Bystanders

Role(s) on Production: Director, Co-Writer

Year: 2024

Length: 86-minute feature film

Genre: Drama

Distributor: Vortex Media

Description: Kyle is Justin's brother, Zeke is Justin's roommate, Lily is Justin's biggest fan, Sophia is Justin's critic and Ayda is Justin's first love. This group of childhood friends, now in their 20s, share their traditional spring weekend getaway and are forced to confront the elephant in the room: Justin.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAkskuNK40I

Awards & Nominations: 

• Best Atlantic Screenplay - Atlantic International Film Festival (Winner)

• WIFT Best Director - Koumbie (Nominee) 

• ACTRA Maritimes Outstanding Performance - Taylor Olson (Winner)

• ACTRA Maritimes Outstanding Performance Marlee Sansom (Winner)

• Screen NS: Best Feature (Nominee) 

Screener available upon request.