After months of anticipation, queer film fans finally know when they’ll be able to watch The Non-Actor. The 18-minute short film starring Maya Hawke and Victoria Pedretti will begin streaming on MUBI on July 10, giving audiences their first widely accessible chance to see one of this year’s most talked-about queer short films.
Directed by Eliza Callahan and adapted from her novel The Hearing Test, The Non-Actor has been on the radar of sapphic film fans since its festival premiere. Now, the wait is almost over.
What Is The Non-Actor About?
The Non-Actor follows Elliot, a young woman navigating sudden hearing loss while participating in a clinical trial. During the study, she unexpectedly finds herself living with her ex-partner’s new girlfriend. As Elliot adjusts to a changing relationship with both sound and the people around her, the two women begin to form an unexpected connection.
While the film explores themes of identity, grief, and communication, it also tells an intimate story about human connection in moments of uncertainty. At just 18 minutes long, The Non-Actor promises an emotional viewing experience without giving away too much before audiences have a chance to watch it themselves.
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Who Stars in The Non-Actor?
One of the biggest reasons for the excitement surrounding the film is its cast. Maya Hawke is best known for her role as Robin Buckley in Stranger Things, while Victoria Pedretti earned widespread praise for her performance as Dani Clayton in The Haunting of Bly Manor. Both actors have built passionate fanbases, particularly among LGBTQ+ audiences, making their first project together one that many viewers have been eager to see.
The film is written and directed by Eliza Callahan, who adapted the screenplay from her own novel, The Hearing Test.
Where Can You Watch The Non-Actor?
The Non-Actor will begin streaming exclusively on MUBI on July 10. Although the film premiered on the festival circuit in 2025, it hasn’t been widely available to stream until now. Its arrival on MUBI marks the first opportunity for many viewers to finally watch the short film from home. If you’ve been hearing people talk about The Non-Actor over the past year but weren’t sure where to find it, this is the release you’ve been waiting for.
Whether you’ve been following the film since its festival debut or you’re just discovering it now, The Non-Actor is shaping up to be one of this summer’s most anticipated queer short film releases. With Maya Hawke and Victoria Pedretti leading the cast, it won’t be long before audiences can finally see what all the buzz has been about.
