Nicola Waugh




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

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. 

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 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


Distributed by Game Theory Films