Lee’s ‘Chrysanthemum’ Blooms at Palm Springs ShortFest

Incubator alum Jolin Lee‘s short film Chrysanthemum is having its world premiere at the Palm Springs International ShortFest on 27 June. In addition to writing and directing the film, Jolin co-edited it with fellow DEGANZ member Steven Chow.

The film follows an anguished gardener who develops an unhealthy relationship with a chrysanthemum plant when her child mysteriously vanishes in a garden centre. It will screen in the Beneath the Surface programme, a collection of shorts that “simmer [and] push towards revelation, rupture, or release.”

Palm Spring’s ShortFest is one of the largest showcases of short-form cinema in North America. The seven-day festival is Academy Award, BAFTA, and GOYA-qualifying. It also acts as a hub for filmmakers and industry professionals from around the world to connect, learn, and grow.

Congratulations to Jolin, Steven, and all involved on the prestigious selection!

Last updated on 12 June 2025