When Burdens Bloom

Where Burdens Bloom is a lyrically experimental narrative short film that follows Dimah Wilson, a young Black ballerina, as she grapples with grief and identity on the first anniversary of her father’s death. After receiving a prestigious scholarship, Dimah moves to New York City to pursue her dance dreams at a renowned dance academy. But a year into her journey, tragedy strikes when her father dies in a freak accident, sending her into a downward spiral. Struggling to balance the pressures of her craft with the weight of her loss, Dimah faces a pivotal choice: stay in the city to complete her dance education, or return home to heal and reconnect with her roots.