Exclusive Trailer Premiere for Kaniehtiio Horn’s SEEDS

Seeds is directed, written, and stars Kaniehtiio Horn in her feature directorial debut. Featuring Graham Greene, Patrick Garrow, Meegwun Fairbrother, and Dallas Goldtooth, the movie is available today on digital services via Indican Pictures, and we have the exclusive trailer premiere, along with a quote from Kaniehtiio Horn.

Synopsis: "Ziggy, a social media influencer, is hired to promote a seemingly eco-friendly campaign celebrating "nature." However, she soon uncovers a dark corporate conspiracy to exploit Indigenous knowledge, erase cultural practices, and patent ancient seeds for profit. Realizing the campaign is a sham, Ziggy finds herself hunted by corporate forces. To protect her heritage, Ziggy must reconnect with her Mohawk community, language, and ancestral lands. She rediscovers her strength, transforming from a brand ambassador into a fierce protector of her culture. The story culminates in Ziggy planting seeds of resistance, resilience, and renewal for the future, safeguarding Indigenous heritage against corporate greed."

Release Details:

• Street Date: September 9, 2025
• Digital Availability: Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango at Home, Google Play, DirecTV and more
• Run Time: 83 Minutes

Director's Statement:

The first half of my career was focused on being the best performer possible and building a diverse resume. I was raised traditionally, on my rez, my radical activist mother is a first language speaker and my name was brought up in the longhouse.

I noticed that a lot of people I came up with in the industry started creating vehicles for themselves and I remember while filming "Mohawk", a particularly grueling shoot that I wanted to do something I loved – a mix of Home Alone, Shaun of the Dead and the Canadian classic Clearcut, I wanted to make a fun ride I wished I had seen when I was a teenager. I craved seeing a smart, relatable, kick-ass Indigenous female lead who I could cheer on and a soundtrack I could rock out to. 

While in no way autobiographical, I did draw on some of my own lived experiences of life on and off my rez, of leaving and returning. These two lovely and eccentric producers, Leonard and Jenn allowed me to explore my anger and my faith, and encouraged me to get weird. I wanted people to laugh while the film remained dark and grounded. The support I had and continue to have around me allowed me to wear many hats. Directing yourself in a feature is weird, but I had many people looking out for me including my DP Jonathan Cliff, who made sure this film looked way higher budget that what we were working with. Then there was the editing process with Lindsay Allikas, a woman who seemed to just 'get it'. She amplified my voice and helped tweak and perfect the structure of the entire film.

I love seeing the film with audiences and have enjoyed observing and being a part of the evolution of Indigenous film on Turtle Island and have been figuring out my place within it, where I fit and what my lived experiences and my voice can contribute to Indigenous storytelling as a whole. I look forward to allowing everyone to learn and have fun at the same time.

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