Seahorse (2026 film)
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Joseph Marcell
| 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 |
| Music by | Kalaisan Kalaichelvan |
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]
