John Seymour - JohnStephenJr - Actor - Writer - Filmmaker - Music Production - Project Manager - Skodoodisden Project - Winnipeg Indigenous Filmmakers Collective -

John Seymour - JohnStephenJr - Actor - Writer - Filmmaker - Music Production - Project Manager - Skodoodisden Project - Winnipeg Indigenous Filmmakers Collective -

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This is my portfolio website as an artist.

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I am a creative professional with a diverse portfolio as an actor, writer, director, music producer, and administrative professional. My journey into the performing arts began at the Nor’West Community Centre on Alexander, a United Way-funded agency, where my early experiences laid the foundation for a lifelong passion for storytelling and artistic expression.

My acting debut came with the short film Into the Woods, followed by silent-on-camera appearances in Heartland Homicide, Sunshine Slayings, and the documentary Satanic Panic, which explored the Dungeons & Dragons hysteria. I went on to appear in several short films, including award-winning works such as Don’t Look @ Me (Sean Kinsella) and Unless You Have Been There (Farrah Murdock), as well as the feature film Aberdeen (Ryan Cooper & Eva Thomas) and the television series Acting Good (Season 3, APTN/CTV Comedy). During high school, I also performed as the lead in Don’t Forget About Us at the Tom Hendry Warehouse Theatre — my first on-stage role.

My creative path extended behind the camera through my work in Winnipeg movie theatres, first at SilverCity Polo Park and later as an Assistant Manager at Cinema City Northgate, where I learned the craft of threading film projectors. This hands-on experience deepened my appreciation for the mechanics of cinema and its technical artistry.

In 2016, I broadened my skill set by entering the legal profession, working in Litigation, Labour & Employment Law, and ultimately as a Trademark Paralegal. This blend of analytical discipline and artistic creativity has shaped a unique career rooted in both precision and imagination.

Today, I serve as the Program Manager for the Winnipeg Indigenous Filmmakers Collective (WIFC), where I am committed to advancing Indigenous cinema and supporting emerging filmmakers. Through initiatives such as the Skodoodisden Project, I bring together project management expertise with a dedication to Indigenous storytelling. My directorial debut, Stay Awhile, was created through the program and has since screened at notable festivals including the Red Nation International Film Festival in Los Angeles, the Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival in Richmond, Virginia, as well as in Wyoming, Indiana, Winnipeg, and Gimli.

In 2025, I graduated from the National Screen Institute’s CBC New Indigenous Voices program. Through this initiative, I was placed as a production intern on Rezervations for Two. Beginning as a PA/AD hybrid for the first few days, I was entrusted with the role of Assistant Director for the remainder of its 13-episode season. Following this placement, I joined Eagle Vision for a two-week internship as an Office PA, continuing to expand my experience in both on-set and production office environments.

Also in 2025, I became a member of the Canadian actors union ACTRA, marking a significant milestone in my professional journey as a performer.

I remain dedicated to telling authentic stories that reflect the complexities of Indigenous life and culture while fostering spaces for other filmmakers to thrive. My career continues to balance performance, writing, and directing with mentorship, collaboration, and advocacy for Indigenous voices in film and television.

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