TELUS Originals unveils 10 bold documentaries on identity and resilience
TELUS Originals has revealed a fresh lineup of 10 documentary projects from British Columbia and Alberta. The collection includes eight feature-length films and two shorts, each exploring deeply personal stories of identity, resilience, and belonging.
The new slate centres on underrepresented voices, from Indigenous and LGBTQ+ communities to immigrants and conservationists. Many films draw from lived experiences, weaving together themes of aging, mental health, and environmental care in intimate, thought-provoking ways. Among the standout projects is Match Me If You Can, which follows first-generation Chinese immigrants as they navigate dating apps and traditional marriage markets. Another, Deb's Return, traces the journey of Deb Mearns, B.C.'s first Indigenous woman lawyer, as she reconnects with her activist past in Vancouver.
Queer representation takes centre stage in Gayblevision, documenting a 1980s crew producing one of the earliest TV shows for gay audiences. Meanwhile, Subi + Tina offers a glimpse into the lives of a queer South Asian couple building a family in Alberta's prairies. Environmental stewardship features in Where the Heron Lands, where a conservationist begins a new chapter in Canada, and The Coast Salish Woolly Dog revives the story of Sqwiqwmi, a sacred but extinct dog breed.
Beyond community narratives, Havrda shifts focus to motorsport, profiling young Formula 3 champion Nicolas Havrda as he pursues a future in Formula 1. The films share a common thread of reclaiming identity and finding home, whether through activism, family, or cultural legacy.
TELUS has also announced its next pitch intake window, running from 1 to 30 June 2026, reinforcing its commitment to amplifying Canadian and Indigenous filmmakers. The initiative aims to bring locally rooted stories to broader audiences, ensuring diverse voices reach screens across the country. The 10 new TELUS Originals documentaries will spotlight marginalised perspectives while tackling universal themes. From Indigenous legal trailblazers to queer pioneers and environmental guardians, each project reflects a dedication to storytelling that honours dignity, resilience, and connection.
The upcoming pitch window offers another opportunity for creators to share their own lived-experience narratives with a wider audience. TELUS continues to prioritise films that challenge, inspire, and reflect the richness of Canadian communities.
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