Just 2 Camera Guys

In this episode of Just Two Camera Guys, Emery and Nick dive into real-world filmmaking and photography gear. Nick upgraded to the Canon R6 Mark III, and we break down how different lenses shape your cinematic look… including the infamous “11-25mm Invisilens”—guaranteed to capture nothing but your imagination.Follow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguysLicense code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

The Guys break down the best moments from the Moose Jaw Film Festival, from standout student films to award-winning features—and why this event is quickly becoming a must-watch in the Canadian indie film scene.From impressive student projects like Stay Here, John’s First Tattoo, and Heritage Fair, to fun and relatable films like We’re Out of Beer, you can see the next wave of filmmakers finding their voice. We also dive into major winners like We Were Broncos and Our Last Days as Kids, including one performance that completely stole the show.And of course—we talk about Klee, the short film that made serious noise after landing at the Toronto International Film Festival, and why it became the most talked-about film of the festival.If you’re into indie films, film festivals, or filmmaking in Canada—this is one you don’t want to miss.0:00 Intro1:15 Festival overview3:40 Student films & hidden gems6:30 Top standout films10:15 Award winners breakdown14:20 Best performances18:05 Most talked-about film (Klee)22:10 Behind the scenes & judging insights26:30 Thoughts on filmmaking & film school30:45 Festival future & 2026 plansFollow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguysLicense code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

Dylan Hryciuk and his short Our Last Day As Kids.In this episode, the boys sit down with director Dylan Hryciuk (Versa Films) to talk about his ode to 2000s punk‑era, coming‑of‑age short film. Exploeing youth, identity, friendship, first love, and creative self‑discovery—and serves as a proof of concept for a feature film Dylan has written.Our Last Day As Kids has 4 Moose Jaw Film Festival NominationsBest Short FilmBest DirectorBest WritingBest Performance (Female / Non‑Binary)You can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgJJXscRZ4EOr view it at the Moose Jaw Film Festival. https://www.moosejawfilmfestival.com/HighlightsPunk, emo, and hardcore music culture in filmmakingTransitioning from music videos to narrative filmWorking with bands like Senses Fail, Spiritbox, and UnderoathTurning personal stories into universal cinemaDirecting actors and creating emotional performancesFilm festival strategy vs. online releaseWhat its like making films in SaskatchewanWhy local film festivals matterFollow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguysLicense code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

In this episode, the guys continue their coverage of the Moose Jaw Film Festival - www.moosejawfilmfestival.com, sitting down with interdisciplinary artist and filmmaker Nicole May to talk about her experimental stop‑motion short film: I’m Not Your Daughter, I’m Something Worse.Nicole’s film is a four‑minute stop‑motion piece exploring birthdays, queer family lineage, grief, and growing older, and was nominated in the Experimental Film category at the Moose Jaw Film Festival. The film screens in Block Two (12:00 PM) at the festival.HighlightsThe meaning behind the film and its personal originsWhy birthdays can carry complicated emotionsMaking a stop‑motion film completely soloBuilding handmade sets, puppets, and dioramasShooting stop motion on a phoneEditing, animation, sound design, and experimentationCreating deeply personal work and sharing it publiclyLife as a self‑taught interdisciplinary artistMoose Jaw Film FestivalIf you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, head to: https://moosejawfilmfestival.comFollow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguysLicense code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR

Welcome back to the Moose Jaw Film Festival Extravaganza. This is the place to hear the stories behind the lens.In this episode, the guys sit down with Kyler Wilton to talk about his short film The Heir, which is screening at the Moose Jaw Film Festival. Kyler breaks down how the film came together, from writing during COVID to shooting on a shoestring budget with a small crew of friends — and why horror is such a powerful storytelling genre right now.HighlightsPractical effects, gore rigs, and horror influences like Sam RaimiShooting digitally vs. film and emulating a film look in postWorking as a generalist in Saskatchewan’s film sceneLearning filmmaking through YouTube instead of film schoolMoose Jaw Film Festival Infohttps://www.moosejawfilmfestival.com/Follow us:www.blackicemedia.ca ⁠https://linktr.ee/mreblackice⁠@nicklambvideos⁠#J2CG⁠Or on all your favourite podcast services⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/just2cameraguysLicense code: JQS4WJRWPI3T28QR