HAMILTON, ON — November 4, 2026 — Lumida Productions has officially wrapped principal photography on 2Bed + Jen, an upcoming six-episode original comedy series ordered by Bell Fibe TV1.

Co-created, directed, and led by showrunner Jess Blackwell alongside co-creator and co-director Steve Chambers, the series explores roommates, class clashes, and the wild world of erotic writing during an unrelenting cost-of-living crisis.

Filmed across Hamilton and GTHA throughout October, the series stars Blackwell and her real-life cousin-in-law Jacqueline DeWitt as two thirty-something cousins barely scraping by on service-industry wages. Their chaotic living situation spirals further out of control when Tanya Kaur (The Chosen) joins the ensemble as Jen—a whimsical woman on the run who crashes into their apartment and flips their lives upside down. The vibrant plot is enriched by supporting performances from veteran writer and showrunner Atul Rao and actors Leon Qin, Dhruva Dwivedi, and Edmond Clark. 

“Bringing this production to life was everything we dreamed it would be when we first developed the concept,” said Jess Blackwell, Founder & CEO of Lumida Productions. “The support we received from local businesses and home owners was overwhelming. From the stores who opened their doors to us to sponsors like Greenhouse Juice Company who helped keep our cast and crew nourished throughout production, we were blessed with community support that perfectly demonstrated the heart of our show. At its core, this series is not only about finding yourself but about community, found family, and being stronger together, and we were able to live that message throughout every step of the process.”

The production features a distinguished Canadian creative team, including CSA-nominated Director of Photography Colin Evans behind the camera, and a team of co-producers that includes Demilo Films’ Ashley Cowie, as well as independent producers Olivia Bronwyn, Denise Peda, and Jenna Schaefer. 

The series now moves into post-production with editors Tim Blackburn and Andrew King (CSA nominee), alongside sound editors Brad Tigwell and Vanessa Hannah.

The short film on which 2Bed + Jen is based, The Nook, also recently won the award for Best Short Film Pilot at the 2026 edition of T.O. Webfest. 

2Bed + Jen is scheduled to premiere in Spring 2027 and will be available on-demand for Bell Fibe TV subscribers.

About Lumida Productions:

Lumida Productions is an independent film and television production company operating out of Hamilton and Toronto. Focused on women-led narratives and stories that spark meaningful conversation, Lumida takes a bold, boundary-pushing approach to original storytelling while maintaining commercial appeal.

Media Contact:

Jess Blackwell

Founder & CEO, Lumida Productions

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