When a hard-living woman is mistaken for a fairy by a grieving little girl, both discover the power of being seen.

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One hot mess.

One impossible WISH.

What could go right?

Woman and girl talking at an outdoor market

Margaret, 7, needs a miracle to bring her mom home.

Sam, 30s, needs something - anything - to believe in.

When their worlds collide in Sunnyside, Queens, the real magic happens.

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Halloween is serious business

Woman walking into apartment building decorated for Halloween. Still from short film Fairy Tale, GDIFF Official Selection 2026

Sunnyside, Queens doesn't mess around when it comes to making magic happen for Halloween.

When seven-year-old Margaret spots a real live fairy stumbling out of a car at dawn, she knows exactly what she needs to ask for.

PRESS & MEDIA

THE LATEST

  • Film Still from Fairy Tale, Official Selection of GDIFF

    TOP 5 FILM AT ASHEVILLE FILM FESTIVAL

    Fairy Tale was named one of the 5 Best Films of the 2026 Asheville Film Festival by 828newsNOW! Learn more about our early accolades.

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  • Film crew at work in Sunnyside Gardens

    MEET THE CAST & CREW

    Fairy Tale was made real by a dedicated team of brilliant NYC-based artists, actors, and dreamers. Get to know the humans behind the movie magic!

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  • Film Still from Fairy Tale with Little Girl

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What an incredible weekend in Asheville! ⛰️🎬 Great people, inspiring films, tasty food, art and music! So it makes it even sweeter to share that Fairy Tale was named one of the 5 Best Films of the 2026 Asheville Film Festival by 828newsNOW! Out of
Amazing time in Asheville enjoying this beautiful town. Awed by the venue - the historic (and active!) Asheville Masonic Temple. Saw some amazing films yesterday - smart, inventive, genuine, and full of heart. Feeling inspired by the resilience and c
Getting excited to bring our Sunnyside story to the big screen at the Asheville Film Festival in less than 1 week! Asheville NC-area friends and fans, reserve your seats now to watch Fairy Tale LIVE and in-person and vote for Onie Watlington as Bes
🎭 So proud to announce that Onie Watlington has been nominated for Best Emerging Artist at the Asheville Film Festival! Her performance brings so much heart to our film. Big thanks to the AFF community for recognizing her achievement. Can’t