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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 1H 18M

Canadian Film & TV: Our Next Great Export with Taylor Olson, Bob Mann, and Adam DeViller

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A pub table in Halifax is a strange place to map out a film and TV career, but that’s exactly where we end up with Taylor Olson, Bob Mann, and Adam DeViller. Between bites of a spice bag and a lot of laughter, we get into the real mechanics of building independent work in Nova Scotia: writing roles when the acting jobs don’t come, directing to control the full vision, and editing comedy with the kind of timing that makes awkward silence actually land. We also talk about Hey Halifax, how it grew with support from Bell TV1, and why landing on TPB Plus helps local shows reach viewers far beyond the city.From there, the conversation widens into the hard stuff that every Halifax artist feels right now: cost of living, arts cuts, and what happens when talented people have to leave because the margins get too thin. We make the case that the arts are not a hobby on the side of the economy, they’re entrepreneurship, jobs, and part of what makes a city worth staying in.We also hear about Taylor’s feature What We Dreamed It Then, its festival run, its impact screenings focused on houselessness, and what it takes to start pushing into the US market through festivals and distributors. If you care about Halifax comedy, Nova Scotia film, Canadian creators, and how culture gets made when resources are tight, this one goes deep. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s building something, and leave a review with the one line you can’t stop thinking about.Send us Fan Mail Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introductionSupport the showFind The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook  Instagram & TikTokBuy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca#afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanadaYour follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show. 

A pub table in Halifax is a strange place to map out a film and TV career, but that’s exactly where we end up with Taylor Olson, Bob Mann, and Adam DeViller. Between bites of a spice bag and a lot of laughter, we get into the real mechanics of building independent work in Nova Scotia: writing roles when the acting jobs don’t come, directing to control the full vision, and editing comedy with the kind of timing that makes awkward silence actually land. We also talk about Hey Halifax, how it gr...

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