Project Detail

My Brother Is A Mermaid

Synopsis

A social realist fairytale about a transfeminine teenager, as seen through the eyes of their 7-year-old brother. Set in a desolate and prejudiced coastal town, the film examines how a child's unconditional love can be an empowering and disruptive force for good.

Details

Year
2019
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
20 min
Director
Alfie Dale
Producer
Alfie Dale
Executive Producer
Anthony Toma
Editor
Alfie Dale
Screenwriter
Alfie Dale
Director of Photography
Jim Petersen
Production Designer
Eleonora Scoccimarro
Sound
Seb Bruen
Composer
Luke Hester
Principal cast
Cameron Maydale, Aidan Broderick

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