Exploring gender through the lens of the superhero myth, BALLOON explores the root of toxic masculinity in the way we raise our boys. Sam knows the only way to survive junior high is to stay below radar—but all that changes when he discovers he has superpowers. Starring: Paul Scheer, Jonah Beres, Carson Severson, Jaylin Ogle, David Gurrola, Jacy King, Eric Tiede, Bianca Lopez, Jim Hanna Director: Jeremy Merrifield Writers: Jeremy Merrifield & Dave Testa Producer: Christina Cha Executive Producer: Michael James Scott Associate Producer: Kate Chamuris Line Producer: Alex Peurye Cinematographer: Frances Kroon Production Designer: Jerry Marsini Editor: Bowei Yue Casting Director: Debby Romano Music Composer: Ali Helnwein Sound Designer: D. Chris Smith Lead Visual Effects Artist: Krisztián Csanki Follow BALLOON on social media: balloonmovie.com Instagram.com/balloonfilm facebook.com/balloonshort twitter.com/balloonfilm