The Ferryman Podcast

Alexandria Sutton amassed four talented filmmakers at the Palmerston Public Library in Toronto on September 27th because she believed that a story does not need a million-dollar budget to be told. The greatest obstacle for young creatives is the idea that producing something without a concrete plan or financial backing is not worth it. At the Blklvndr Film Festival, it did not matter that the programmed filmmakers were law students or simply photographers; their story counted.The Ferryman Podcast had the chance to catch up with some of the filmmakers and the festival director to talk about the event as well as the films screened.Be sure to follow the guests on their socials:Black Lavender Co. on InstagramAlexandria Sutton on Instagram and websiteAlex Josevski on Instagram, X/Twitter, LetterboxdBrad Simon on Instagram, X/Twitter, LetterboxdThe Ferryman Podcast is also available on Substack, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Get full access to The Ferryman at robatss.substack.com/subscribe

Andrew Roberts and Brad Simon reconvene to get down and dirty about the 2026 iteration of the Toronto International Film Festival. The two friends discuss debilitating sickness, Quebec separatism, and a new 4k restoration of a beloved classic.Be sure to follow Brad on his socials: Instagram, X, and LetterboxdAlso check out Andrew’s TIFF coverage below:Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney Review: TIFF 2026 - That ShelfFjord Review: TIFF 2026 - That ShelfWe Are All Strangers Review: TIFF 2026 - That ShelfTheme music courtesy of the YouTube Audio LibraryPodcast cover image courtesy of the Toronto International Film Festival Get full access to The Ferryman at robatss.substack.com/subscribe

Brad Simon and Jacob Birney join Andrew Roberts to discuss the current landscape of the horror genre. Later, they tap into their competitive side by drafting individual movies and sharing honourable mentions.Be sure to follow our guests on their socials:Brad’s Instagram, X, Substack, and LetterboxdJacob’s Instagram, X, Bandcamp, and LetterboxdMusic courtesy of the YouTube Audio LibraryImages from The Substance (2024) courtesy of Mubi, Malignant (2021) courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures, and Mad God (2021) courtesy of Shudder Get full access to The Ferryman at robatss.substack.com/subscribe

Self-proclaimed film nerds, Andrew Roberts, Brad Simon, and Burak Batu Tunçel take a stab at critiquing dozens of films that were screened at this month’s Toronto International Film Festival. The three of them share their top three favourites, along with more discussions on other notable releases to keep an eye on, including a chat about the unofficial TIFF pre-party Midnight Dankness.Be sure to follow our guests on their socials:Brad’s Instagram, X, and LetterboxdBatu’s Instagram, X, and LetterboxdCINSSU on InstagramMusic courtesy of the YouTube Audio LibraryPhotography by Marina Black Media Get full access to The Ferryman at robatss.substack.com/subscribe

In the first episode of The Ferryman Podcast, Andrew Roberts and Marina Black talk about everything one needs to know about what happened at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival and how to prepare for next year!Be sure to visit Marina’s website and blog: https://www.marinablackmedia.ca/If you haven’t checked out The Ferryman’s recent coverage from TIFF 2025, read the articles below:Music courtesy of the YouTube Audio LibraryFollow us on Letterboxd!@robatss @rema79 Get full access to The Ferryman at robatss.substack.com/subscribe