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