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The Little Mermaid

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BEST SHORT FILM

Film Info
Showtime
Showtime
Premiere Type
Premiere Type
World Premiere
Category
Film Category
Short
Runtime
Run Time
7 min
Country
Country
Canada
Directed by
Directed by
NicholasHumphries
Produced by
Produced By
Samantha JewellLindsey MannAliya Tarmo
Written by
Written by
Meagan Hotz
Main Cast
Main Cast
Trevor

Gemma &

Jovanna

Huguet
Synopsis
Deep in a barren, fantastical wasteland lays a dilapidated circus tent. Inside, an ominous ringmaster forces his prized act, a real live mermaid to perform for a group of grimy, working class spectators. The mermaid, though frightening, is but a lovesick, caged animal praying for release from her endless torture. Unwilling to surrender his meal ticket, the ringmaster rejects her pleas for compassion and continues to confine the mermaid to her stagnant holding tank. With nowhere to escape to, the mermaid must make the choice between holding on to the hope of freedom and putting an end to her abuse.

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