Daddy’s Little Meatball
On a trip to New York, an Australian father and daughter navigate the city and their strained relationship.
Written and Directed by Yael Grunseit
Written and Directed by Yael Grunseit
Tribeca Festival, New York Premiere (2026)
Melbourne International Film Festival, Victorian Premiere (2026)
Palm Springs ShortFest (2026)
Flickerfest, World Premiere (2026)
Santa Barbara International Film Festival, US Premiere (2026)
Nantucket Film Festival (2026)
UpTilt Film Festival (2026)
Independent Film Festival Boston (2026)
Revelation Perth International Film Festival (2026)
Nashville Film Festival (2026)
Calgary International Film Festival, Canadian Premiere (2026)
New/Next Film Fest (2026)
Chilliwack Independent Film Festival (2026)
Durham Regional International Film Festival (2026)
Coronado Island Film Festival (2026)
Byron Bay International Film Festival (2026)
Awards
Best Local Short & Best Cinematography, Flickerfest (2026)
Best Student International Short, Palm Springs ShortFest (2026)
Audience Award, Nashville Film Festival (2026)
Best Local Short & Best Cinematography, Flickerfest (2026)
Best Student International Short, Palm Springs ShortFest (2026)
Audience Award, Nashville Film Festival (2026)
Press
to Be Magazine: Inside Daddy’s Little Meatball
Monster Children: A Filmmaker You Should Know About: Yael Grunseit
Directors Notes: Tender, Hopeful and Human: 10 Must-Watch Shorts from Tribeca 2026
IndieWire: Tribeca Festival Reveals 25th Anniversary Lineup
Variety: Palm Springs International ShortFest Unveils 2026 Winners
FilmInk: Yael Grunseit Rolls Out Daddy’s Little Meatball
The Moveable Fest: Yael Grunseit on Having Immaturity Eat Away at You in Daddy’s Little Meatball
Frankie Magazine: How to Make a Festival-Selected Short Film with Yael Grunseit
Variety Australia: Winners of Flickerfest International and Australian Awards Revealed
Monster Children: A Filmmaker You Should Know About: Yael Grunseit
Directors Notes: Tender, Hopeful and Human: 10 Must-Watch Shorts from Tribeca 2026
IndieWire: Tribeca Festival Reveals 25th Anniversary Lineup
Variety: Palm Springs International ShortFest Unveils 2026 Winners
FilmInk: Yael Grunseit Rolls Out Daddy’s Little Meatball
The Moveable Fest: Yael Grunseit on Having Immaturity Eat Away at You in Daddy’s Little Meatball
Frankie Magazine: How to Make a Festival-Selected Short Film with Yael Grunseit
Variety Australia: Winners of Flickerfest International and Australian Awards Revealed
15 min | 2026
Genre: Drama/Comedy
Genre: Drama/Comedy