Holiday Films

08/07/2025

Award Season Looks Good on Jake Mavity

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate Jake Mavity for the powerful and emotionally resonant McDonald’s campaign “The Meal” — a spot that removed the smile from the Happy Meal to help kids and parents talk more openly about mental health.

The work has been recognized across the industry:

British Arrows — Silver (Integrated Campaign)
Cannes Lions — 2x Bronze Lions + 7x Shortlisted
Clio Awards — 2x Bronze
D&AD — Wood Pencil

Congratulations to and

We’re proud to call Jake part of the Holiday films family. Onward. Always.

03/06/2025

A powerful series shot with director Darcy Hennessey for the 2025 campaign spotlights the incredible work of Food Banks Canada and Purolator’s ongoing commitment to support our communities.
These simple, emotional stories told through a kid’s lens reminds  us that childhood should be full of kid problems, not hunger problems.
1 in 3 Canadians who rely on food banks are children. That’s a reality we can help change.
Big shoutout and gratitude to the team at Purolator and T&Pm Canada for trusting us to bring this message to life.  

To support Food Banks Canada and the communities they serve please donate - link in bio

Client: Purolator | Tackle Hunger
Brand Consultant, Marketing: Karen Wren
Brand Manager, Marketing: Tanya D’Leema
Director of Marketing: Stacey Cummings
Vice President, Strategy, Marketing & Communications: Brett Huttman
 
Agency: T&Pm
CCO: Krystle Mullin
ACD: Kurtis Martin & Justin Turco
Agency Producer: Rachel DeNógla
Group Account Director: George Barbas
Account Supervisor: Ross Webster
Strategy Director: Arlene Aquino
 
Production: Holiday Films (Holiday United Group)
Director: Darcy Hennessey
Executive Producers: Josefina Nadurata & Eastern Yoo
Line Producer: Aarin MacKay
Director of Photography: James Arthurs via .tv
 
Offline Editorial: Saints
Editor: Melanie Hider
Executive Producer: Emily Mckay 
Assistant Editor: Liam Brownrigg Barta
 
Online/Colour:
Colourist: Patrick Samaniego
Executive Producer: Stephanie Hickman
Producer: Sanchia Currie 
Colour Assistant: Eric Kingsbury
Online Artist: Alyssa Schmidt
 
Audio: TA2
Audio Director:  Oliver Wickham 
Executive Producer & Music Supervision: Christine Leslie 
Song:  Great Escape by Patrick Watson. Courtesy of Secret City Records

06/05/2025

Holiday Films teams up with T&Pm/The Showroom and director Lena Beug to reimagine Toyota’s latest campaign

Client: Toyota
CCO: Krystle Mullin
ACD: Kurtis Martin & Justin Turco
Sr CW: Jordan Mark
Agency Producer: David Smith

Production Company: Holiday Films
Director: Lena Beug
EP: Josefina Nadurata
Producer: Kristi Lippa
DOP: Byron Kopman

Editor: Brian Williams
Assistant: Sam Rousseau

Executive Producer: Emily McKay


Transfer & Online: RedLab

Colourist: Abe Wynen

VFX Artist: Daniel Kelly .ca

Executive Producer: Kirsten Mairi

Audio: Pirate .sound

Producer: Harlan Bhogal

Sound Design: Keith Ohman

19/03/2025

Led by Toronto creative agency, .creative , and directed by Holiday Films’ , the campaign introduces us to Wendy, an “Over-Seer” with a knack for cutting through the noise. As she looks at a painting, she’s surrounded by different characters—including an “Over-Thinker” and an “Over-Sharer”.

Adam Reid and The Garden Agency craft a bold, colorful ride—quirky characters, seamless transitions, and a sharp take on smart investing. He even helped edit the spot himself at ( )

18/02/2025

Take a look at ’s powerful McDonald’s spot for Mental Health Awareness Week—designed to spark conversations around children’s emotions. Shortlisted for two British Arrows, it’s a reminder that every feeling—not just happiness—deserves space.
Produced by our friends inc.

McDonald’s x BBC Children in Need
Happy Meal ‘The Meal’
Directed by JAKE MAVITY at Rogue

Agency: Leo Burnett

CHARITY & PUBLIC SERVICE
INTEGRATED CAMPAIGN

VFX: Black Kite Studios
Editing: Stitch Editing
Sound: Sine Audio Post

08/01/2025

QuickBooks teamed up with Draft FCB (Montreal) Holiday Films and director Ryan Gibb for an electrifying commercial featuring hockey icons William Nylander and Cale Makar, proudly representing their team Sweden and Canada jerseys.The 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, international ice hockey tournament featuring NHL stars, will take center stage from February 12–20, 2025, at Montreal’s Bell Centre and Boston’s TD Garden.. 🏒🎥

16/12/2024

As we look back on an incredible year, here’s our first of five highlights we’re posting throughout the week. 

A lightning-in-a-bottle collaboration between Ore-Ida Tater Tots and Jon Heder, returning to the screen as the iconic Napoleon Dynamite.

The Kitchen & Holiday Films reunites Director Aaron Ruell with Jon Heder for Ore-Ida’s “Tot-Protecting Pants” campaign to mark the 20th Anniversary of the cult classic film, Napoleon Dynamite in 2024.

A huge thank you to Aaron Ruell and the amazing team at The Kitchen for trusting us to bring this deliciously quirky vision to life.

Title: Ore-Ida “Tot-Protecting Pants”
Client: Ore-Ida
Kraft Heinz Sr. Brand Manager, Brand Comms, Ore-Ida: Jackie Britva
Director of Marketing, Ore-Ida: Casey Turro

Agency: The Kitchen
Head of The Kitchen: Tom Evans
Executive Creative Director: Simon Au
Creative Director: Gira Moin
Creative Director: Andrew Bernardi
Senior Copywriter: Suzie Teddi Charles
Senior Art Director: Katie Nugent-Bowman
Head of Production: Julie Benevides
Executive Producer: Jan Parma
Producer: Niki Sasiela
Group Account Director: Brandon Morrison
Account Director: Rachel Keshen
Head of Digital & Social Strategy: Kathleen Bokar
Senior Strategist: Elijah Hawkins
Social Media Manager: Trina Quach

Production: Holiday Films
Executive Producers: Josefina Nadurata & Andrew Lynch
Director: Aaron Ruell
Director of Photography: Andre Pienaar
Line Producer: Kyle Welton

Recess Post
Executive Producer: Tanja Harney
Producer: Anu Chhetry

Offline: School Editing
Editor: Matthew Kett
Assistant Editor: Claire Shafto
Executive Prdoducer: Yumi Suyama

Transfer: Alter Ego
Colourist: Lily Henry

Online/VFX: PostPro Media
Post Audio: Quinn Hoodless

BTS: Jay Baker

14/12/2024

We’re thrilled to announce that Jamie, directed by the amazing , is now live and has earned a Staff Pick! 🌟 This powerful film, also just won Best Mountain Film at Kendal Mountain Film Festival and Best Short Film at Bilbao Film Festival, tells the inspiring story of Jamie Logan’s journey to self-acceptance. 🏳️‍⚧️🌈

Let’s keep spreading love and creating change. 💖

Filmed on the traditional unceded territories of the Skwxwú7mesh, Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Ute peoples.

03/12/2024

This , let’s make an impact that lasts. Through the power of storytelling and collaboration, we’re supporting World Vision and CAMH, two organizations making a real difference.

Together, we’ve been a part of campaigns that shine a light on hope and recovery, and now we’re inviting YOU to join the movement. Every contribution fuels their life-changing work and shows that compassion truly knows no boundaries.

With HUG for Good, we’re committed to purpose-driven initiatives that leave no one behind. Let’s stand together for a brighter, kinder world.

👉 Donate today to support World Vision:
[link] LINK IN BIO
👉 Donate today to support CAMH:
[link] LINK IN BIO

06/06/2024

04/06/2024

The Top Women Leaders Of Toronto For 2024

Josefina is proud to be recognized as one of the Top Women Leaders of Toronto for 2024. To be mentioned alongside such remarkable individuals is a great honour. They are all an inspiration and deserve to be celebrated for their accomplishments and the positive impact they’ve had in their respective fields. 

Congratulations to all! 👏 🎉 🥂




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26/03/2024

New work for Chevrolet for the Chevy Trax from our newest director Darcy Hennessey. This was a wonderful project from start to finish with amazing creative and support from our friends at Commonwealth//McCann and an outstanding crew. The project was with Recess Post handling post-production.

You can read more about Darcy's director launch in a separate post in our feed today.

Chevrolet
Marketing Director: James Hodge
National Marketing Communications Manager: George Saratlic
Marketing Communications Manager: Jenna Abraham
Marketing Segment Manager: Kara Klemp
Marketing Communications Manager: Melanie McNair

Commonwealth//McCann
CCO, Global: Fabio Costa
CSO, McCann Canada: AJ Jones
Managing Director: Kevin Pfuhl
Creative Directors: Dave Roberts, Michael Katzikowski
Art Director: Vu Song Vu
Copywriter: Sean Pitre
Senior Producer: Eastern Yoo
VP, Group Account Director: Laura Rodriguez
Account Director: Julie Van de Weghe
Account Supervisor: Melanie Labelle
Account Executive: Alexandre St-Amour
Strategy Director: Emma Cunningham
Jr. Strategist: Aliyah Thomas

Holiday Films
Executive Producer: Josefina Nadurata
Director: Darcy Hennessey
DOP: Greg Wheeler
Producer: Andy McLeod

Recess Post
Executive Producer Tanja Harney
Editor: Warren Goodwin
Post-Production Assistant: Ben Sagar
Transfer: Fort York
Colourist: Jason Zukowski
Online/VFX: PostPro Media
Audio: SNDWRx