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Eva Thomas talks NIKA & MADISON (TIFF 2025) – Rachel West interviews

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 Rachel West Ellyn Jade, Eva Thomas, Indigenous women, Nika & Madison, Star Slade, TIFF 2025

Director Eva Thomas introduces audiences to a story that balances female friendship and agency. The drama centres on two young Indigenous women, estranged friends Nika and Madison, following a fateful encounter with police that leads them to reevaluate their friendship and direction in life. A captivating film filled with tension and a strong supporting cast, Thomas cements her place among a new wave of Canadian filmmakers.

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EVA THOMAS chats NIKA & MADISON (TIFF 2025) – Rachel West interviews

September 6, 2025June 11, 2026 Rachel West Amanda Brugel, Canadian filmmaker, Ellyn Jade, Eva Thomas, Gail Maurice, Indigenous women, Jennifer Podemski, Michael McGowan, Nagamo Publishing, Nika & Madison, Star Slade, TIFF 2025

With Nika & Madison premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, director Eva Thomas introduces audiences to a story that balances female friendship and agency. The drama centres on two young Indigenous women, estranged friends Nika (Ellyn Jade) and Madison (Star Slade), following a fateful encounter with police that leads them to reevaluate their friendship and direction in life. A captivating film filled with tension and a strong supporting cast, Thomas cements her place among a new wave of Canadian filmmakers to watch with her first solo feature film directing effort.