Short film

Mermaid

2025 · 19 min

A short, queasy satire that turns reality-show vanity into body horror, funny and unsettling in equal measure.

Tagline: A little movie about the big horrors of The Little Mermaid.
Overview: Isla longs to compete on a reality show to meet an ideal prince. She goes to a demented plastic surgeon who promises to make Isla absolutely perfect for the show. But Isla is confronted with a potentially devastating choice.
How it feels: Absurd, dark, satirical and eerie. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Identity, obsession, media, celebrity
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: absurdstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
obsession
media
celebrity
deception
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild