#301: Three Men, a Little Lady and "The End Of Our Own Making"

In this episode of The Reel Debaters Podcast, we sit down with the creative minds behind The End Of Our Own Making — a tense, character-driven Winnipeg production that explores the fallout of an active shooter targeting the staff of a private security company.

Host Michael Petrow is joined by writer/director Cam Paterson, actors Darcy Fehr and Suzanne Pringle, and director of photography Ryan Herdman to unpack the emotional weight, creative process, and technical challenges of bringing such a raw and relevant story to life.

From crafting tension in confined spaces to navigating the emotional toll of portraying trauma, the team dives deep into what it means to tell a story that reflects both humanity’s fragility and resilience.

They also discuss:

How the script evolved from concept to screen
The importance of authenticity in performance and production
Capturing intensity through cinematography and sound
The collaborative spirit of Manitoba’s film community
Why The End Of Our Own Making is more than just a thriller—it’s a mirror to the world we live in

Whether you’re a filmmaker, cinephile, or supporter of local cinema, this episode shines a spotlight on the depth and talent of Manitoba’s indie film scene.

The Reel Debaters Podcast — produced by Sick Bad Panda Studios in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

🎙️ Executive Producer: Michael Petrow

🎛️ Recorded at: Sick Bad Panda Podcast Studios

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Darcy Fehr

Darcy Fehr, a seasoned character actor hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been performing on screen and on stage since 1998.

Notable works include 'My Winnipeg', 'Cowards Bend the Knee,' 'Passionflower,' and 'Heaven is for Real.' His recent projects include 'The Porter,' 'Spencer Sisters,' 'Miracle in Bethlehem, PA,' and 'Ordinary Angels.'

Fehr is the recipient of two ACTRA MB awards for Most Outstanding Performance by a male artist for Euphoria (2013) and Black Rainbow (2016)

Suzanne Pringle

Suzanne Pringle is a Canadian actor. She got her start in radio, commercials, and stage when she was 8 years old, and after high school trained at the Neighbourhood Playhouse School of Theatre in New York, The Company of Rogues in Calgary, and The Second City in Toronto. She has lived all across Canada, working intermittently in film, voiceover, theater, writing, and visual art.

Cameron Patterson

Cam brings over twenty years of experience as a freelance screenwriter, director, producer, and editor into his production company, SoGo Productions. His screenwriting portfolio includes work for Canadian and U.S. producers in both TV and film, and multiple genres from war and thrillers to drama and horror. He is a director who has helmed feature films, music videos, short films, commercials, and documentaries. His feature directorial debut, A Desperate Road, and the long-awaited documentary Aboard the Namao, will both be released in spring 2018. He recently produced the highly anticipated Royal Canadian Air Force music video Coming Home, is currently developing two screenplays with noted author Anita Daher, as well as directing 26 episodes of the true crime series I Knew My Murderer and the pilot episode of In Plain Sight. He is also a professional drummer, having played on numerous albums and television shows, and continues to perform live.

Ryan Herdman

Ryan Herdman is known for Run (2020), ATM (2012) and The Haunting in Connecticut (2009).