Under the Flower

Return to Your Dreams

2026

Waking up from a dream he can’t seem to forget, Faizan struggles to maintain the newly structured life he’s built for himself, dazed and lost in thought. And as more memories from his past continue to resurface, he soon learns that the nightmarish ones still refuse to let him go.

Recipes to Stay Together

1996 · ★ 5.9

"Cilantro y perejil" is a comedy about couples from the same family, hit by the economic crisis in Mexico. The plot turns around the eternal question of whether it is worth it to live as a couple. The conclusions are fun, unpredictable and very human. After ending a ten-year marriage, Carlos and Susana try to fall in love with other people without success. As the days go by, Carlos realizes that without Susana he is unable to do many things, including distinguishing cilantro from parsley.

Homebody

2023 · ★ 9

A solitary individual finds solace in remaining within the confines of his residence, contending with the challenges of depression and alcohol dependency.

When Will It All End

2020

"Beginnings are rare and fleeting. All we are left with in life is a long and unavoidable journey to the end. Describe the burdens you carry with you on this journey." I sent the above prompt to friends and colleagues and asked for any artistic response. I received numerous poems, songs, short stories, etc. I took all of the responses and stitched together the verses, stories, and emotions into a narrative following the protagonist through a day in his life. My goal was to give a snapshot of the mental health of those around me and remind everyone that they are not alone in their sadness.

NORMAN

2023

Norman Bumper isn’t your average party-goer. In fact, it’s his first party and most definitely his last when a series of events leads to the death of one of his class mates.

The Past Is Here

2025

A filmmaker explores the past through various video archives in hopes of making sense of his suicidal ideation.

Catharsis

2026

No synopsis available.

Millie's Care Free Day

2023

Weighed down and despondent from crushing depression, Millie tries to escape the daily grind by deciding today will be different. However, she must first confront her trauma before it consumes her.

Just a Scene

2022

A couple discusses their first night and relationship.

GAZE

In the vein of Raymond Carver, this abstract monologue captures the hidden truth behind our personas. What happens when you “see” a person for the first time? No walls up, a real face emerges.

A Minor Leap Down

2015 · ★ 6.9

Nahal is around thirty and in her fourth month of pregnancy. During a routine check-up she learns that her baby has died and she now faces a curettage abortion in two days’ time. When she tries to address the subject, neither her mother nor her husband give her a chance to speak.

Silver Linings Playbook

2012 · ★ 7.2

After losing his job and wife, and spending time in an institution, a former teacher winds up living with his parents. He wants to rebuild his life and reconcile with his wife, but his father would be happy if he shared his obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles. Things get complicated when he meets Tiffany Maxwell who offers to help him reconnect with his wife if he will do something very important for her in exchange.