Private Project

Flourish

A college undergrad drops out in order to follow their dream of becoming a flower while navigating the haze of their own memories.

"A short film expressing life as stream-of-consciousness through the story of a disillusioned soul who leaves the expectations of the world behind them in order to become that which they truly are, a being of life, death, and love without bounds."

  • Dylan Hensley
    Director
    Bittersweet, We'll Be Trees Asleep, Where We're Going, Conversations With Death, Elf Boy
  • Dylan Hensley
    Writer
    We'll Be Trees Asleep, Where We're Going, Conversations With Death, Elf Boy
  • Dylan Hensley
    Cinematographer
    We'll Be Trees Asleep, Where We're Going, Conversations With Death, Elf Boy
  • Dylan Hensley
    Producer
    We'll Be Trees Asleep, Where We're Going, Conversations With Death, Elf Boy
  • Beth Avellaneda
    Key Cast
    "Bet"
  • Riña Gallegos
    Key Cast
    "Friend"
  • Amy Tax
    Key Cast
    "Party Cutie"
  • Damel Hardamon Jones
    Key Cast
    "Cemetery Bro 1"
  • Shawn Lucas Smallets
    Key Cast
    "Cemetery Bro 2"
  • Walter Trapp
    Music Composition
  • Dylan Hensley
    Music Composition
    Where Were Going
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Magical Realism, Drama
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 48 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 4, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    7,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    2k
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.66 : 1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of North Texas
Director Biography - Dylan Hensley

Dylan Hensley is an MFA Graduate in Documentary Production from the University of North Texas, with a BA in Media Arts and Minor in Anthropology.

At the time of this films production, they were but a humble undergrad trying to may sense of their world and their identity.

Their work spans from experimental documentaries that focus on community and the environment, to vlogs and short films embedded with magical realism. They are also an accomplished musician under the stage name Saint Naive.

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Director Statement

Flourish was the hardest film for me to work on as my first independent film as a student, not because of it’s production but because of what I went through in my personal life as I worked on it. Now when I think of this film I will be reminded of these times, both painful and loving.

This story became a reflection of my soul as I struggled with the social expectations and internal voices that I came to identify with as I grew up, I ignored what my soul truly reached out for. Now I understand, through filmmaking and storytelling, I can reclaim that space through self-expression.

With much love, Dylan