Someone's Trying to Get In


Someone's Trying to Get In is a Canadian short drama film, written and directed by Colin Nixon and released in 2024. The film stars Ralph Prosper as Bertrand, an asylum seeker from Haiti who is desperate to escape from the Canadian refugee camp where he has been interned pending his immigration hearing, after rumours of mass deportations begin to sweep the camp.
The cast also includes Nisha Coleman, Tyler Epassy, Vanina Epassy and Alastor Vael.
The film premiered in February 2024 at the 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and had its Canadian premiere in March at the Regard short film festival.

Awards

AwardYearCategoryRecipientResult
Torino Film Festival2024Short Film CompetitionColin Nixon
Knowlton Film Festival2024Best Regional FilmColin NixonWon
Canadian Screen Awards2025Best Performance in a Live Action Short DramaRalph ProsperNomitated