{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6835d40ee1abc4be6b19cbba/6850a870643970a422c622a4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S1 E5: Oral Histories & Bold Truths - Saxon de Cocq on Treaty Road and Story Sovereignty","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6835d40ee1abc4be6b19cbba/1760057943068-6763796b-6943-45c8-9b28-97f879470be8.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Saxon de Cocq joins us to explore the powerful journey behind <em>Treaty Road</em>, the growth of his company Three Story Pictures, and the challenges of balancing personal story with public impact. Saxon shares what it means to build a culturally grounded production company, how oral histories shaped his view of truth and integrity, and why meaningful collaboration is at the heart of telling Indigenous stories. From personal ancestry to practical advice for emerging creators, this episode is a must-listen for anyone invested in storytelling, reconciliation, and Alberta’s screen future.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>The personal story behind <em>Treaty Road</em>, tracing Saxon’s Métis ancestor’s involvement in Canada’s treaty process and the truths uncovered along the way</li><li>The unexpected shift from directing to hosting why Saxon stepped in front of the camera to tell a story only he could tell</li><li>How Three Story Pictures was founded across three provinces to access diverse funding and amplify storytelling reach</li><li>Why balancing funded and passion-driven development is critical for sustainable creative work</li><li>Meaningful collaboration with Indigenous communities: from tobacco gifting to ceremonial protocol, trust, and long-term reciprocity</li><li>Tactical insights for filmmakers navigating broadcaster relationships, pitch cycles, and creative-business alignment</li><li>How visualization, rest, and intuition support Saxon’s creative longevity</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Topics:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Indigenous storytelling and cultural responsibility</li><li>Oral history versus written record</li><li>Treaty history and Métis identity</li><li>Documentary and scripted storytelling</li><li>Building and sustaining an independent production company</li><li>Cultural protocol and trust-based collaboration</li><li>Development pipelines vs in-house content incubation</li><li>Avoiding creative burnout and honoring natural cycles</li><li>Multi-provincial funding strategies</li><li>Embedding personal narrative in broadcast storytelling</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>Contacts</h2><p><strong>Saxon de Cocq</strong>: Emmy-winning writer, director, and co-founder of Three Story Pictures</p><p><a href=\"https://3storypictures.com/saxon-de-cocq\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://3storypictures.com/saxon-de-cocq</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/saxondc/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/saxondc/</a></p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is brought to you by the Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA), championing Alberta’s screen sector for over 40 years through advocacy, industry events, and professional development. Learn more or become a member at<a href=\"https://www.ampia.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> ampia.org</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Help amplify Alberta’s screen industry: rate, review, subscribe, and download the Alberta Screen Impact Podcast on your favourite platform.</p><p>Share this episode with your network and keep the conversation going.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hosted by</strong>: Justine Gamez Huckabay &amp; Brent Kawchuk</p><p><br></p><h3>Thank You to Our Supporters</h3><p>This podcast is proudly <strong>presented by</strong> the Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA)</p><p><strong>Produced in collaboration with</strong> Metamorphosis Media Group</p><p><strong>Studio space and internship support provided by</strong> Mount Royal University, Broadcast Media Studies</p><p><strong>Promotional support courtesy of</strong> the Alberta Film Commission</p><p><strong>Series trailer edited by</strong> Joe Media Group</p><p><br></p><p>We’re grateful to these organizations for helping bring Alberta’s screen stories to life and into the world.</p>","author_name":"Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA)"}