Bystanders

Role(s) on Production: Co-Writer, Supporting Actor, Associate Producer

Year: 2022

Length: 83-minute feature

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.

Note: I had the extreme pleasure to co-write this feature film where my partner Koumbie and I explored questions that burned away at us around accountability and communal responsibility. It was a gift to play Justin; even though he was a difficult and troubling character to embody, it forced me to examine and reflect upon how boys with toxic traits become dangerous men. 

Notable Awards: Best Atlantic Screenplay - Atlantic International Film Festival; ACTRA Maritimes Outstanding Performance (Taylor Olson & Marlee Sansom).

Screener available upon request.