Beta Film has reunited with Quebec-based production company Pixcom to secure the international distribution rights to the crime drama Northern Traces.
The Quebec noir series (6×60’) premiered in Canada in December 2025 and quickly became a breakout success. Within its first four weeks, it climbed to No. 2 on illico+’s most-watched titles of 2025 and now ranks among the platform’s top four series of the past five years.
Set in a snowbound rural town, Northern Traces follows seasoned Montreal investigator Sergeant Guillaume Pelletier (Danny Gilmore), who travels to the region to reconnect with his childhood friend François. His quiet visit takes a dark turn when François’ ex-wife, Céline, is found murdered.
The series stars Danny Gilmore alongside Robert Naylor, Catherine Bérubé and Léa Roy. It is directed by Anne De Léan and written by Julie Hivon. Northern Traces is produced by Pixcom in collaboration with Quebecor Content and Club Illico.
Beta Film and Pixcom previously collaborated on Audrey’s Back and the international hit The Wall.
