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).

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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

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