The film
Eliza and Emma Doucet are twin sisters and aspiring actors. In their own words, they reflect on growing up with autism and childhood apraxia of speech, the bond they share, and why seeing people like themselves on screen matters.
SHORT DOCUMENTARY
Eliza + Emma
Twin sisters on identity, sisterhood, and finding their place.
Growing up misunderstood.
Directed by Justin Mashuta • Short documentary
The approach
Individual and shared interviews, family photographs, and everyday moments keep the sisters’ perspectives at the center. The film connects their childhood experiences with their search for identity, independence, and authentic representation.
Festival selection
Official Selection — Mystic Film Festival 2026.
Directed by Justin Mashuta.
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