‘Wats’a
Synopsis
A groundbreaking Indigenous horror short, told entirely in Sm’algya̱x, bringing a long-feared spirit of the Pacific Northwest to the screen for the first time. ‘Wat’sa - The River Otter.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Demonic Brilliance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dustin McGladrey
- Screenplay & Story
- Dustin McGladrey, Jeremy Pahl
- Original Title
- ‘Wats’a
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dustin McGladrey
Dustin McGladrey, Jeremy Pahl
Rayln Gladue
Rosie Johnnie-Mills
Department Leadership Roster
Dustin McGladrey
Director
Rosie Johnnie-Mills
Producer
Rayln Gladue
Director of Photography
Dustin McGladrey
Writer
Jeremy Pahl
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for ‘Wats’a.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ‘Wats’a
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is ‘Wats’a about?
A groundbreaking Indigenous horror short, told entirely in Sm’algya̱x, bringing a long-feared spirit of the Pacific Northwest to the screen for the first time. ‘Wat’sa - The River Otter.
Who directed ‘Wats’a?
‘Wats’a was directed by Dustin McGladrey.
Who stars in ‘Wats’a?
The principal cast of ‘Wats’a includes Not specified.
When was ‘Wats’a released and how long is it?
‘Wats’a was released in 2025 with a total runtime of Unknown.