Nick Smith, Joan Bell, Anna Di Giovanni, Cole Strong, Jimmy Hankin, Naomi Baker, and Liane Thomas

Skin and Bones is an award-winning director-representation and production company that calls Toronto, Canada home. We started in 2015 with art in our hearts, business on our minds and a simple goal — help young Canadian directing talent find their voice and grow. Ten years later our directors have grown up and so have we. Skin and Bones exists now as a powerhouse of creativity and craft. We have developed a roster of incredible directors and a network of talented affiliates and partners around the world. Female-owned, we believe the best work is made through real, honest collaboration and frequent high fives.

Young Director Award, Young Director Award (Comedy), 2024, “Nine to Five 1995” for Jackie Abraham.
Marketing Awards, Silver Best Use of Technology, 2023, “24 Hours of Care” for Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation.
Marketing Awards, Silver Television Single, 2023, “24 Hours of Care” for Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation.
The One Show, Merit UX / UI / Interface Design, 2023, “24 Hours of Care” for Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation.
Clio Awards, Gold Award, 2023, “24 Hours of Care” for Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation.
Clio Awards, Silver Award, 2023, “24 Hours of Care” for Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation.
ADCC, Bronze Original Music, 2022, “This Job Can Break You” for YMCA.
London International Awards, Silver, Production & Post-Production, New Director, 2021, “A World Without Y” for YMCA.
London International Awards, Bronze, Production & Post-Production, Production Design, 2021, “A World Without Y” for YMCA.
Shot/The Americas Awards, New Director of the Year, 2021.
ADCC, Silver Film Online Public Service, Single or Series, 2021, “A World Without Y” for YMCA.
AICP Awards, Best New Director Shortlist, 2020, “A World Without Y” for YMCA.
Marketing Awards, Merit Direction, 2020, “A World Without Y” for YMCA.
Marketing Awards, Merit Copywriting, 2020, “A World Without Y” for YMCA.
ADCC, Silver TV Public Service, Single, 2019, “Game Over Guns” for SickKids Foundation.
ADCC, Gold Creative Effectiveness in Advertising, 2019, “All In” for SickKids Foundation.
Cannes, Bronze Lion, 2019, “First Shave” for Gillette.
Clio Awards, Silver Film Technique (Cinematography), 2019, “Right To Rise” for Right to Play.
Clio Awards, Silver Film Technique (Direction), 2019, “Right To Rise” for Right to Play.
Clio Awards, Silver Film Technique (Direction), 2019, “We Rise” for Right to Play.
Clio Awards, Bronze Film Technique (Cinematography), 2019, “We Rise” for Right to Play.
Clio Awards, Bronze Film Technique (Copywriting), 2019, “We Rise” for Right to Play.
The One Show, Gold Pencil Cross-Platform / Integrated Branding, 2018, “All In” for SickKids Foundation.
The One Show, Gold Pencil Film / Long Form, 2018, “All In” for SickKids Foundation.
The One Show, Silver Pencil Film / Long Form, 2018, “MomStrong” for SickKids Foundation.
The One Show, Silver Pencil Public Relations, 2018, “All In” for SickKids Foundation.
The One Show, Merit Craft, Direction/Single, 2018, “MomStrong” for SickKids Foundation.
The One Show, Merit Craft, Editing/Single, 2018, “All In” for SickKids Foundation.
The One Show, Merit Craft, Cinematography / Single, 2018, “All In” for SickKids Foundation.
The One Show, Merit Craft, Use of Music / Licensed / Adapted Music, Single or Campaign, 2018, “DadStrong” for SickKids Foundation.
The One Show, Merit Craft, Use of Music / Licensed / Adapted Music, Single or Campaign, 2018, “All In” for SickKids Foundation.
The One Show, Merit Film / Longform, 2018, “DadStrong” for SickKids Foundation.
Ciclope Awards, Production Services, 2018, “Stuntman” for Tangerine.
ADCC, Gold Advertising Integrated/Advertising Integrated Campaign, 2017, “Sick Kids VS” for SickKids Foundation.
ADCC, Gold TV Public Service, Single, 2017, “Undeniable” for SickKids Foundation.
ADCC, Merit TV Public Service, Single, 2017, “Ice In Our Veins” for Canadian Olympic Committee.
ADCC, Gold Mick Griffin Best Editing Award, 2017, “SickKids VS Undeniable” for SickKids Foundation.
Cannes, Silver Film, 2017, “VS Undeniable” for SickKids Foundation.
Cannes, Silver Film, 2017, “VS MomStrong” for SickKids Foundation.
Clio Awards, Bronze Film Technique (Direction), 2017, “VS, Undeniable” for SickKids Foundation.
Clio Awards, Bronze Film Technique (Editing), 2017, “VS, Undeniable” for SickKids Foundation.
Clio Awards, Bronze Film Technique (Music), 2017, “VS, Undeniable” for SickKids Foundation.
Clio Awards, Bronze Film Technique (Direction), 2017, “VS, MomStrong” for SickKids Foundation.
Clio Awards, Bronze Film Technique (Cinematography), 2017, “VS, MomStrong” for SickKids Foundation.
Clio Awards, Bronze Film Technique (Music), 2017, “VS, MomStrong” for SickKids Foundation.
D&AD, Graphite Pencil Film Advertising / TV Commercials 61-120 Seconds, 2017, “Undeniable” for SickKids Foundation.
London International Awards, Bronze, Production & Post-Production, Direction, 2017, “SickKids VS Mom Strong” for SickKids Foundation.
London International Awards, Finalist, Production & Post-Production, Direction, 2017, “SickKids VS Undeniable” for SickKids Foundation.
London International Awards, Finalist, Production & Post-Production, Editing, 2017, “SickKids VS Undeniable” for SickKids Foundation.
London International Awards, Finalist, Production & Post-Production, Editing, 2017, “SickKids VS Mom Strong” for SickKids Foundation.
London International Awards, Regional Production Company of the Year, 2017.

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEWS &
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Skin and Bones Jackets

[03.21.2025]


If you know, you know. The 2017 jacket is back—now in red for our anniversary. Get it before it’s gone (again). Check it out on our instagram here.

ROM

[03.14.2025]


In 1944, Robert “Bob” Hanf wrote this letter to his family from Auschwitz. At the time, all communication was censored so the outside world wouldn’t know what was really happening. In this film, light becomes a beacon of knowledge—passed from witness to witness, ensuring history is not forgotten and its mistakes are not repeated. “What will be the end?” Check out Jeremi Durand's new spot with the ROM here.

Our New Identity

[03.01.2025]


We’re getting rid of the old Skin & Bones and starting fresh. It’s more than just a new look (but we love the new look), it’s a new way forward. Give the rebrand a spin on our site.

David Reviews

[02.21.2025]


Always a good day when one of our favourite directors gets a five-star review. “People Watching” Stuart Mcintyre’s gorgeous and artful music video for Sam Fender gets top marks from team at David Reviews check it out here.

New Bathroom Wallpaper

[02.18.2025]


We want to make sure everyone who comes to the office has the best experience, no matter what room they are in. That’s why we’ve got this beautiful new Toronto “Toile du Jouy” in the two rooms where we all spend so much time texting.

Nolan McD’s

[02.11.2025]


Decision fatigue is depicted at its most delicious in this new McDonald’s spot from the lovely Nolan Sarner. It’s inviting and yummy, just like a box of McDonald’s french fries fresh out of the fryer. Are you hungry? Give it a watch.

EyeCandy

[02.04.2025]


The sharp eyes at EyeCandy @eyecannndy have spotted Jeremi Durand’s @_jeremidurand new music video for Nina Chuba @ninachuba. Surreal and simple, artful and wild we’re not surprised to see Jeremi’s work is turning heads. Check out the video here and the eye candy link here.

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Liane Thomas, EP
+1 416-471-1354
liane@skinandbonesfilm.com
Joan Bell, EP
+1 416-994-8562
joan@skinandbonesfilm.com

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