In this episode, I sit down with Canadian documentary filmmaker Dennis Mohr for a thoughtful exploration of longevity, creative resilience, and the shifting landscape of visual storytelling. Known for his insightful documentaries about eccentric artists and forgotten visionaries, Dennis reflects on his decades-long career and how his curiosity has fueled a life of meaningful creative work—from working with the CBC and indie film teams to crafting intimate portraits of iconoclasts like Arthur Lipsett and Mike Disfarmer.

We talk about the emotional highs and the heartbreaks of collaborative filmmaking, how social media and streaming reshaped documentary distribution, and what it means to stay creatively vital as we age. Dennis also shares how he unexpectedly found new inspiration through AI, not as a replacement for traditional craft, but as a surprising tool for independent experimentation. This conversation is a tender meditation on the evolving role of the artist, the joys of process, and what it means to keep making things that matter—even when the path ahead is uncertain.

Key Themes from this Episode:

1. Creativity doesn’t diminish with age—it deepens with experience and perspective.
2. The best documentaries are shaped by genuine curiosity and collaborative trust.
3. Social media can amplify artistic voices but also complicate ownership and legacy.
4. AI, when approached as a tool rather than a threat, can reinvigorate creative practice.
5. The filmmaking process is a microcosm of life—filled with compromise, improvisation, and hard-won beauty.
6. Even when projects don’t get finished or funded, the relationships and stories endure.