Mongrel Media

Mongrel Media Mongrel Media focuses on bringing the best of local and world cinema to Canadian audiences.
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Founded in 1994 by Hussain Amarshi, the company has built a reputation as an innovative and distinct brand, with a discerning taste. The independent distributor has developed long-lasting relationships with filmmakers, industry professionals, exhibitors, retailers, e-tailers, and broadcasters. Mongrel Media prides itself on building bold and uniquely customized distribution strategies for each fil

m, with Quebec distribution handled by Métropole Films. Since 2001, Mongrel Media has been the exclusive distributor of Sony Pictures Classics films in Canada. This year the company launched a new division, Mongrel International – to represent films to the world market.

01/07/2026

Private vs. Public story edition 😌 arrives back into theatres this weekend.

Ethan Hawke has been nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for BLUE MOON at the 32nd a...
01/07/2026

Ethan Hawke has been nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for BLUE MOON at the 32nd annual Actor Awards!

Congratulations to !

The icon Jodie Foster stars in — see it JANUARY 23 in Canadian theatres.
01/07/2026

The icon Jodie Foster stars in — see it JANUARY 23 in Canadian theatres.

Critically acclaimed THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB is NOW PLAYING at TIFF Lightbox in Toronto. Additional cities JANUARY 16.
01/07/2026

Critically acclaimed THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB is NOW PLAYING at TIFF Lightbox in Toronto. Additional cities JANUARY 16.

is a timely film from acclaimed filmmaker Gus Van Sant — see it only in theatres JANUARY 16.
01/07/2026

is a timely film from acclaimed filmmaker Gus Van Sant — see it only in theatres JANUARY 16.

Have you seen yet? Don't miss it, rent it NOW on-demand.
01/07/2026

Have you seen yet? Don't miss it, rent it NOW on-demand.

arrives on the big screen JANUARY 16.
01/06/2026

arrives on the big screen JANUARY 16.

01/06/2026

Led by Academy Award® nominee Ralph Fiennes, is a moving testament to the power of music in the darkest of times. In select theatres starting FRIDAY.

EARLY ACCESS SCREENINGS to Gus Van Sant's highly anticipated thriller start at select cinemas on JANUARY 15 in Toront...
01/06/2026

EARLY ACCESS SCREENINGS to Gus Van Sant's highly anticipated thriller start at select cinemas on JANUARY 15 in Toronto & Vancouver. Get your tickets now.

Bill Skarsgård stars as Tony Kiritsis, whose wired-gun standoff captivated the public and blurred the line between criminal and celebrity.

From globally minded stories to deeply personal visions – Canada’s Top Ten feature films of 2025 celebrate the scope an...
01/06/2026

From globally minded stories to deeply personal visions – Canada’s Top Ten feature films of 2025 celebrate the scope and strength of Canadian cinema 🇨🇦, including Canada's pick for Academy Award® for Best International Feature at this year's Oscars®:

🍁 THE THINGS YOU KILL | dir. Alireza Khatami

Congratulations to and team on the film's selection.

01/06/2026

“It’s not something that our imagination created, it’s our nightmare and it really happened. These people are real.” Academy Award® nominated writer-director Kaouther Ben Hania outlines the importance of keeping her narrative grounded in real audio material in THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB.

See it NOW at TIFF Lightbox in Toronto, additional cities JANUARY 16.

“Exceptionally powerful.” THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB, is NOW PLAYING in Toronto, additional cities, JANUARY 16.
01/05/2026

“Exceptionally powerful.” THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB, is NOW PLAYING in Toronto, additional cities, JANUARY 16.

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Founded in 1994 by Hussain Amarshi, the company has built a reputation as an innovative Mongrel Media is a leading independent film distributor focused on bringing the best of local and world cinema to Canadian audiences.

The company has built a reputation as an innovative and distinct brand, with a discerning taste. The independent distributor has developed long-lasting relationships with filmmakers, industry professionals, exhibitors, retailers, e-tailers, and broadcasters. Mongrel Media prides itself on building bold and uniquely customized distribution strategies for each film, with Quebec distribution handled by Métropole Films. Mongrel has since launched a new division, Mongrel International – to represent films to the world market.