Actualization
Filming 2026
Coming 2026
A Modern Fable - Short Film
What is Actualization about?
Billie has lived in terror of vomiting since childhood. When a positive pregnancy test shatters her fragile stability, she is drawn into a surreal confrontation with her mother, led by her worn-out childhood teddy bear.
Through grotesque rituals of birthdays, holidays, and family meals warped into nightmarish visions, Billie relives the dismissal and abandonment that shaped her phobia. At last, she faces the fear that has ruled her life, discovering that survival doesn’t mean erasing it, but transforming it into a new way forward.
“Emetophobia affects millions, but almost no one talks about it. I have had this fear since elementary school but it wasn’t until my early 20’s that I realized there was a name for it. And a name meant treatment, it meant understanding. It meant there was hope. I want anyone suffering with this to know there is hope.”
We still need your help to fully realize our dreams. If we can raise 10k more we can finish building our sets and afford our VFX!
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SLIMETIME SUMMER FUNDRAISER
Carley and I got slimed when we hit our goal!
Photos by John Savoia
I talk about recovery on Anna Chrstie’s podcast
Boston Compass Editorial on Emetophobia
My exploratory piece in Boston Compass paper, talking about my lived experience with this phobia. Read the full piece here.
Behind the Scenes - Building our DreamWorld Sets
Living With and Recovering from Emetophobia
Join me + William from Bia for a candid conversation about recovery + living with a fear of vomiting. (This conversation can be a bit triggering but ultimately hopeful!)
Help Us Hit the Finish Line
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Special thanks to our sponsor, BIA Journey, an online tool to help you overcome your fears and to our fiscal sponsor, Stowe Story Labs.