Mermaid
Costume Designer · Feature Film · 2026
OVERVIEW
Written and directed by Fia Perera, Mermaid follows Cassie, a ten-year-old longing to live authentically, and Pepper, a grieving drag queen who becomes an unexpected source of understanding and protection. Their friendship develops into a story about identity, imagination, chosen family, and belonging.
Filmed in Cape Cod and Los Angeles, the feature stars Devyn McDowell, Arturo Luíz Soria, Nat Faxon, Alex Moffat, Mary Birdsong, Tom Kiesche, and Missi Pyle.
CONTRIBUTION
As Costume Designer, Matthew Solomon led the costume department in developing character-driven wardrobes for the film’s family, school, and drag-community settings.
RECOGNITION
PRODUCTION DETAILS
Year: 2026
Format: Narrative Feature Film
Production Companies: Perera Pictures and Safe Space Pictures
Writer and Director: Fia Perera
Producers: Ryan Lacen, Jenica Bergere, Hilliard Guess, Tyler Musikanth, Toni Long, and Mary Vernieu
Director of Photography: Gareth Taylor
Editor: Fabienne Bouville
Casting Director: Findley Davidson
Production Designers: A.J. Mattioli and Maureen Mahon, Second Unit
Costume Designer: Matthew Solomon
Assistant Costume Designers: Emily Marshburn and Cleo Blackketter
Key Costumer: Sam Kumiko Sheridan
Hair and Makeup Department Head: Samson Smith
World Premiere: March 14, 2026 at the Cinequest Film Festival
Costume Renderings: Matthew Solomon