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Directed by Rodrigo Perez-Castro & Ricardo Curtis, NIGHT OF THE ZOOPOCALYPSE creates a world of animated mayhem. When an alien encounter props an attack of gummy zombies (gumbies?) on the local zoo, a wolf with a heart of gold named Gracie must team up with an unlikely pack of animals to try save the world and themselves. In this 1on1, we speak to Perez-Castro and Curtis about working with Clive Barker, creating children's horror and the usefulness of fear.

Written and directed by Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE tells the story of Merit, a US veteran who keeps seeing the presence of her best friend who died in combat. While processing her own trauma, her estranged grandfather is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, causing her to have to help him while helping herself.. In this 1on1, we speak to Hausmann-Stokes about dealing with PTSD, the healing power of art and the 'charge' that changed his life.

Directed by Ron Dias, MORNINGSIDE is a beautiful story that stares into the heart of Toronto. Set in the Morningside community of Scarborough, the film tells multiple stories of young men and women who are trying to thrive in a place that demands you survive. Funny and fiery, MORNINGSIDE features solid performances and shows the need for safe spaces in difficult times. In this 1on1, we speak to Dias about the power of dreams, 'emergency art' and finding true justice.

50,000 FIRST DATES: A TRUE STORY is unlike any documentary you've seen before. Directed by Brent Hodge, the series introduces us to Nesh and JJ, a funny and loving Toronto couple who have built a beautiful life together with Nesh's daughter. But their greatest struggle comes from a brain injury that Nesh suffered several years ago, causing her to forget her love and have to rebuild her life. In this 1on1, we speak to Hodge about Nesh's struggles with the online community and whether or not life is like a romcom.50,000 FIRST DATES: A LOVE STORY streams on @PrimeVideoCA  on February 11th, 2025.

It's 10:01. The lights are about to go on at 11:30. And the chaos has begun. In SATURDAY NIGHT, director Jason Reitman takes us into the world of Saturday Night Live on its opening night in 1975. In this special roundtable discussion, we speak to Reitman about the magic of live television.

Written and directed by Taylor Olson, LOOK AT ME tells the story of Taylor Olson (playing a fictionalized version of himself), a deeply insecure, bisexual actor who is battling bulimia. Burdened by loneliness, Olsen searches for validation in relationships but continues to put up walls. When he finally believes he’s found someone that sees him for who he is, he must lean into his own journey of self-love in order to truly heal. In this 1on1, we speak to Olson about why men struggle with mental health.

Told from his own perspective, BETTER MAN tells the story of the wild rise, fall and rebirth of British pop superstar Robbie Williams. From a young age, Williams was determined to leave his mark on the music industry. After making it big as a member of boyband Take That, Williams embarks on his own incredible solo career. However, fame has its trappings and Williams must fight through the demons of his past. In this 1on1, Dave Voigt ( @intheseats7388 ) and Victor Stiff ( @VictorStiff1 ) join us to talk about evolving into a better man and authentic musicals.

It's awards season! But, while everyone else is honouring the same few films, ScreenFish likes to break the trend. Instead of focusing on the entire film, we love to talk about the movie moments that mattered most to us. (After all, every story matters!) To us, the best moments of the year don't always come from artists that you'll see on the podium on Oscar night and, once again, it's time to honour the times that film spoke to us. This week, Dave Voigt ( @intheseats7388 ) and Victor Stiff ( @VictorStiff1 ) join us to share the times that movies made us laugh, cry and sit in awe.

Directed by Lowell Dean, Dark Match tells the story of a small-time wrestling organization that suddenly gets a big paycheck from a mysterious booker. Drawing the performers into the backwoods, they are soon horrified to discover that they’re working for an evil cult leader (Chris Jericho) with murder on the mind. Now, Joe Lean (Steven Ogg), Miss Behave (Ayisha Issa) and the rest of the team try to fight for their lives. In this 1on1, we speak to Dean and Issa about the nature of sacrifice and why we love professional wrestling.

Directed by Sook-Yin Lee, PAYING FOR IT tells the story of Sonny (Emily Le) and Chester (Daniel Beirne), a couple who are no more. As the film opens, Sonny explains that she has found the arms of another and she wants to ‘see where it goes’, leaving Chester feeling alienated. Shy and introverted, Chester decides to start sleeping with sex workers in order to satisfy his basic needs yet discovers a new kind of intimacy in the process. In this 1on1, we speak to Beirne about the meaning of intimacy and the building blocks of a good relationship.

Based on true events, GREEN AND GOLD follows Buck (Craig T. Nelson), an aging Wisconsin dairy farmer who works his land with his granddaughter Jenny (Madison Lawlor). However, Buck’s financial problems means that he’s at risk of losing his farm. With no other options, Buck is forced to accept a wager surrounding the hopes of the Green Bay Packers and a trip to the Superbowl in an attempt to keep his home—and family—together. In this 1on1, we speak to Lawlor about loving the land and what happens when 'grace makes things work'.

In Disney+' new series, YOUR' FRIENDLY NEIGHBOURHOOD SPIDER-MAN, we meet Peter Parker (Hudson Thames) as a freshman in high school. But his life changes forever when he’s bitten by a mysterious spider on his first day of school. Now, as he tries to balance family, friends and a part-time internship, Peter is also on the journey towards becoming a hero. With a new mentor and amazing friends, Peter works hard to keep the streets of New York safe as the amazing Spider-Man. In this 1on1, we speak to the series' executive producer Brad Winderbaum about the show's spectacular style and telling grounded stories.

Directed by Josephine Anderson, CURL POWER introduces us to the 4K Girls, five best friends who dream of winning the Canadian Junior Curling Championship. Over the course of their high school years, we watch as they balance their lives in competition with the natural pressures of youth. Coached by their former Olympian moms, the 4K Girls feel the intensity of competition yet also work hard to have active social lives as well. In this 1on1 we speak to Anderson about the joy of curling and passing the torch.

Do you believe that Jim Morrison is dead? While most would adhere to the story of Morrison's passing, director Jeff Finn isn't convinced... and he seems to thin that he's found him. In BEFORE THE END: SEARCHING FOR JIM MORRISON, Finn takes the viewer into the life of the famed Doors frontman, speaking to friends and family who can shed light on his life. But there's also the enigma of Frank X, a man who seems to know a little too much about Morrison's world to be a coincidence. In this 1on1, we speak to Finn about the mystery of Frank X and the 'normal' life of Jim Morrison.

Set in Surrey, BC, Allegiance follows Sabrina Sohal (Supinder Wraich), a Canadian police officer who believes in the system but also sees its flaws. Newly promoted to the Serious Crimes Unit of the CFPC in British Columbia, Sabrina finds that she has only six months to prove that she has what it takes to be a detective. Determined to prove that she’s worthy of the position, she finds herself paired with a new partner who has more experience and takes a different approach to the job. As she fights for the people on the streets of Surrey, Sabrina also fights desperately to take down the man responsible for framing her father for treason. In this 1on1, we speak to Wraich about celebrating diversity and police that want to 'do better'.

The bugs are back! Now back for its second season, Disney+'s A REAL BUG'S LIFE returns with more stories from the insect world. Using Disney's unique form of storytelling, the series manages to help us understand the insect world and see them more as mere 'creepy crawlys'. In this 1on1, we speak to series expert Dr. Tim Cockerill talks about the mind of an insect and respecting our ecosystems.

The bugs are back! Now back for its second season, Disney+'s A REAL BUG'S LIFE returns with more stories from the insect world. Using Disney's unique form of storytelling, the series manages to help us understand the insect world and see them more as mere 'creepy crawlys'. In this 1on1, we speak to series producer, Bill Markham about Disney's legacy of 'true life adventures' and making insects lovable.

In DREAM PRODUCTIONS, Disney+ takes us back into world of INSIDE OUT and the mind of pre-teen Riley. On the cusp of puberty, the new series brings us into the studio backlot of Riley's dream centre as the cast of characters responsible for her dreams search for stories that will connect with an increasingly 'more mature' young woman. In this 1on1, we speak to Fiona Toth, one of the editors of the series, and talk to her about revisiting the mind of a tween.

Directed by Peter Mishara and Omar Majeed, DISCO'S REVENGE takes us back to the 70s. Caught in a time of social change, the rise of disco offered more to the world than driving beats and catchy rhythms. In this 1on1, we speak to Mishara and Majeed about disco's dance with social justice and people that fear disco.

Set in the French Territory just off the coast of Newfoundland, CBC's new series SAINT-PIERRE  follows Donny ‘Fitz’ Fitzpatrick (Allan Hawco), a Canadian inspector who is exiled after his recent bust of a local politician causes too many headaches for the force. Transferred to Saint-Pierre et Miquelon, Fitz is teamed with Deputy Chief Genevieve ‘Arch’ Archambault (Josephine Jobert), a Parisian transplant who is immediately frustrated by her new partner. In this 1on1, we speak to Jobert and Hawco about what makes the perfect partner, the magic of Saint-Pierre and the importance of secrets.