BBFF2026 Meet the Filmmaker: Harvey Zielinski

After being mistaken for his identical twin by his estranged, dying father, Jake finds himself unexpectedly welcomed into a version of masculinity he has never been offered before. Written, directed by and starring Harvey Zielinski in the dual roles of Jake and Sam, Sweet Milk Lake is a funny, romantic and deeply personal film about the compromises we make to be seen.

We spoke with Harvey about building the film from a transmasculine perspective and the joy of finally handing it over to an audience.