What is What Comes Next about?
The Canadian drama follows eighteen-year-old Tanya through an intergenerational coming-of-age story about love, family and the decisions shaping her next chapter.
Independent drama
What Comes
Next
An intimate independent drama for audiences drawn to personal stories and emerging cinematic voices.
Drama
Community Outreach
Event Screening
A strong fit for curated programs, filmmaker conversations and community-centred screenings. Flexible dates allow exhibitors to test demand and extend successful engagements. Explore its six Leo Award nominations.
Film facts
About What Comes Next.
Who made the film?
Alex Caulfield directed the feature. The cast includes Alison Thornton, Mena Suvari, Aaron Ashmore, Stephen Lobo and Sasha Warner.
How long is the film?
What Comes Next runs approximately 89 minutes. It received its Canadian premiere at the 2026 Canadian Film Fest. View the festival listing.
Can theatres book it?
Yes. The film is available for curated programs, community screenings and flexible theatrical engagements through Black Opiate.
Film relationships
Production.
Produced in British Columbia by two independent Canadian production companies.
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