The Butterfly Dance
“A stalker has an otherworldly message for his stalkee.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Butterfly Dance
Type: Clip • Published 2019-02-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
This is a short film directed by Max Reynal, premiered at Cinequest Film Festival in 1998. The video is officially available on YouTube, uploaded by the director himself.
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Reynal
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Reynal
- Original Title
- The Butterfly Dance
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Budget
- $35K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Reynal
Max Reynal
Patrick Cady
Josh Apter
David Klein
Department Leadership Roster
Max Reynal
Director
Max Reynal
Writer
David Klein
Producer
Patrick Cady
Director of Photography
Josh Apter
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Butterfly Dance
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What is The Butterfly Dance about?
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.
Who directed The Butterfly Dance?
The Butterfly Dance was directed by Max Reynal.
Who stars in The Butterfly Dance?
The principal cast of The Butterfly Dance includes Vera Farmiga, Phil Kauffmann, Reade Kelly.
When was The Butterfly Dance released and how long is it?
The Butterfly Dance was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Butterfly Dance?
The Butterfly Dance holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).