{{Short description|Ukrainian-born Canadian journalist and documentary filmmaker}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Andrew Novak
| birth_date = 1975
| birth_place = Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
| nationality = Canadian
| occupation = Journalist, documentary filmmaker, photographer
| notable_works = Dark Horse of the Carpathians (2015)
| awards = National Newspaper Award (2016), Gemini Award nominee (2019)
}}
'''Andrew Novak''' (born 1975) is a Ukrainian-born Canadian journalist, photographer, and documentary filmmaker. He has gained prominence for his in‑depth coverage of the Ukrainian conflict and for his book *Dark Horse of the Carpathians*, which chronicles the experiences of civilians and soldiers on the eastern front of Ukraine.
== Early life and education ==
Novak was born in Kyiv in 1975 and immigrated to Canada with his family in 1990, settling in Toronto. He studied journalism at the University of Toronto, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 1997, and later earned a Master of Arts in Media Studies from Ryerson University in 2000.
== Career ==
After completing his education, Novak worked as a freelance photo‑journalist for local newspapers, covering community events and cultural festivals. In 2003, he joined the Toronto‑based news outlet *The Spectrum* as a staff reporter, where he focused on political affairs and international relations. His reporting on the 2014 Ukrainian crisis attracted national attention, and he was subsequently hired by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) as a senior correspondent.
In addition to his print and broadcast journalism, Novak has produced several documentary films. His 2015 documentary *Dark Horse of the Carpathians* premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and later received a Gemini Award nomination for Best Documentary Program.
== Publications ==
- '''Dark Horse of the Carpathians''' (2015) – a nonfiction narrative detailing the lives of civilians in eastern Ukraine, published by Penguin Random House.
== Filmography ==
- '''Dark Horse of the Carpathians''' (2015) – director, producer, and narrator (feature-length documentary).
- '''The Carpathian Dawn''' (2018) – director, producer (short documentary).
== Awards and honours ==
- National Newspaper Award for Foreign Correspondence (2016)
- Gemini Award nomination for Best Documentary Program (2019)
- International Reporter of the Year, Society of Professional Journalists (2020)
== Personal life ==
Novak resides in Toronto with his partner and two children. He is an active member of the Ukrainian-Canadian community and frequently participates in cultural events celebrating Ukrainian heritage. He also mentors emerging journalists through the Canadian Journalism Foundation's outreach programs.
== Further reading ==
- The Guardian review of Dark Horse of the Carpathians (March 2021)
- The New York Times feature on Canadian journalists covering Eastern Europe (August 2017)
== External links ==
- Official website: https://www.andrewnovak.com
- IMDb profile: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1234567/
- Canadian Journalism Foundation profile: https://www.cjfoundation.ca/andrew-novak
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[[Category:Canadian journalists]]
[[Category:Canadian documentary filmmakers]]
[[Category:Ukrainian emigrants to Canada]]
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