Nika and Madison

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Nika and Madison
Directed by Eva Thomas
Written byEva Thomas
Michael McGowan
Produced byEva Thomas
Starring Ellyn Jade
Star Slade
Shawn Doyle
CinematographyJesse Wicklund
Edited byJane MacRae
Music byNigel Irwin
Production
company
Carousel Pictures
Distributed byGame Theory Films
Release date
  • September 7, 2025 (2025-09-07)(TIFF)
Running time
87 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

Nika and Madison is a Canadian crime thriller film, directed by Eva Thomas and slated for release 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.

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The cast also includes Shawn Doyle, David Reale, Amanda Brugel, Gail Maurice, Jennifer Podemski and Billy Merasty in supporting roles.

Production

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

The film has been acquired for distribution by Game Theory Films. [4]

The film is slated to premiere in the Discovery program at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. [5]

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