Taimur Sikander Mirza

Taimur Sikander Mirza is senior reporter at Playback. His previous experience includes managing TRT World's award-winning digital video and series team in Istanbul, as well as writer and senior editor roles at Dawn Media Group in Karachi, where he covered breaking news, sports and culture.

Posts by Taimur Sikander Mirza

Boat Rocker orders two unscripted series from Shark Teeth

The media company has also renewed Shark Teeth’s Secrets in the Ice for a fourth season.

NSI appoints Christine Kleckner as executive director

Kleckner will be working closely with outgoing CEO Joy Loewen to transition into the role.

SCTV’s Joe Flaherty dies at 82

Flaherty was known for his characters on the Emmy-winning Canadian sketch comedy.

Lucy Veale, Audrey Quinn assume ownership of Bizable Media

The leadership change comes as the Toronto consultancy firm’s co-founder Janice Dawe prepares to retire.

WIFT+ Toronto unveils selections for 15th annual Showcase

The shorts will be vying for writing, directing, and Best of Showcase honours at the May 8 event.

Film Slate

Skills development initiative for Black creators launches in Quebec

Des créateurs pas comme les autres is created by Montreal’s Never Was Average in collaboration with the Fondation Dynastie and CMF.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Invincible leaps to second spot on digital chart

Hazbin Hotel continues to lead both the digital originals and overall TV charts.

AIFF, Telefilm select participants for Witness short film program

The initiative provides mentorship and training grants to Arctic Indigenous filmmakers to create short films focused on climate and community.

In Brief: L’inis, Telefilm name doc writing program participants

Plus: An international series from Quebec director Yan England wins at Series Mania, the Canadian Academy names the inaugural recipient of its comedy grant, and more.

Quebec version of Got Talent to land on Noovo

Quel talent! will be produced by Sphere Media and Fremantle in association with Bell Media.

MEM hires Susanne Ritzau as director, business affairs

The company’s expanded finance team includes Anton Parfenyuk, who joined as director, finance late last year.

Indigenous Screen Office allocates $300K to 12 podcast projects

The ISO has also announced a new partnership with Stockholm-headquartered company Acast, which will support the projects.