Episode 8: Mariel Sharp

Today’s guest is Producer, Mariel Sharp- Mariel Sharp is the founder and lead producer at True Sweetheart Films, an independent production company dedicated to boundary-pushing cinema by women and LGBTQ+ creators. With a deep expertise in both creative and logistical execution, she has produced two award winning feature films and 12 short films, securing funding from prestigious organizations like SODEC, Telefilm Canada, and the Canada Council for the Arts. Her films have screened at over 100 international festivals, earning 11 nominations and 8 awards, with critical acclaim from The Guardian, The New York Times, IndieWire, and The Hollywood Reporter. She oversees all aspects of production, from development to post, and her work is showcased on platforms like Shudder, Prime Video, and iTunes. Passionate about championing underrepresented voices in cinema, she continues to push the industry forward with daring storytelling.Truesweetheartfilms.comFollow Mariel on instagram @truesweetheart_Our theme music is by ‪@nick_ferreri‬ | Insta: @nick_ferreri Please subscribe to our channel and leave a 5 star review. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or IHeartPodcasts. Follow us on instagram @midnighthorrorpictureshowPart of the Hiraeth Podcast Network #filmproduction #indiefilmmakers #filmtips #grantwriting #horrorfilmmaker #horrorpodcast #indiehorrorpodcast