Mermaid

Doug is an awkward Florida drug addict. Divorced and alone, he shares custody of his young daughter with his ex. Doug's reeling from losing his job at a local strip club, where he takes care of the fish in the aquarium. Things are beyond bleak - so Doug zips his boat out into the Gulf to end the pain of his reality. But at his lowest point, he discovers an injured Mermaid creature clinging to life. For Doug, it's a sign from the Universe - so he brings her home, gives her shelter in his tub and begins to nurse her back to health. He even names her Destiny. As their rapport blossoms, word of his secret gets out and he is forced to protect his new friend by any means necessary.

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Credits

Director:

Tyler Cornack

Executive Producer:

Billy Morean, Johnny Pemberton, Jason Korstad, Sara McFarlane

Producer:

Daniel Brandt, Dane Eckerle, Cole Eckerle

Screenwriter:

Tyler Cornack

Cinematographer:

Joel Lavold

Editor:

Cole Eckerle

Production Designer:

Allie Leone

Sound Designer:

Grant Elder

Music:

Tyler Cornack

Principal Cast:

Johnny Pemberton, Avery Potemri, Kevin Nealon, Kirk Fox, Tom Arnold, Robert Patrick, Kevin Dunn, Devyn McDowell, Tyler Rice, Julia Valentine Larson

Additional Credits:

SFX Supervisor: Mark Villalobos

Contact

Distributor:

N/A
daniel@Pln-txt.com

Public Film Contact:

Daniel Brandt
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daniel@Pln-txt.com

Publicity Contact:

Erik Bright
eb@prodigypublicrelations.com
310-857-2020 x700

Sales Agent:

Nate Bolotin
XYZ Films

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2025
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Runtime:
105 mins