In the Heart of the South
| In the Heart of the South | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Nyla Innuksuk |
| Written by | Nyla Innuksuk Ryan Cavan |
| Produced by | Jennifer Kawaja Laura Perlmutter |
| Starring | Anna Lambe Zorga Qaunaq |
| Cinematography | Ann Tipper |
| Edited by | Hugh Elchuk |
| Music by | PIQSIQ |
Production companies | Sphere Media Mixtape VR |
| Distributed by | Elevation Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
In the Heart of the South is a Canadian thriller film, written and directed by Nyla Innuksuk and slated for release in 2026.[1] The film stars Anna Lambe as Yura Ivalu, an Inuk artist who is building her career in Southern Ontario far from her home and upbringing in Nunavut, but who begins to spiral out of control after she is unexpectedly reunited with her childhood friend Sesi Ilupaalik (Zorga Qaunaq).[2]
The cast also includes Tara Nicodemo, Alexander Nunez, Star Slade, Martha Burns and Sera-Lys McArthur in supporting roles.
The film was shot in Hamilton, Ontario, in summer 2025.[1]
The film is slated to premiere in the Platform Prize program at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.[3]
References
- 1 2 Kelly Townsend, "Nyla Innuksuk’s second feature wraps in Hamilton". Playback, August 26, 2025.
- ↑ Etan Vlessing, "‘North of North’ Stars Anna Lambe, Zorga Qaunaq Topline ‘In the Heart of the South’ Thriller". The Hollywood Reporter, August 25, 2025.
- ↑ Zac Ntim, "TIFF Platform: International Oscar Qualifying Competition Expands To 12 Films; Amma Asante Among Jury Members". Deadline Hollywood, July 21, 2026.
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