Are You Scared to Be Yourself Because You Think That You Might Fail?
Are You Scared to Be Yourself Because You Think That You Might Fail? is a 2024 Canadian short drama film, written and directed by Bec Pecaut. The film stars Lío Mehiel as Mad, a non-binary person wrestling with their turbulent emotions while recovering from gender-affirming surgery.
The cast also includes Sadie Scott, Phyllis Ellis and Francesca Dill.
The film had its world premiere in the Short Cuts program at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. It had its international premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
The film was named to TIFF's annual Canada's Top Ten list for 2024.