JUNIOR'S GIANT

Directed by Paula Brancati | Drama | 16 Minutes

A close-knit Grandfather and his trans Granddaughter struggle when his dementia sparks an imaginary giant and gender confusion, causing pain for them both.

JUNIOR'S GIANT is based on writer Deb McGrath's father's experience with Lewy Body dementia and the imaginary giant who became a real comfort to him as his condition worsened.

Writer: Debra McGrath
Producer: Candice Chow-How, Paula Brancati, Debra McGrath
Executive Producer: Ryan Goldhar, Colin Mochrie
DOP: A A Scott McClellan
Editor: J Deschamps
Production Designer: Leeanne Beck
Music: Anthony Brancati

Cast: Eric Peterson, Kinley Mochrie, Debra McGrath, Ardon Bess, Al Maini, Thom Allison, Savannah Burton

This short film will be shown in our Homegrown Shorts 1 screening