https://simplecast.com DOV: Elevate Podcast Amplifying and elevating Canada's top ten mid-tier and established diverse voices! We take a look at the journeys of this years DOV: Elevate cohort, and how their experiences are changing the future of film and TV. Presented by Playback Magazine and hosted by Vanessa Mitchell, each episode will have 2 guests sharing their thoughts and views on industry trends, their respected crafts and much more. en Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:13 +0000 https://dov-elevate-podcast.simplecast.com DOV: Elevate Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/f67fb112-1ceb-4f65-ab56-e520855b788e/34ee7133-8cfd-4399-a8cf-082d56218917/3000x3000/dov_pod_cover.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://dov-elevate-podcast.simplecast.com episodic Amplifying and elevating Canada's top ten mid-tier and established diverse voices! We take a look at the journeys of this years DOV: Elevate cohort, and how their experiences are changing the future of film and TV. Presented by Playback Magazine and hosted by Vanessa Mitchell, each episode will have 2 guests sharing their thoughts and views on industry trends, their respected crafts and much more. DOV: Elevate false https://feeds.simplecast.com/Vz8znu4K banff2026,diversity of voices,dov2026 Banff World Media Festival banffmediafest@gmail.com f900cee0-74b5-4bd9-807b-bb0830390d31 The Damon D'Oliveira and Ann Shin Interview "How do you champion underrepresented voices while successfully navigating a turbulent global market?"

On this episode of the DOV Elevate Podcast, host Vanessa Mitchell sits down with acclaimed producers Ann Shin and Damon D’Oliveira. From radio and acting to high-level producing, both have taken anything but a traditional path. Together, they discuss their shared commitment to championing underrepresented, culturally specific stories, while sharing candid takes on navigating a shifting industry and the power of international co-productions.

 

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]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 banffmediafest@gmail.com (Banff World Media Festival) https://dov-elevate-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-damon-doliveira-and-ann-shin-interview-p5OyHwq_ "How do you champion underrepresented voices while successfully navigating a turbulent global market?"

On this episode of the DOV Elevate Podcast, host Vanessa Mitchell sits down with acclaimed producers Ann Shin and Damon D’Oliveira. From radio and acting to high-level producing, both have taken anything but a traditional path. Together, they discuss their shared commitment to championing underrepresented, culturally specific stories, while sharing candid takes on navigating a shifting industry and the power of international co-productions.

 

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Production Assistant: Émeraude Domingos-Mbuku

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]]> The Damon D'Oliveira and Ann Shin Interview Banff World Media Festival 00:49:21 "How do you champion underrepresented voices while successfully navigating a turbulent global market?" On this episode of the DOV Elevate Podcast, host Vanessa Mitchell sits down with acclaimed producers Ann Shin and Damon D’Oliveira. From radio and acting to high-level producing, both have taken anything but a traditional path. Together, they discuss their shared commitment to championing underrepresented, culturally specific stories, while sharing candid takes on navigating a shifting industry and the power of international co-productions. "How do you champion underrepresented voices while successfully navigating a turbulent global market?" On this episode of the DOV Elevate Podcast, host Vanessa Mitchell sits down with acclaimed producers Ann Shin and Damon D’Oliveira. From radio and acting to high-level producing, both have taken anything but a traditional path. Together, they discuss their shared commitment to championing underrepresented, culturally specific stories, while sharing candid takes on navigating a shifting industry and the power of international co-productions. false full 5 1 91a2a772-6249-4d38-8cdb-13c56cae9266 The Brishkay Ahmed and Sean Devlin Interview For some storytellers, personal history isn't a weight to carry, it is the ultimate catalyst for political and cinematic change.

On the DOV Elevate Podcast, host Vanessa Mitchell speaks with filmmakers Brishkay Ahmed and Sean Devlin to discuss the intersection of politics, documentary, and scripted storytelling. Drawing from their lived experiences, the guests explore why they view their personal stories as vital creative fuel rather than emotional burdens. 

 

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]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 banffmediafest@gmail.com (Brishkay Ahmed, Sean Devlin, Vanessa Mitchell) https://dov-elevate-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-brishkay-ahmed-and-sean-devlin-interview-9GFHlrqn For some storytellers, personal history isn't a weight to carry, it is the ultimate catalyst for political and cinematic change.

On the DOV Elevate Podcast, host Vanessa Mitchell speaks with filmmakers Brishkay Ahmed and Sean Devlin to discuss the intersection of politics, documentary, and scripted storytelling. Drawing from their lived experiences, the guests explore why they view their personal stories as vital creative fuel rather than emotional burdens. 

 

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]]> The Brishkay Ahmed and Sean Devlin Interview Brishkay Ahmed, Sean Devlin, Vanessa Mitchell 00:54:42 For some storytellers, personal history isn't a weight to carry, it is the ultimate catalyst for political and cinematic change. On the DOV Elevate Podcast, host Vanessa Mitchell speaks with filmmakers Brishkay Ahmed and Sean Devlin to discuss the intersection of politics, documentary, and scripted storytelling. Drawing from their lived experiences, the guests explore why they view their personal stories as vital creative fuel rather than emotional burdens. For some storytellers, personal history isn't a weight to carry, it is the ultimate catalyst for political and cinematic change. On the DOV Elevate Podcast, host Vanessa Mitchell speaks with filmmakers Brishkay Ahmed and Sean Devlin to discuss the intersection of politics, documentary, and scripted storytelling. Drawing from their lived experiences, the guests explore why they view their personal stories as vital creative fuel rather than emotional burdens. indigenous screen office, politics, standup comedy, iso, diversity of voices, documentary, dov2026 true full 4 1 4e5c80bb-e036-4e75-9ba7-37983513cd82 The Arnold Pinnock and Kaveh Mohebbi Interview On the DOV Elevate Podcast, host Vanessa Mitchell speaks with actor/creator Arnold Pinnock and writer Kaveh Mohebbi on Telling Canadian Stories and the immigrant experience. They discuss the tension between authentic storytelling and marketability in Canada’s risk-averse funding environment. Both emphasize finding community, being fearless, and using Banff to build relationships.

 

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]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:19:17 +0000 banffmediafest@gmail.com (Arnold Pinnock, Kaveh Mohebbi, Vanessa Mitchell) https://dov-elevate-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-arnold-pinnock-and-kaveh-mohebbi-interview-463nCVFk On the DOV Elevate Podcast, host Vanessa Mitchell speaks with actor/creator Arnold Pinnock and writer Kaveh Mohebbi on Telling Canadian Stories and the immigrant experience. They discuss the tension between authentic storytelling and marketability in Canada’s risk-averse funding environment. Both emphasize finding community, being fearless, and using Banff to build relationships.

 

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]]> The Arnold Pinnock and Kaveh Mohebbi Interview Arnold Pinnock, Kaveh Mohebbi, Vanessa Mitchell 00:43:19 On the DOV Elevate Podcast, host Vanessa Mitchell speaks with actor/creator Arnold Pinnock and writer Kaveh Mohebbi on Telling Canadian Stories and the immigrant experience. They discuss the tension between authentic storytelling and marketability in Canada’s risk-averse funding environment. Both emphasize finding community, being fearless, and using Banff to build relationships. On the DOV Elevate Podcast, host Vanessa Mitchell speaks with actor/creator Arnold Pinnock and writer Kaveh Mohebbi on Telling Canadian Stories and the immigrant experience. They discuss the tension between authentic storytelling and marketability in Canada’s risk-averse funding environment. Both emphasize finding community, being fearless, and using Banff to build relationships. disability screen office, banff2026, dso, dso-orphe, orphe, diversity of voices, ffice de la représentation des personnes handicapées à l’écran, dov2026 false full 3 1 09f6424e-ccb9-4407-a15f-9acf214a06bb The Karen Chapman and Jamie Bourque-Blyan Interview On the DOV Elevate Podcast, host Vanessa Mitchell speaks with filmmakers Karen Chapman and Jamie Blorque-Blyan on funding, authenticity, the need for mental-health support, learning grants/tax systems, protection of BIPOC IP ownership, and their goals for Banff to strategize partnerships, build community and pitch their projects.

 

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Production Assistant: Émeraude Domingos-Mbuku

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]]> Tue, 9 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 banffmediafest@gmail.com (Karen Chapman, Jamie Bourque-Blyan, Vanessa Mitchell) https://dov-elevate-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/karen-chapman-and-jamie-bourque-blyan-interview-DZkSVnfc On the DOV Elevate Podcast, host Vanessa Mitchell speaks with filmmakers Karen Chapman and Jamie Blorque-Blyan on funding, authenticity, the need for mental-health support, learning grants/tax systems, protection of BIPOC IP ownership, and their goals for Banff to strategize partnerships, build community and pitch their projects.

 

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]]> The Karen Chapman and Jamie Bourque-Blyan Interview Karen Chapman, Jamie Bourque-Blyan, Vanessa Mitchell 00:39:25 On the DOV Elevate Podcast, host Vanessa Mitchell speaks with filmmakers Karen Chapman and Jamie Blorque-Blyan on funding, authenticity, the need for mental-health support, learning grants/tax systems, protection of BIPOC IP ownership, and their goals for Banff to strategize partnerships, build community and pitch their projects. On the DOV Elevate Podcast, host Vanessa Mitchell speaks with filmmakers Karen Chapman and Jamie Blorque-Blyan on funding, authenticity, the need for mental-health support, learning grants/tax systems, protection of BIPOC IP ownership, and their goals for Banff to strategize partnerships, build community and pitch their projects. banff2026, karen chapman, indigenous screen office, iso, jamie bourque-blyan, vanessa mitchell, diversity of voices, playbackonline, dov2026 false full 2 1 757bbf9f-075d-4fb8-8e5b-cb6227f0ca5a The JP Larocque and Jessica Meya Interview On the DOV Elevate Podcast, host Vanessa Mitchell speaks with TV writers Jessica Meyer and JP Larocque  on Breaking In, Staying In, Reimagining Murdoch Mysteries, advice for emerging creators and their goals for Banff to connect, learn, and level up.

 

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]]> Mon, 8 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 banffmediafest@gmail.com (JP Larocque, Jessica Meya, Vanessa Mitchell) https://dov-elevate-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/jp-larocque-and-jessica-meya-interview-YK5NjQB6 On the DOV Elevate Podcast, host Vanessa Mitchell speaks with TV writers Jessica Meyer and JP Larocque  on Breaking In, Staying In, Reimagining Murdoch Mysteries, advice for emerging creators and their goals for Banff to connect, learn, and level up.

 

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]]> The JP Larocque and Jessica Meya Interview JP Larocque, Jessica Meya, Vanessa Mitchell 00:45:41 On the DOV Elevate Podcast, host Vanessa Mitchell speaks with TV writers Jessica Meyer and JP Larocque on Breaking In, Staying In, Reimagining Murdoch Mysteries, advice for emerging creators and their goals for Banff to connect, learn, and level up. On the DOV Elevate Podcast, host Vanessa Mitchell speaks with TV writers Jessica Meyer and JP Larocque on Breaking In, Staying In, Reimagining Murdoch Mysteries, advice for emerging creators and their goals for Banff to connect, learn, and level up. jp larocque, banff2026, jessica meya, canadian directors, canadian writers, canadian tv, canadian producers, canadian creators, vanessa mitchell, diversity of voices, canadian film, canadian streamers, reelworld, playbackonline, dov2026 false full 1 1 b74bd1eb-db8f-4a01-9774-7530cee9fc8a DOV: Elevate Podcast Trailer Amplifying and elevating Canada's top ten diverse voices! We take a look at the journeys of this years DOV: Elevate cohort, and how their experiences are changing the future of film and TV. Presented by Playback and hosted by me Vanessa Mitchell, each episode will have 2 DOV guests sharing their thoughts and views on industry trends, their respected crafts and much more.

Listen on playbackonline.ca or your preferred podcast app. Subscribe or follow for new episode updates.

First episode releases Monday, June 8th, 2026.

 

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Created by: Vanessa Mitchell, Jenn Kuzmyk, and Kristina Ejem

Producers: Anthony B. Mitchell, Jenn Kuzmyk, Vanessa Mitchell and Kelly Townsend

Directed and Edited by: Anthony B. Mitchell

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Production Assistant: Émeraude Domingos-Mbuku

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DOV:Elevate Branding Created by: Andrew Glowala

]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 01:34:26 +0000 banffmediafest@gmail.com (Vanessa Mitchell, Anthony B. Mitchell) https://dov-elevate-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/dov-elevate-podcast-trailer-pTgpAM6W Amplifying and elevating Canada's top ten diverse voices! We take a look at the journeys of this years DOV: Elevate cohort, and how their experiences are changing the future of film and TV. Presented by Playback and hosted by me Vanessa Mitchell, each episode will have 2 DOV guests sharing their thoughts and views on industry trends, their respected crafts and much more.

Listen on playbackonline.ca or your preferred podcast app. Subscribe or follow for new episode updates.

First episode releases Monday, June 8th, 2026.

 

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Created by: Vanessa Mitchell, Jenn Kuzmyk, and Kristina Ejem

Producers: Anthony B. Mitchell, Jenn Kuzmyk, Vanessa Mitchell and Kelly Townsend

Directed and Edited by: Anthony B. Mitchell

Script Editors: Anthony B. Mitchell, Vanessa Mitchell, Kelly Townsend and Émeraude Domingos-Mbuku

Production Assistant: Émeraude Domingos-Mbuku

Music composed by: Anthony B. Mitchell

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]]> DOV: Elevate Podcast Trailer Vanessa Mitchell, Anthony B. Mitchell 00:00:32 An introduction to the new DOV: Elevate Podcast An introduction to the new DOV: Elevate Podcast banff2026, dov elevate, diversity of voices, dov2026 false trailer 1