The Snake (film)
| The Snake | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jenna MacMillan |
| Written by | Susan Kent |
| Produced by | Sharlene Kelly Melani Wood |
| Starring | Susan Kent Robin Duke Jonathan Torrens |
| Cinematography | Kevin A. Fraser |
| Edited by | Sam Thomson |
| Music by | Aaron Comeau |
Production company | Club Red Productions |
| Distributed by | Game Theory Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The Snake is a Canadian comedy film, directed by Jenna MacMillan and released in 2026.[1] The film stars Susan Kent as Jamie, an "ungovernable" wild woman whose abrasive behaviour leads to upheaval in her personal life after a conflict with her mother Anne (Robin Duke) results in her being evicted from living in her mother's home, and who initiates an affair with her best friend's husband after being dumped by her own boyfriend.[2]
The cast also includes Jonathan Torrens, Dan Petronijevic, Emma Hunter, Kim Roberts, Kenny Robinson, Jacqueline Robbins, Joyce Robbins and Jimbo in supporting roles.[2]
Distribution
The film, MacMillan's directorial debut following several credits as a producer, was shot in 2025 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.[2] The first PEI-shot film ever to premiere at a major international film festival, it premiered on March 13, 2026, at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival.[3]
It has been acquired for commercial distribution by Game Theory Films.[4]
Awards
At SXSW, Kent won a Special Jury Award for her performance in the film.[5]
References
- ^ Morgan Mullin, "This P.E.I. shot film is for 'ungovernable women' everywhere". CBC Arts, February 17, 2026.
- ^ a b c Nicholas Sokic, "Club Red Productions’ The Snake starts filming in Charlottetown". Playback May 15, 2025.
- ^ Andrew Tracy, "Jenna MacMillan’s The Snake to world premiere at SXSW ’26". Playback, January 15, 2026.
- ^ Kelly Townsend, "Game Theory Films acquires The Snake ahead of its SXSW debut". Playback, March 13, 2026.
- ^ Andrew Tracy, "The Snake star Susan Kent wins jury award at SXSW". Playback, March 19, 2026.