12.04.23: The Burning Season wins Best Screenplay at Whistler Film Festival
The script, written by Jonas Chernick and Diana Frances, had its world premiere at the fest…
10.16.23: Negative Capability starts production in Toronto
Jonas Chernick stars in the indie feature film for writer / director Jesse Zigelstein…
09.09.23: Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes opens at Thousand Islands Playhouse
Jonas Chernick and Romi Shraiter star in Hannah Moscovitch's Governor General Award winning play…
04.28.23: The End of Sex opens theatrically across North America
The film, starring and written by Jonas Chernick, is opening on 200 screens…
04.03.23: Ashgrove nominated for two ACTRA Awards
Jonas Chernick, who also co-wrote and produced the film, has been nominated for his performance as "Jason"…
02.13.23: The End of Sex to screen at Glasgow and Dublin Film Festivals
The sexy rom-com, written by and starring Jonas Chernick, will have its international premiere in Glasgow…
12.06.22: Ashgrove now available in Canada, US and UK
Jonas Chernick co-wrote, produced and stars in the psychological drama…
09.01.22: The Burning Season starts production in Algonquin Park, Ontario
Jonas Chernick writes, produces and stars in the drama feature film opposite Sara Canning…
08.27.22: Ashgrove announced as Opening Night Gala at Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival
The psychological drama was co-written by, produced by, and stars Jonas Chernick…
08.19.22: The End of Sex to have world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival
Jonas Chernick wrote the sexy rom-com and stars opposite Emily Hampshire…
08.07.22: Ashgrove sells US, UK and international rights
The film, starring, co-written by and produced by Jonas Chernick, will be released in December 2022…
05.18.22: Rabbit Hole commences production in Toronto
Jonas Chernick plays 'Xander' in the Kiefer Sutherland led Paramount Plus series…
04.02.22: Ashgrove wins two awards at Canadian Film Festival
Jonas Chernick co-wrote, produced, and plays 'Jason' in the psychological drama, which picked up two awards…
01.26.22: Ashgrove to world premiere at Glasgow Film Festival
Jonas Chernick co-wrote, produced and stars in the psychological drama…
01.10.22: Cameras roll on The End of Sex in Hamilton, Ontario
The sexy rom-com feature is written by and stars Jonas Chernick…
12.20.21: Cinema of Sleep wins Borsos Award at Whistler Film Festival
Jonas Chernick plays 'Frank' in the moody film noir that took the top jury prize…
11.19.21: Cinema of Sleep to compete for Borsos Award at Whistler Film Festival
Directed by Jeffrey St. Jules, the feature film co-stars Jonas Chernick…
07.23.21: Boy City starts production in Orillia
The comedy feature film is directed by Sean Cisterna, and co-stars Jonas Chernick…
05.01.21: My Awkward Sexual Adventure back on Netflix Canada
The award-winning 2012 comedy is written by, produced by and stars Jonas Chernick…
04.21.21: Whistler Film Fest chooses James Vs His Future Self for National Canadian Film Day
Jonas Chernick plays 'James' in the award-winning 2019 sci-fi comedy film…
11.19.20: Production commences on crime caper The Last Mark in Northern Ontario
Jonas Chernick plays 'Eli' in the indie feature film…
11.13.20: The Prague Orgy screens at Moscow International Film Festival and Austin Jewish Film Festival
The film, based on the Philip Roth novel, stars Jonas Chernick as 'Nathan Zuckerman'…
06.17.20: James Vs His Future Self to have Latin American premiere at Fantaspoa in Brazil
South America's largest genre film festival will screen the film, starring, co-written and produced by Jonas Chernick…
05.27.20: Season finale of Transplant airs on CTV, coming soon to NBC
The final episode of the show's first season features Jonas Chernick in a guest role…
05.01.20: James Vs His Future Self now available in US on iTunes and VOD, and also in the UK on Sky TV
Jonas Chernick plays 'James', co-wrote and produced the award-winning film…
04.03.20: James Vs His Future Self now available in Canada on iTunes and VOD
The sci-fi romantic comedy film stars Jonas Chernick, who also co-wrote and produced…
02.19.20: Workin' Moms season four premieres on CBC
Jonas Chernick joins the ensemble cast of the comedy series, which will air on Netflix later this year…
02.18.20: Four Canadian Screen Award nominations for James Vs His Future Self
Announced today, the film's writers Jonas Chernick and Jeremy LaLonde have been nominated for Best Original Screenplay, and Daniel Stern gets a nod for Supporting Actor…
01.31.20: James Vs His Future Self to have European Premiere at Glasgow Film Festival, UK's Sky TV to release the film in April 2020
Jonas Chernick plays James in the film, which he also co-wrote and produced…
01.15.20: James Vs His Future Self has US premiere at Santa Barbara, many more festival dates announced
The sci-fi comedy film, co-written by, produced by and starring Jonas Chernick, screens in the Independent Competition category this week…
11.02.19: James Vs His Future Self wins big at Toronto After Dark Film Festival
Jonas Chernick wrote, produced and stars in the film, which won four awards including Best Canadian Feature Film…
10.10.19: The Prague Orgy opens theatrically in cinemas across Czech Republic
Jonas Chernick plays Nathan Zuckerman in the adaptation of the Philip Roth novel…
10.02.19: James Vs His Future Self to screen at Toronto After Dark Film Festival
The sci-fi comedy starring, produced by and co-written by Jonas Chernick, will have its Toronto premiere at the presitigous genre festival on October 18…
08.21.19: James Vs His Future Self to screen at Calgary and Sudbury Film Festivals
Jonas Chernick produced, co-wrote and stars in the comedy feature which will also be the Opening Night Gala Film in Edmonton…
08.14.19: James Vs His Future Self announced as Opening Night Gala Film at Edmonton International Film Festival
The sci-fi comedy feature film stars Jonas Chernick, who also produced and co-wrote the script with director Jeremy LaLonde…
07.15.19: Season four of Workin' Moms begins production in Toronto
Jonas Chernick joins the ensemble cast of the Netflix / CBC original comedy series…
04.24.19: Production begins on indie feature film Cinema of Sleep
Jonas Chernick co-stars as Frank in Jeffrey St. Jules's sophomore feature film…
02.09.19: Mirvish / Studio 180 production of Oslo opens tonight
Joel Greenberg directs the Toronto premiere of the Tony award winning play, co-starring Jonas Chernick as Uri Savir…
01.07.19: Rehearsals underway for Mirvish / Studio 180 production of Oslo
Jonas Chernick plays Uri Savir in the Tony Award winning play's English language Canadian premiere…
09.26.18: The Prague Orgy now shooting in Prague
Jonas Chernick plays the lead role of Nathan Zuckerman in the adaptation of the Philip Roth book…
06.17.18: Private Eyes airs tonight on Global
Jonas Chernick guest stars as Chris Henley in tonight's episode…
05.14.18: James vs His Future Self starts production in Sudbury
Jonas Chernick co-wrote, produces, and stars in the sci-fi feature alongside Daniel Stern and Cleopatra Coleman…
03.26.18: A Swingers Weekend wins Jury Award for Best Ensemble at Toronto's Can Film Fest
Jonas Chernick co-stars in the film, which had its Toronto premiere at the festival…
02.27.18: A Swingers Weekend and The Go-Getters to screen at Toronto's Can Film Fest
Jonas Chernick appears in both comedy features, making their Toronto premieres at the festival in March…
02.09.18: My Awkward Sexual Adventure sells remake rights to four more countries
Jonas Chernick wrote, produced and starred in the original 2012 comedy hit, which will now be remade in Russia, Poland, Ukraine and India…
11.09.17: Studio 180 / Harold Green Jewish Theatre's My Name is Asher Lev opens at Toronto Centre for the Arts
Jonas Chernick stars as Asher Lev, appearing alongside Ron Lea and Sarah Orenstein, under the direction of Joel Greenberg…
10.24.17: Rehearsals underway for Studio 180 / Harold Green Jewish Theatre's My Name is Asher Lev
Jonas Chernick plays Asher Lev, appearing alongside Ron Lea and Sarah Orenstein in his Toronto theatre debut…
10.11.17: A Swingers Weekend premiering at Canadian festivals this fall
Jonas Chernick stars in the comedic drama along with Erin Karpluk, Mia Kirschner and Randal Edwards…
03.22.17: Private Eyes season two now shooting in Toronto
Jonas Chernick will guest star in an episode of the Jason Priestley-led series, which airs on Global in Canada…
12.03.16: Borealis now available on DirecTV in the US, expanding to all other platforms Dec. 23
The film, starring Joey King, Jonas Chernick and Kevin Pollak, is rolling out across the US in December…
09.05.16: A Swinger's Weekend to start production on September 12 in Gravenhurst, Ontario
Jonas Chernick will star as Geoffrey in the indie film, the debut feature from director Jon E. Cohen…
09.03.16: Borealis to close the Hell's Half Mile Film Festival
The music and film festival in Bay City, Michigan has announced Jonas Chernick & Sean Garrity's Borealis as their Closing Night Film…
08.26.16: Dark Matter airs tonight on Space in Canada, SyFy in the US
Jonas Chernick guest stars as Eric Waver, who plays a pivotal role in the backstory of lead character "Two", played by Melissa O'Neill…
05.27.16: Borealis and How To Plan an Orgy in a Small Town now available on VOD and iTunes Canada
Both films star Jonas Chernick, and are also currently in theatres across Canada…
05.13.16: Borealis named Opening Night Film of 19th annual Brooklyn Film Festival
Jonas Chernick stars in, wrote and produced the film, which will have its US premiere in Brooklyn…
04.04.16: Borealis and How To Plan an Orgy in a Small Town win at Canadian Film Fest
The two films, both starring Jonas Chernick, picked up a total of five awards at the Toronto festival…
03.17.16: Borealis to open in theatres across Canada in April
The comedic drama road movie, starring and written by Jonas Chernick, will roll out across the country…
03.17.16: How To Plan An Orgy In A Small Town and Borealis to screen at Toronto's Canadian Film Festival
Jonas Chernick will attend the festival to support both films, screening on the first two nights…
12.08.15: How To Plan An Orgy In A Small Town to have US premiere at Slamdance Film Festival
Jeremy Lalonde's comedy stars Jonas Chernick as Chester, and many others including Ennis Esmer, Jewel Staite and Lauren Lee Smith…
12.02.15: Phil Hartman bio pic in development with Toronto's Carousel Pictures
Jonas Chernick is writing the screenplay for the feature film based on the life of the great comedic actor…
10.12.15: Fargo season two premieres on FX
Jonas Chernick guest stars in the enignmatic and hilarious opening scene…
10.04.15: Borealis awarded Special Jury Mention at Vancouver International Film Festival
The jury handed out the honour to lead actor Joey King for her exceptional performance as "Aurora"…
09.10.15: Borealis to screen at Cinesfest Sudbury, Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton International Film Festivals
The film, starring, produced by and written by Jonas Chernick, premiered at the Montreal World Film Festival earlier this month…
08.24.15: Borealis to have world premiere at Montreal World Film Festival
Jonas Chernick wrote, produced and stars in the feature film, also starring Joey King and Kevin Pollak…
03.02.15: The Best Laid Plans wins two Canadian Screen Awards
Jonas Chernick won Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series for his portrayal of Daniel Addison…
02.02.15: Fargo season two starts production in Calgary
Jonas Chernick will play Sid Schwartz in the first episode of the award-winning FX mini-series…
01.13.15: Jonas Chernick nominated for Canadian Screen Award for The Best Laid Plans
Chernick is up for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series…
11.03.14: How To Plan An Orgy In A Small Town starts production
Jonas Chernick joins the cast of the indie comedy feature…
10.25.14: Best Laid Plans wins three Directors Guild of Canada awards
The CBC mini-series, starring Jonas Chernick, won for Best TV Movie / Mini-Series, Best Picture Editing and Best Sound Editing…
09.24.14: Borealis begins principal photography in Winnipeg, Canada
The comedic-drama road movie stars Joek King, Kevin Pollak and Jonas Chernick, who also produces and wrote the screenplay…
09.18.14: Borealis announces Jonas Chernick, Joey King and Kevin Pollak as stars
The feature film, also written and produced by Chernick, will be directed by Sean Garrity…
06.20.14: The Best Laid Plans nominated for three Directors Guild of Canada Awards
The critically acclaimed CBC mini-series starring Jonas Chernick in up for Best Television Movie / Mini-Series…
01.05.14: The Best Laid Plans premieres on CBC tonight at 9 pm.
Jonas Chernick stars as Daniel Addison in the six-part mini-series, which continues Monday nights at 9…
10.07.13: My Awkward Sexual Adventure wins two Canadian Comedy Awards
Emily Hampshire takes Best Female Performance in a Feature and Sean Garrity wins for Best Direction…
08.26.13: The Best Laid Plans in production now in Ottawa
Jonas Chernick stars in the six-part CBC mini-series based on the award-winning novel…
07.09.13: My Awkward Sexual Adventure now available on DVD and digital platforms across Canada
Jonas Chernick stars in, wrote and produced the award-winning comedy feature film…
06.25.13: Second season of Saving Hope premieres tonight on CTV
Jonas Chernick guest stars as "Nick" in the second season premiere of the hit drama series…
06.13.13: My Awkward Sexual Adventure nominated for six Canadian Comedy Awards
Jonas Chernick has been nominated for Best Writing in a Film, and the movie has been nominated for Best Film, among others…
06.10.13: Played in production in Toronto
Jonas Chernick joins the cast as "Goose", a crank addicted police informant…
04.19.13: My Awkward Sexual Adventure opens in theatres across Canada
Jonas Chernick stars in, wrote and produced the award-winning sex comedy…
03.18.13: Saving Hope second season begins production in Toronto
Jonas Chernick guest stars as "Nick" in the season premiere of the hit series, which bows on CTV this summern…
03.15.13: Blood Pressure opens at The Royal in Toronto, begins rolling out across Canada
Jonas Chernick stars in the critically-acclaimed psychological thriller that's been wowing audiences at festivals from Korea to Whistler to Kingston…
01.10.13: Jonas Chernick nominated for 2013 ACTRA Awward for Outstanding Male Performance for My Awkward Sexual Adventure
Chernick, also nominated in 2009 for his work on The Border, will face stiff competition at the Feb. 23, 2013 awards ceremony…
01.08.13: My Awkward Sexual Adventure will have U.S. premiere at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
The film, written by, produced by and starring Jonas Chernick, was announced today as part of the Independant Features Competition at the prestigious festival, which kicks off on January 24th, 2013…
12.05.12: My Awkward Sexual Adventure on TIFF's Top Ten, wins Audience Award at Whistler Film Fest
Jonas Chernick wrote, produced and stars in the film which was named one of the Top Ten Canadian films of 2012 by the Toronto International Film Festival, and was honoured by the Whistler audience with their top prize…
11.26.12: Time of Death starts shooting in Montreal
Jonas Chernick co-stars opposite Kathleen Robertson in the original movie for The Movie Network & Movie Central…
10.05.12: My Awkward Sexual Adventure wins People's Choice Award at the Calgary International Film Festival
Jonas Chernick starred in, wrote and co-produced the movie, which was voted by the Calgary audience as the Best Film of the festival, from over 150 movies…
10.03.12: Ron James Show and The Casting Room shooting now in Toronto
Jonas Chernick makes guest appearances on both series, the former shooting its fourth season for CBC, the latter fresh off multiple wins at the recent Canadian Comedy Awards…
08.24.12: My Awkward Sexual Adventure and Blood Pressure to screen at Whistler
Jonas Chernick stars in both films, which will face off against each other for the film festival's Borsos Award for Best Canadian Feature…
08.14.12: Covert Affairs airs tonight on the USA Network
Jonas Chernick guest stars on the hit show alongside star Piper Perabo…
08.08.12: My Awkward Sexual Adventure to have world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival
The feature film comedy starring, written by and co-produced by Jonas Chernick, will bow at the 2012 festival…
04.05.12: Covert Affairs shooting now in Toronto and Morocco
The spy series, airing on the USA Network in the States and on Showcase in Canada, will feature Jonas Chernick in a guest lead role during its upcoming third season…
11.14.11: My Awkward Sexual Adventure in production
Principal photography started November 6 on the sex comedy, written by and starring Jonas Chernick, who also produces with Juliette Hagopian…
08.29.11: My Awkward Sexual Adventure gets a green light for production this fall
Jonas Chernick writes, produces and stars in the sex comedy, which starts filming in Winnipeg, Canada on October 17, 2011…
08.22.11: Hit series Degrassi and The Listener feature Jonas Chernick in episodes this week
Jonas plays Mr. Betenkamp on Degrassi in episodes tonight and tomorrow, and is featured as cyber-outlaw Wassermann on The Listener airing in Canada on Wednesday, August 24 on CTV…
07.08.11: Award-winning series The Border has U.S. premiere tonight
Jonas Chernick plays "Slade" on the hit Canadian series, premiering tonight on ION in the U.S.…
06.05.11: Season finale of King airs tonight
Jonas Chernick plays "Trevor Winter" in the final episode of the first season of the Showcase hit series…
05.11.11: Indie feature Blood Pressure starts production
Jonas Chernick plays "Darryl" in the film latest film from award-winning director Sean Garrity…
04.13.11: Season eleven of Degrassi and indie film The Samaritan shoot in Toronto
Jonas Chernick resumes his role on the hit series and joins the cast of the film…
02.18.11: CTV's The Listener in production now
Jonas Chernick will guest star as mysterious folk hero "Wassermann" on the hit series' second season…
02.14.11: New Showcase series King in production in Toronto
Jonas Chernick starts work, guest starring as anti-rascist activist "Trevor Winter" on King…
09.24.10: Haven airs tonight in U.S., Monday in Canada
Jonas Chernick guest stars as "Ezra" on the popular SyFy/Showcase series Haven…
08.26.10: Cameras roll on Living in Your Car and Haven
Jonas Chernick joins the cast of Living, guest stars on Haven…
07.19.10: New Season of Degrassi Premieres Tonight
Season ten of the series features Jonas Chernick as the school's Science teacher Mr. Betenkamp…
10.21.09: "Place — 13 Filmmakers, 13 Essays, 1 City" book launch tonight
This collection features an essay by Jonas Chernick on the life and work of director Sean Garrity…
10.08.09: The Border Season Three premieres tonight
The hit series returns to CBC, on Thursday nights at 9:00 p.m.…
08.26.09: The Border Season Two released on DVD
The Canadian DVD release features an audio commentary by Jonas Chernick…
08.25.09: The Border nominated for 9 Gemini Awards
Nominations incude "Best Dramatic Series"…
03.25.09: Jonas guest stars on CBC's Being Erica tonight at 9:00 p.m.
Jonas plays Ivan "IF" Frankel on tonight's episode of CBC's comedic drama series…
01.29.09: Death of a Salesman opens tonight in Winnipeg
Jonas plays Biff Loman in WJT's production of the Arthur Miller classic…
01.27.09: Jonas nominated for 2009 ACTRA Award
Jonas has been nominated for his work as Slade on The Border…
10.23.08: Jonas wins Gemini Award for his work on The Border
Jonas picked up a Gemini for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series …
09.29.08: The Border Season 2 starts tonight
Jonas resumes his role as Slade on CBC's hot drama series…
08.28.08: Jonas nominated for a 2008 Gemini Award for his work on The Border
Jonas has been nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series…
07.07.08: Second season of The Border now shooting in Toronto
Jonas resumes his role in Canada's most-watched drama series…
02.07.08: Jonas returns to the stage with Speed-The-Plow
Jonas stars as Charlie Fox in WJT's production of David Mamet's play Speed-The-Plow as part of the MTC MametFest theatre festival…
01.28.08: CBC's The Border is the network's top new drama
Jonas plays Heironymous Slade on the series, which has quickly become the network's most popular dramatic program…
12.11.07: Jonas's new website goes live
Welcome to Jonas's shiny new website. We hope you will like the updated design and layout. We've added a news section…
12.01.07: Official website for CBC's The Border goes live
The official website for the new one-hour CBC drama The Border is up and running. The show premieres January 7 at 9:00 p.m. on CBC…
07.18.07: CBC's The Border starts shooting in Toronto
Jonas plays 'Slade', the team's techie-genius-nerd in The Border, a new one-hour drama for the CBC…
05.07.07: 'Til Death Do Us Part episode premieres in U.S.
On tonight's episode of the Court TV anthology series 'Til Death Do Us Part, a tense mystery about marriages that end with a grisly murder…
02.07.07: Little Mosque on the Prairie breaks ratings records
On tonight's episode of the CBC hit Little Mosque on the Prairie, Jonas plays 'Johnny', the local lifeguard, in the first of two episodes in which he'll be appearing…
