• From child actor to mockumentary star and award-winning director: a conversation with Cody Lightning

  • Jul 9 2024
  • Duración: 47 m
  • Podcast

From child actor to mockumentary star and award-winning director: a conversation with Cody Lightning

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  • In this episode, host Marriska Fernandes explores the dynamic career of Cree actor and filmmaker Cody Lightning. Originating from Edmonton, Alberta, Cody gained recognition with standout performances in "Smoke Signals," "Four Sheets to the Wind,” “Brick,” and “Manic.”

    “Hey, Viktor!,” his 2023 directorial debut showcased his talents as writer, director, and star, earning him nominations for Best Lead Performance in a Comedy Film and Best Original Screenplay, at the 12th Canadian Screen Awards.

    Recently, he was seen as Cousin Biscuits, one of the leads of the Marvel Studios series “Echo” for Hulu/Disney+. Aside from filmmaking, Lighting is a competitive skateboarder and snowboarder.

    Join Cody Lightning and host Marriska Fernandes they discuss how losing a short film pitch led him to “Hey, Viktor!,” the art of meta joke writing, finding inspiration from kids and elders, and more!

    A podcast hosted by Marriska Fernandes, produced by The Brand is Female and powered by Telefilm Canada.

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