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This emotional and important short film, created by a young queer filmmaker from Ōtautahi, follows a young person named Eli who has just come out. In a bold attempt to embrace their identity.
Eli stumbles across a drag show and enters the world of drag for the very first time. The film explores how drag can empower queer youth and transform their journey of self-discovery.
Through Eli's eyes, we see the contrasting responses from parents — from conventional and hesitant to glittery and proud — as they grapple with acceptance, love, and fear.
The film sheds light on the deep importance of representation, support, and identity, especially for those coming out in environments that don’t always understand them.
This is a moving and impactful opportunity for actors to take part in a queer-positive film with meaningful representation and narrative relevance. A beautiful project for anyone passionate about storytelling with heart
Where did this casting call come from?
Male or Female 40 to 60
Eli’s parents. Conventional and kind people. When their kid comes out they panic, this is all new to them and they have no reference or understanding. When Eli returns home from the drag show the parents welcome them home hesitantly, worried they have hurt their child, they try to do better
Male or Female 40 to 60
Glitter parents or grandparents. Highly proud of Glitter, their drag kid they attend every show. While not part of the queer community they have embraced the world with openness and celebration. They’re vocal, sparkly, and full of love
