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This Is The Year
by This Is The Year
Filmmaker Eric Bizzarri welcomes established and emerging directors, writers, authors, musicians and more to a studio in Toronto, Ontario for revealing and casual conversations. Eric's inquisitive and sensitive interview styles often uncover insightful truths about the guests he sits down with, as they discover the guest's upbringings and how this is the year they reclaim their purpose.
Episodes
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Episode 40...Taking Care of Your Spaces and Those in Them
Author of Greenbelt Summer, Matt Moreland, and filmmaker Eric Bizzarri have similar influences and desires in philosophy, culture, people and movies. After meeting, they felt they were always meant to be friends, almost as if they've already known each other for years. Matt discusses how he…
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Episode 21 ...To Hire A (Great) Coach to Teach Me
On this episode, Marc wears a hat, while Eric talks about sitting courtside at a Raptors game. Eric is joined by motivational speaker Sam Demma (15:55), as they talk about starting one's entrepreneurial path collecting trash, giving life advice to high schoolers at age 20, and why it's important…
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Episode 39 ... A Non Linear Path to Your Dream Career
Cinematographer Joel D'Alimonte and Eric Bizzarri had a funny, awkward first encounter, but have now known each other for years, becoming great friends and collaborators. Joel discusses the non-linear path he took to starting in the film industry, and the two discuss what inspires a person to do…
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Episode 38... For Creating Your Own Yes'
Actor and former athlete Harrison Browne reunites with Eric Bizzarri after two years in studio. Eric produced the Feature Film On the Fringe of Wild, with Harrison in the lead role. The film completed production March 14, 2020. The two discuss the unique experience of moving into isolation...
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Episode 37... Remembering How You Started
Actress and musician Hallea Jones is joined in studio with Eric Bizzarri, as they reunite after three years and recall how they started in the industry. Hallea recently rose to fame on Netflix's Locke and Key as "Eden", in addition to recording and writing her own music. She describes becoming…
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Episode 36... For A New Studio Space
The podcast turns a new leaf. Host Eric Bizzarri introduces the new studio space, Hearts Gone Beyond. Marco Furgiele is a sound designer and recordist. Over the pandemic, he decided to turn the basement of his house in Toronto into a fully decked out studio. For the first time in the new studio,...
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Episode 35 ...For New Sounds
Musician Peter Serrado reached a low-point during the pandemic. He's joined virtually with Eric Bizzarri, as they discuss the value of their friendship and collaboration, Peter's upbringings creating music and developing his sound, while they both share how each of their creative endeavours took…
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Episode 34 ...For New Spaces and Social Interactions
Actress and entrepreneur Jamie Bloch is ready for change. She's joined virtually with Eric Bizzarri as they discuss their upbringings in the entertainment industry, family dynamics and what socializing could look like after the pandemic. This episode was recorded virtually. See...
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Episode 33...For Renewal
Filmmaker Clark McRorie has a special relationship with people. He's joined by Eric Bizzarri as they discuss education in film, learning to navigate critics and reaction to personal work, Clark's short film "The Death of Malevolent Being", and how he discovered his filmmaking style. Clark also...
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Episode 32 ...To Listen To My Intiuition (And Let That Direct My Path in 2020)
On this episode, Eric is joined by actress Keara Graves (Netflix's "Grand Army," "Lost and Found Music Studios," "Cardinals"), as they chat about how acting in commercials gave them prefferential treatment at school, her short film "Night Drive" and YouTube webseries "Queerantine," and...
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Episode 31 ...To Never Lose That Creative Spark
On this episode, the tables get turned on Eric as he gets interviewed on filmmaking with Director Rob Comeau. This episode is edited from an Instagram Live that took place on April 14th, 2020.
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Episode 30 ...To Move (With Maral)
On this episode, Marc and Eric talk about COVID-19 mask fashion and Hamilton on Disney+. Eric is joined by fitness instructor and trainer Maral Habibi (14:21) as they talk about how to stay motivated and moving during quarantine, and how one builds and brands a business during a global pandemic....
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Episode 29 ...To Ride The Wave of Uncertainty
On this episode, Eric is joined by artist Jay "Superior" Doodnauth as they talk about mental health, swimming, horror films, and creating music in the time of COVID-19. This episode is edited from its original instagram live broadcast on May 1st, 2020.
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Episode 28 ...To Trust In Your Collaborators
On This Episode, Eric interviews Directors Emily Jenkins and Justin Black as they talk about the process and production of their award winning co-directed short film Terminally in Love, currently streaming on Vimeo (https://www.terminallyinlove.com/)
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Episode 27 ...You Can Only Plan So Much
On This Episode, Marc interviews novelist Sidura Ludwig to discuss her recently published short story collection "You Are Not What We Expected." They also talk about raising a family during quarantine, how her Jewish identity is reflected in her writing, the quest to get as many rejections as...
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Episode 26 ...To Adapt to Different Surroundings
The first in a series of Instagram live interviews, Eric interviews filmmaker Carol Nguyen as they talk about her Award-winning short No Crying at the Dinner Table, delving into the world of animation, managing the success from TIFF and SXSW, and extra-circulars beyond filmmaking. This Interview…
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Episode 25 ...To Embrace Your Past. Live In The Present, Plan For The Future
On This Episode, Marc and Eric talk about their weird habits and quirks, while Eric is joined by filmmaker Charlie Tyrell, as they talk about his Oscar-shortlisted film My Dead Dad's Porno Tapes, their responsibilities as creative storytellers, and the discipline to practice and collaborate while...
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Episode 24 ...For Re-Developing Our Mindsets
On This Episode, Marc and Eric talk about life under quarantine, and are joined by Anna Jane Edmonds and Gina Simone from Pocket Film School (pocketfilmschool.io) as they discuss how they brought their indie skills into a cost-effective DIY program.
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Episode 23 ...To Believe in the Work I'm Making
On This Episode, Marc and Eric indulge on childhood snacks to see if they still live up to their nostalgia, while Eric is joined by musical comedian Anesti Danelis, as they talk about how his "I Quit" song went viral.
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Episode 22 ...To Create More Queer Spaces Through My Work
On this episode, Marc and Eric discuss their favourite movie screenings they've attended, while Marc is joined by Writer and Pop Culture Critic, Anthony Oliveira (8:08) as they talk about how his PhD work ties into the Dumpster Racoon film series he programs at Toronto's Revue Cinema, his love…
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Episode 20 ...To Create a Dialogue Through Learning and Teaching
On this episode, Marc and Eric talk about having their last name spelled wrong in movie credits, while Eric is joined by film curator, programmer and experimental filmmaker Zac Goldkind (8:54), as they talk about growing up in a household of non-creative people, their mutual love for the 2002...
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Episode 19 ...To Celebrate Myself in Every Way Possible
On this episode, Marc and Eric pop quiz each other, and are joined by Director, Sound Designer and Editor, Nancy Yeboah (7:20), as they talk the York University convocation, failure, laying your reputation on the line, and celebrating your authentic self in the company of others.
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Episode 18 ...To Build Capacity (In Myself and Others)
On this episode, Marc and Eric talk about coordinating birthday parties, and are joined by Podcaster and Creator of The Canvas Series, Raphael Wong (7:41), as they talk about being introverted, refreshing one's mindset, having a constant sense of curiosity, and what success means for our podcast...
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Episode 17 ...To Focus Less on Work, More on Me and Family
On this episode, Marc and Eric reminisce about the past decade, and are joined by Dancer, Choreographer, Storyteller and co-founder of Black Lives Matter Toronto, Rodney Diverlus (10:32), as they talk about bringing art into activism, "Joe Jobs," why it's important for young artists to fail...
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Episode 16 ...To Become a More Versatile Performer
On this episode, Eric gets some hate mail, and Marc reveals where he's going for Grad School. Eric is joined by actress Amanda Zhou (13:18) and talk about the figure skating years of her youth, living in the shadow of her famous grandmother, and bullying within the film industry.
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Episode 15 ...Leading Up to the Year of Hard Work
On this episode, Marc tries to interpret Eric's dream, while also talking about Ari Aster's "MidSommar," Marvel, and the great summer of indie cinema. Eric is joined by filmmaker Kyle Reaume (18:49), whose latest short film "Vertical Lines" is available to stream on YouTube, talk about their…
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Episode 14 ...To Experience Life, Be Present, and Chill Out
Happy TIFF 2019!!! On this episode, Marc and Eric give their do's and don't's for those attending TIFF. Eric is joined by Actress Yasmin MacKay, who you can catch at TIFF in the film Black Conflux (premiering September 6th), as they discuss uprooting oneself from Nova Scotia to Toronto, working…
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Episode 13 ...For Eric Squared
On this episode, Marc and Eric go through their Letterboxd as they recap their thoughts on the 2019 Summer Movie Season. Eric is joined by Film Critic and podcaster Eric Marchen as they discuss their lifelong fascination with film, sing the praises of TIFFR (if you plan on attending TIFF, it will...
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Episode 12 ...For Life Experiences and Passion to Combine Into Greatness
On this episode, Marc plays a sport for the first time in years (and pays for it with his body), and Eric does a favour that goes horribly wrong... Marc is then joined by Film Critic and Head Publisher of intheseats.ca Dave Voigt (12:19) as they discuss the journey from working in the family...
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Episode 11 ...To Be Excited about Christmas (In September)
On this episode, Eric texts his number neighbour, while he and Marc talk about "wrong numbers" and childhood trading card theft rackets. With the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) just weeks away, Eric is joined by actress Ariana Marquis (12:41) as they share stories about their first…
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Episode 10 ...To Allow Yourself Time and Space to Grow
On this episode, Eric and Marc talk about being indecisive and cultural eating faux pas. Marc is joined by photographer and digital artist Joseph Hammond (10:53) as they discuss how being diagnosed with Autism alters one's understanding of how to approach art, their mutual love of Don Quixote and...
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Episode 9 ...To Prepare Honing in on Your Craft
On this episode, Eric has a squabble with a student, and shares how he and he family booked a Pizza Pizza commercial, while Marc explains his sudden urge for an impromptu run during a sleepless night. Eric is also joined by Film Producer Shant Joshi (11:43) as they discuss their time…
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Episode 8 ...To Understand Your Worth As A Freelance Artist
On this episode, Marc and Eric talk about each other's greatest fears, the frustrations of teaching, and parkouring in Italy. Eric is also joined by Cinematographer and Steadicam operator Julian Lomaga (13:02) as they discuss his experience working with Eric on his latest short "Pressure Play"…
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Episode 7 ...To Invest In My Future (By Making This Film)
On this episode, Eric explains his reasoning for being in the studio all day, while he and Marc share their favourite moviegoing experiences at the IMAX Cinesphere. Eric is also joined by Jessie Posthumus (11:35) as they discuss her filmography, the contrasting discipline needed when filming...
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Episode 6 ...To Step Into Your Own Power
On this episode, Marc introduces Eric to the concept of Jewish Geography, and goes in depth about preparing for the holiday of Passover. Eric is also joined by Premika Leo (11:47) as they discuss their respective encounters with paranormal activity, working on DC's "Titans," the webseries...
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Episode 5 ...To Find Your Authentic Voice
On this episode, Marc asks Eric about his experience shooting his newest short film "Pressure Play," and Eric welcomes actor Andrea Pavlovic (7:00) to the show as they share stories about growing up with immigrant parents, working on their respective crafts in a university setting, and the…
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Episode 4 ...To Take Care of Yourself
On this episode, Marc and Eric try to understand each other's reasoning behind the music they listen to, while Eric is joined by Alex Perry of The Strangemakers (10:56) as they talk about what it's like in one's creative process to have support emotionally and romantically,
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Episode 3: ...To Overcome Your Insecurities
On this episode, Marc and Eric exchange stories about their experiences selling items online, while Eric is joined by Mohammed Abdi (16:25) as they talk about how the journey of discovering your own self-worth is an ongoing process.
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Episode 2 ...To Collaborate With Colleagues and Strangers
On this episode, Marc and Eric discuss their respective journey getting into film school, and travelling alone, while Eric is joined by Aaron Rota and Calyx Passailaigue (21:25) as they talk about how they discovered arthouse cinema, why it's important to seek out people to collaborate…
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Episode 1 ...To Take Risks and Support Young Creators
On this episode, Marc comes across a unique casting call email for Space Jam 2, and Eric talks to Adam Weitner, founder of Astrolab Studios, where we record This Is The Year (13:30). Adam tells Eric how he went from building houses to running a business in the heart of Toronto's Studio District,...
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Episode 0 ...We Make a Podcast
Welcome to This Is The Year! On this bonus introductory episode, Eric and Marc discuss why they decided to start a podcast, try to remember how they first met, Marc's foray as a local celebrity (amongst his group of friends) during the Toronto International Film Festival, and Eric's experience...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Filmmaker Eric Bizzarri welcomes established and emerging directors, writers, authors, musicians and more to a studio in Toronto, Ontario for revealing and casual conversations. Eric's inquisitive and sensitive interview styles often uncover insightful truths about the guests he sits down with, as they discover the guest's upbringings and how this is the year they reclaim their purpose.
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