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Love Letter to a Tree (EN)

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Logline:
Love Letter to a Tree is a poetic tale about the cycle of life, about loss, growth and the power of the connection between human and nature.

With Music by Sascha Blank (Wings of Dust, Student Academy Award Winner & Emmy nominated)

Short Synopsis:
Based on a true story and nature-inspired poetry, Love Letter to a Tree follows IRA, a young woman whose hectic life is transformed when she discovers a hidden letter in an old tree. As she uncovers the thoughts of MAJA, who once found solace beneath the same tree, IRA embarks on a journey of self-discovery, forging a deep connection to nature that offers wisdom, strength, and peace amidst life’s chaos.

  • Simona Theoharova
    Director
  • Anke Sabrina Beermann
    Writer
  • Simona Theoharova
    Writer
  • Anke Sabrina Beermann
    Producer
  • Simona Theoharova
    Producer
  • Anke Sabrina Beermann
    Key Cast
    "IRA"
  • Friederike Frerichs
    Key Cast
    "MAJA"
  • Diana Knauthe
    Key Cast
    "Maja Dubbing Voice"
  • Thomas Schmuckert
    Key Cast
    "German Poem"
  • Ehab Ghafri
    Key Cast
    "Arabic Poem"
  • Lydia Georgantzi
    Key Cast
    "English Poem"
  • Simona Theoharova
    Key Cast
    "Bulgarian Poem"
  • Bernadette Marquardt
    Editor
  • Sascha Blank
    Composer
  • Nico Hertel
    Sound Editor
  • Benjamin Christ
    Sound Recordist
  • Amaya Benbow
    Camera
  • Nikolas Mühe
    Camera
  • Simona Theoharova
    Camera
  • Viktoria Theoharova (HUDDY)
    Costume Design
  • Helge Rudolph
    Grading
  • Isabelle Duchène
    Drone operator
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 49 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 22, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    Bulgaria, Germany, United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    Germany
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Blaue Blume Award
    Berlin
    Germany
    Nomination "Best Short" & "Best Directing"
  • Colorado Environmental Film Festival
    Golgen, CO
    United States
    February 22, 2025
    World
    Nomination "Best Short"
  • Golden Rose
    Varna
    Bulgaria
    September 18, 2025
    Bulgarian
  • International Short Film Festival Detmold
    Detmold
    Germany
    Nomination
  • IFF Against The Flow
    Sofia
    Bulgaria
    September 28, 2025
    Nomination "Best Short"
  • Cinelibri
    Sofia
    Bulgaria
    November 3, 2025
    Nomination "Best Short"
  • Unica Korea
    Gyeongsan
    South Korea
    October 12, 2025
    Sout Korea
    Nomination "Best Short"
  • Darßer Naturfilmfestival
    Darß
    Germany
    October 2, 2025
Distribution Information
  • Caravan Fantasia
    Sales Agent
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Simona Theoharova

1986. As the child of two philosophers, born in the University Hospital in Sofia, Simona breathes culture and science from the very first moment.
Since 2002 she works on projects and education concerning social impact and integration.
Her acting career begins on stage in 2004, and since 2012 she stars in films.
Diploma in psychology, Germany 2010.
2017 & 2018 producer & writer of award-nominated shorts MairiM (prod.&writer) & (L)Only (prod., writer, dir.) with Caravan Fantasia based in Bulgaria.
2019-2023 tripleF*** first miniseries as a director, producer & writer.
2021-2025 Head author for "Selina - Mind at Large"; part of the Biennale di Venezia 2023 | 80th Venice Intertnational Filmfest
2023 TV Directing shadowing masterclass with Marie Lou Belli
2025 Directing intensive course with Laura Baggaley
2025 "Love letter to a Tree" first fictional short as a director

Further filmography on: imdb.me/simonatheoharova

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Simona, born in Sofia and working on social impact projects since 2002, has a degree in psychology & philosophy(2010). She produced award-winning shorts and directed the doc series tripleF***. The VR project Selina, with her as lead writer, featured at Venice Biennale in 2023. Love Letter to a Tree is her fiction debut.

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Director Statement

My aim with Love Letter to a Tree is to immerse the audience in the soothing, transformative power of nature.

By embracing an experiential approach to connecting with nature, we invite viewers to build a relationship rooted in sensory calming, love and empathy, rather than relying on preaching about sustainable behavior.

Using unique camera angles to show the world from the tree’s perspective, combined with a subtle ASMR-inspired sound design, we create an immersive sensory experience. The calming effect and quiet wisdom embodied by the tree invite viewers to slow down, reflect, and shift their perspective on the natural world around them.

By drawing attention to the beauty and resilience of this hundred-year-old tree, the film encourages audiences to look at their own environment with fresh eyes, fostering empathy and respect for trees, nature, and all living beings—both inside and outside the cinema. My hope is that this connection will inspire more mindful, caring, and protective actions toward our planet.