Nika & Madison (2026)

Nika & Madison is a Canadian drama film directed by Eva Thomas, scheduled for release in 2026. The feature-length movie serves as an expansion of Thomas's acclaimed short film, Red Lights, and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025. The narrative centers on two young Indigenous women who are forced into a desperate flight after one of them violently attacks a police officer to protect her friend from what they fear will be an unjust legal system. The film explores themes of survival, solidarity, and the systemic challenges faced by marginalized communities.

• The project marks a significant transition for director Eva Thomas from short-form storytelling to a full-length feature, maintaining the intense, grounded tone established in her previous work.
• Production was based in Canada, reflecting the specific cultural and geographical settings central to the story's authenticity.
• The film gained early critical attention following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it highlighted the urgent perspectives of Indigenous cinema.
• Running time for the theatrical cut is approximately 87 minutes, focusing tightly on the immediate aftermath of the incident and the ensuing escape.