Jayson Stewart, FILMMAKER

Jayson Stewart is a talented independent filmmaker from Northern Ontario, Canada. He is known for his work in both narrative and documentary filmmaking. With a passion for storytelling, Jayson’s projects often delve into human experiences, exploring themes of identity, culture, and the intricacies of the human condition. His keen eye for visual composition and ability to evoke deep emotions through film has earned him recognition in the industry. Over the years, Jayson has built a reputation for creating and supporting thought-provoking content that challenges conventional narratives, making him a distinctive voice in contemporary filmmaking. His work continues to captivate audiences and garner critical acclaim across various global film festivals.

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FILMMAKER

When Jayson is not acting, he is directing, writing screenplays, producing short films, building props, auditioning talent, gathering crews, and working to further develop the film community in Northern Ontario.

DIRECTOR AND SHOWRUNNER

Jayson has directed three short films including REZilience and The Philanthropist (both of which he also wrote) and directed Overdue (written by the late Marla J. Hayes). He is currently working on the screenplays for a supernatural ecological revenge thriller, far noth zombie film feature, a psychological horror romance, as well as an abandoned building siege adventure.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPER

Jayson is a moderator for the Facebook Group "Northern Ontario Talent for Film", one of the key resources for film makers and actors working in Northern Ontario. He has sat on several film festival selection and judging committees including the 2024 Junction North Film Festival (Sudbury) and 2025 Deep Cuts Film Fest (Kitchener).

SCREENING ROOM

THE PHILANTHROPIST (5 awards, 4 nominations)

When you're down on your luck and have nowhere to turn, there's someone who can give you everything you need...or take it all away. Three visitors, broken and with no other choice in life, vie for the fortunes of The Philanthropist. Director Jayson Stewart, starring Dylon Whyte, Autumn Buratynski, Liliane Chretien, and Heather Stevenson.

OVERDUE (1 nomination)

When two unique couples exchange experiences about their advanced pregnancies in an OB/GYN's waiting room, secrets are revealed and lessons are learned that just might be life-changing. Director: Jayson Stewart. Starring: Gillian Fortin, Dylon Whyte, Rachel Noel-Gard, Kyle Kivi, and Carole Rouleau

REZilience (2 awards)

Serpent Lake Reserve is a fly-in only Oji-cree community in the far north of Canada. Completely ignored and left to their own devices, the community has suffered a tremendous tragedy that has decimated the population. Pilots Dwayne Peltier (played by Remington Louie) and Victor "Doc" Murdoch (Douglas Davidson) are flying in a shipment of supplies and contraband and have no clue what hell they're landing in.

TWO HOURS IN NATURE

Enjoy this calming video when you need to be creative, when you meditate, when you need some calmness, or to help you sleep. Enjoy the soothing music and be swept away by the calming sounds of the forest.