Seahorse is a 2026 Canadian drama film, directed by Aisha Evelyna and released in 2026.Andrew Tracy, "Mongrel Media acquires Aisha Evelyna’s Seahorse for Canada". Playback, March 6, 2026. 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.Jeremy Kay, "Film Sales Company boards SXSW pair ‘Seahorse’, ‘Agridulce’". Screen Daily, March 4, 2026.
The cast also includes Ruth Goodwin, Brett Donahue and Alden Adair in supporting roles.Andrew Tracy, "Jenna MacMillan’s The Snake to world premiere at SXSW ’26". Playback, January 15, 2026.
The film, Evelyna's directorial debut, was shot in Toronto in 2024.Taimur Sikander Mirza, "Aisha Evelyna’s debut feature Seahorse rolls in Toronto". Playback, June 17, 2024.
The film premiered on March 13, 2026, at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival. It has been acquired for Canadian distribution by Mongrel Media, with commercial release to be announced.
The film was shortlisted for the Jean-Marc Vallée DGC Discovery Award at the Directors Guild of Canada awards in 2026.Connie Thiessen, "2026 DGC Awards film nominees led by ‘Ready or Not 2’". Broadcast Dialogue, September 29, 2026.
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