Support the Production of "Where Lilies Grow"

Hello! My name is Riley Moore, and I'm an American filmmaker tasked with the creation of a short film during my semester abroad at Falmouth University.

I am beyond grateful to have been given the chance to enhance my creative voice in an international environment, working with the talented students here at Falmouth.

Studying abroad has been a big life adjustment, let alone starting the process of making a short film in a new and unfamiliar country. I've been preparing this film for over a year now, and with starting production comes production challenges that need the support of outside funding.

I've chosen to write an ambitious project, but it's one that I care deeply about and one that I see real potential in. It's titled "Where Lilies Grow," and it follows a young woman trapped in a controlling relationship who discovers a mysterious plant that begins to transform her life.

Lily, a young woman with big dreams and a stifled spirit, feels trapped in a suffocating life with her overbearing partner, Zach. The couple has recently moved into a new place together. Despite her efforts to escape through job applications and self-improvement, Zach’s subtle but constant control keeps her in place, chipping away at her confidence. One day, a mysterious old man appears at their place with an unusual housewarming gift: a Midnight Rose, said to help its owner achieve their deepest desires. Skeptical but intrigued, Lily plants the flower, unaware of the profound impact it will have on her life. As the rose takes root, so does a shift in Lily’s world. The garden surrounding the plant begins to grow wildly, reflecting Lily’s awakening as she starts to see through the lies and manipulations that have kept her subdued. However, the Midnight Rose’s power is far from ordinary, and its influence on Lily pushes her to confront Zach’s control and her willingness to fight for freedom. The closer Lily comes to reclaiming her life, the more Zach resists, setting the stage for a climactic showdown in the overgrown, otherworldly garden. As the Midnight Rose reveals its true nature, Lily faces a choice that will change her forever, one that tests the limits of her courage and the price she’s willing to pay for liberation.

Any support for this film would be extremely appreciated! I'm very excited to bring this vision to life with a group of talented filmmakers.