BIPOC Credits

Unit Manager and DGC BC Treasurer/Secretary Hans Dayal is an advocate for change. He has been a production manager for Disney+ Turner & Hooch, Netflix’s Virgin River and many other shows as a Location Manager. In this episode we explore:Deescalating workplace microaggressionHow to hold space for conversationThe changing landscape of the film industry over the yearsBeing part of the DGC BoardFollow us on social media!NewsletterWebsiteInstagramFacebook Program notes: BIPOC Credits Podcast is a self funded passion project with the goal of creating a platform for BIPOC crew members to talk about their own experiences and dreams. If you would like to sponsor/ support us, please email us at bipoc.credits.podcast@gmail.com

BONUS EPISODE: A new experiment of BIPOC Credits. We will be discussing film festivals! The Whistler Film Festival not only screens films but consists of a Content Summit, talent labs and live pitches. In this episode we sit down with the director Kim Albright and actress Donna Benedicto of With Love and a Major Organ (2023) to discuss the actor-director relationship. We also highlight the participants of the Indigenous Filmmaker Fellowship and summarize our favourite moments at the Content Summit. Follow us on social media!NewsletterWebsiteInstagramFacebook Program notes: BIPOC Credits Podcast is a self funded passion project with the goal of creating a platform for BIPOC crew members to talk about their own experiences and dreams. If you would like to sponsor/ support us, please email us at bipoc.credits.podcast@gmail.com 

Andy Wong (he/him) started as an actor then after years of not finding success he decided to enter film school to be a filmmaker.  Now he is an in-demand 2nd Assistant Director working on various Hallmarks, CW TV shows, Feature Films and more.  Furthermore, it is through his experience he is also an in-demand producer in the BC indie film scene. In this episode, Andy talks about:The Assistant Directors DepartmentReflecting on this podcastThe changing landscape of the film industryHaving a calm mindsetAlso, enjoy getting to know the host of this podcast! Follow us on social media!NewsletterWebsiteInstagramFacebook Program notes: BIPOC Credits Podcast is a self funded passion project with the goal of creating a platform for BIPOC crew members to talk about their own experiences and dreams. If you would like to sponsor/ support us, please email us at bipoc.credits.podcast@gmail.com Front Row Insurance Brokers arranges film production insurance to cover the risks associated with your production. We cover features, television series, docs, commercials, music videos, webisodes and other productions intended to be distributed on mobile devices: any content created by you—the producer. We help you achieve your artistic vision by minimizing production hazards and transferring risk. We cover budgets that range from $2,000 to $200,000,000: large or small, we can supply your production insurance solutions.You can use this coupon code for $25 off short-term film production insurance: BIPOCCredits$25off If you’re based in Canada (excluding Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick), you can enter the code on step 4 of the short-term production insurance portal at this URL: shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com

Alex Shamku (he/him) is your go-to indie sound person in Vancouver.  He’s done it all from Run N Gun, Crazy8s, commercials and more. Alex goes into:Mics to use for various environmentsMentoring more folx Understanding spaces that affects soundFollow us on social media!NewsletterWebsiteInstagramFacebook Program notes: BIPOC Credits Podcast is a self funded passion project with the goal of creating a platform for BIPOC crew members to talk about their own experiences and dreams. If you would like to sponsor/ support us, please email us at bipoc.credits.podcast@gmail.com

Damon Vignale (he/him) is a writer and showrunner of various shows such as The Murders, Motive, Common Law and more. It is a process where he is fully invested in the whole process to even being on set. Damon speaks about:The logistics of a writers’ roomThe responsibilities of a showrunnerHopes for the future of the writers’ roomFollow us on social media!NewsletterWebsiteInstagramFacebook Program notes: BIPOC Credits Podcast is a self funded passion project with the goal of creating a platform for BIPOC crew members to talk about their own experiences and dreams. If you would like to sponsor/ support us, please email us at bipoc.credits.podcast@gmail.com

Alfonso Chin (he/him) is a strong collaborator and a passionate cinematographer.  His works can be seen in David Fincher’s VOIR, Jason Karman’s Golden Delicious, Float that's produced by Aaron Au and more.  In this episode, Alfonso talks about:How to be a collaboratorWhat it's like working with different budgets and directorsWhen you need to get an agentFollow us on social media!NewsletterWebsiteInstagramFacebook Program notes: BIPOC Credits Podcast is a self funded passion project with the goal of creating a platform for BIPOC crew members to talk about their own experiences and dreams. If you would like to sponsor/ support us, please email us at bipoc.credits.podcast@gmail.com

Maritza Louis (she/her) is a visual development modeler / concept sculptor who has worked on so many notable films and games such as SpiderMan: Into The Spiderverse, Grand Theft Auto V, DC League of Superpets and more! She talks about:Indigenous representationAdvocating for yourselfGetting a seat at the tableSeeing a hopeful future in VFX and animationFollow us on social media!NewsletterWebsiteInstagramFacebook Program notes: BIPOC Credits Podcast is a self funded passion project with the goal of creating a platform for BIPOC crew members to talk about their own experiences and dreams. If you would like to sponsor/ support us, please email us at bipoc.credits.podcast@gmail.com 

Buket Biles (she/her) is a post coordinator/supervisor on Snowpiercer.  She is also part of the Vancouver Post Alliance (VPA) and serves on the Board as a Events Committee Chair.  Her journey started from working on the major films in Turkey in the post production world.  On this episode she talks about:The importance of finding community in every country Embracing all the hiccupsAdvice for immigrants who wish to enter the North American film industryThe vast world of post productionFollow us on social media!NewsletterWebsiteInstagramFacebook Program notes: BIPOC Credits Podcast is a self funded passion project with the goal of creating a platform for BIPOC crew members to talk about their own experiences and dreams. If you would like to sponsor/ support us, please email us at bipoc.credits.podcast@gmail.com