Michael, Emmadri, and the Mermaid
Michael, Emmadri, and the Mermaid
(Short) (2019)
In the wake of her home's destruction as Hurricane Michael makes landfall in the Florida Panhandle, a little girl finds herself in the stressful situation of her parents trying to find them a place to stay.
Michael, Emmadri, and the Mermaid - Short Film Trailer
Reviews
“I love this film. A significant family movie we all need to watch. Plus the quality of this short film hits all the checkmark for an outstanding movie, and the ensemble cast…This movie was made with a pure heart and brilliant talent in film making…” -Utah Film Festival (2019)
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“My younger brother was born during a hurricane. As a native Floridian, I’ve done the drill almost every year: put up the storm shutters, stock up on water and canned foods, and make sure there’s gas in the tank. I am no stranger to the devastating effects of hurricanes. As I watched Hurricane Michael make landfall back in October of 2018, I felt compelled to tell a story that's all too familiar to Floridians, but through a lens rarely depicted: the innocence of a child's eyes. Directing a 4-year-old in a lead role was difficult, but in order to capture the real-life struggles families endure in the wake of natural disasters, I was inspired to meet the challenge.”
Ryan Dougall
Writer/Director
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