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FILM

Patterns

Coming Summer 2024
Peyton stars as Esther, the youngest sister in this ensemble family drama. Three siblings return home following their mother's death, "navigat[ing] the challenges of a family that has drifted apart, the memories that haunt the house and their father who suffers from dementia." - wane.com

FAERIE

Coming Summer 2024
Indie feature FAERIE explores the price of youth when a 70 year old woman is confronted by her long lost mother, who appears 40. Peyton stars with Amy Warner as Norma, a 70 year old woman in a 20 year old body in this thriller fantasy. Coming 2022.

Weekenders

Available Everywhere on VOD.
"A scheduling mix-up at an Airbnb brings four twenty-somethings together, each navigating the open waters of where, how, and with whom they're supposed to be." - IMDb. Peyton stars as romantic lead Harper.

"With Edwards onboard at such an early stage, she clearly had the chance to mould her character as she wanted and the resulting Harper is a woman who is relatable and real." - The Hollywood News

See the trailer below:

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Goodbye Honey

Available on Peacock.
Peyton plays Allison, a young woman kidnapped and fighting for her life in this female driven psychological thriller. Goodbye Honey has been peppered with awards throughout the horror festival circuit.

See the trailer below:

See highlights of Peyton as Allison here:

The Wood Thrush

"An elusive bird's song draws the daughter of a strict pastor into the forest, where an epiphany inspires her to seek a new life, a life at odds with her father's own plans for her future." -IMDb. Peyton stars as Natalie in this coming of age short film. (Columbia Grad film and Alfred P. Sloane grant winner).

See Peyton and Young as Natalie and James in the extended clip below:

Truth or Scare

"On Halloween night, a friendship is tested when an innocent game turns sinister" - IMDb. Peyton stars as a young girl in this classic high school horror.

Thanks to CryptTV, you can watch Truth or Scare here:

See a highlight of Peyton here:

Bal Des Ardents

Peyton stars opposite Maggie McMeans in this female driven dark comedy about two young waitresses vying for power in a night club. Nokomis Leaman-Logsdon debuts as director.

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Yes Mother!

Peyton stars alongside Nancy Pop in this dark comedy about two women vying for the affection of their cult leader. Dir. Misha Calvert.

Summer Vacation

An LGBTQ coming of age film, Summer Vacation premiered at Monmouth Film Festival, SENE Film Festival, Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival, and the Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival. It was a NoBudge official selection and a Film Shortage daily pick. It can be seen here: https://vimeo.com/473209765

Thanks to No Budge, you can watch Summer Vacation here:

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Camping with Rex

In a classically campy horror, Peyton plays an ageless woman living in a camper with her boyfriend, Rex. When a helpless young girl covered in blood comes crying for help, only time will tell if she is friend or foe.

See a sneak peek of Camping with Rex below:

You Look Great

Peyton plays Peter's smart and caring, yet headstrong, girlfriend who struggles with the consequences of Peter's self harm in their relationship. You Look Great has played at many festivals in the indie circuit, being recognized for its groundbreaking content, as it deals with male eating disorders.

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Blue Ridge State (Music Video)

Peyton plays opposite Josh Scott in this heartbreaking visual story about two lovers discovering they are not right for each other. Directed by Austin Moses, Nathan Vincent's music video premiered in the online magazine, The Bluegrass Situation.

Listen to Blue Ridge State and see Peyton in the music video here:

The Things We Tell the Ones We Love

"An interactive sci-fi thriller about a designer virus that attacks the pre-frontal cortex of select humans, causing damage to executive functions," (IMDb) Peyton plays Ashley, whip smart intellectual who jumps into action as the virus takes it's toll on her family. TTWTTOWL played at many horror festivals across the country.

She Came From the Woods

"A campfire story comes to life for a group of counselors on the last day of summer at Camp Briarbrook" (IMDb) in this classic 80's style coming of age horror short. Peyton won best supporting actor for her role as Lauren, and the short won 18 awards throughout the horror film circuit.

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What's This One About?

A two-hander art house film, with scenes shot entirely in one take, Peyton plays opposite Sam Finn as an intellectual young professional. As they view an art exhibit, their opposing opinions reveal how differently they think and they begin question why they are together.

Knights of New York

A young woman deals with the trials of life in New York City as she tries to get back to her mother, who has fallen ill. Peyton stars in this coming of age film opposite Trevor Van Uden.

See an extended highlight below:

See a private moment with Peyton as Tracy below:

The Phenomenon Podcast

Peyton voices Susan, a young college student navigating a supernatural threat with her college professor and her peers, over the course of 3 seasons. The Phenomenon was named as one of "The Best Ten New Podcasts of the Year" by Forbes.

Hear Peyton as Susan below:

Trips

Triplets navigate living together in this dramatic pilot presentation. Peyton played opposite Jac Anderson and Julia Weldon as the wild card triplet, who appears to have it all together, but really has something to hide.

See the triplets in action below:

Laid to Rest

A wounded, self-renounced artist goes on a date with a woman of profound philosophical credos [Peyton Michelle Edwards] after causing a scene at his sister's book launch party. (IMDb). Peyton plays opposite Trevor Van Uden as an ex-addict who lost a child.

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Howitz

"Stuck between the life he has and the life he wants, a gifted young director is forced to learn what it truly means to be 'good.'" - IMDb. Peyton plays college senior Amy who is discovering her own artistry with the help of a young director as she shoots her thesis film. Howitz won best short at
Indie Gathering International Film Festival.

See Amy's acting evolution below:

In Memoriam

Peyton plays a brazen alcoholic in this slapstick comedy about two men seeking a new bro to replace their alcoholic friend who passed. (Montclair thesis film).

See April in action at the AA meeting:

Misadventures of Being Single

""Misadventures of Being Single" follows the comedic journey of Jess who has recently returned to the dating scene." - IMDb Peyton plays the love interest in this LGBTQ comedy that has over 1,000,000 views on YouTube.

Acceptance

Peyton stars opposite Charlie Gillette in this female-driven dark comedy about two best friends dealing with who do not get into the same college, despite their vow to attend together. (Columbia Grad film).

Self Portrait

A painter discovers his sexuality in this LGBTQ dramatic short. Peyton plays his girlfriend, who is dealing with the fallout of his secrecy in their relationship. (Montclair thesis film).

See a rough cut clip (with no sound mix) of the project below:

At Winter's End

Samsung Thailand - "Stunning Shot"

A young woman deals with the effects of her absent, imprisoned father on her romantic life. (NYFA thesis film).

Peyton had the pleasure of working with Narissara Productions to create a commercial spot highlighting Samsung's camera features.

Almighty

Two young women explore their sexuality and how it relates to religion after a night out. (FIT film)

Evidence Against Me

A young woman tries to desperately solve the mysterious death of her therapist, only to realize that her own brain may not be as safe as she thinks.

Converse Spec

A young woman finds joy and art in the little moments of life in this spec commercial for Converse.

Sleeping Booty

A young woman deals with a strange disease where her behind falls asleep on a toilet in this slapstick comedy short. (SCAD thesis film).

Theater

Valer

Peyton had the pleasure of leading Mandy Murphy's Valer alongside Marie Elena O'brien as it premiered at the SheNYC festival in NYC. She played a teenager navigating grief following the death of a family member struggling with opioids in this female-driven South West drama.

The Fairytale Lives of Russian Girls

Five young women navigate the post-soviet Moscow and find their lives to be quite similar to the twisted fairytales they were told as children. Peyton plays Katya, a young woman in love with the daughter of the older man with whom she has an affair, in Kenan Theater Company's production directed by Aubrey Snow.