Tenebrism
In Tenebrism, Reece, a young woman grappling with memory loss and haunting dreams, confronts a dark persona of herself that disrupts her recovery. Bailey, her friend and caregiver, unable to spend the night, leaves Reece to battle against her dark persona by herself. Through her resilience and search for herself, Tenebrism explores the power of confronting one's dark side to take back control.
Inspired by Dylan's personal experience with depression and a short story he wrote in a fiction workshop, Tenebrism explores the struggle of confronting one's darker self — the internal battles, the urge to escape, and the weight of self-criticism.
The title comes from the Italian painting style known for its violent contrasts between light and dark, which heavily influenced the film's visual approach and emotional tone. Dylan used these contrasts to deepen the narrative and express the psychological tension at the story's heart.
Creating this film was a therapeutic process for Dylan, helping him face a version of himself he once feared. By sharing Tenebrism, he hopes it resonates with others facing similar inner battles.
