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Queer digital artist Iris Van Der Meule is the creator of Lesbian Simulator, the interactive VR game taking the world by storm. Continuing its international tour, including World Pride Amsterdam 2026, SXSW and the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), this game is aimed at fostering an understanding of the life experiences of queer people and encouraging acceptance of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.Iris Van Der MeuleWebsite: https://www.irisvandermeule.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irisvdmeule/ Lesbian SimulatorWebsite: https://studiobiarritz.nl/project/lesbian-simulator/ Recording Date: 1 October 2026We respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which this episode was recorded and pay respect to their Elders past and present.

Director Gianna Mazzeo has never taken a conventional path through filmmaking.From directing commercials and making a documentary that travelled the festival circuit, to participating in a filmmaking intensive in Patagonia with mentorship from Academy Award-winning director Paolo Sorrentino, Gianna has continually explored new ways to tell stories.In this episode of Take One with Samantha Fremont, Gianna talks about experimenting with different forms of filmmaking, following her curiosity, learning from the opportunities that come her way, and what she's discovered along the way about finding her own style as a director.This episode has been revised to exclude a portion of the interview, available in the 18+ only version.Special Thanks: Toronto Public Library, Fort York branchLand Acknowledgement:This episode of Take One with Samantha Fremont was recorded in Toronto, on the traditional territory of many Indigenous peoples, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. We extend our respect to all Indigenous peoples across Canada.

Director Gianna Mazzeo has never taken a conventional path through filmmaking. From directing commercials and making a documentary that travelled the festival circuit, to participating in a filmmaking intensive in Patagonia with mentorship from Academy Award-winning director Paolo Sorrentino, Gianna has continually explored new ways to tell stories. Most recently, she stepped into the adult film industry — another unexpected chapter in her varied career. In this episode of Take One with Samantha Fremont, Gianna talks about experimenting with different forms of filmmaking, following her curiosity, learning from the opportunities that come her way, and what she's discovered along the way about finding her own style as a director.Special Thanks: Toronto Public Library, Fort York branch Land Acknowledgement: This episode of Take One with Samantha Fremont was recorded in Toronto, on the traditional territory of many Indigenous peoples, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. We extend our respect to all Indigenous peoples across Canada.

Acclaimed Filipino-Canadian director Joella Cabalu joins Take One with Samantha Fremont to discuss her daring documentary First Comes Love: Nakabingwit, set for its world premiere at the 2026 Vancouver International Film Festival. In this episode, Joella opens up about the film’s complex conversations around race, culture, family and learning to love — and the questions that can emerge when those worlds collide.Tickets: https://viff.org/whats-on/viff26-first-comes-love/#book Thanks: National Film Board of Canada and the Vancouver International Film Festival Land Acknowledgement: We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land where Samantha’s part was recorded. We also acknowledge the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, whose unceded traditional territories include Vancouver, where Joella’s part was recorded. We extend our respect to all Indigenous communities in Australia, Canada and beyond. Recording Date: 9 September 2026

In this episode of Take One with Samantha Fremont, I’m joined by Benjamin Callins, the 2SLGBTQ+ advocate and voice actor best known for playing Terry in Netflix’s animated series The Dragon Prince.Benjamin takes us through his journey into voice acting — from developing his skills in singing and performance to continuing to pursue his craft through incredibly difficult circumstances, including a period of homelessness. Despite the obstacles in his way, Benjamin kept honing his voice and working toward the career he wanted, eventually landing his first major role as Terry in The Dragon Prince.We also look ahead to the future of the series, including Benjamin’s hopes for The Dragon King, the upcoming Dragon Prince spinoff and sequel project. From there, we dive into the wider animation and voice acting industries, the opportunities and challenges facing performers, and what Benjamin hopes to accomplish as he moves forward in his career.Following a period of health struggles, Benjamin is now returning to auditioning and pursuing new opportunities — and we talk about what that next chapter might look like.It’s a conversation about resilience, representation, creativity, and refusing to give up on the thing you love, even when the path to getting there is anything but easy.Land Acknowledgement:This episode of Take One with Samantha Fremont was recorded between Toronto and Vancouver.Samantha’s portion was recorded in Toronto, on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. Benjamin’s portion was recorded in Vancouver, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.We acknowledge the enduring presence, cultures, rights and sovereignty of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, and recognise the ongoing impacts of colonisation and dispossession across these lands.We pay our respects to Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers and communities, past and present.Recording Date: 20 April 2026 (Yes, it has been marinating for a while, but I was able to give it some extra attention in the edit)