Eliana Henrich

 Los Angeles ✈️ Paris



















Eliana Henrich understands both the art and the chaos of filmmaking. Her interest in capturing the chaotic absurdity of the contemporary world stems from a desire to explore the complexities and contradictions of modern life, aiming to create films that resonate emotionally while engaging with deeper philosophical and societal themes.

Originally from San Francisco, Eliana started her career in Paris, working at production companies like Les Films du Bal, on films such as Mati Diop’s award winning Dahomey. In 2022, she returned to the US, earning an MFA in Film Production from Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts. In addition to directing her own work, Eliana works as an assistant director and a screenwriter. In 2023 she founded her production company, Pazzesca. Eliana lives and works between Los Angeles and Paris.



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The Real ThingsDocumentary “The Real Things” follows the former president and vice president as well as dedicated board members of FSU's student-run fashion & design club as they attempt to plan and execute a professional-level runway show.

2024, 13 minutes, Documentary

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Fuckboi or Il  ParmigianoBobby’s a small-town DJ and professional fuckboi, falling in love every five minutes and forgetting it before the beat drops. Lou, a no-nonsense bottle girl, is the latest crush on his roster, but he’s tired of playing the same game. Laying in bed while his side chick scrolls, he’s inspired by a TikTok video spilling the secret of ultimate romance: a homemade Italian dinner. And so, Bobby embarks on the journey of a lifetime, cooking pasta for a girl. Pasta in a whole wheel of parmesan cheese. Will it be amore?

2024, 15 minutes, Fiction




BunnyIn a charming and raw exploration of female power, determination, and art, a young filmmaker documents a fashion designer’s journey of coming out as a sex worker to her friends and family, through a DIY BDSM fashion show.

Through candid conversations and intimate moments, the film reveals the designer’s struggles and triumphs. As the filmmaker grapples with her own feelings of admiration and insecurity, she learns to navigate the delicate balance between art and life, ultimately discovering her own voice in the process.

2024, 37 minutes, Documentary





We Are All CrumbsCollege students Apple and Lisa sit in the cafeteria to chat and drink slimming smoothies. Apple is dealing with a major crisis. She can’t stop eating while she teaches her Zumba class at the recreational center. And it’s getting worse and worse. Like, all the girls are noticing! Maybe it’s all because of what Lisa said about Apple’s taste in men. That Apple settles for crumbs. But that’s not true right? Like, it can’t be…right?!

2023, 5 min, Fiction