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

Reelworld releases guideline on representation of racialized women

The #HerFrameMatters Protocol Guideline is intended to provide direction to production companies, broadcasters and streaming platforms.

Whistler Fest appoints Robin Smith to lead programming

The Blue Ice Docs CEO takes over from Paul Gratton, who has served as director of film programming since 2012.

Hot Sheet

Hot Sheet: Bridgerton rises on digital, overall TV charts

Saturday Night Live saw another boost in demand to keep its No. 2 spot on the TV chart.

Rogers inks multi-year licensing deals with NBCUniversal, WBD

Upfronts ’24: Busy upfront sees Rogers align with two U.S. media partners, announce re-ups of serial hit series.

Rezolution Pictures launches animation division

The Montreal prodco has brought in industry veteran Delna Bhesania to head the new division.

Wabung Anung, Sea to Sky team up for Richard Wagamese doc

Jules Arita Koostachin is attached to direct the documentary, which will be pitched at the Indigenous Screen Summit.

In Brief: Epic Storyworlds hires Chantal Cloutier for brand role

Plus: Dark Slope secures a $1.5 million investment from Relay Ventures, the Canadian Sync Awards winners are announced, and more.

Prime Video Canada orders NHL docuseries

The series will go behind the scenes to show what life is like for top players, including Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid and Maple Leafs forward William Nylander.

PSP unveils inaugural Indigenous Screenwriters Lab cohort

The three-phase lab supports the development of original TV pilots, written with a focus on futurism and science-fiction.

Feature doc A Mother Apart leads Inside Out award winners

Laurie Townshend’s film won Best First Feature, Best Canadian Feature and Audience Award for Best Documentary.

CBC/Radio-Canada reports accessibility plan progress

On the programming side, initiatives include new digital content and podcasts, as well as the addition of new roles at CBC and Radio-Canada.

Gloria Mercer’s debut feature A Safe Distance wraps filming

The thriller is produced by Vancouver-based naltobel productions and See Horse Films.