Private Project

Plant Baby

A struggling drug addict becomes the father to a plant baby, hoping by nurturing it he can learn to take care of himself. However, his addictions beckon him to take one more hit.

Plant Baby is a mix of magical realism, drama and comedy. It explores themes of addiction, recovery and the power of hope.

  • Arabella Sharkey
    Director
  • Arabella Sharkey
    Writer
  • Patrice Yip
    Producer
  • Jason Parker
    Associate Producer
  • Gabriel Silverio
    Associate Producer
  • Yayo Vang
    Director of Photography
  • Sage Guarino
    Key Cast
    "Jake"
  • Jenna Maryn Sierra
    Key Cast
    "Lily"
  • Kevin Wang
    Unit Production Manager
  • Josh Allen
    Composer
  • Mason Parker
    Sound Designer
  • Anjali Rawat
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Alex Muzila
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Aya Troyer
    2nd Assistant Camera
  • Andre Hall
    Gaffer
  • Chris St Lawrence
    Gaffer
  • Shaha Mag
    Gaffer
  • Hudson Price
    Grip
  • Shaha Mag
    Grip
  • Yayo Vang
    Colourist
  • Arabella Sharkey
    Editor
  • Patrice Yip
    Prop Manager
  • Nick Ashraf
    Plant Puppeteer
  • Nour Khalil
    Production Assistant
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Magical Realism, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 16, 2023
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - New York University Tisch School of Arts
Director Biography - Arabella Sharkey

Arabella Sharkey was born in London and grew up in Hong Kong.
Arabella's filmmaking philosophy centers around the belief that cinema has the capacity to bridge gaps and foster meaningful connections by allowing viewers to engage with compelling characters and their narratives. She finds inspiration in the genre of magical realism and its universal qualities, using its unique blend of reality and fantasy to offer fresh perspectives, ignite audiences' imaginations and evoke empathy and thinking.

Arabella is a current student at New York University Tisch School of the Arts majoring in Film & Television.

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