Jade Yurich is an award‑winning Canadian filmmaker, comedian, and content creator based in Toronto, known for telling stories that blend humour with thoughtful social commentary. Their work spans film, social media, and sketch comedy, engaging audiences with both emotional and comedic depth.

Notable Highlights

Feature and short films: Jade produced the feature film World Without End (2024), the dance-art installation Amalgamotion (2023), and the Crave comedy series I Have Nothing (2023). Their projects have been recognized at prestigious festivals such as TIFF, Just for Laughs Toronto, TO Sketch Fest, and the Sundance Film Institute

Short film Figures: Co-directed with Jamie Hegland, Figures premiered at the Hamilton Film Festival and earned awards like Audience Choice at the Sault Film Festival, Best Action at the Tokyo Film Awards, Santa Monica Film Festival, and IndieX Film Festival. This showcased Jade’s skill in blending action-driven storytelling with tight production values on a modest budget.

Online Presence

Under the banner Jade Yurich Laughs, they cultivate comedic content across written and video formats, offering satire and humour that reflect on current events and pop culture.

With experience in production coordination, cinematography, and editing, Jade is versatile both in front of and behind the camera—working across departments in projects and comedy stages like Second City and Absolute Comedy.

Originally from Sault Ste. Marie and now based in Toronto, Jade has established a reputation for elevating independent projects with creativity and passion. With strong ties to Canada’s cultural and comedy sectors, they’ve developed production and performance roles in both film and live comedy venues.

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