Episode 10: From Trained Opera Singer to Hallmark Director And All The Hats In Between (With Eva Tavares)

This episode is so incredibly inspiring! We chat with Eva Tavares all about her early creative life as a trained dancer and opera singer, her time on the stage as a musical theatre performer including the life changing role of Christine in the Broadway National Tour of Phantom Of The Opera, and her seamless transition from the stage into acting, directing and writing for film. We get deep into the importance of mentorship and the valuable lessons learned from patience in this industry. Eva also shares so many important takeaways from her experience as an indie filmmaker on beautiful  projects like her the short film that's opened many doors for her called  'A Little Vacation' and the challenges and triumphs of her high concept music videos she's directed.   Eva's passion for storytelling has carried her from singing on stage to directing for Hallmark with many lessons and major wins along the way. Multi-hyphenates! This one is for you!Chapters02:23Eva's Creative Journey: From Dance to Opera04:42Life on the Farm and Its Influence06:53Navigating Family Expectations in the Arts09:32Early Career: From University to Professional Work14:09The Importance of Smaller Roles and Backstage Experience15:32The Impact of the Banff Citadel Program15:38Transitioning to Toronto: Seeking Opportunities17:40Suzatsuka and the Journey to Phantom19:56The Experience of Playing Christine in Phantom22:32Navigating Personal Challenges in Performance23:35The Journey of Suzatska26:54Facing Life and Death in Auditions32:22From Musical Theatre to Film37:51Embracing New Opportunities in the Pandemic42:52Embracing the Journey of Creation46:36The Importance of Safe Spaces in Filmmaking50:31Valuing Every Crew Member's Contribution53:26Innovative Storytelling in Music Videos01:06:21The Art of Storytelling in Film01:08:02The Hallmark Make Her Mark Program01:08:52The Journey to Directing a Hallmark Movie01:12:58The Importance of Representation in Film01:14:20The Emotional Impact of Storytelling01:16:02The Challenges of Directing with a Baby on Set01:18:17Mutual Inspiration in the Creative Journey01:18:57This One Time01:23:51The Low Stakes of Creativity01:30:17Finding Joy in the Process of Creation