A Wonderful Way with Dragons

Following a global pandemic, six children find themselves abandoned on a mysterious island. Their fight for survival is overshadowed by personal desires for one another and for power.

Delfine Paolini is a writer and filmmaker based in New York.

Once a skilled athlete, Delfine was chosen for the U-18 Olympic soccer team and had plans to play professionally until a knee injury ended her career.

Delfine's passion for visual arts started during her teenage years in the New York punk scene, where she photographed live performances. She met the renowned photographer Mick Rock and became his intern, which inspired her to study visual arts to complement her writing with imagery.

Her work was discovered and supported by the famous WME agent Johnnie Planco, who represented her for several years until his death. Planco, who worked with directors like John Cassavetes, Paul Schrader, and Robert Altman, played a crucial role in her development as a filmmaker, guiding her towards directing.

As a writer, Delfine has had several scripts optioned by award-winning producers like Rene Bastian and has created episodic content with the acclaimed French filmmaker Mathieu Kassovitz.

In her free time, she enjoys studying topics that enhance her storytelling skills. She is currently studying thanatology.