founded the production company, Luve Films Inc, in 2012, and created video campaigns for small companies and international brands like Nintendo and Cirque du Soleil . (from her bio here: ht...

Jan 16, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Joyce Borenstein

Welcome to LNBLF! In today's episode, we explore the career of Canadian director and animator Joyce Borenstein. Joyce is a charming, outgoing introvert. She began in independent animation in the 1970s, later joining the National Film Board of Canada in the 1980s. Her notable work includes the Oscar-nominated short documentary "The Colours of My Father: A Portrait of Sam Borenstein" (1992). Her films express her dedication to being a true and uncompromising fine artist while still making films wi...

Nov 20, 20231 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Paul Carvalho

"I asked myself what I wanted from my life," Paul said more than once. "I wanted a life that felt interesting and passionate. A life that did not feel like a replica of others. By that measure, I believe I've succeeded." (From Paul's obituary) Our interview with Paul Carvalho came late in his filmmaking life, and it turns out it was late in his life in general. It was an honour to hear about his career, his stories, and some of the special projects he has worked on, some of the great advice he h...

Aug 31, 20231 hr 31 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Dan Dumouchel

This month on the Podcast, we talk to DOP Cinematographer Dan Dumouchel in Vancouver, British Colombia. Part-way through, the conversation takes a bit of a twist, and Dan gets very real and personal with us, so be warned. I think you’ll find his filmmaking journey unique, and there’s lots to learn about life and making movies. So listen up, and lets not be lazy filmmakers. Dan’s IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2589248 Dan mentions gaffer Mike Martell: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3525816/ ...

Jun 16, 20231 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Paul Cowan

We have a really special episode today, all our episodes are special, but we had some initial trouble with Zoom this week so we decided to record this one in person. Our guest, or in this case our host because we were at his house, is none other than the great Paul Cowan, who made some really amazing films, such as Westray, a film about a mining disaster in Eastern Canada. It’s a long one today, but I really encourage you to stick through to the end, because once Paul gets going, he really has a...

May 16, 20231 hr 43 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Steven Lee Beeber

Steven Lee Beeber is an author and sometimes musician, He’s quoted in quite a few Wikipedia articles, but he doesn’t have his own page. He’s the author of the 2006 book The Heebie-Jeebies at CBGB’s: A Secret History of Jewish Punk, and he has also written for a lot of other well known publications. The teaser for Rip It Up And Start Again , the film based on Steven's book. jewpunk.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 01, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Ezra Soiferman

Ezra Soiferman is a prolific filmmaker, photographer, was the world’s first artist-in-residence at a cannabis company, and has made dozens of films with titles like “Grass Fed”, “Man of Grease”, “Posthumous Pickle Party” and “Cod Help Us.” He’s won awards, been on TV, and his latest film about Montreal winters, “Montréal, Snowbec”, has 20,000 views on YouTube already. He’s a director, a photographer, and a dozen other things. Ezra’s Site: http://www.ezrasoiferman.com/ Ezra’s Filmmaking Bio: http...

Apr 04, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Inaugural Episode

It's our first episode! In it we talk a little about our filmmaking origins, the challenges facing lazy filmmakers and the way forward. Next episode, a special guest from the Canadian filmmaking industry. Links from this episode: Love Notes to Newton: http://newtfilm.com Fromageville: https://vimeo.com/809420386/a11609f799 Meet Pray Love: Return of the Love Rabbi: https://loverabbimovie.com/ Just As I Am: The Shira Choir: https://shiramovie.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Mar 19, 202315 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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