PROM NIGHT’S DIRECTOR’S CUT WINS STAGE 32 SHORT FILM CONTEST, TO SCREEN IN HOLLYWOOD AT THE TCL CHINESE THEATRES
July 2025 — Samantha MacAdam’s Director’s Cut of her comedic short film and proof-of-concept for the feature Prom Night, starring comedian Gerry Dee, has won the Stage 32 Short Film Contest and will open HollyShorts Film Festival at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood.
Samantha is currently developing the feature version of Prom Night, with the screenplay complete. She is now seeking producing partners and financing to bring the project to life.
Cameras Roll on Bagged, a New Comedy Series for Bell Fibe TV1, with Samantha MacAdam Among Series Directors
Toronto, ON – June 29, 2025 — Production is officially underway on Bagged, a bold new original comedy series coming soon to Bell Fibe TV1. The series is produced by Firecracker Department and C’mon Mort Productions, and features acclaimed writer-director Samantha MacAdam (Prom Night, Fashionably in Love) as one of its series directors.
Bagged follows a heartfelt and sharply funny ensemble of women navigating life, friendship, and identity—one awkward adventure at a time. With its clever writing, grounded performances, and offbeat charm, the show is poised to bring a fresh and authentic voice to Canadian television.
The series will premiere on Bell Fibe TV1 later this year. Stay tuned via
@firecrackerdept & @cmonmort for updates.
SAVVY SHELDON
Book-to-Film TV Movie Adaptation by Harlequin Films - Romantic Comedy
Starring Amber Riley (GLEE)
Directed by Samantha MacAdam
Neshama Entertainment, Bell Media, Centinel, The CW, and Fox Studios
Release Date: Christmas 2025!
THE LAST WOMAN WHO LIVED HERE
TV Movie - Horror Thriller Mystery Drama
Directed by Samantha MacAdam
Reel One Entertainment, A&E Network, Lifetime
Release Date: March 2025
JuST WALK THE WALK SIMU LIU
Short Films – Comedic Branded Content
Directed by Samantha MacAdam
Co-Written by Samantha MacAdam
Starring Simu Liu
Part of the multi-award-winning Juno Awards campaign, these longer-format comedy shorts aired on CBC YouTube and CBC Gem.
THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES
TV Series - Sketch Comedy
Season 31 – 4 Episodes (Record-Breaking Viewership)
Directed by Samantha MacAdam
CBC and CBC GEM
Release Date: 2023
THE HORRIBLE HISTORY OF HARRIET JONES
Short Film to Feature Film - Psychological Thriller Mystery Horror Inspired by true crimes
Written and directed by Samantha MacAdam
Sam’s IP has already garnered a lot of attention, recently selected for Toronto’s elite Blood In The Show Horror Development Lab, and Sam is currently working with acclaimed writer/director Jeff Howard (The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, Oculus), where he is providing his expertise as a story consultant
The proof-of-concept/short film stars Jess Salgueiro (Frasier, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters), and music was generously provided by Canadian Rock Icons OUR LADY PEACE
The short film was acquired by Terror Films for an anthology horror series that will be streaming soon and will be playing at the iconic TCL Theatres in Hollywood as part of the HollyShorts Monthly Series in 2025
Click the image to view the Award-winning and multi-grant receiving story pitch - created by Sam MacAdam
Status: Script, Early Development
FASHIONABLY IN LOVE
TV Movie - Romance Comedy
Directed by Samantha MacAdam
Reel One Entertainment, City TV, CTV
Canadian Screen Award Nomination: Best Direction 2024
Release Date: 2023
PROM NIGHT - FEATURE FILM IN DEVELOPMENT
Feature Film - Action Comedy
Written and directed by Samantha MacAdam
Multi-award-winning and grant-receiving short film/proof-of-concept, starring Gerry Dee, Frank Spadone, and Marty Adams. Acquired by HartBeat Productions’ LOL Network.
Festivals and Showcases:
Premiered at JUST FOR LAUGHS and Top 5 finalist in KEVIN HART’S EAT MY SHORTS SHOWCASE, Audience Favorite
Whistler Pitch Event
Netflix-BANFF Diversity of Voices Initiative
Toronto International Big Pitch event
CaribbeanTales Film Festival
Canadian Film Festival
Canada Shorts Film Festival
NSI short of the week
CMPA PrimeTime Showcase
Netflix-BANFF Top 25 Pitch Event
Story Consultants: Showrunner and Writer (Children Ruin Everything) Kurt Smeaton, Producer (Fatherhood) Carli Haney
Currently in development
SHELVED
TV Series- Single-camera comedy
Season 1 - Episodes 7 - Wall and Piece NONFIC BAN - TOP RATED EPISODE
Directed by Samantha MacAdam
Produced by Anthony Q. Farrell (The Office), produced by Colin Brunton (Schitt's Creek) and Counterfeit Pictures
CTV and CRAVE
Release Date: 2023
TRUE DATING STORIES
Web Series - Comedy
Episode 7
Directed by Samantha MacAdam
CBC and CBC GEM
virgins!
Web Series - Comedy Romance Coming-of-age
Episode 7
The pilot, episode 3 and 9
Directed by Samantha MacAdam
CBC and CBC GEM
SAXON
Proof-of-concept - Thriller Mystery Horror Released: March 2019
Directed by Samantha MacAdam
Produced by Cream Productions
JESSICA JESSICA
Proof-of-concept - Coming of Age Comedy Released: March 2019
Directed by Samantha MacAdam
Produced by Clique Pictures, C’mon Mort Productions, in association with Filmcoop Inc