Paw Paw & Dayja

PawPaw
& Dayja

A GREGORY ALAN WILLIAMS FILM

Family
Comedy

about the Movie

Synopsis

When Dayja’s Marine Corps Reservist mom heads off to annual training, the eight-year-old Bigfoot fan is excited to spend two whole weeks with her Dad. But when Dayja’s eccentric and well-meaning stepmother, Ms. Lena tries to teach her the finer arts of baking, crocheting, and home decorating, Dayja begs her beloved grandfather and running buddy, Paw Paw, for rescue. When Paw Paw shows up to take Dayja camping, the prim and proper Ms. Lena happily announces that she is joining the pair for their adventure in the North Georgia mountains — an area that turns out to be the legendary Bigfoot’s backyard.

Meet the Director

Gregory Alan Williams

Emmy Award winner Gregory Alan Williams co-starred as Martin Imari on the HBO/MAX comedy The Righteous Gemstones. He also received rave reviews for his co-starring role as Robert “Mac” McCready on the groundbreaking OWN network series Greenleaf. To date, Williams has appeared in nearly 200 movies and television shows– including ten seasons recurring on NBC’s Chicago Med. Fall 2025, he takes on a recurring role as Fire Chief Harold Forrester on the new ABC spin-off, 911 Nashville.

Cast

Meet The Cast

Aria May

Dayja

Kenisha Johnson

Ms. Lena

Raven Danielle Baker

Khadijah

Jay Peterson

Big Foot

Travi Lashawn

David

Gregory Alan Williams

Pawpaw

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Film stills and behind the scenes

Step inside the journey of Paw Paw & Dayja. The gallery brings together stills that capture the film’s heart—Dayja’s playful spirit, Paw Paw’s steady humor, and the vibrant settings of North Georgia. Each image reflects the warmth, laughter, and lessons that shape their adventure.

Behind the scenes, you’ll meet the people who made the story possible: the director guiding the cast, the crew working tirelessly to set each scene, and the candid moments of joy that happened between takes. Together, these glimpses reveal not only the film on screen, but also the community and creativity behind it.