Smudge the Blades
2026 Canadian comedy-drama film
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Smudge the Blades is a Canadian sports comedy-drama film, directed by Cody Lightning and slated for release in 2026. The film centres on the Treaty 6 Blades, an Indigenous youth ice hockey team.[1]
Directed byCody Lightning
Written byCody Lightning
Samuel Miller
Samuel Miller
Produced bySara Corry
Dylan Jackknife Morin
Hayley Morin
Kyle Thomas
Dylan Jackknife Morin
Hayley Morin
Kyle Thomas
| Smudge the Blades | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Cody Lightning |
| Written by | Cody Lightning Samuel Miller |
| Produced by | Sara Corry Dylan Jackknife Morin Hayley Morin Kyle Thomas |
| Starring | Ed Helms Paulina Alexis Jana Schmieding |
| Cinematography | Liam Mitchell |
| Edited by | Lev Lewis Thomas Hackett |
| Music by | Matthew Cardinal Marek Tyler |
Production companies | Lightning Mill North Country Cinema |
Release date |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The cast includes Ed Helms, Paulina Alexis, Jana Schmieding, Tom Carey, David Lawrence, Gillian Anderson, Treycen Wuttunnee, Isaiah Kakepetum, River Rayne Thomas, Elijah James Lee Moar, Ezekial James Mekanak, Tyler Halcrow and Lightning in a supporting role as the team's coach.[1]
Production
Release
The film is scheduled to premiere in the Centrepiece program at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.[4]
