About Unleashed: A Producer's Guide to Indie Filmmaking
Welcome to UNLEASHED: A Producer's Guide to Indie Filmmaking. My Name is Avi Federgreen and I have produced over 70 feature films in Canada over 30+ years. I run Indiecan Entertainment, a North American distribution company with two other labels: RED WATER ENTERTAINMENT, a genre based Distribution label, and PRIDE PICTURE, a LGBTQ2S+ distribution label.
It's time to shine a light on the state of the industry and explore where we were and where things are heading. Let's get to the bottom of things and find a way to make great indie movies made in today's conditions.
On this episode of UNLEASHED, Avi Federgreen chats with film director and screenwriter Robert Cuffley about his ongoing filmmaking journey.
7 Jul 2026
Episode 112 Shayne Putzlocher
In this episode of UNLEASHED, Avi Federgreen speaks with Shayne Putzlocher, President and CEO of Trilight Entertainment Inc.
Shayne has worked in both producing and production for the film and television industries for the past 25 years. With over 40 feature films and 200 episodes of television experience, Shayne works in all aspects of production, including script development, financing, pre-production through to final delivery, sales and collections. Based on his experience and his relationship-building in the sector, Shayne founded his production company, Trilight Entertainment, in 2009. Since its inception, the company has successfully produced multiple films and a television series for the international market and has continuously adapted and grown its capacity as a major production entity in Canada. His production and financing experience has contributed to strong relationships with numerous partners around the world including investors, bankers, distributors, sales companies and funding agencies.
4 Jun 2026
Episode 111 Kate Kroll
On this episode of UNLEASHED, Avi Federgreen chats with Kate Kroll, an award-winning filmmaker and the visionary behind Black Moon Media, about the difficult business of making a movie in this country.
8 Apr 2026
Episode 110 Charles Wilkinson and Tina Schliessler
In this episode of UNLEASHED, Avi Federgreen speaks with filmmakers Charles Wilkinson and Tina Schliessler about their pursuit of the truth in such documentaries as Haida Modern: The Art and Activism of Robert Davidson, Vancouver: No Fixed Address, Oil Sands Karaoke, and Peace Out,
31 Mar 2026
Episode 109 Jennifer Podemski
In this episode of UNLEASHED: A Producer's Guide to Indie Film, Avi Federgreen chats with actress, producer, director, and CEO of Redcloud Studios, Jennifer Podemski, about her experiences as an Indigenous woman in the entertainment industry. Prepare to be inspired and gobsmacked.
24 Sept 2025
Episode 108 Megan Follows
Host Avi Federgreen interviews Megan Follows about directing and starring in "Stealing the Sky," a film exploring Toronto's urban landscape.
2 Sept 2025
Episode 107 Mike Repsch - President at Dark Star Pictures
Avi Federgreen interviews Mike Repsch, President at Dark Star Pictures, about navigating film distribution and launching new ventures in the indie film industry.
19 Aug 2025
Episode 106 Justin McConnell - Owner/CEO of Unstable Ground, Inc.
Host Avi Federgreen interviews Justin McConnell, Owner/CEO of Unstable Ground, Inc., about his diverse indie filmmaking career and genre contributions.
31 Jul 2025
Episode 105 Joanne and Bill Howard of Small Dog Design
Joanne and Bill Howard of Small Dog Design share their three decades of experience creating visual designs for both major studios and independent filmmakers in an interview with Avi.
24 Jun 2025
Episode 104 Karen Lam: Love for Film and Genre Filmmaking
Avi Federgreen interviews Karen Lam, a Canadian director, writer, and producer, about her love for film and her work in genre filmmaking.
23 Apr 2025
Episode 103 Stu Stone: 5'7 Films
In this episode of UNLEASHED, Avi Federgreen speaks with 5'7 Films co-founder Stu Stone about his experience making movies in Canada, Avi's journey to make Home Free, and Avi's exciting new announcement.
27 Feb 2025
Episode 102 Marvin Kaye: Less Than Kind
On this episode of UNLEASHED, Avi Federgreen speaks with Less Than Kind series creator Marvin Kaye about Canada's broken series creation system.
31 Jan 2025
Episode 101 Jeremy LaLonde: Filmmaker Rebel With A Cause
To lead us off on my podcast journey is a dear friend and collaborator whom I have been fortunate enough to make a number of great movies and web series with. Please welcome Jeremy LaLonde.
Jeremey mastered the art of storytelling both on screen and in the kitchen. Jeremy LaLonde is an accomplished filmmaker with seven feature films and dozens of TV episodes to his name. But after a life-changing decision to go Whole Food Plant-Based—losing an incredible 160 pounds in the process—Jeremy shifted some of his creative energy toward helping others.
Through his popular YouTube channel, Plant-Based with Jeremy, and his new cookbook, PB with J: Family Favourites, he’s making plant-based living approachable, fun, and downright delicious.
Please welcome, Jeremy LaLonde!
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