LOS ANGELES PREMIERE
DOC SHORT| CANADA | 5 MINUTES | English
Stay Awhile
Director John Seymour
“Stay Awhile” follows Isiah, a young Indigenous person from Oxford House First Nation, as he adapts to urban life in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. Amidst feeling misplaced and isolated, his encounters range from misunderstandings to poignant moments of loneliness. His narrative brightens when he befriends Peyton, a fellow native student, offering him a new sense of connection. This film, crafted by a 100% Indigenous cast and crew, originates from the Winnipeg Indigenous Filmmakers Collective’s Skodoodsiden Project. It vividly captures the essence of cultural adaptation and belonging, providing an authentic portrayal of Indigenous urban life.
CAST & CREDITS
Director
John Seymour
Producer
John Seymour, Desiree Brightnose, Maureen Peebles, Christopher Swan, Stacy Flett, Megan Wood, Colton Traverse
Screenwriter
Farrah Murdock, Kale Swampy, Francois Ducharme, Cole Perswain, Junior Whitefish, Peyton Sabiston-Bruyere, Lisa Diane Rueckert
Key Cast
Kane Wood, Megan Wood, Stacy Flett, Christopher Swan, Colton Traverse, Jaime Wescoup, Desiree Brightnose, Keara Barrett, Linsey Murdock, Liam Walker, Ruhi Tolibin, Christian Swan, Garret Gunning
Editor
Garret Gunning, James Dixon, Linsey Murdock, Craig T. Wood, Keara Barrett, Liam Walker
Directors Bio
John Seymour is Ojibwe-Cree from Winnipeg, MB, and family from Seymourville, MB – a community near Hollow Water First Nation. He is a band member of Peguis First Nation. His career includes roles working in movie theatres, acting, writing, and professional engagements as a trademark paralegal and project manager. He has been involved in writing, directing, acting, producing and editing various short films. John’s filmography includes appearances in award-winning short films “Unless You Have Been There” (Farrah Murdock), and “Don’t Look @ Me” (Sean Kinsella), and the feature film “Aberdeen” (Ryan Cooper & Eva Thomas).
Program Four
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Showtimes
Thursday, November 14
IN-PERSON
Screening: 3:00pm
Post Screening Guest John Seymour (Director).
AMC The Grove 14
189 The Grove Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking
At The Theatre