Perfect (2026 film)

Perfect
Directed byMillicent Hailes
Written by
  • Kendra A Miller
  • Millicent Hailes
Produced by
  • Millicent Hailes
  • Nathan Scherrer
  • Tara Sheree
  • Tyler Payne
  • Liz Cardenas
  • Douglas Riggs
Starring
CinematographyKsusha Genenfeld
Edited byAmber Bansak
Music byWynne Bennet
Production
companies
  • Freenjoy
  • Steak and Rosé
Release date
  • March 12, 2026 (2026-03-12) (SXSW)
Running time
94 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Perfect (stylized as PERFECT), is a 2026 American drama film directed, produced, and co-written by Millicent Hailes in her directorial debut. It stars Julia Fox, Ashley Moore, Lío Mehiel, Micaela Wittman, Ryder McLaughlin, Kate Moennig and Creed Bratton.

It had its world premiere at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 12, 2026.

Premise

A wealthy pregnant woman falls in love with a woman starting her life over.

Cast

Production

In August 2024, it was announced Julia Fox, Ashley Moore, Micaela Wittman and Lío Mehiel had joined the cast of the film, with Millicent Hailes directing from a screenplay by Kendra A Miller and Millicent Hailes. Principal photography commenced in September.[2][3] During production, PERFECT was unionized with IATSE.[4]

Release

It had its world premiere at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 12, 2026.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Visions". South by Southwest. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  2. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (August 27, 2024). "Julia Fox to Star in LGBTQ Romantic Drama 'PERFECT' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  3. ^ Factora, James (August 27, 2024). "Julia Fox's Next Role? A Woman Entangled in a Sapphic Romance". Them. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  4. ^ Kilkenny, Katie (September 20, 2024). "Julia Fox Drama Gets a Unionized Crew After Brief IATSE Picket". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  5. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 4, 2026). "SXSW Adds 'The Comeback' Season 3 Premiere, Red Hot Chili Peppers Documentary, Movies From The Apatow Family & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 12, 2026.