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'Wa̱ts'a (2025) - film poster, directed by Dustin McGladrey

'Wa̱ts'a

2025
12 min Canada Short
Directed by
Dustin McGladrey
Not currently streaming on CaSTV

Synopsis

Set in 1960s Port Edward, ‘WAT’SA is a haunting, all-Sm’algya̱x horror based on a powerful Tsimshian Adaawak. As Jeremy works a late shift in the North Pacific Cannery, a shape-shifting river otter spirit begins to stalk him, blurring the line between reality and the supernatural in the first-ever cinematic portrayal of the ‘Wat’sa. This film was shot in Sm'algya̱x language & Japanese.

Key facts

Cast Jeremy Pahl, Kelli Clifton

Crew

Screenplay Dustin McGladrey, Jeremy Pahl
Producer Rosie Johnnie-Mills

Stills

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Full credits
Director Dustin McGladrey
Cast Jeremy Pahl (Jere), Kelli Clifton (Cousin / 'Wa̱ts'a)
Screenplay Dustin McGladrey, Jeremy Pahl
Producer Rosie Johnnie-Mills
Other Rayln Gladue
Technical
Runtime 12 min
Shooting format Digital
Identifiers & sources
FILMFREEWAY Watsa

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