THE MEALYBUG

Written and Directed by Nicholas Stoesser & Anthony Notarile

In Mealybug, Camila Delgado has created her own Garden of Eden amidst the urban chaos of Brooklyn—a tranquil sanctuary where she cultivates plants and nurtures old friendships. But when a new set of unpredictable neighbors arrive, Camila’s peaceful existence begins to unravel. As their presence grows more intrusive, she must confront the unsettling reality that the serene world she’s carefully crafted may be slipping beyond her control.

Inspired by Stanley Ellin’s short story "A Corner of Paradise," a murder mystery writer from Brooklyn, Mealybug explores themes of change, the fragility of peace, and the creeping disruption of one’s life by forces beyond their control. This taut thriller delves into the psychological tension that arises when the familiar becomes suddenly and dangerously alien.