Dandelion | Award-Winning Queer Short Film

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 Instagram @dandelionthesisfilm TikTok @dandelionthesisfilm Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/film/dandelion... 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 We’re making a feature! Follow along on the journey here: https://buttondown.com/dandelionfilm