Nicola Waugh




👋 I’m a Canadian independent film producer, communications strategist and educator based in Arcata, California.

As a producer, I've released award-winning narrative and documentary feature films that are distributed internationally, and was co-owner of Calgary-based Kino Sum Productions from 2017-23.

I've managed multi-year creative campaigns and communications strategies in the higher education sector, as well as brand identity, storytelling, media relations and large-scale events in the non-profit and film industry. 

I hold an MA in Communication and Culture from Toronto Metropolitan University, and am a part-time lecturer in the Art + Film Department at Cal Poly Humboldt.  

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Lucky Star
Narrative Feature (2024)

Producer with Kino Sum Productions & Notable Content
Dir. Gillian McKercher

When reformed gambler Lucky falls victim to a tax scam, he returns to playing poker to recover his losses while his family struggles to make ends meet.

Official Selection:
Vancouver Film Festival
Calgary International Film Festival
Windsor Film Festival
Reel Asian Film Festival
Santa Barbara Film Festival
San Diego Asian Film Festival
FascinAsian Film Festival
Cinéfest Sudbury

Distributed by Game Theory Films