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

Titan1Studios begins production on children’s series Welcome

The 6 x 11-minute series is aimed at six- to eight-year-olds and is slated to premiere on Earth Day next year.

TIFF selects six participants for 2024 Writers’ Studio

The participants for the feature film development lab include five from Canada and one from the U.K.

Martini Films acquires majority stake in Lighthouse Pictures

The Langley, B.C.-based company says the deal will allow it to expand its service and production operations.

Farpoint Films, Super Channel extend content deal

Farpoint will produce an additional 150 hours of unscripted and scripted content for the network over the next year.

Annie Bradley re-elected as DGC Ontario chair

The re-election marks Bradley’s third term as chair of the guild, a position she’s held since 2020.

First World War pilot Ghosts Have Warm Hands films in Toronto

Production on the pilot is taking place at the Immersion Room virtual production studio.

Wattpad Webtoon promotes Jason Goldberg to head of global film

Alessandra Ferreri has been elevated to VP of content in a number of other promotions at the Toronto and L.A. company.

Canadian producers on copro synergy with New Zealand

Attendees of a recent trade mission to New Zealand discuss why teaming up is key in the current content market and what local buyers are looking for.

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Hot Sheet: Prime Video series sweep digital originals top three

Hazbin Hotel leads the digital chart for the 10th consecutive week.

Canadian Academy names 2024 Quebec scholarship recipients

The Bourses de l’Académie pour la relève program provides paid internships for emerging creators.

Slasher, Pinecone & Pony among 2024 ACTRA Toronto nominees

The 22nd ACTRA Awards in Toronto will take place on April 22 at Palais Royale.

Devery Jacobs, Lamar Johnson join 2024 special CSA winners

The latest round of the 2024 Canadian Screen Award’s Special Awards recipients also includes journalist Paul Workman.