Descriptions:
DANDELION | 2025
In 1970s Los Angeles, rebellious queer teen MARGARET (Ava Lalezarzadeh) gets thrown out of yet another foster placement and finds herself in the company of mysterious social worker, JOYCE (Vic Michaelis), who’s tasked with finding her a new home before the break of dawn. At odds and forced to travel the city together, Margaret realizes that running may not be her only option.
Student Academy Award® & College Emmy® Nominee
Audience Award for Best Student Short at Palm Springs ShortFest and Best Narrative Short at Brooklyn Film Festival
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Directed by Fiona Obertinca @1keagirl
Written by Corey Pinchoff @choruspinchoff
Produced by Tori Ichikowitz @toriichikowitz
Cinematography by Bruce Puyu Wang @bruce_puyu_wang
Production Design by Ana Visuetti @anavisuetti
Edited by Ace Wang @ace.jing.wang
Original Score by Emily Rice @emrice.music
Song: Honey by Drugdealer ft. Weyes Blood
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