{"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/6851d484259ce49e3e256b3d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S1 E7: Volume, Vision & Viability - Bruce Harvey on Building a Sustainable Production Career","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6835d40ee1abc4be6b19cbba/1760058045587-337a82a9-cb17-450c-9698-8eac1a67b388.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, seasoned producer Bruce Harvey (Champlain Media West) offers a no-nonsense look into sustaining a career in screen production. From navigating the shrinking mid-budget space to producing over 30 films a year, Bruce shares lessons learned, the realities of volume production, and advice for emerging talent who want to move beyond passion projects into a viable long-term career in film and TV.</p><p><br></p><h3><br></h3><h3>In This Episode:</h3><ul><li>Bruce’s career journey from entertainment law to large-scale production</li><li>The model behind Champlain Media West and how it’s evolved</li><li>Producing for streamers like Lifetime and TF1: timelines, budgets, expectations</li><li>Why “one or two indie films” isn’t a career and how to scale sustainably</li><li>Challenges of today’s market: reduced mid-budget content, streamer contraction, and shrinking broadcaster opportunities</li><li>Why film schools, peer networks, and consistent crews are the secret sauce to production volume</li><li>Tips for building production relationships, managing burnout, and directing with professionalism</li><li>The difference between real opportunity and unsustainable one-offs</li><li>Advice for students, emerging directors, and those trying to break into the business</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Guest Contact:</strong></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Bruce Harvey – Head of Production, Champlain Media West</p><p><strong>Website: </strong><a href=\"https://champlainmedia.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://champlainmedia.com/</strong></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>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><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><p><br></p>","author_name":"Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA)"}