The Butterfly Dance (1998)
Diane is a young dancer whose quiet life is disrupted by the presence of a mysterious and unsettling gardener. As strange and sinister events unfold, Diane faces growing fear and uncertainty in a world that feels increasingly threatening. “The Butterfly Dance” is a psychological short film centered on tension, fear, and the unknown.
Director: Max Reynal
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Vera Farmiga as Diane |
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Phil Kauffmann as Gabriel |
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Reade Kelly as Father |
| Directing | Max Reynal | Director |
| Writing | Max Reynal | Writer |
| Production | David Klein | Producer |
| Camera | Patrick Cady | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Josh Apter | Editor |