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DAWN

"Dawn" is a magical realist story personifying Dawn who has kept the world in darkness for several days and seeks guidance from an all-knowing grandmotherly figure who runs a “Supernatural Rehabilitation Center”. This timeless story touches on themes of identity, purpose, and uncertainty of the future.

  • Tatiana Tift
    Director
  • Tatiana Tift
    Writer
  • Tatiana Tift
    Producer
  • Anisa Benitez
    Key Cast
    "Dawn"
  • Malissa Y Myers
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Dewey- Mae"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Fantasy, Magical Realism, Drama
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 9 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 19, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    13,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - School of Visual Arts
Director Biography - Tatiana Tift

Tatiana is a 22 yr. old writer/director/videographer based in New Jersey and New York. She is a recent graduate from the School of Visual Arts. She also has experience in acting, assistant directing, editing, production design, and art education. Tatiana has a diverse background in the creative field from being a dancer for 15 years to graduating from a performing arts high school. She is now behind the scenes striving to tell fantastical stories with the representation of women from various backgrounds. She also hopes to educate and inspire the youth, showing them there is space in the entertainment industry for them.

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Director Statement

"DAWN" is my thesis film that is very close to me. This film is an allegorical short film touching on depression, identity and purpose told through the personification of Dawn after she has kept the world in dark for several days.
I hope the viewers can see themselves within Dawn. That they can resonate with her doubts and her vulnerable state in a violent world.