| The Flourish | |
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| Directed by | Shannon Taylor |
| Screenplay by | Brit Taylor |
| Story by | Anthony Maze |
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| Cinematography | Mark De Leon |
| Edited by | Mark De Leon |
| Music by | Steve Garbade |
| Production company | Taylor Way Productions |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Flourish is a 2019 American short film directed by Shannon Taylor from a screenplay by Brit Taylor. It stars Faithe Herman, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Saffran Harris, and Sidney Franklin. Herman won the Indie Spirit Award Performance by a Child Actor at Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema.
Cast
- Faithe Herman
- Mark Christopher Lawrence
- Saffran Harris
- Sidney Franklin
Production
The film was made over the course of 60 days for Her Film Challenge, a competition for women writers and directors. So Say We All vetted the stories prior and the event was presented by Film Consortium San Diego.
Release
The film screened at the San Diego International Film Festival in 2020.
Accolades
| Event | Year | Award | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| San Diego Film Awards | 2020 | Best Child Actor: Narrative Short Film | Faithe Herman | Won | |
| Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema | 2021 | Indie Spirit Award Performance by a Child Actor | Faithe Herman | Won | |
| National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences | Pacific Southwest Emmy Award for Talent – Performer/Narrator | Faithe Herman | Nominated | ||
| Mark Christopher Lawrence | Nominated |
References
- Robinson, Jennifer (2020-03-25). "Her Film Challenge". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- "Locals Theater". San Diego International Film Festival. 2020-10-30. Archived from the original on 2020-10-30. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- Petski, Denise (2022-04-04). "'This Is Us' Faithe Herman Signs With Innovative Artists". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- "2021 IDYLLWILD AWARDS CEREMONY". Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema. Archived from the original on 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- Towe, Toni (2021-05-02). "NATAS PSW – NATAS-PSW Emmy Nominees for May 2021". National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 2024-06-22.