Private Project

I Used To Be A Tree

Inspired by Filipino folklore, a man is haunted by the voice of his Lolo in a rural American forest.

  • Erik Sharpnack
    Director
  • Erik Sharpnack
    Writer
  • Erik Sharpnack
    Producer
  • Josh Inocalla
    Key Cast
    "Man"
  • Robert Marigza-Yeo
    Key Cast
    "Lolo"
  • Aimee Cedro
    Key Cast
    "Spirit"
  • Molly Trunnell
    Cinematrography
  • Stephen Keech
    Music
  • Jack Tucker
    Editors
  • Erik Sharpnack
    Editors
  • Parker Burnham
    Production Audio
  • Teresa Price
    Production Assistants
  • Brock Holley
    Production Assistants
  • Sierra Swenson
    Production Assistants
  • Alex Wieland
    Production Assistants
  • Matt Burnham
    Woodworker
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Folk, Horror
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 12 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 6, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    MiniDV Tape
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Erik Sharpnack

Erik is a Filipino American film-maker working out of Nashville, TN. Erik generates stories about family, isolation, addiction, exclusion, and the deep unknown, often teetering the line between reality and fantasy. Pouring his whole self into everything he writes, directs, and edits, Erik jumps into his work with earnest vigor and passion. He uses his ongoing river of curiosity to create works of art that he hopes go beyond him and open the minds of others.

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