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Grow your wedding film business! Deep, honest, and actionable conversations with the best wedding filmmakers in the world. Finally, get the tools you need to create a profitable and life-giving business. ⚡️Hosted by: David Reynosa of Forestry Films 👉🏻 Grab free wedding filmmaking resources: www.theactof.co 🔥 Get inspired by the best wedding filmmakers in the world on IG: @theactof
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Our City, Our Podcast

City of Winnipeg

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We know our services and programs impact you, so let's talk about them! Together we'll learn from the people behind the scenes and get to know our city a little better. From the City of Winnipeg, this is Our City, Our Podcast.
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Inspector Helen Peters is the Divisional Commander of the Central District for the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS). She has loved the problem solving part of police work since she was growing up in rural England. Before getting hired, she dreamed of being part of the WPS for ten years. Today, as a leader in downtown safety, she works hard so people c…
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Martha Barwinsky is the City Forester in the Public Works Department. Known in many circles as the Tree Lady, Martha and her team manage 300,000 trees in parks and on boulevards. In this episode, she covers the benefits of Winnipeg’s tree canopy, tree health, tree inspections, and tree pests. Looking to the future, she focuses on the need to divers…
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Kenny from Film & Special Events Kenny Boyce is the manager of Film & Special Events. It’s hard to say if he was first drawn to show business when his uncle won a colour TV and gave it to his family. Or if it was watching movies at the Highland Theatre on Main. Or sitting outside the Winnipeg Stadium listening to concerts. Whether it's a film shoot…
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Chris Baker is the Senior Active Transportation Planner in the Public Works Department. From the first bylaws establishing bike paths in 1898 to the micro-mobility of today, we cover a lot of ground in this episode. It’s important for the City of Winnipeg to evolve and provide transportation choices for people of all ages and abilities. People, bik…
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Todd Demers is a Talent Acquisition Specialist in the Human Resource Services Department. He has been with the City of Winnipeg for 15 years in various roles and different departments. Maybe you’ve already met him. Todd meets a lot of people. In his current role, he attends career fairs, employment presentations, and networking sessions. He provide…
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Sarah Ramsden is the Senior Archivist in the City Clerk’s Department. She likes solving little mysteries that come up, like, "Does a key to the city come with any specific rights?" It doesn't, but there's a story there. Thanks to diligent employees like Sarah, the City of Winnipeg has one of the most complete collections of municipal records in Can…
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Derek Resch, AKA Mr. Christmas, is the Supervisor of Public Service Operations. With a title like that, you know Derek has a wide range of responsibilities. His team prepares the holiday light displays, which is a year-long undertaking. It starts with cleaning, testing, and repairing, and peaks with the official lighting. It is a coordinated operat…
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Michael Cantor is the Manager of Streets Maintenance with Public Works. In his current role, Michael and his team are either planning for snow or chasing potholes. As a newcomer, he finds it a fitting welcome that he arrived in Winnipeg during a snowstorm. He defines the snow clearing priority system for us. Fifteen new sidewalk snow plowing machin…
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Rebecca Peterniak is the Road Safety Management Engineer with Public Works. While her position within the City of Winnipeg is new, Rebecca's relationship with road safety is not. It started, as it does for many of us, with learning to cross the road safely. Add in an engineering degree and years of professional experience. Rebecca and her team are …
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Murray Peterson is the Heritage Officer with Planning, Property and Development. Armed with a degree in history and a manual typewriter, Murray's career with the City began in 1987. According to City policy, if Murray's career was a building, it would nearly qualify for heritage designation. It's not quite 40 years old, but it is rare with defining…
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Mike Olczyk is the Emergency Management Coordinator in the Fire Paramedic Service’s Office of Emergency Management. Mike is a fan of disaster movies and often points out teachable moments. He provides examples of preparing for, mitigating, responding to, and recovering from emergencies. While Winnipeggers are a resilient bunch, one can never be too…
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Kevin Sturgeon is the Senior Transit Planner with Winnipeg Transit. From ox cart paths to Union Station, he takes us on a quick ride through our transit system's history. Kevin highlights the Winnipeg Transit Master Plan and what led to redesigning the entire system. Have you ever heard of the 'Winnipeg wiggles?' This is what Kevin calls our road s…
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Mark Kinsley is the Superintendent of the Waste Diversion. He offers simple ways to become better recyclers and clears up misconceptions about this city service. Winnipeg has a high technology sorting facility. Mark takes us on a descriptive tour of the facility and explains some of the amazing technology used to prepare our recyclables for future …
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Leland Gordon is the General Manager of Animal Services. The dedicated staff and volunteers he works with take amazing care of the dogs at the shelter. Unfortunately, it's not all belly rubs and walks in the park over there. He highlights some of the challenges they face. He also outlines the most important things to know before becoming a pet owne…
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Felicia Wiltshire is the Director of Customer Service and Communications. It's her job to know what is happening across the City departments while managing her own. She is a constantly collecting, refining, and distributing information. A big part of her job is connecting residents with information that is important to them. She talks about 311 and…
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In this episode, Wesley and I dive deep into how to 10x your business, get unstuck, and overcome overwhelm. We also cover: How to ACTUALLY overcome discouragement, The #1 goal you should chase in business, Networking secrets for shy people, Balancing intentional fatherhood and filmmaking, Persevering when exhausted and reigniting your passion, Exac…
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In this episode, Lindsey dives deep into how to be an introverted and intentional filmmaker. We also cover: How to become an Artisan Filmmaker, Sales fueled by an empathetic and quiet spirit, Fine Art Painter to Filmmaker, The importance of presence, The art of humility, The unconscious war on rest, Mastering Social Media as an Introvert, Nostalgic…
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In this episode, Paola & Jesse dive deep into: How to break the mold, command higher prices, and unlock a soul-fulfilling artistic vision. We also cover: The Secrets of Story Sessions, Getting fully booked in hard economies, Slowing down to speed up, How to carve out a unique niche, Classic portrait artists and wedding filmmaking, How to truly inno…
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In this episode, Kaleb & Elaine dive deep into the The Art of Quiet Luxury. We also cover: Practicing grace in creativity, How Luxury can be deep and purpose-filled, Why Client Advocacy is the key to growth and profit, Anti-hustle business growth, Biggest fears as wedding filmmakers, Why outsourcing may not be the answer, Overcoming challenging boo…
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In this episode, Boomer dives deep into the hidden psychology of art and beauty. We also cover: Art as Worship, How to inspire a spirit of playfulness?, Creating during struggle and despair, Exploring your imaginary life, Boomers' secrets to audio editing, Leaving a lasting Legacy, Moving your business to another state/country, & more! Connect with…
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In this episode, Alesia shares how to master Fine Art Filmmaking, Super 8, and SEO. We also cover: Mastering IG feed aesthetics for bookings, What actually makes a film Fine Art?, Best Super 8 Cameras, Labs, and Sales Strategies, How to rank #1 on Google, SFX, Color, and Plugin secrets for instant nostalgia vibes, Essential styled shoot framework t…
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In this episode, Stanton shares how to uncover the mystery of fulfillment. If your heart needs some motivation and encouragement today this is the episode you want to listen to. We also cover: How to reignite your passion for filmmaking, How to not let the present slip away, The idolization of nostalgia, Leaning into courage and boldness... even as…
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In this episode, Richard and Mabel share how to triple your prices, work with high-end couples, and unlock the secrets of Luxury Color Grading. We also cover: How to finally break out of the Average Market, What sets High-End Brands apart?, How to elevate your client experience, Foolproof workflows to get more leads, Inside the mind of a Luxury Bri…
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In this episode, Kate shares how to have constant joy during suffering and loss. We also cover: How to truly separate your identity from your work, Having constant hope in the midst of pain, How to network as a shy introvert, What to do when you are not happy, Why weakness is your greatest advantage, Getting edits done during dark and hard seasons,…
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In this episode, Emma shares: How to actually break into the luxury market step-by-step We also cover: How to go from $400 to $27K wedding films, Pushing past negativity from your friends and family, Mindset secrets as a Female in the Luxury Industry, How to get your first gig in the Luxury Market, Make High-End planners instantly want to work with…
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In this episode, Ben and Meghan share how to unlock your revenue, diversify your income streams, and expand beyond weddings We also cover: How to Hire Employees When Finances are Tight, Breaking into Real Estate Filmmaking (How does it work and is it worth your time?), Can you be a world-class wedding filmmaker and run other businesses?, Strategies…
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In this episode, Jonah and Rebekah share their hearts about: Minimalism, Art, and The Secrets of Photo + Video Teams We also cover: Saying No and Navigating Non-Ideal Couples with Grace, Reigniting Your Business When Leads Run Dry, The Viral Equation: Crafting IG and TikTok Magic, Creating irresistible photo and video packages, Art vs. Algorithm: S…
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In this episode, Jay and Mack share: How to book $25K+ Wedding Films without sacrificing human connection We also cover: Generating leads no matter the economy, Is candid the new luxury?, Secrets behind Multi-Day Weddings, Standing out in a saturated market, Creating a one-of-a-kind product, Eliminating pre-wedding anxiety, Breaking free from perfe…
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In this episode, Andrew shares: The secret sauce to an exploding and fulfilling wedding business We also cover: How to triple your business in one year, How to escape selfishness, The Dark side of film school, Secret hacks to becoming more creative, Why doing more could be the key to less burnout, Integrating your faith and work in unexpected ways,…
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In this episode, Andy shares : How to scale to $5K+ per wedding while working a full-time job We also cover: Is it possible to connect your Faith and Work?, How to become irresistible to potential couples, Introvert hacks on stress-filled wedding days, The secret weapon that your website needs, Why joy should be a core value of your brand, Charging…
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In this episode, Ariana shares : How to release your inner child in your films. We also cover: Hippie van life to Top Wedding Filmmaker, Cultivating a quiet soul of compassion, Dealing with depression as a creative, What marketing school won't teach you, How to build a business that lets you express yourself, Why travel will give you an edge in fil…
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In this episode, Sydney shares her top secrets for working with Wedding Planners. We also cover: Myths about high-end planners, Should you send pricing to planners?, Secrets to working with the best Wedding Planners, What do planners look for in a filmmaker?, Mistakes you are making that are turning planners away, Working with destination planners,…
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Meet The Filmmaker With 750,000+ TikTok Followers - BSR Wedding Films We also cover: What type of content does best for TikTok?, Is Instagram irrelevant?, Filming for TikTok, How to get ahead of the competition, Types of clients on TikTok, Collaborating with planners as an introvert, Are Youtube shorts the next big thing? Client gift site Brian men…
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How to be the top 1% of wedding filmmakers making money right now - Capture Colour We also cover: How to chase excellence without losing your sanity, The dark side of elopements, Why sucking can actually mean progress, Effortless secrets to find your dream client, Why It's okay not to be the best, How to be grateful in the midst of failure, What ri…
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How to find music 50% faster and build a bulletproof business with your spouse/partner. We also cover: How to charge more without increasing quality, Music discovery secrets, Optimizing your team on the wedding day, How to build your week for maximum productivity, Doing the work no one wants to do, Best workflow for blending multiple songs, Missing…
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How to be an empathetic filmmaker in a non-stop noisy world - Kathryn Majic Blnk Films We also cover: Slowing down, Embracing your inner child, Competitive gymnast to wedding filmmaker, Missed deadlines and late films, What Kathryn charges and includes in her packages, Purchasing an office/studio, Redefining what it means to be a full-time wedding …
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How to master storytelling (The honest truth) - Hello Tomorrow We also cover: Making films that aren't boring, Using the secret tool of conflict, Making strangers love your films, Why gear does matter, Using story to charge more, Wedding horror stories & more. 🔥 Grab: Hello Tomorrow Storytelling Masterclass 👉🏻 (Use code THEACTOF for 20% off) Connec…
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How to always capture authentic and emotional moments, even with shy and quiet couples - Lother co. We also cover: Building the perfect wedding day timeline, Editing while color blind, Mastering the art of connection before the wedding day, How to make your first looks 100x better and more authentic, Why anticipation is the key to good storytelling…
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How to make your brand high-end, people focused, and meaningful - Mckenzie Michael Mckenzie and I also cover: How to discover your why and weave it into your storytelling, How to rebrand without breaking the bank, The importance of marriage and why it matters, Wardrobe advice for women filmmakers, Storytelling secrets to create more impactful weddi…
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How to shoot luxury weddings without sacrificing your soul or style. Luxury weddings have almost become synonymous with a bright, airy, and perfect style. Is this all high-end brides and planners want? Or is there room for a more imperfect indie documentary style in this space? Austin and I dive deep into these questions in this incredible thought-…
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How to break into destination weddings the easy way. Chris takes us step-by-step on how to book destination weddings even if you've never shot one before! We also cover: Our top traveling secrets, How to be yourself on Social Media, Why posing your couples might be hurting you, Zooms vs Primes, and much more! Check out: Chris's Incredible Work Conn…
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How to scale from $15k to $94K in one year from weddings alone. Ricky takes us step-by-step on how he achieved this incredible goal and how you can too! We also cover: How to use Giveaways for more bookings, How to transition from part-time to full-time effectively, Why serving and putting others first is the key to success, and much more! Check ou…
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It's incredibly hard being a sensitive soul in an industry that often rewards high energy artists. Madeleine Burgett breaks down how having a quiet heart is actually the key to her brands success. We also cover: Building a strong foundation, Working with couples that give you life, Being a woman filmmaker, Is TikTok worth it?, Keys to social media …
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Prescott Van Leer has been a wedding filmmaker for almost a decade. This episode is jam-packed with crazy amounts of wisdom and insight for making your business more sustainable and profitable. Check out Prescotts incredible work Connect with Prescott on Instagram -------------------------------------------- 👉🏻 Grab: How to raise your prices free E…
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Why are you constantly stressed and afraid? How do you get over not feeling good enough? In this episode, Matt Johnson shares the ultimate mindset shifts he had in his life and business that were the keys to his success. There are so many practical takeaways and actionable steps to make you a better and more profitable wedding filmmaker! Check out …
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