Farther Along is a proof-of-concept for a half-hour LGBTQ+ comedy series about a devil-may-care pastor (Succession’s Peter Friedman) and his tightly wound gay son (Blair Peyton) navigating life after loss. The short also stars Clara Wong (Billions), NaTonia Monét (The Other Two), and Mia Rose Kavensky (Meet Cute in Manhattan).
Directed by MJ Bernier & Emily Draper
Written by Blair Peyton
World Premiere, Dances with Films NY, January 2026
Sam (River Knight) navigates life as a breakout opera star trying to crossover into pop music stardom. When a shadowy figure from his past shows up, Sam can no longer keep his "truth" a secret and reveals himself to be something the world has not seen for centuries.
Produced by MJ Bernier
Written & Directed by David Stillman Meyer
Best Ensemble Performance, SOHO International Film Festival, 2025
When a member of Gamma Gamma Delta reports a string of thefts from the chapter house, Katie, the chapter’s disgraced former president, flounders to defend herself before the sorority exec board.
Produced by MJ Bernier and Mia Kavensky
Written and Directed by Emily Draper
Nominated for Best Screenplay, TBUFF 2024
World Premiere, Oxford Shorts Film Festival, September 2024
US Premiere, Chelsea Film Festival, October 2024
Mayellen, recently divorced and feeling lost, must pack up her late grandmother's beach cottage for sale. When a neighbor with dementia bring up old memories, Mayellen has no choice but to confront her grief directly.
Produced by MJ Bernier & JJ Maley
Directed by Sierra Schnack
Written by Anna Clare Kerr
A delusional millennial from the Bronx gets in the ring with a junior boxing champion known as The Smoke.
Produced by MJ Bernier
Directed by Ruthie Marantz
Written, Executive Produced & Starring Jessica Catalano
Audience Award, Best Pilot Series, Dances with Films NY, 2024
World Premiere, Dances with Films NY, 2024
A Film by MJ Bernier
Produced by MJ Bernier, Lilian Rivard, and Artoffact Records
DP Gemma Doll Grossman
Starring Ev Vigil & Mimi Mookhiif
Filmed in Joshua Tree, CA, 2020
A Film by MJ Bernier
Produced by MJ Bernier, Lilian Rivard, and Artoffact Records
DP Gemma Doll Grossman
Filmed in Joshua Tree, CA, 2020
A Film by MJ Bernier
Starring Kristina Esfandiari
Co-Editors Rhys Stevenson & J. Tacke
DP Rhys Stevenson
Colorist Kevin Canavan
Special thanks to Winston Case
Filmed in New York, NY
A Film by MJ Bernier
Executive Producer Jess Good
Edited by Qinling Li & MJ Bernier
Filmed in San Francisco and Oakland, CA
STREAMING NOW on WildeTV
Winner, Best Documentary, Mindfield Film Festival
Nominee, Best Documentary, Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival
Nominee, Best Documentary, Art of Brooklyn Film Festival
Nominee, Best Documentary, Oxford Intl Short Film Festival