Lauren Malyk

Lauren Malyk is a staff writer at Playback. She joined the publication in 2018 following stints with the Ottawa Citizen, the Ontario Association of Former Parliamentarians and TVO's flagship current affairs program The Agenda with Steve Paikin. A graduate of Ryerson University’s bachelor of journalism program, she also has experience in communications. You can follow her on Twitter at @lmalyk.

Posts by Lauren Malyk

Pixcom appoints Jennifer Gatien as head of factual television and producer

The former WAM Media GRP head of production previously worked on Pixcom shows such as Restoration Garage and Dangerous Flights.

Sugar Daddy walks away with four Canadian Film Fest prizes

Plus, the William F. White Reel Canadian Indie went to Events Transpiring Before, During, and After a High School Basketball Game and Acting Out secured Best Short.

The nominees up for the 2021 CCE Awards

Editors from Schitt’s Creek are among the nominees in Best Editing in a TV Comedy, plus Amelie Labreche and Matthew Hannam both secured two nods each on the feature film side.

Quiver Distribution secures The Retreat

The film distribution company has acquired the worldwide rights to the thriller penned by Alyson M. Richards and directed by Pat Mills.

Boat Rocker Studios expands its scripted team

The Boat Rocker Media division has added Joe Lazarov (pictured) as SVP, head of current and Denise Pleune as SVP, head of post-production.

Netflix introduces The Imperfects

The new Nomadic Pictures sci-fi series sees former WGC president Dennis Heaton (The Order) serve as showrunner, executive producer and writer.

Projects from Tasha Hubbard, Oya Media Group among Hot Docs Deal Maker selections

Two Intuitive Pictures projects were also tapped alongside In the Wake from Lantern Films and Experimental Forest Films.

CMF-led campaign encourages audiences to ‘Seek More’ representation

Ambassadors include Shamier Anderson (Stowaway), Kawennahere Devery Jacobs (Reservation Dogs), Simu Liu (Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) and more.

CSA ’21: The writer-directors behind the Best Motion Picture noms

Part two sees Beans‘ Tracey Deer and Funny Boy‘s Deepa Mehta discuss their journeys.

CSA ’21: The writer-directors behind the Best Motion Picture noms

Part one sees creatives from films such as Nadia, Butterfly, The Nest and Underground talk about their process and more.

Corus Studios signs largest U.S. distribution deal to date

Streamer Hulu has acquired over 200 episodes, picking up shows such as Junior Chef Showdown, Hot Market and more.

Canadian Academy, Shaw Rocket Fund introduce new prize

The Shaw Rocket Fund Kids’ Choice Award sees Canadian kids and their parents vote for their favourite Canadian kids television program.