About

The project, the place, the people

THE PODCAST

Introducing Late in ‘88: a new limited series podcast hosted by Bronwin Parks and Elinor Svoboda. The two grade school classmates will share their experiences of growing up queer and gender non-conforming in Calgary, Alberta 1988, at a time when there wasn’t language to describe identities that were fringe and undefinable. By shining a light on their middle childhood, Bronwin and Elinor explore the impact of historical context and the gift of contemporary language that allows more freedom of self expression. 

The series will welcome many special guests and experts including grade school classmates, curriculum professors, clinical psychologists, and experts in their fields.

The Late in ’88 podcast takes place on the traditional Treaty 7 ancestral territory of the Siksikaitsitapi, the Blackfoot Confederacy, the Siksika, the Kainai, the Piikani, the Tsuu-t’ina, the Îyâxe [Stony] Nakota Nations, and the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3.

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ELINOR SVOBODA

Creator / Host / FILMMAKER

Elinor Svoboda is an award-winning filmmaker, sound designer, educator, with over 20 years of experience in the film, television, and audio industries. Her work has been nominated for both Grammy and Juno Awards, shortlisted for the Berlin Film Festival, and premiered at the Fantasia Film Festival. Notably, her 2012 short documentary Tegan and Sara: INDIA was broadcast and distributed internationally via Warner Brothers Music. 

Alongside her directorial and sound work, Elinor works as a dedicated educator, having previously served as a sessional professor at Sheridan College and an instructor at York University. She has also been a faculty member of the Training in Power Academy of Meditation and Healing for the last 20 years.

Having spent several years in Toronto, Elinor recently returned to her home province of Alberta, where she is developing several television and feature narrative projects under her company, Ellefire Media.

Bronwin Parks

Creator / Host / ART DIRECTOR

Bronwin Parks is a Calgary city kid who grew up to be a rancher, rodeo cowboi, and the founder of the award-winning Feisty Creative, a top-notch creative agency for the music, film, television, and digital media industries. Through Feisty, Bronwin has worked with brands, award shows, and all of Canada’s major music labels.

Since coming out as queer in 1996 at the age of 16 and later in 2020 as non-binary, Bronwin has fought hard to be a much-needed and outspoken champion for diversity and equity. Their dedication in fighting for systemic change has led them to serve on several music and creative industry boards, pushing DEI initiatives, creating inclusive spaces, and bringing more opportunities for 2SLGBTQIA+ people. They’ve also been a mentor and facilitator, most recently for the CGLCC OUT For Business Youth Entrepreneur Program, which helps connect business owners in the queer community with the next generation of leaders to provide support, guidance, and practical advice in growing their business.

Unafraid of having tough conversations in the name of progress, Bronwin lives their life out and proud, using their talents, connections, and Alberta-bred candor to stand up for those who have been pushed to the margins of society.

PRODUCTION CREDITS

Late in 88 is created by: Bronwin Parks and Elinor Svoboda

Distributed by: Women in Media Network

Produced by: Natashia Wynter

Edited by: Ellefire Media

Sound Design by: Bernice Chu

Original Music by: Aaron Hutchinson

Sound Mixed by: Stephen Barden

Publicity by: Nice Marmot PR

Artwork by: Feisty Creative

Host Photography by: Jen Squires Photography

Hair & Make Up by: Julie Lynas Beauty

Location Video & Photography by: Elinor Svoboda and Bronwin Parks

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

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