Daddy's Little Meatball

An Australian father and his teenage daughter travel to New York City, where they attempt to mend their difficult relationship while exploring the urban environment. The father works as a seller of specialized underwear, and the story focuses on the interpersonal tension between the two characters during their visit.

This short comedy and drama was written and directed by Yael Grunseit. The film was produced by Jason Gotlieb, Sam Jang-Milsten, and Rebecca Quinn Robertson through Scratch Off Productions and the Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema. The main cast features Benjamin Howes as Ed, Madeline Sunshine as Sasha, and John Hedrick as Rai. The movie has a total runtime of 15 minutes and was released on January 24, 2026.