Critically acclaimed three part limited series The Christine Jessop Story, is now streaming on Netflix Canada where it has landed in the Top Five. Executive produced by filmmaker and advocate Folklaur Chevrier, Wild Sheep Content and Alibi Entertainment, the series was originally developed with Crave, showcasing a more than decade-long investigation into a case that forever changed Canada’s justice system.

At its heart, the series is a deeply human story: a tragic crime that led to a family’s fight for justice, a wrongful conviction and the eventual identification of the true killer. More than a true-crime story, the limited series exposes systemic failure while highlighting resilience and the urgent need for justice reform and child protection. Instrumental in bringing the series from concept to screen, is Chevrier herself. Shifting focus from her own career as an actor and model, she founded Folklaur Films to pursue stories that uncover truths often overlooked and hold those in power accountable. For Chevrier, The Christine Jessop Story is a reflection of that.

“Christine Jessop’s story has lived with me for long over a decade,” says Executive Producer Chevrier. “This wasn’t just a project for me, it was a responsibility. Christine’s life mattered. Her family mattered. Janet and Kenneth Jessop’s fight mattered. And the failures that allowed this to happen still matter today. This series is about truth, accountability, and making sure we never look away when the system gets it wrong. Now available on Netflix, the series allows Christine’s story to reach a broader audience”

“The addition of The Christine Jessop Story to Netflix is a decades-long labour of love and determination to tell my sister’s story”, says Christine’s brother Ken Jessop. “Folklaur never gave up on telling the truth behind the headlines and the truth about who Chrisitne was before she became “The Victim”.

Beyond her role as Executive Producer, Chevrier is an advocate for child protection, supporting the Canadian Centre for Child Protection and delivering talks on bullying, resilience, and self-acceptance to youth across Canada.

With its Netflix Canada launch, The Christine Jessop Story spotlights Chevrier as a bold new voice in documentary storytelling, one using truth, empathy, and persistence to spark national conversation and lasting change.

The Christine Jessop Story is available to stream on Netflix Canada and Crave now.

To find out more about this project or Chevrier’s upcoming projects visit: folklaurfilms.com // @folklaurchevrier

About Folklaur Films

Founded by Folklaur Chevrier, Folklaur Films is a production company dedicated to telling transformative, truth-driven stories. Combining investigative rigor with human-centered storytelling, the company develops content that illuminates social issues, amplifies unheard voices, and inspires meaningful change.

About Folklaur Chevrier
Folklaur Chevrier has built a career on curiosity, courage, and impact. After years in front of the camera as an actor and model, she boldly evolved to content creation and production, founding Folklaur Films – a company dedicated to telling transformative, truth-driven stories that matter. For more than a decade, Chevrier pursued a single story with unwavering determination: the shocking murder of 9-year-old Christine Jessop, a case that exposed deep flaws in the justice system and haunted Canada for decades. The limited documentary series is the culmination of that journey. Through her storytelling and advocacy, Folklaur Chevrier combines vision, perseverance, and heart – using her voice to shine light on injustice, uplift communities, and ensure the stories that matter are never forgotten.

Tonight, we got a new final Trailer for PROJECT HAIL MARY!

FILMED FOR IMAX®
Only in Theatres March 20, 2026

Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.

Directed by: Phil Lord & Christopher Miller

Screenplay by: Drew Goddard

Based on the novel by: Andy Weir

Produced by: Amy Pascal, p.g.a., Ryan Gosling, p.g.a., Phil Lord, p.g.a., Christopher Miller, p.g.a., Aditya Sood, p.g.a., Rachel O’Connor, p.g.a., Andy Weir

Executive Producers: Patricia Whitcher, Lucy Winn Kitada, Nikki Baida, Ken Kao, Drew Goddard, Sarah Esberg

Cast: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, Milana Vayntrub, Priya Kansara

SEND HELP hangs on a second weekend – albeit – a slow weekend with $10 million from 3,475 theatres for 20th Century Studios. Thus far, it has grossed $35.8 million domestically.

Second is SOLO MIO with $7.6 million from 3,052 theatres for Angel Studios. The faith film starring Kevin James, gets 81% on the Tomatometer.

Third up is STRAY KIDS: THE DOMINATE EXPERIENCE with $5 million for Bleecker Street.

Luc Besson‘s DRACULA debuts in fourth with $4.8 million for Vertical and Game Theory Films. It gets 55% on the Tomatometer.

IRON LUNG rounds out the Top Five with $4.6 million from 2,930 theatres for Markiplier. It is just shy of $30 million already over two weekends.

Watch the new trailer for undertone, a new sound in horror from Toronto-based writer-director Ian Tuason. In theatres Friday, March 13, 2026.

(Photo/video credit: VVS Films)

Maisie Peters has released ‘My Regards’, the lead single from her recently announced new album Florescence.

After ‘You You You’, ‘Audrey Hepburn’ and ‘Say My Name In Your Sleep’, ‘My Regards’ offers a fresh taste of Florescence, with Maisie embracing her power, claiming her man, and radiating the assured glow of being truly loved – from her boyfriend’s bedroom.

“My Regards feels powerful, tongue in cheek, sexy and funny, all of which I feel are parts of myself I hadn’t really gotten to explore much musically up until this album!,” explains Maisie. “I was inspired by a lot of the country greats and their ‘stand by your man songs’, and so I thought I’d write my own modern day version; however in this song I get to play the role of fierce protector instead of simpering love interest, which is so often how women have been depicted in relationships throughout history.”

Inspired by the lyric “call me Kevin Costner the way I’m guarding his body,” Maisie teamed up with Amelia Dimoldenberg for her music video directorial debut, putting a modern spin on the 1992 classic The Bodyguard. Playing with the song’s subversive nature, Maisie steps into the role of a security guard protecting a movie star, played by Overcompensating creator and star Benito Skinner. Watch here.

“Directing this music video for Maisie has been an absolute joy,” shares Amelia. “From the moment I heard the track, I knew we had to lean into her gift for storytelling. I thought it would be interesting to subvert the ‘possessive girlfriend’ trope by making Maisie a literal bodyguard. It felt like a fun way to heighten the narrative.”

Arriving on 15 May, Florescence is co-produced with 2x Grammy Winner Ian Fitchuck. Featuring collaborations with Julia Michaels and Marcus Mumford, the record is a meditation on how the right love can help heal the wrong ones. It’s an album about perspective, self-realisation, healing, and ultimately, learning how to flourish.

Maisie will embark on a new run of global ‘Before The Bloom’ theatre dates on 1 March at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre, the tour will travel through Australia, East Asia, Europe, the UK, America, and Canada – see the full itinerary below, and access ticket here. Maisie has partnered with PLUS1 so that £1.20 (or local equivalent) per ticket goes to supporting organisations working for equity, access, and dignity for all.

FLORESCENCE TRACK LISTING:

Mary Janes

Audrey Hepburn

Say My Name In Your Sleep

Old Fashioned

Houses

Kingmaker (with Julia Michaels)

Vampire Time

My Regards

You You You

If You Let Me (with Marcus Mumford)

Flat Earther

Questions

Girl’s Just Flying

You Then Me Now

Nothing Like Being In Love

TOUR DATES:

March

1 | Enmore Theatre, Sydney, Aus

2 | Enmore Theatre, Sydney, Aus

4 | Forum Theatre, Melbourne, Aus

5 | Forum Theatre, Melbourne, Aus

16 | La Madeleine, Brussels, BE

18 | Melkweg MAX, Amsterdam, NL

20 | Astra Kulturhaus, Berlin, DE

21 | Live Music Hall, Cologne, DE

23 | La Cigale, Paris, FR

25 | KOKO, London, UK

April

14 | 9:30 Club, Washington, DC

16 | Théâtre Beanfield, Montreal, QC

17 | The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON

19 | The Vic Theatre, Chicago, IL

22 | The Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, CA

25 | Cine Joia, São Paulo, BR

About Ameila Dimoldenberg

Host, writer, and producer Amelia Dimoldenberg has spent over a decade building a massive global following across her platforms with her unique comedic approach and engaging content. She is the creative mind behind the wildly popular series, ‘Chicken Shop Date’; the show has redefined the celebrity interview with Dimoldenberg’s awkward charm and is commissioned under her own production company, Dimz, Inc. In recent years, she has been honored on various stages, including the Streamys and the Webbys, for her role as a trailblazer within the changing media landscape. This year, Amelia will mark three consecutive years as the Red-Carpet Correspondent for the Academy Awards (2024, 2025 and 2026.) In August of last year, she further expanded her company initiatives with the launch of Dimz Inc. Academy, a program which aims to ensure young people from all backgrounds have access to the creative media industries.

Following a standout debut performance at the 68th annual GRAMMY® Awards on Sunday, SOMBR shares a brand new single, titled “Homewrecker” (Warner Records), his first release since his critically acclaimed, chart-topping 2025 debut album I Barely Know Her. Written and co-produced by the GRAMMY® nominated multi-hyphenated artist, “Homewrecker” arrives with an official music video starring Quenlin Blackwell and Milo Manheim. Listen HERE and watch HERE. 

Directed by Gus Black (Phoebe Bridgers, Laufey), the “Homewrecker” music video brings the song’s relatably messy feelings to life. In the visual, SOMBR and Blackwell, cast in a Western film helmed by a short-tempered director played by Manheim, we see tensions rise and the lines between pretend and real life blurred — leading to a high-noon-style western showdown.

Once again, SOMBR is the sole writer and co-producer of his latest song, underscoring the weight of this talent. In addition to his Best New Artist GRAMMY® nomination, he’s currently up for two prestigious BRIT Awards: International Artist of the Year, and International Song of the Year for “undressed.” Meanwhile, “back to friends” has claimed the #1 spot at Top 40 Radio. 

In November, SOMBR made his Saturday Night Live debut, where he played “12 to 12” and “back to friends.” That appearance landed between sold-out tours across North America — with most venues being upgraded — and Australia/New Zealand. Next week, he embarks on a sold-out UK/EU run before returning stateside for Coachella. See below for all upcoming dates.

I Barely Know Her was written entirely by SOMBR and co-produced by him alongside the legendary Tony Berg (Phoebe Bridgers, The Replacements). A New York City native raised on the Lower East Side, he started making songs in his bedroom while studying classical music at LaGuardia High School. His 2022 song “Caroline” took the internet by storm, and he’s since released a series of EPs and singles, climbing to over 400 million monthly streams across platforms. Now based in Los Angeles, SOMBR continues to explore young romance and heartbreak through his music, which remains self-written and co-produced.

2026 UK/EU TOUR DATES

February 10—Annexet—Stockholm, Sweden – SOLD OUT

February 11—KB Hallen—Copenhagen, Denmark – SOLD OUT

February 13—Inselpark Arena—Hamburg, Germany – SOLD OUT

February 15—Stodola—Warsaw, Poland  – SOLD OUT

February 16—Forum Karlin—Prague, Czech Republic – SOLD OUT

February 18—Gasometer—Vienna, Austria – SOLD OUT

February 19—Tonhalle—Munich, Germany – SOLD OUT

February 20—Halle 622—Zurich, Switzerland – SOLD OUT

February 22—Alcatraz—Milan, Italy – SOLD OUT

February 24—Riviera—Madrid, Spain – SOLD OUT

February 25—Razzmatazz—Barcelona, Spain – SOLD OUT

February 27—Salle Pleyel—Paris, France – SOLD OUT

March 1—Salle Pleyel—Paris, France – SOLD OUT

March 2—AFAS Live—Amsterdam, Netherlands – SOLD OUT

March 4—Columbiahalle—Berlin, Germany – SOLD OUT

March 5—Palladium—Cologne, Germany – SOLD OUT

March 6—AB—Brussels, Belgium – SOLD OUT

March 8—O2 Academy Brixton—London, UK – SOLD OUT

March 9—O2 Academy Brixton—London, UK – SOLD OUT

March 10—O2 Academy Brixton—London, UK – SOLD OUT

March 12—Academy—Manchester, UK – SOLD OUT

March 13—O2 Academy—Birmingham, UK – SOLD OUT

March 15—O2 Academy—Glasgow, UK – SOLD OUT

March 16—3Arena—Dublin, Ireland – SOLD OUT

2026 FESTIVAL DATES

April 10-12—Coachella (Weekend One)—Indio, CA

April 17-19—Coachella (Weekend Two)—Indio, CA

May 24—Bottlerock Napa Valley—Napa, CA

August 11—Sziget Festival—Budapest, Hungary

August 12-15—Øyafestivalen—Oslo, Norway

August 29—Reading Festival—Reading, UK

September 12—Sommo Festival—New Glasgow, NS

“A cultural phenomenon.”

The New York Times 

“Sombr was practically born to be the Gen Z rock breakout in 2025.”

Los Angeles Times

“A knockout showcase of melancholy and melodies… [I Barely Know Her] has everything pop has been missing… God Bless Sombr.”

Rolling Stone

“Sombr’s debut album is gloriously exciting”

NME

ABOUT SOMBR

He’s been called Gen Z’s rockstar heir apparent, but sombr is still, in many ways, Shane Boose, the kid who found his voice via a makeshift bedroom studio on the Lower East Side and who is, to this day, the sole writer (and co-producer) of his world-beating songs. The 20-year-old NYC native taught himself production and recorded by night while studying classical music and vocal performance at the prestigious, public LaGuardia High School. Now, with a sticky mix of arena pop, indie yearn, and glam charisma, he documents young love with a smoldering vulnerability and depth celebrated around the globe. In 2025, his smash single “back to friends” hit #1 on Spotify’s Global and U.S. charts, cracked the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 (#7), dominated Alternative Radio (#1 for 5 weeks), and is now the #1 Pop song in America. His rapid rise is also reflected in his headline tours (North America, U.K., Europe, Australia / New Zealand), which sell out instantly and have pulled in surprise guests like Sam Smith and Laufey. sombr entered 2026 with a Best New Artist GRAMMY nod following a year in which he stormed the MTV VMAs (performing and winning “Best Alternative”), played both Fallon and Kimmel, and climbed the rafters on SNL. He also released his debut album, I Barely Know Her, co-produced by the legendary Tony Berg (Phoebe Bridgers, The Replacements). Near-universal press raves followed, while three of the singles charted simultaneously on the Hot 100. 

Today, Disney+ debuted the official trailer for FX’s “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette.” Exploring the undeniable chemistry, whirlwind courtship and high-profile marriage of one of the most iconic couples of the 20th century, the series will premiere on Thursday, February 12, 2026 with an FX/Disney+ three-episode simulcast at 9 p.m. ET on Hulu on Disney+ in Canada. Following the premiere, one new episode of the nine-episode series will air weekly.

See the Trailer here.

The first installment in Ryan Murphy’s “Love Story”anthology, FX’s “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” is a limited series inspired by Elizabeth Beller’s book Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. 

It was a love story that captured the attention of the nation: John F. Kennedy Jr. (Paul Anthony Kelly) was the closest thing to American royalty. The country watched him grow from a boy to a beloved bachelor and media sensation. Carolyn Bessette (Sarah Pidgeon) was a star in her own right. Fiercely independent and with a singular style, she rose from being a sales assistant to an executive at Calvin Klein, and became a trusted confidante of its eponymous founder. John and Carolyn’s connection was immediate, electric and undeniable. As their love story unfolded on a national stage, the intense fame and media attention that came along with it threatened to rip them apart. Featuring Grace Gummer (Caroline Kennedy), Naomi Watts (Jackie Kennedy Onassis), Alessandro Nivola (Calvin Klein), Leila George (Kelly Klein), Sydney Lemmon (Lauren Bessette) and Constance Zimmer (Ann Marie Messina), “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette”charts the complex and heartbreaking journey of a couple whose private love became a national obsession.

FX’s “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette”is created by Connor Hines and executive produced by Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Connor Hines, Eric Kovtun, Nissa Diederich, Scott Robertson, Monica Levinson, Kim Rosenstock, D.V. DeVincentis and Tanase Popa. Max Winkler executive produced and directed the pilot episode. It is produced by 20th Television. 

Robust parental controls ensure that Disney+ remains a suitable viewing experience for everyone in the family. Subscribers can set access limits on mature content and create PIN-protected profiles alongside the already existing Junior Mode profiles to give parents and guardians peace of mind.

Four original songs for the Soundtrack of SCREAM 7 have just been announced, including a track of McKenna Grace, who also stars in the Film.

THE ORIGINAL SONGS WILL DEBUT THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY.

FEBRUARY 13 – “Rearranging Scars” by Sueco

FEBRUARY 19 – “Twisting the Knife” by Ice Nine Kills featuring SCREAM 7 star Mckenna Grace

FEBRUARY 27 – “Criminal” by Jessie Murph

FEBRUARY 27 – “The Kill” by Stella Lefty

See the announcement:

SCREAM 7 IS ONLY IN THEATRES, 4DX, SCREENX, PREMIUM LARGE FORMATS AND IMAX ON FEBRUARY 27, 2026!

Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group Present

A Project X Entertainment Production

A Kevin Williamson Film

“Scream 7”

SYNOPSIS

When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter (Isabel May) becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all.

PRODUCED BY

William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, Paul Neinstein

BASED ON CHARACTERS CREATED BY

Kevin Williamson

STORY BY

James Vanderbilt & Guy Busick

SCREENPLAY BY

Kevin Williamson and Guy Busick

DIRECTED BY

Kevin Williamson

CAST

Neve Campbell, Isabel May, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, David Arquette, Roger L. Jackson, Michelle Randolph, Jimmy Tatro, Mckenna Grace, Asa Germann, Celeste O’Connor, Sam Rechner, Ethan Embry, Mark Consuelos, Tim Simons with Matthew Lillard with Joel McHale and Courteney Cox

Today, Disney+ has confirmed the award-winning hit series, “Rivals” will return for its second season on May 15, 2026 with even more drama, wit and desire. The second season continues the adaptation of the late and much-missed Dame Jilly Cooper’s beloved novel, “Rivals”, introducing the glamorous world of polo and surprising new twists, alongside heightened boardroom drama and deeper romantic entanglements. The Hulu Original series will return in two six-episode batches, the first will debut on May 15 with a three-episode premiere and the second batch will follow later in the year on Hulu on Disney+ in Canada.

Teaser Trailer here.

The battle for the Central South West television franchise reaches a fever pitch as the war between Corinium and Venturer enters a dangerous new phase. More ruthless than ever, Tony Baddingham is determined to dismantle his rivals piece-by-piece, weaponizing scandal and manipulating those closest to him to maintain his grip on power.

Amidst the hedonistic glamour of 80s excess, the personal lives of our Rutshire heroes spiral into chaos. Marriages fracture under the weight of ambition, illicit affairs threaten to shatter families, and long-buried secrets ignite with explosive consequences. As rivalries push everyone to the brink, loyalties are tested and hearts are broken in the pursuit of victory. But what is the true cost of war?

Reprising their iconic roles are David Tennant (‘Doctor Who’, ‘The Thursday Murder Club’) as Lord Tony Baddingham, Alex Hassell (‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’, ‘The Boys’) as Rupert Campbell-Black, Aidan Turner (‘Poldark’, ‘The Hobbit Trilogy’) as Declan O’Hara, Nafessa Williams (‘Black Lightning’, ‘Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody’) as Cameron Cook, Bella Maclean (‘Sex Education’, ‘London Tide’) as Taggie O’Hara, Katherine Parkinson (‘Humans’, ‘Here We Go’) as Lizzie Vereker, Danny Dyer (‘EastEnders’, ‘The Football Factory’) as Freddie Jones, Victoria Smurfit (‘Bloodlands’, ‘Once Upon A Time’) as Maud O’Hara, Claire Rushbrook (‘Sherwood’, ‘Ali and Ava’) as Lady Monica Baddingham, Oliver Chris (‘The Crown’, ‘Trying’) as James Vereker, Lisa McGrillis (‘Maternal’, ‘Mum’) as Valerie Jones, Emily Atack (‘The Emily Atack Show’, ‘The Inbetweeners’) as Sarah Stratton, Rufus Jones (‘W1A’, ‘Home’) as Paul Stratton, Luca Pasqualino (‘The Musketeers’, ‘Shantaram’) as Basil ‘Bas’ Baddingham, Catriona Chandler as Caitlin O’Hara (‘Wild Cherry’, ‘Pistol’), Annabel Scholey (‘The Split’) as Beattie Johnson, Gary Lamont (‘Boiling Point’, ‘Outlander’) as Charles Fairburn, Hubert Burton (‘Wolf Hall’, ‘Living’) as Gerald Middleton, Gabriel Tierney (‘Enola Holmes 2’, ‘The Winter King’) as Patrick O’Hara, Lara Peake (‘How To Have Sex’, ‘Reunion’) as Daysee Butler and Bryony Hannah (‘Talamasca’ & ‘Call The Midwife’) as Dierdre Kilpatrick.

This season also sees the addition of new guest stars, Hayley Atwell (‘Mission Impossible’, ‘Agent Carter’) as Helen Gordon, Rupert Campbell-Black’s ex-wife and mother of his two children, and Rupert Everett (‘Napoleon’, ‘My Policeman’) as her husband Malise Gordon, Campbell Black’s former show-jumping coach and mentor. Further names joining the ensemble include Maxim Ays (‘Boarders’, ‘Sanditon’), Holly Cattle (‘Young Sherlock’, ‘Mr Loverman’), Oliver Dench (‘Hotel Portofino’, ‘Domina’), Amanda Lawrence (‘Malory Towers, Star Wars: The Last Jedi), Bobby Lockwood (‘Wolfblood, Here We Go’), Eliot Salt (‘Slow Horses’, ‘Normal People’), and Jonny Weldon (‘One Day’, ‘Brassic’).

“Rivals”, made by Happy Prince, part of ITV Studios, is executive produced by Dominic Treadwell-Collins (‘A Very English Scandal’, ‘Holding’, ‘EastEnders’), Alexander Lamb (‘Ackley Bridge’, ‘The Bay’, ‘We Hunt Together’), Felicity Blunt, Elliot Hegarty (‘Cheaters’, ‘Ted Lasso’), Olivier Award-winning playwright Laura Wade (‘The Riot Club’), “Rivals” author Dame Jilly Cooper and for Disney+, Jonny Richards. Eliza Mellor (‘The Midwich Cuckoos’, ‘Behind Her Eyes’, ‘Poldark’) returns as Series Producer. It is written by Dominic Treadwell-Collins, Laura Wade, Sophie Goodhart, Sam Hoare, Mimi Hare, Clare Naylor, Sorcha Kurien-Walsh and Dare Aiyegbayo, directed by Elliot Hegarty, Jamie J Johnson and Dee Koppang O’Leary. “Rivals” is based on the novel of the same name, part of Cooper’s bestselling Rutshire Chronicles. The series was commissioned by VP Scripted Content for Disney+ EMEA, Lee Mason.

Robust parental controls ensure that Disney+ remains a suitable viewing experience for everyone in the family. Subscribers can set access limits on mature content and create PIN-protected profiles alongside the already existing Junior Mode profiles to give parents and guardians peace of mind.

All episodes of Season 1 are available to stream now on Hulu on Disney+ in Canada.

Earlier this evening, as part of TIFF’s opening ceremony for the 25th annual Canada’s Top Ten, Henri Pardo was announced as this year’s recipient of the Charles Officer Legacy Award, presented by TIFF and CBC. This award, now in its second year, recognizes a Canadian Black director and/or writer whose body of work exemplifies the late award-winning filmmaker’s creative excellence, strong point of view, and community-mindedness. Pardo is a Montreal-based filmmaker whose debut film Kanaval premiered at TIFF ’23 in the Centrepiece programme.

“Charles Officer understood that making films is not enough — we must also build the infrastructure for the next generation,” said Pardo. “This award is a commitment to continue that work: making the films, opening the doors, and staying present for those coming after us.”

The jury stated: “Henri Pardo’s films combine craft, cultural specificity, and emotional depth while remaining visually striking and rooted in authenticity. Blending Haitian cultural narratives with contemporary techniques and magical realism, his work is perfectly balanced by his role as a mentor and leader, amplifying marginalized voices and reshaping the Canadian film industry into a more inclusive and equitable place. A founding member of both Black Wealth Media and Black on Black Films, his work is just as impactful on screen as it is to the many he holds up with his mentorship, guidance, and high professional standards. It is for these reasons and more that we are proud to award Henri Pardo the Charles Officer Legacy Award.”

This year’s jury members were CBC’s Lea Marin; CFC’s Kathryn Emslie; TIFF’s Jane Kim; and filmmaker Miryam Charles, the inaugural recipient of the Charles Officer Legacy Award.

Henri Pardo will receive $25,000 CAD, a TIFF Industry Membership for one year, and a pass to TIFF: The Market in September 2026.

About Henri Pardo

Henri Pardo is a Montreal-based filmmaker whose work centres Afro-Canadian and Haitian diasporic experiences through documentary and narrative fiction. His feature debut Kanaval (2023) premiered at TIFF, winning the Amplify Voices Award for Best BIPOC Canadian Feature and selection to Canada’s Top Ten. His documentary Dear Jackie (2021) won the Magnus Isacsson Award at RIDM and earned a Canadian Screen Award nomination.

Born in New Brunswick to Haitian parents who fled the Duvalier regime, Pardo works across English, French, and Haitian Creole. His documentary series Afro-Canada (2022) traces 400 years of Black presence in Canada. Beyond his own films, Pardo builds infrastructure for Afrocentric cinema. He founded Black Wealth Media (2016) and the non-profit Encre Noire/Black Ink (2024), which trains emerging Afro-descendant filmmakers while archiving and developing ancestral narrative structures. He is a founding member of Black on Black Films.