The Snake is a Canadian comedy film, directed by Jenna MacMillan and released in 2026.Morgan Mullin, "This P.E.I. shot film is for 'ungovernable women' everywhere". CBC Arts, February 17, 2026. The film stars Susan Kent as Jamie, an "ungovernable" wild woman whose abrasive behaviour leads to upheaval in her personal life after a conflict with her mother Anne (Robin Duke) results in her being evicted from living in her mother's home, and who initiates an affair with her best friend's husband after being dumped by her own boyfriend.Nicholas Sokic, "Club Red Productions’ The Snake starts filming in Charlottetown". Playback May 15, 2025.
The cast also includes Jonathan Torrens, Dan Petronijevic, Emma Hunter, Kim Roberts, Kenny Robinson, Jacqueline Robbins, Joyce Robbins and Jimbo in supporting roles.
Distribution The film, MacMillan's directorial debut following several credits as a producer, was shot in 2025 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The first PEI-shot film ever to premiere at a major international film festival, it premiered on March 13, 2026, at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival,Andrew Tracy, "Jenna MacMillan’s The Snake to world premiere at SXSW ’26". Playback, January 15, 2026. and had its Canadian premiere as the Atlantic Gala at the 2026 Atlantic International Film Festival.
It has been acquired for commercial distribution by Game Theory Films.Kelly Townsend, "Game Theory Films acquires The Snake ahead of its SXSW debut". Playback, March 13, 2026.
Awards At SXSW, Kent won a Special Jury Award for her performance in the film.Andrew Tracy, "The Snake star Susan Kent wins jury award at SXSW". Playback, March 19, 2026.
At AIFF, MacMillan won the award for Best Atlantic Canadian Director, and Kent won the Joan Orenstein Award for Outstanding Performance in Acting and the Michael Weir Award for Best Atlantic Screenwriting.Jamie Casemore, "Mauro Mueller’s 111 Echoes from Halifax takes AIFF top prize". Playback, September 22, 2026.
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