CAA Signs Inuit Filmmakers Behind ‘North of North’ — SkimNews
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- Stacey Aglok MacDonald and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril have been signed by CAA for representation, marking a major industry endorsement of the Inuit filmmakers behind North of North
- Red Marrow Media, the Iqaluit-based production company founded by MacDonald and Arnaquq-Baril, created the Netflix series North of North, which reached the Top 10 in 33 countries within weeks of its global debut
- North of North returns for its second season on November 5 and currently holds a 100% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting strong critical reception
- Alethea Arnaquq-Baril and Stacey Aglok MacDonald won Best Comedy and Best Comedy Writing at the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards, where their series tied a record with 20 nominations
- Red Marrow Media has a track record of producing award-winning, logistically complex projects including Angry Inuk, Throat Song, Slash/Back, and The Grizzlies, showcasing their cross-genre and cross-border production expertise
Why it matters: MacDonald and Arnaquq-Baril’s signing by CAA elevates Inuit-led storytelling in global media, leveraging *North of North*’s 20-award-nomination milestone and Top 10 placement in 33 countries to shift industry access—proving culturally specific narratives can achieve mainstream reach without compromising authenticity.
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