River Maid is a lyrical, song-like tale of an aging widower who is numbed by loss and marking time until the end. He encounters a mermaid who re-awakens his old sense of adventure.

​Runtime: 17 minutes

Produced in conjunction with Mirandum Pictures

Official Selection: Dances With Films LA 
Nominee, Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Short, Best Actor in a Short, Best Cinematography, Best Editing:     FirstGlance  Philadelphia Film Festival 
Official Selection: Film Club's Lost Weekend

Release date:   May 10, 2026

More information:  https://www.mirandumpictures.com/rivermaid
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