The Crew Up North Podcast

Welcome to the season finale of The Crew Up North Podcast! I thought it would be fun to wrap up season one (and 2024) by putting together a Best Of clips episode! I’ve had some amazing guests on and they’ve all been so wonderfully open and gracious with their time and conversations. They’ve given us a glimpse into their film careers with a ton of information, tips, stories, and of course, humour. I couldn’t be more grateful to them for being part of season one. Speaking of crew, I can’t ...

So…. The dog ate my podcast. No but like, for real. Hubert the hound dog ate the SD card with the original version of this episode, so here we are for round two (and hopefully it’s less tasty)! Northern actor Daren Sullivan was kind enough to join TCUN and host Jennifer Tocheri twice to discuss his stumble into the film world that led to his second career. As a seasoned background performer, Daren leads us through the process of becoming a full union member, what the background community mean...

Welcome back, Crew! Key Grip Tyler Emms joins TCUN and host JenniferTocheri for episode 5 to talk about his 15-year career in the Northern OntarioFilm Industry! Snacking on appetizers from local spot, Moose’s Cookhouse, weget into what exactly a grip is, how he works succinctly with the electric department and camera team to bring the cinematographer’s vision to life, and how he advanced to Key Grip very early in his career. Tyler also reveals some creative solutions that actually landed him ...

Welcome back, Crew! Producer and Production Manager, Justin Kelly,joins TCUN and host Jennifer Tocheri for episode 4 to talk about his incredible30-year career in the film industry! With tasty sandwiches from local spotGd2Go, we get into the dynamics of producing films in Northern Ontario. Justinreveals the skillsets of a good producer, his passion for set safety andfostering collaboration on set. We also discuss developing the labour pool inthis region, advice for anyone thinking about getti...

Happy Halloween, Crew!Sudbury-based horror writer and director, Richard Barlow, joins The Crew Up North Podcast and host Jennifer Tocheri for a special Halloween episode! We settle in and munch on some ghoulish freeze-dried marshmallow eyeballs from Permafrost, as Richard discusses the making of his horror anthology, Glimpses of the Grim. In 2023, Richard pooled together help from the local film community to create a series of 6 horror micro shorts. Produced entirely in Sudbury, ON, he’s shar...

Welcome back to TCUN! Film and TV Costume Set Supervisor, Jacob Johnston, joins The Crew Up North Podcast and host Jennifer Tocheri for episode 2! With delicious Good Glaze donuts in hand, we lose track of time and have an amazing conversation about the world of costumes and the chaos that inevitably ensues. Jacob gives us the inside scoop on what it’s like to be a Costume Supervisor for the cast of Northern-based shows, Shoresy and Letterkenny (and yes, Jared Keeso!). Jacob reveals how ...

Northern Ontario film and tv hairstylist extraordinaire Ashley Nay joins The Crew Up North Podcast and host Jennifer Tocheri to discuss her incredible 12 year career! We munched on delicious baked goods from Cozy Cuisine and talked about everything from her first (questionable) gig, to being in prep as the Head of Department for the newest season of Shoresy! Enjoy!Follow Ashley on Instagram @naypalm.incSend us a textSupport the showThank you so much for listening!If you want to support the sh...

The Crew Up North Podcast launches October 1st! You may be surprised to know that Northern Ontario has a thriving film industry! Some of your favourite shows (like Letterkenny!) wouldn't have been made without the hard work of the crew. Host Jennifer Tocheri will interview some of Northern Ontario's talented crew members. Here's a glimpse as to what you can expect! Be sure to subscribe! Thank you so much for listening!Follow the podcast on Instagram! @thecrewupnorthpodcastSend ...