Experiencing Interruptions?

Butterfly

An aspiring actress runs away from home and faces a journey of self-discovery.

  • Jonathan Sim
    Director
  • Jonathan Sim
    Writer
  • Elijah Caballero
    Producer
  • Lisa Purrone
    Key Cast
    "Emily"
  • Sunny Vinsavich
    Key Cast
    "Older Emily"
  • Naomi Jane Voight
    Key Cast
    "Young Emily"
  • Erin Ashley
    Key Cast
    "Mom"
  • Jonathan Sim
    Editors
  • Nicolo Pinzolo
    Editors
  • Melissa Yiu
    Director of Photography
  • Maya Velazquez
    1st Assistant Director
  • Jaewon Dodley
    2nd Assistant Director
  • Jonathan Saavedra
    Gaffer
  • Nicolo Pinzolo
    Sound
  • Ashaya McCoy
    Script Supervisor
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Fantasy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 21, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Reel Works
Director Biography - Jonathan Sim

Jonathan Sim is a filmmaker studying at New York University Tisch School of the Arts.

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Director Statement

This is a short film I spent a year working on with a production company called Reel Works. This was a very personal story about a struggling artist who wants their family to understand them. This is a journey of self-discovery that takes place primarily on one night. I want people to understand the character and get invested in her journey.