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In the wake of a terrifying encounter, an overwhelmed drag queen struggles under the weight of public attention.

Directed by Syra McCarthy
Written by Kyle Casey Chu & Róisín Isner

Based on Kyle Casey Chu's true story.

"Sometimes the very best things arrive in small form. Such is the case with this 15-minute fictionalized short inspired by the traumatic aftermath of a real event … one of the most affecting and effective films in the lineup."

— San Jose Mercury News

“A darkly funny fictionalized form. … The short explicates what victims go through when the media circus comes to town.”

— Mission Local

“With a luminous lead performance and beautiful cinematography, we get to see quiet humanity and humor."

— PROOF Film Festival

"The film is as much about helplessly staring at a phone that’s blowing up as it is about processing trauma.”

— The San Francisco Standard

"A compelling film that stems from a real-life experience ... Well-performed and edited, this is a powerful short about why drag matters and the emotional impact of homophobia."

— San Francisco Bay Times

CAST & CREW

Director Syra McCarthy
Writers Kyle Casey Chu
& Róisín Isner
Starring Kyle Casey Chu
Producers Vee Godinez
& Hillary Irene Pierce
Executive Producers WeScreenplay
Talon Entertainment
Kyle Casey Chu
Róisín Isner
Cinematographer Sarah Simka Jaffe
Production Design Rachel Groat
Costume Designer Maggie Whitaker
Editor Ashley Rodholm
Composer Katy Jarzebowski

TECH SPECS

Runtime 14mins 58secs
Color Full color
Language English
Aspect Ratio 16:9 (1.78)
Exhibition Formats DCP
ProRes HQ
Resolution 3840 x 2160 (4k)
1920 x 1080 (HD)
Audio Format Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
Stereo
Shooting Format Alexa
Subtitles/Captions English