At 26, Collin’s hair is thinning, and shaving it feels like a bigger deal than it should. He’s caught up in how people will see him—especially the ones who knew him before. Coming back home, he reconnects with old friends, hoping to find a piece of himself he thinks he’s lost. But he’s not the only one hiding behind a mask—everyone’s got something they’re not ready to face.
A film by Conner Evert
In order of appearance:
Collin: Conner Evert
Mom: Victoria Evert
Mom’s boyfriend: Jim Lloyd
Lor: Lauren Hagen
Hunter: Alan Taverna
Banana: Gabrielle Thomas
Emily: Effy Kawira
Jake: Nathan Barlow
Director: Conner Evert
Cinematographer: Christian Spraungel
Production Designer: Andrea Bursott
Editor: Conner Evert
Hatfish is a meditation on transition—straddling the past while searching for clarity in the future. It’s a reminder that the present moment is all we truly have, and that measuring our journey against others is less important than embracing where we are, right now.
