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Geek HardThe Mummy’s Lucky FlightOriginally Aired: 05/09/25 – We review Fight or Flight. We talk with comic creator Faith Erin Hicks of Universal Monsters: The Mummy and also with director Gillian McKercher of Lucky Star.
The post Geek Hard: Episode 778 – The Mummy’s Lucky Flight appeared first on Geek Hard.2025-05-121h 00Geek Hard Archives - Geek HardThe Mummy’s Lucky FlightOriginally Aired: 05/09/25 – We review Fight or Flight. We talk with comic creator Faith Erin Hicks of Universal Monsters: The Mummy and also with director Gillian McKercher of Lucky Star.
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SAN DIEGO SCREENWRITERS STUDIOProducer/Host Gail Joy StewartS5/E9 - SARAH KAMBE HOLLAND & GILLIAN MCKERCHERSARAH KAMBE HOLLAND'S "EGGHEAD & TWINKIE" - HOW SHE WROTE AND DIRECTED THE AWARD WINNING, HYSTERICAL, COMING OUT...COMING OF AGE COMEDY. A SMASH HIT -- AVAILABLE ON DEMAND. GILLIAN MCKERCHER'S NEW DRAMA "LUCKY STAR" - A MASTER CLASS ON CHARACTER BUILDING AND FAMILY DYNAMICS. LEARN HOW SHE CREATED THIS RIVETING CHARACTER - AVAILABLE ON DEMAND. PLUS DETAILS ON SAN DIEGO'S ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL FROM ARTISTIC DIRECTOR BRIAN HU -- HE'S GOT THE INFO.THE SAN DIEGO SCREENWRITER STUDIO IS DEDICATED TO THE EMERGING SCREENWRITER -- LISTEN AND...2025-04-2729 min
Someone Else's MovieGillian McKercher on Martin EdenWith her new film Lucky Star making its Toronto premiere at the Reel Asian film festival this Saturday, writer-director Gillian McKercher is here to celebrate Pietro Marcello’s muscular adaptation of Martin Eden, which galvanized the festival circuit five years ago but was lost in the first wave of COVID. Your genial host Norm Wilner didn’t expect this episode to be as timely as it is, but there you go.
2024-11-1254 min
thecommentary.caGillian McKercherThe writer and director of Lucky Star Gillian McKercher discusses the feature film that boasts an Asian-Canadian cast (Terry Chen, Olivia Cheng, Conni Miu) and reflects on family, deceit and luck (screening this week at the Vancouver International Film Festival), with Joseph Planta.
Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta:
I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca.
Gillian McKercher joins me now. She’s a written and directed a new film, Lucky Star. It’s a terrific movie set in Calgary, where Lucky played by Terry Chen, once...2024-10-0230 minthecommentary.caGillian McKercherThe writer and director of Lucky Star Gillian McKercher discusses the feature film that boasts an Asian-Canadian cast (Terry Chen, Olivia Cheng, Conni Miu) and reflects on family, deceit and luck (screening this week at the Vancouver International Film Festival), with Joseph Planta.
Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta:
I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca.
Gillian McKercher joins me now. She’s a written and directed a new film, Lucky Star. It’s a terrific movie set in Calgary, where Lucky played by Terry Chen, once...2024-10-0230 min
Awesome Friday PodcastVIFF 2024: Lucky Star & ConclaveGreetings programs! Our favourite time of year is back; the Vancouver International Film Festival is on now! The 2024 edition features a ton of great films, and we're here to talk about two of them: Gillian McKercher's family drama Lucky Star and Edward Berger's All Quiet on the Western Front follow-up Conclave. It's a good discussion about two films we liked, so join us! BONUS CONTENT: To celebrate the festival, in this week's bonus episode, we talk about some of our favourite films from past festivals. Listen in to hear us rave about Special Actors, Columbu...2024-09-3048 min
RepodcastingRepodcasting 66 – Dune: Part OneThe newest episode of Repodcasting is here! This month, acclaimed filmmaker Gillian McKercher returns, but this time to recast a movie! She chose Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 epic, Dune: Part One. Please send your own miscast movie suggestions to repodcasting@gmail.com. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: repodcasting2023-05-0146 min
Movie Night with CIFFMovie Night with CIFF - Episode October 4, 2022Alberta Filmmakers Talk #CIFF2022
CIFF speaks to Alberta filmmakers, Gillian McKercher, Asim Overstands and Ted Stenson. Each of these outstanding local talents has directed an amazing short film that we were proud to world premiere at CIFF 2022.
2022-10-0600 min
Alberta AdvantageAlberta Advantage - Episode November 8, 2021ORPHANED: Alberta’s Oil and Gas Wells
What happens when a symbol of prosperity becomes one of decay? There are thousands of idle oil and gas wells stranded throughout the Canadian west, orphaned by companies that went bankrupt and refused to clean them up. These orphan wells are a symptom of an industry in crisis, with the financial and ecological burden being unfairly placed upon the public. Filmmaker Gillian McKercher joins Team Advantage to discuss her new documentary film, Orphaned.
Watch Orphaned on CBC GEM, and follow Gillian on Twitter @GM...2021-11-1100 min
Kino Lefter128 - In Conversation with Gillian McKercher: Orphaned and the legacies of oil and gas developmentWatch Orphaned here. This week Gillian McKercher stops by to discuss her new documentary available now on CBC Gem: Orphaned. Tackling the issue of orphaned wells in Alberta, the film highlights the need to clean up the thousands of idling sites and the people on the ground working towards change. Check out Kino Sum Productions. Rate + review the show on the podcatcher of your choice! Join the Kino Lefter DiscordJoin the Kino Lefter Facebook group "Kino Lefter VIP Cinema Experience"Get access to Primo Lefter, our weekly bonus show on our Patreon for just $3 pe...2021-10-3051 min
Alberta Advantage PodcastORPHANED: Alberta's Oil and Gas Wells What happens when a symbol of prosperity becomes one of decay? There are thousands of idle oil and gas wells stranded throughout the Canadian west, orphaned by companies that went bankrupt and refused to clean them up. These orphan wells are a symptom of an industry in crisis, with the financial and ecological burden being unfairly placed upon the public. Filmmaker Gillian McKercher joins Team Advantage to discuss her new documentary film, Orphaned. Watch Orphaned on CBC GEM, and follow Gillian on Twitter @GMcKercher and further news about the film @KinoSumProd. Learn more...2021-10-2436 min
Native CalgarianOrphanedToday we were lucky to have Chief Greg from Frog Lake FN and filmmaker, and ex-engineer, Gillian McKercher join us to tell us about the doc "Orphaned" exploring the huge task of cleaning up thousands of idle oil and gas wells in the prairieshttps://gem.cbc.ca/media/absolutely-canadian/s21e31?cmp=sch-orphaned
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RepodcastingRepodcasting 20 – The Wolf of Wall StreetHappy Canada Day! Repodcasting is back this month recasting The Wolf of Wall Street, as suggested to us by filmmaker Gillian McKercher! Will this be the episode that divides Janet and Lucia forever? Listen to find out! Repodcasting is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Send your own miscast movie recommendations to repodcasting@gmail.com. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: repodcasting
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2019-07-0146 min
RepodcastingBONUS Repodcasting 19.5 – Interview with Gillian McKercherWelcome to a very special BONUS episode of Repodcasting! Lucia sat down with filmmaker Gillian McKercher for a fascinating chat on the ins and outs of independent filmmaking in Canada. Gillian also recommends our next movie to recast! Repodcasting is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Send your own miscast movie recommendations to repodcasting@gmail.com. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: repodcasting
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2019-06-1539 min
The Alberta Filmmakers PodcastBonus Episode: Circle of SteelJoin director Gillian McKercher and producer Guillaume Carlier for a chat about their film Circle of Steel and catch an upcoming screening!
May 3 - 16: Globe Cinema, Calgary
May 11 - 16: Roxy Theatre, Saskatoon
May 18 & 19: Metro Cinema, Edmonton
May 27: Landmark Cinema, Fort McMurray
May 27: Landmark Cinema, St, Albert
http://www.kinosum.com/project/circle-of-steel2019-05-0256 min
The Alberta Filmmakers PodcastBonus Episode: Circle of SteelJoin director Gillian McKercher and producer Guillaume Carlier for a chat about their film Circle of Steel and catch an upcoming screening!
May 3 - 16: Globe Cinema, Calgary
May 11 - 16: Roxy Theatre, Saskatoon
May 18 & 19: Metro Cinema, Edmonton
May 27: Landmark Cinema, Fort McMurray
May 27: Landmark Cinema, St, Albert
http://www.kinosum.com/project/circle-of-steel2019-05-0256 min
I Quit! - The PodcastEP 11: Engineering a new career as a filmmaker - Gillian McKercher - I Quit hosted by Mike MorrisonHere in Alberta, getting an engineer degree is like owning a pair of cowboy boots, it’s something you just do. But what if you have a different calling, can you take what you learned in school for one thing, and apply it to something completely different: like becoming a film-maker? That’s the story of Gillian McKercher, who was an engineer working in downtown Calgary, who is now about to have her first feature film premiere at the Calgary International Film Festival!
* This episode is sponsored by The Calgary International Film Festival, taking place here in Calgary from September 19th t...2018-09-2121 min
I Quit - The PodcastEP 11: Engineering a new career as a filmmaker - Gillian McKercher - I Quit hosted by Mike MorrisonHere in Alberta, getting an engineer degree is like owning a pair of cowboy boots, it’s something you just do. But what if you have a different calling, can you take what you learned in school for one thing, and apply it to something completely different: like becoming a film-maker? That’s the story of Gillian McKercher, who was an engineer working in downtown Calgary, who is now about to have her first feature film premiere at the Calgary International Film Festival!
* This episode is sponsored by The Calgary International Film Festival, taking place here in Calgary from September 19th t...2018-09-2121 min