Nika and Madison
| Nika and Madison | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Eva Thomas |
| Written by | Eva Thomas Michael McGowan |
| Produced by | Eva Thomas |
| Starring | Ellyn Jade Star Slade Shawn Doyle |
| Cinematography | Jesse Wicklund |
| Edited by | Jane MacRae |
| Music by | Nigel Irwin |
Production company | Carousel Pictures |
| Distributed by | Game Theory Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Nika and Madison is a Canadian crime thriller film, directed by Eva Thomas and released in 2025.[1] The film stars Ellyn Jade and Star Slade as the titular Nika and Madison, two indigenous women who are forced on the run after a police officer's attempt to sexually assault Madison leaves the officer hospitalized in a coma.
The cast also includes Shawn Doyle, David Reale, Amanda Brugel, Gail Maurice, Jennifer Podemski and Billy Merasty in supporting roles.
Production
[edit]The film is Thomas's solo directorial debut following the 2024 film Aberdeen, which she co-directed with Ryan Cooper.[2] It is a feature-length expansion of her 2023 short film Redlights.[3]
It was shot in fall 2024, in and around Toronto.[2]
Distribution
[edit]The film has been acquired for distribution by Game Theory Films.[4]
The film premiered in the Discovery program at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.[5]
Awards
[edit]| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directors Guild of Canada | 2025 | Best Direction in a Feature Film | Eva Thomas | Pending | [6] |
| Jean-Marc Vallée DGC Discovery Award | Longlisted | [7] |
References
[edit]- ^ Etan Vlessing, "Toronto: Two Indigenous Women Flee Predatory Cop, Tense Manhunt in ‘Nika & Madison’ Trailer". The Hollywood Reporter, July 23, 2025.
- ^ a b Jamie Casemore, "Eva Thomas directs first solo feature with Nika & Madison". Playback, November 12, 2024.
- ^ "'Starlight Tours' fear felt by Indigenous people in Canada explored in TIFF short film". CBC News Windsor, September 11, 2023.
- ^ Jamie Casemore, "Game Theory Films acquires Eva Thomas’ Nika & Madison". Playback, December 11, 2024.
- ^ John Hazelton, "Toronto film festival unveils Discovery selection with 23 world premieres". Screen Daily, July 23, 2025.
- ^ Connie Thiessen, "DGC unveils film, doc nominees; Discovery Award short list". Broadcast Dialogue, September 22, 2025.
- ^ Connie Thiessen, "DGC unveils 2025 Jean-Marc Vallée DGC Discovery Award long list". Broadcast Dialogue, September 18, 2025.
External links
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