Paratactic Podcast

Megan talks with Steven, sharing her experience working on Car Wash Wars, both as a Production Manager, and her role as Lucy Logic. Megan also shares her wisdom and perspective on how to continue to grow as a producer on both narrative and commercial film sets.

Halifax-based filmmaker Taylor Olson joins the podcast talking about his latest feature film, What We Dreamed of Then, from developing the script to bringing the film to life on the big screen. Steven and Taylor dig into the films core story and themes, starting with the film's protagonist, Gideon, a swim coach living invisibly houseless out of his van as he tries to hold onto his relationship with his daughter. Taylor shares the personal and real-world experiences and observations that inspired the script. The conversation also covers the production process, focussing on shooting the film in Saint John. GET TICKETS HERE: https://www.cineplex.com/movie/what-we-dreamed-of-then Future Screenings of What We Dreamed of Then (With Cast & Crew in Attendance): February 16: CINEPLEX CINEMAS TRINITY DRIVE, MONCTON, NB February 18: CINEPLEX CINEMAS MIRAMICHI, MIRAMICHI CITY, NB February 19: CINEPLEX CINEMAS FREDERICTON, FREDERICTON, NB February 20: CINEPLEX CINEMAS PARKLANE, Halifax, NS Guest: Taylor Olson https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6569972/ Producer: Steven Suntres Camera Operator: Nathan Hopper Production Assistant: Fred Mateo Special Thanks: Hemmings House Pictures, Gavin Downes, Stephen Foster, Nathan Hopper Photography

Steven talks with Bruce LeGrow, Writer/Director on Car Wash Wars. Bruce shares his perspective as a key creative on Car Wash Wars, from writing, directing, and sound design. Bruce also talks his experiences as a creative navigating the ups and downs in New Brunswick's Film & TV industry for the past 15 years, and the importance of enjoying the limitless potential of pre-production planning.

Steven Suntres talks with Jimmy MacKinley about his role of Mister Dulse on Car Wash Wars, eligible to be nominated for a Canadian Screen Award in Best Supporting Performance. Jimmy talks about his experience working on Revival the hit series Syfy, and about the ups and downs as an aspiring Actor/Comedian in New Brunswick.

Steven Suntres talks with the multi-talented Kristyn Green on her experience playing the lead role as Kayla Polley on CAR WASH WARS, Steven's debut comedy series through Paratactic Pictures, filmed in Saint John, New Brunswick. The discussion includes Steven and Kristyn's favourite memories from the production, the lessons they learned, and some insights in their creative process.