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

Two new lumi originals among APTN’s winter lineup

The short-form series Jason and Cultural Craftsmanship: Moccasins join a lineup that includes the French-language version of Little Bird.

In Brief: Canadian docs To Kill a Tiger, Oasis shortlisted for Oscars

Plus: Anne Émond’s Lucy Grizzli Sophie will open Montreal’s Rendez-Vous, industry veteran Peter Pearson is among the new Order of Canada appointees, plus more.

Canadian Film Fest launches comedy film program

The month-long program for women and non-binary Canadian filmmakers will see participants produce and deliver a short comedy film.

ACTRA survey reveals Canadian performers’ concerns on AI

Ninety-eight percent of respondents cited the potential misuse of their name, image and likeness rights as a concern.

Love Nature expands Nordic presence with Allente deal

The deal is touted as “a significant milestone for Love Nature’s growth in Europe.”

Show of the Year 2023: Little Bird

How Rezolution Pictures and Original Pictures told the story of Little Bird “the right way.”

Showrunner of the Year 2023: Leslie Norville

The “quiet force” behind the CBC docuseries Black Life: Untold Stories.

Mayumi Yoshida heads to Japan for debut feature

The film is produced by B.C.’s Musubi Arts and Experimental Forest Films in partnership with Tokyo-headquartered Flag Inc.

Toon Boom Animation hires Colin Bohm as CEO

Bohm joins Toon Boom two months after his departure from Corus Entertainment.

With Love and a Major Organ sells in Canada

Montreal’s Filmoption will release Kim Albright’s debut feature in theatres across Canada in early 2024.

Boat Rocker inks format deal for Orphan Black in Korea

The company also closed sales for Slip, Orphan Black: Echoes and Beacon 23 to territories in Asia.

Blue Ant, Muse Entertainment launch scripted FAST channel

Love Drama is now available in Canada and the U.K., and will launch in other territories in 2024.