| Are You Scared to Be Yourself Because You Think That You Might Fail? | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Bec Pecaut |
| Written by | Bec Pecaut |
| Produced by | Emily Harris |
| Starring | Lio Mehiel Sadie Scott Phyllis Ellis |
| Cinematography | Alice Stephens |
| Edited by | Brendan Mills |
| Music by | Gus Callahan |
Production company | OPC Production |
Release date |
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Running time | 17 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Are You Scared to Be Yourself Because You Think That You Might Fail? is a 2024 Canadian short drama film, written and directed by Bec Pecaut. [1] The film stars Lio Mehiel as Mad, a non-binary person wrestling with their turbulent emotions while recovering from gender-affirming surgery. [1]
The cast also includes Sadie Scott, Phyllis Ellis and Francesca Dill.
The film had its world premiere in the Short Cuts program at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. [2] It had its international premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. [3]
The film was named to TIFF's annual Canada's Top Ten list for 2024. [4]
| Year | Festival | Award/Category | Status | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Toronto International Film Festival | Best Canadian Short Film | Won | [5] |
| 2025 | Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival | Best Queer Short Award | Won | [6] |
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