Nicola Waugh




I’m a Canadian independent film producer, communications strategist and educator living in Goudi’ni (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 Univeristy, and am a part-time lecturer in the Art + Film Department at Cal Poly Humboldt.  

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‘A’-t’i Xwee-ghayt-nish (Still, We Live On)
Feature Documentary (2024)

Producer with Marva Sii~xuutesna Jones
Dir. Dave Jannetta, Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation

With their language facing extinction, the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation in Northern California works against time to bring it back. Loren Me'-lash-ne Bommelyn, the last remaining fluent speaker, leads the efforts to revitalize the language and culture with support from fellow Elders, knowledge keepers, ancestors, and tribal members.

Official Selection:
Maoriland Film Festival
RiverRun Film Festival
Native Spirit Film Festival