Stay Awake

Brothers Ethan (Wyatt Oleff)and Derek (Fin Argus) try their best to navigate the pressures of teenage life while tending to their mother’s (Chrissy Metz) debilitating prescription drug addiction. Based on the filmmaker’s adolescence in small-town America, Stay Awake is a personal exploration of the roller coaster ride that families go on while trying to help their loved ones battle a disease that affects millions every day.

"Especially resonant given the recent representation of America’s drug crisis." —Manori Ravindran, Variety

"Youthful wisdom is laced throughout Jamie Sisley’s feature debut." — Stephen Saito, The Moveable Fest

“A balancing act of addiction, compassion, difficult choices, that still manages hilarious moments and periods of joy. One of the best directorial debuts of the year.” —Ross Bonaime, Collider

Official Selection
72nd Berlin International Film Festival
Special Mention for Best Film. Generation and won the Cinema Vision 14Plus Award

48th Deauville American Film Festival
Jamie Sisley received the Deauville Grand Special Prize nominee

33rd New Orleans Film Festival
Audience Award and Special Jury Recognition

34th Galway Film Festival
Young Audience Award

52nd Giffoni Film Festival
Best Film Generator 18+