Sydney Paolercio
Art
Biography
Sydney Paolercio is a Costume Designer who tends to gravitate towards period pieces and heavily stylized modern pieces. She received a BA in English and an MFA in Film Production at Florida State University. Some of her favorite films are Marie Antoinette, Funny Games, Phantom Thread, and Orlando.
Known For

Two best friends and failing comedians are about to give up their dreams when they win the lottery. But telling the wrong people gets them in a world of trouble.
The Ethics of Ambiguity

Coworkers and friends(?), Becky, an engineer, and Francis, a scientist, argue over which mass-murder-capable invention they should fix before lunch.
Becky and Francis Are in Deep $#!+

On a late night, two lonely and disgruntled individuals cross paths in downtown Tallahassee and create an unlikely friendship.
Do Me a Favor

Felix Evans returns to his high school for his senior year after his mother's recent death in an attempted burglary. He and his friends must navigate through their final year in school together while being challenged by new questions about Mrs. Evans' death. After reexamining the events that took place that night, Felix learns something that will change him forever.
Who Killed Mrs. Evans

A young Catholic school student tries to get kicked out of school.
The Battle of St. Theresa's

When a journalist is assigned to profile a businessman, she discovers that he has a story that is related to her haunted past.
swallows燕子

A sci-fi drama about a man who discovers he's been manipulated into a virtual beach vacation by his cheating husband.
Don't Let the Sun Go Down

A young woman, Jahkyra, discovers that she needs a Black Card to find herself within her community.
The Black Card

After a haunting bruise appears on his neck, a grieving young poet must confront the buried pain of his best friend’s death or risk losing his voice, his mind, and the words that once saved him.
There's a Lump in My Throat
A young bisexual woman's clash between her religious upbringing and liberating college life turns nightmarish when she finds she can't shake away the devil that is stalking her.
The Devils Ichor
Endings are weird - but beginnings are pretty weird, too. In this big-hearted coming-of-age short, three roommates throw the final party of their college career as they struggle to process their impending graduation. As the night unfolds, they must navigate not only the mishaps that come with a massive party, but also explore goodbyes (and the lengths we go to avoid them).