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.

ABOUT THE FILM

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.

UPCOMING SCREENINGS
  • 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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Here’s to an unforgettable week celebrating at @sohofilmfest! 💖 Huge thank you to the entire SOHO team, the organizers, and everyone who came out to cheer on Fairy Tale! Much more to come on our fall festival calendar! 🎃 🌊 (Heads up NYC,
What a magical premiere yesterday at @sohofilmfest 💖 A full house at Regal Union Square, incredible theater sound, and such a warm energy all around. We couldn’t have asked for a better NYC debut for Fairy Tale. 🍎🧚🤩 Huge thanks to everybo
To bring the world of Fairy Tale into crisp focus, our post-production team shaped the rhythm, score, palette, and soundscape. Meet the artists behind the film. ✂️ Edith Belmont, Editor. Crafting every character beat and story arc with precision an
Bringing Fairy Tale from page to screen took a dedicated team of artists, storytellers, and visionaries. Meet the creative leadership driving the project behind the camera: 🎬 Ann Heatherington (Writer | Director | Co-Producer): Making her directori
Announcing an Official Selection and our Connecticut Premiere! Proud to share that Fairy Tale has been selected for the 3rd Annual Planet Female Global StoryFest! As a female-driven story brought to life by a women-led cast and crew, being recogni
Meet the Cast: Onie Watlington as Margaret. A little girl in Sunnyside, Queens who desperately chases an impossible wish. Her heartache fuels her relentless pursuit of the Big Fairy. Onie Watlington embodies Margaret - clever and determined, furiou