The Steven Knows Everyone Podcast: Recent Episodes
Steven Lee
You're listening to The Steven Knows Everyone Podcast! I'm talking with inspiring people in the film, art, media and entertainment industries.
Welcome to The Steven Knows Everyone Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Miaya!
Miaya is a music artist based in Montreal, Quebec. She has always been super passionate in becoming a singer in the Montreal music scene, while developing her creative process as a songwriter. She has performed in local shows such as the Chinatown showcase and MTL Uncovered. She has also collaborated with Lil Waterboi and Ted Park on a track titled "City Bleus".
Tune in if you wish to learn more about what it takes to be a music artist in Montreal!
*This episode was originally recorded on December 11, 2022.
Miaya's Instagram: instagram.com/miaya.21/
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0YnSbPxydyuJxi5EXfEa9R?si=2H7fy1j_Qq6QAymfMgu0oA
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/miaya/1548207954
Welcome to The Steven Knows Everyone Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Walid Jabri!
Walid is a filmmaker and editor based in Montreal, Quebec. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production at Concordia University, and he's now currently working at Orkestra as a videographer. He has directed music videos for local artists such as Maky Lavender, Magi Merlin, Planet Giza and Kallitechnis, while also getting his work featured on publications like The Fader, Complex and Range Magazine.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about the unique world of videography!
*This episode was originally recorded on November 5, 2022.
Walid's Instagram: instagram.com/uualid/
Walid's Vimeo: vimeo.com/walidjabri/
Welcome to The Steven Knows Everyone Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: John-Daniel Arauz!
John-Daniel has worked on many short films, both animated and live-action, in various roles including director, writer, animator, editor, sound designer, camera operator, script supervisor, grip & gaffer. He is also an artist who specializes in promotional artwork, illustrations and poster art. He is currently working as a PostVis artist for RodeoFX.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about the wonderful world of filmmaking, animation and illustration artwork!
*This episode was originally recorded on October 30, 2022.
John-Daniel's Instagram: instagram.com/johndanielarauz/
John-Daniel's website: john-danielarauz.com
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We're back with a relaunch with new episodes and guests!
We have a very special guest on the show: Kassy Gascho!
Kassy Gascho is a writer, director, and photographer based in Toronto, Ontario. Her films have been recognized by Toronto Youth Shorts, The TYS180 Film Festival, Toronto Short Film Festival, Blood in the Snow Film Festival, Hamilton Film Festival and Anomaly Film Festival alongside having her 24 Hour Film projects screened at the Tiff Bell Lightbox. She was the recipient of The Visual Award at the Deep Cut Film Festival and the Evangeline Canadiana Award at Videodrunk 2021 for her short The Phone Interview. She graduated from the Film Studies program at the Toronto Metropolitan University, while also being involved with the Image Arts Film Festival as the Daytime Programming Manager. She has recently worked at the Fantasia International Film Festival as a Hospitality Intern during the summer, and now she's currently busy with video editing and coming up with new ideas for short films.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about the wonderful world of film festivals and filmmaking!
*This episode was originally recorded on October 27, 2022.
Kassy's Instagram: instagram.com/itskassywithak/
Kassy's website: kassygascho.com
Welcome to The Steven Knows Everyone Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Raphael Cohen-Demers!
Raphael is a filmmaker based in Montréal, Québec. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production, and he is primarily interested in the cinematography aspect of filmmaking. He has also been busy as a photographer, while also coming up with a bunch of ideas that bring stunning images to life.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about the unique world of cinema and photography!
Raphael's filmmaking account: instagram.com/blisterfilms/
Raphael's photography account: instagram.com/one.stop.over/
Raphael's cinematography reel: vimeo.com/512301999
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We have a very special guest on the show: Robert Davy!
Robert is an artist based in Montréal, Québec. He showcases the importance of self-expression through various types of art such as sculpture, drawing, painting and photography.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about the wonderful world of art!
*This episode was originally recorded on May 27, 2022.
Robert's Instagram: instagram.com/robert_d2020/
Robert's website: http://www.robertdavyart.com/
Welcome to The Steven Knows Everyone Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Michael Nguyen!
Michael is a self-taught photographer who is very passionate about turning every image into a piece of art. He has a ton of experience when it comes to architectural, nightlife, portrait and event photography, while also having been involved with clients such as Evenko, Moment Factory and I Love Neon.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about the unique world of photography!
*This episode was originally recorded on May 4, 2022.
Michael's website: https://artofcaerus.net/
Michael's Instagram: instagram.com/caerus.exe/
Welcome to The Steven Knows Everyone Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Andres Guzman!
Andres is a film critic who is best known as the managing editor for The UnderSCENE, while also having written for other sites such as Film Cred, Castle of Chills and Exclaim. He has also recently started a podcast titled Fight Knight: A Movie Debating Podcast.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about being a film critic!
*This episode was originally recorded on April 27, 2022.
Andres' Linktree: linktr.ee/pocketwriter
Fight Knight: A Movie Debating Podcast: linktr.ee/fightknight
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We have a very special guest on the show: Sydnie Baynes!
Sydnie is a visual artist and filmmaker based in Montréal, Québec. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Animation, while also having participated in several group exhibits and collaborative projects.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about studying Film Animation and pursuing your passion in visual arts.
*This episode was originally recorded on April 22, 2022.
Sydnie's Instagram: instagram.com/artist_masa/
Sydnie's portfolio: sydniebaynes.com/
Welcome to The Steven Knows Everyone Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Asli Alcinkaya!
Asli graduated from the Communication Studies program at Concordia University, while also previously being involved with the Communication Studies Undergraduate Student Association. She is currently working as a Customer Sales Coordinator at Strigo, and she's willing to take on new challenges in anything related to marketing and media.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about pursuing a degree in Communication Studies!
*This episode was originally recorded on April 22, 2022.
Asli's Instagram: instagram.com/whatisasli/
Asli's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/asli-alcinkaya-b583a2106/
Welcome to The Steven Knows Everyone Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Brenden Kumarasamy!
Brenden is the host and founder of a YouTube channel named MasterTalk with over 22,000 subscribers. His mission is to teach people how to improve their skills in public speaking, while also finding new ways to help enhance their expertise in communication. He also hosts free workshops that will be sure to help professionals become top communicators in their company or industry.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about the world of communication and public speaking!
*This episode was originally recorded on April 15, 2022.
MasterTalk links
YouTube: youtube.com/c/MasterTalks
Instagram: instagram.com/masteryourtalk/
Free workshops to help you become a better communicator: rockstarcommunicator.com/
Welcome to The Steven Knows Everyone Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Arthur Bussières-Gallant!
Arthur is an actor based in Montreal, Quebec. He has a ton of experience when it comes to acting and modeling in front of the camera, and you may have recognized him in short films and advertisements he shot throughout his career. Get ready to see him on the big screen as one of the leads in the upcoming feature World Ends at Camp Z!
Tune in if you wish to learn more about the acting industry!
*This episode was originally recorded on April 14, 2022.
Arthur's Linktree: linktr.ee/arthurbussieresgallant
Welcome to The Steven Knows Everyone Podcast! (Yes, I'm aware that I mentioned my previous title.)
We have a very special guest on the show: Charles Richer!
Charles has earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies at Concordia University, and he loves expressing his creativity as a filmmaker and photographer. As a huge movie fan himself, he's also the host of the Stout Un Film Podcast, where he talks about films with special guests and recommends a good beer for each episode!
Tune in if you wish to learn more about the interesting world of film, media and podcasting!
*This episode was originally recorded on February 4, 2022.
Charles' Instagram: instagram.com/cricher.photography
Stout Un Film Podcast: instagram.com/stout.un.film.podcast
Welcome to The Steven Knows Everyone Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Melissa Mathieu!
Melissa is a digital illustrator based in Montreal, Quebec. Some of her clients include The Montreal Gazette, Bust Magazine and BUYPOC MTL. Her work can also be found in the recent book Hibiscus (2021) and the children's book Lili-Rose: La Rencontre. She has received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies at Concordia University, while also being the recipient of the Black Designer of Canada Award of Excellence and Charles Gagnon Award.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about illustration!
*This episode was originally recorded on March 18, 2022.
Melissa's website: melissamathieu.com
Welcome to The Steven Knows Everyone Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Aidan Cameron!
Aidan is a self-taught freelance creator who specializes in video, graphic design and photography. He has collaborated with brands such as Red Bull Canada, J skis and Newschoolers, while also attending this year's edition of SXSW for work!
Tune in if you wish to learn more about video, graphic design and/or photography!
*This episode was originally recorded on March 18, 2022.
Aidan's Instagram: instagram.com/aidan.ca
Welcome to The Steven Knows Everyone Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Tu Ngoc Tri!
Tri has currently been busy as a Color Key Artist at Oasis Animation after studying Illustration at Dawson College. If you've seen the Netflix animated series "F is for Family", he worked on it!
Tune in if you wish to learn more about the world of illustration and animation!
*This episode was originally recorded on March 13, 2022.
Tri's ArtStation: artstation.com/tungoctri
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Welcome to The Steven Knows Everyone Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Jonathan Emond!
Jonathan is an incredibly dedicated and passionate actor who has been in the industry for 13 years. You may have recognized him in genre films such as "Slaxx" and "Aquaslash".
He is currently working to be a published poet, while also recently deciding to launch Jonathan Emond Coaching and help anyone who wants to evolve their skills as an actor.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about the unique world of acting!
*This episode was originally recorded on February 28, 2022.
Jonathan's official site: jonathanemond.com
Jonathan's Instagram: instagram.com/jonathanemondx/
Jonathan's Soundcloud: @jonathan-emond
Jonathan Emond Coaching: facebook.com/jonathanemondcoaching
Welcome to The Steven Knows Everyone Podcast! (Yup, it has now officially been rebranded.)
We have a very special guest on the show: Delaney Kelly!
Delaney is currently studying Journalism at Concordia University, while writing pieces for The Link and The Concordian. She has also recently started the That’s What She Said podcast, which aims to empower and enlighten people of all genders.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about the world of journalism as a field of study.
*This episode was originally recorded on February 27, 2022.
That's What She Said podcast's Instagram: www.instagram.com/thatswhat_shesaid_podcast/
Her podcast has a new episode every Tuesday on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3oQe8BxB9OG…6161d0f626fd4899
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1606921376
Welcome to The Steven Lee Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Shayne Hontiveros!
Shayne is an Assistant Editor based in Toronto, Ontario. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Studies at Ryerson University, and her goal is to help showcase important stories from BIPOC filmmakers on screen.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about film editing and the movie industry in Toronto.
*This episode was originally recorded on February 26, 2022.
Shayne's Instagram: www.instagram.com/sghontiveros/
Shayne's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shayne-hontiveros-768143b7/
Shayne's website: www.shaynehontiveros.com/
Welcome to The Steven Lee Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Oscar Gervet!
Oscar is currently thriving in the film industry in Los Angeles after graduating from Concordia University with a Major in Marketing and a Minor in Film Studies. He was involved with the Concordia Film Festival in the Communications and Marketing department, while developing his skills as a screenwriter and script consultant. He also founded The Story Tribe, which is a global community for filmmakers and screenwriters to share, learn, and network with one another.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about the unique world of filmmaking in Los Angeles and Montreal.
*This episode was originally recorded on January 29, 2022.
Oscar's Instagram: instagram.com/oscar_gervet/
The Story Tribe: instagram.com/thestorytribe_filmcommunity/
Welcome to The Steven Lee Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Marco Carreiro!
Marco is a filmmaker, actor, photographer and VFX artist in the Montreal film industry. He's a man of many talents, while also offering terrific advice on pursuing your passion in filmmaking and acting. He truly is a quadruple threat.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about the unique world of acting and VFX.
*This episode was originally recorded on January 24, 2022.
Marco's Instagram: www.instagram.com/marcocarreiroreal/
Welcome to The Steven Lee Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Jason Rockman!
Never in a million years have I ever thought that I would be the one interviewing this inspiring man!
Here's a list of things Jason is known for:
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He's the host of Amped with the Rockman on CHOM 97.7
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He's the lead singer of Slaves on Dope
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He's the spokesperson for Montreal and Ottawa Comiccon
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He's the host of The Rockman Power Hour podcast
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He's the co-founder of RIPGOAT clothing
Tune in if you wish to know more about pursuing your passion in pop culture, music and entertainment.
Jason's Instagram: instagram.com/therealjasonrockman/
RIPGOAT: instagram.com/ripgoatclothing/
The Rockman Power Hour: youtube.com/channel/UCfTPjAKGFrMRmJO9qBjGO0w
Welcome to The Steven Lee Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Alexandre Vermeil!
Alexandre is currently an Associate Producer for Mattel’s MEGA division where he is in charge of overseeing the production of photographic assets for packaging, e-commerce, and other marketing needs.
He was previously involved with the Concordia Film Festival as a programmer and co-director, while also receiving his Master of Arts(MA) in Film and Moving Image Studies at Concordia University with a huge interest in animation.
Tune in if you wish to know more about pursuing grad studies in film and media.
*This episode was originally recorded on January 14, 2022.
Alexandre's Instagram: instagram.com/vermeilvisionsprod
Welcome to The Steven Lee Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Logan Fulford
Logan is an art director and director based in Montreal, Quebec. He is best known for his short films such as "Sungrazer" and "Weyward", while also obtaining a BFA in Film Production at Concordia University.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about applying to film school and becoming a filmmaker.
*This episode was originally recorded on December 29, 2021.
Logan's Instagram: instagram.com/logan_fulford/
Logan's portfolio site: loganfulford.wixsite.com/director
Weyward: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDaD1_jZBbk
Sungrazer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlA0_S3ENN8
Welcome to The Steven Lee Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Tyra Maria Trono
Tyra is an artist and cultural worker based in Montreal, Quebec. She holds a BFA in Photography with Distinction from Concordia University, and her work showcases the theme of cultural identification. She founded a photo collective called "For the Sake of Analog" with the mission of showcasing the diversity in the new generation of artists based in Montreal. She was also involved with the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma to present a showcase of fine arts work by Concordia students. She has recently been working on her first book titled “This is the story that I was told", which is set to be released this year.
Tune in if you wish to know more about photography and art events in Montreal.
*This episode was originally recorded on December 14, 2021.
Tyra's Instagram: instagram.com/tyramaria.trono/
Tyra's portfolio site: tyramariatrono.com
For The Sake of Analog: instagram.com/forthesakeofanalog/
Welcome to The Steven Lee Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Lorenzo Gutiérrez!
Lorenzo is an incredibly passionate writer and director in Montreal, Quebec. He recently graduated from the Film Production program at Concordia University, and he is now currently working at Cinesite as a Production Assistant. He is best known for his creative short films "N.U.N.S. with Nunchucks" and "Vampire Rebound", while also collaborating with Vincenzo Nappi for most of his filmography.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about the filmmaking process!
Lorenzo's Instagram: instagram.com/the_filmmaker_
Vampire Rebound: vimeo.com/327585741
*This episode was originally recorded on December 12, 2021.
Welcome to The Steven Lee Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Joshua Bilbao!
Joshua is an incredibly talented writer, director and actor based in Montreal. He has always been passionate about showcasing his skills both in front and behind the camera. He has studied at the Tom Todoroff Acting Studio & Conservatory, and he has also continued to grow as an independent creator in the film industry.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about what it takes to be an aspiring actor and filmmaker!
*This episode was originally recorded on December 9, 2021.
Joshua's Instagram:
www.instagram.com/joshuabilbao/
Welcome to The Steven Lee Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: John-Paul Howard
John-Paul is a highly charismatic and talented actor well-known for his roles in films such as "Hell or High Water" and "The Wretched". We first met at the Fantasia International Film Festival back in 2019, and we became such good friends!
Tune in if you wish to learn more about what it takes to be an aspiring actor in the film industry.
*This episode was originally recorded on December 7, 2021.
The Wretched is available to watch on Hulu in the United States and Netflix in Canada.
Hulu: www.hulu.com/movie/the-wretched…-8145-b193ec667086
Netflix: www.netflix.com/title/81178839
Welcome to The Steven Lee Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Nikolaos Vasilakos!
Nik has been involved with the Concordia Film Festival in the video crew, and he's now the Head of the Department for the upcoming edition. He is also part of WatchMojo as one of the video editors, while also continuing to support the LGBTQ+ community in the film industry!
Tune in if you wish to learn more about Nik's unique and fascinating background in cinema!
*This episode was originally recorded on November 15, 2021.
Nik's Instagram:
www.instagram.com/nikolaos.vasilakos/
WatchMojo:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wVLMLZsxrg
Welcome to The Steven Lee Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Alyssia Duval-Nguon!
Alyssia is pretty much the big sister I never had, while also inspiring me to pursue an internship at the Fantasia Film Festival and attend the Cannes Film Festival. She's the Social Media Strategist at Fantasia and Community Manager at the NFB, but she's also a badass cosplayer in Montreal.
Be sure to tune in if you wish to learn more about the wonderful world of film festivals and cosplaying!
Alyssia's Instagram:
www.instagram.com/leftyscissors/
Fantasia International Film Festival:
www.instagram.com/fantasiafestival/
twitter.com/FantasiaFest
www.facebook.com/FantasiaFilmFestival/
National Film Board of Canada:
www.instagram.com/onf_nfb/
twitter.com/thenfb
www.facebook.com/nfb.ca
Welcome to The Steven Lee Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Vincenzo Nappi!
Vincenzo is an award-winning Canadian writer and director best known for making Canuxploitation films with a focus on the horror and thriller genres such as "First Bite" and "Is Your Daughter Home?". He holds a BFA in Film Studies from Concordia University, and he is also the co-founder of Short Ends. He's now an associate programmer for the Fantasia International Film Festival, while also previously being involved with the Concordia Film Festival as the Co-Director and Head of Programming.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about genre film festivals and the unique world of filmmaking!
*This episode was originally recorded on November 13, 2021.
Vincenzo's Instagram:
instagram.com/canuxvince/
Canadian Cinema Instagram:
instagram.com/canadiancinema/
Short Ends:
shortendsca.wordpress.com/
First Bite:
vimeo.com/375066138
Is Your Daughter Home?:
vimeo.com/332851027
Welcome to The Steven Lee Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Lana Chammas!
Lana has been involved with the Concordia Film Festival as the Social Media Coordinator and Co-Director, while also being a big advocate of Middle Eastern & North African films.
Be sure to tune in if you wish to learn more about her academic and professional background!
*This episode was originally recorded on November 12, 2021.
Lana's Instagram:
instagram.com/lanachammas/
MENA Cinema - افلام عربية:
instagram.com/middleeasterncinema/
Welcome to The Steven Lee Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Léah Pitre-Gaspari!
Léah is a self-taught photographer who holds an Honours in Film Studies BFA degree from Concordia University, where she was awarded the 2021 Sandra and Leo Kolber Scholarship for Academic Excellence. She has also been involved with the Concordia Film Festival as the Head of Marketing and Communications, and she continues to showcase her amazing talent as a photographer in the city of Montreal.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about Léah's academic and professional backstory!
*This episode was originally recorded on November 11, 2021.
Léah's photography website:
www.leahpg.com/
Welcome to The Steven Lee Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Juan Ospina!
Juan has made some sensational short films such as Montreal, Montréal, Montreal., while also being the co-founder of Short Ends with filmmaker Vincenzo Nappi.
He has also been involved with the Concordia Film Festival for a long time, and he's truly one of the most passionate cinephiles in the city of Montreal.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about Juan's interesting background in cinema!
*This episode was originally recorded on November 10, 2021.
Montreal, Montréal, Montreal.:
vimeo.com/350429072
Short Ends:
shortendsca.wordpress.com/
Welcome to The Steven Lee Podcast!
We have a very special guest on the show: Adam Honigman!
Adam has been involved with the Fantasia International Film Festival as an intern for the Frontières market, while also working on various film sets.
Tune in if you wish to learn more about the film industry in Montreal!
*This episode was originally recorded on November 9, 2021.