A feature documentary about the powerful allure of a universal myth. MERMAIDS immerses audiences in a world where fantasies come to life. Following the stories of five extraordinary tail-donning women who are part of a growing "mermaiding" subculture. Audiences voyage between mermaid theme parks, conventions, tail-making studios, and deep into the ocean where escaping reality and transforming into the empowered icon of the mermaid is possible. Official Selection at the **Hot Docs Film Festival.** *"Catherine Lutes' stunning underwater photography just might send you out searching for a fish tail of your own." - Bruce DeMara, **Toronto Star***