Seahorse (2026 film)
| Seahorse | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Aisha Evelyna |
| Written by | Aisha Evelyna |
| Produced by | Natalie Remplakowski |
| Starring | Aisha Evelyna Joseph Marcell |
| Cinematography | Ian Carleton |
| Edited by | Craig Scorgie |
Production company | Citrine Productions |
| Distributed by | Mongrel Media |
Release date |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Seahorse is a 2026 Canadian drama film, directed by Aisha Evelyna and released in 2026.[1] The film stars Evelyna as Nola, a young Black Canadian woman working as a sous chef in Toronto, whose efforts to stay in control of her life and career following a mental health crisis are challenged when her estranged father Cyrus (Joseph Marcell), now living as a homeless man on the streets, reenters her life.[2]
The cast also includes Ruth Goodwin, Brett Donahue and Alden Adair in supporting roles.[3]
The film, Evelyna's directorial debut, was shot in Toronto in 2024.[4]
The film premiered on March 13, 2026, at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival.[3] It has been acquired for Canadian distribution by Mongrel Media, with commercial release to be announced.[1]
References
- ^ a b Andrew Tracy, "Mongrel Media acquires Aisha Evelyna’s Seahorse for Canada". Playback, March 6, 2026.
- ^ Jeremy Kay, "Film Sales Company boards SXSW pair ‘Seahorse’, ‘Agridulce’". Screen Daily, March 4, 2026.
- ^ a b Andrew Tracy, "Jenna MacMillan’s The Snake to world premiere at SXSW ’26". Playback, January 15, 2026.
- ^ Taimur Sikander Mirza, "Aisha Evelyna’s debut feature Seahorse rolls in Toronto". Playback, June 17, 2024.