Cathryn Naiker
An award-winning creative writer and comedian with 10+ years contributing to
the success of leading independent productions in digital media, network
television and theater.
SELECT SCREENWRITING &
CREATIVE EXPERIENCE:
The Darjeelings of Comedy - Co-Founder & Producer
SEPTEMBER 2017-PRESENT
Canada’s first female South Asian comedy collective.
Contact:
560 Huron St, Apt 101
Toronto, ON, M5R2R7
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AWARDS:
2019/2020 - Recipient
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2019 - Finalist
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“The Kits” - Sinking Ship - Story Editor
OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2020, PILOT
Elevated a dynamic and animated sports TV pilot for kids. Release in 2021
“The Parker Andersons/Amelia Parker” - Marblemedia
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“Later Daters” - Bloom Digital Media - Writer
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MAY-JULY 2019
Developed and successfully launched a leading educational program on the
fundamentals of satirical comedy writing for digital and television.
Sirius XM Canada’s Top Comic
competition
2017- Finalist
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JANUARY-APRIL 2020 (SEASON 1, 2 EPISODES)
Lead writer for this interactive video game designed for 65+ demographic.
“Satire 101” - Scarborough Arts Council - Writer/Teacher
Writers for Writers Diversity
Initiative, Toronto
Screenwriters Conference
2017 - Finalist
“Lockdown” - Sinking Ship - Story Editor
AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020, (SEASON 2, 4 EPISODES)
Added strategic value to this YouTube Original with 1M+ views.
Just For Laughs, Montreal
(Pitch At Your Own Risk)
2019 - Winner
Story Editor
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2020, (SEASON 1, 8 EPISODES)
Contributed to 8 episodes of this groundbreaking family sitcom debuting on
BBC & ITV in 2021.
Toronto Artscape Daniels
Launchpad Artist Bursary
“Training and Devotion” Screencraft’s Pilot Launch
Competition
2014 - Finalist & Alumni
● WGC/ Bell Media Diverse
Screenwriters Program
“This Hour Has 22 Minutes” - DHX - Writer
SELECT
COMEDY FESTIVALS:
“Mr. D” - Topsail Entertainment - Script Coordinator
Domestic
OCTOBER 2018 -FEBRUARY 2019 (SEASON 26, 10 EPISODES)
Increased diverse representation through original viral sketches contributing
to 8M+ in online views.
FEBRUARY 2018 - MAY 2018 (SEASON 8, 8 EPISODES)
Dedicated and reliable support to showrunner and production team. Provided
episodic outlines to aid in development of final season.
“The Beaverton” - Pier 21 Productions - Online/TV Writer &
Script Coordinator
NOVEMBER 2015 - FEBRUARY 2018 (SEASON 2, 12 EPISODES)
Supplied fast paced creative simultaneously with breaking news to viral
success. Cost saving production support and my diverse comedic P.O.V
“Prom Night” - BravoFact - Development Producer
MARCH 2016
Key contributor to the successful pitch and sell of this independent short film.
Just For Laughs:
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JFL42 (Toronto)
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Pitch At Your Own Risk
(Montreal)
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JFLZoo Fest (Montreal)
NXNE (Toronto)
She Dot Fest (Toronto)
International
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Women In Comedy
Festival (Boston)
SELECT PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE:
CBC Radio Canada, Toronto
MARCH 2011 - AUGUST 2017
Executive Assistant to EVP, English-language TV, Radio & Digital
Services & former Chief of Staff
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Provided essential support for Heather Conway, former EVP of CBC.
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Managed and improved communications with all CBC affiliates
and addressed local and national department needs.
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Improved operational efficiency and reduced expenses.
Production Coordinator
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Responsible for managing freelance crew schedule rotation, for all
in studio shows including HNIC, Dragons Den and more.
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Improved studio and staff scheduling systems, and staff training.
Production Administrator
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Reconciling freelance crew hours for payroll with cross-department
collaboration Including studio production, graphics and digital.
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Provided staff with key updates and workflow.
Technicolor, Toronto - Project Coordinator
including Murdoch Mysteries, CFC shorts for TIFF and more.
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Communicating and helping clients save money.
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Enhancing distribution and sales.
Phoenix Productions, Production Coordinator
JULY 2007 - NOVEMBER 2008
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Supported Executive Producer and Director on all independent
production matters.
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Managed the production workflow for TV commercials and
infomercials including SpinMaster, and Time Warner.
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SEPTEMBER 2003- JUNE 2006
Broadcast Radio, Film & Television
Centennial College
SOFTWARE
PROFICIENCY:
COLLABORATION &
PRODUCTIVITY:
G Suite for Business, Microsoft
O ce (Excel, Powerpoint, Word),
Dropbox, iO (HRIS), ScheduALL,
Slack, Zoom
DIGITAL MEDIA
Discord, Facebook, Instagram,
LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitch, Twitter,
YouTube, Vimeo
EDITING SOFTWARE:
Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop,
Cubase, GarageBand,
Managing and planning the work flow for several long term projects Final Cut Pro X, Final Draft, iMovie,
Moviemagic,
NOVEMBER 2008 - JULY 2010
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EDUCATION:
Managed advertising client and vendor relations.
Spin, Client Services
NOVEMBER 2006- JULY 2007
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Lead the office managing team and client relations.
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Managed office expenses and initiated company savings.
