Plant Baby
A struggling drug addict takes care of a plant baby, hoping that by nurturing it, he can learn to take care of himself. However, his addiction beckons 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.
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Arabella SharkeyDirector
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Arabella SharkeyWriter
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Patrice YipProducer
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Yayo VangDirector of Photography
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Sage GuarinoKey Cast"Jake"
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Jenna Maryn SierraKey Cast"Lily"
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Kevin WangUnit Production Manager
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Josh AllenComposer
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Mason ParkerSound Designer
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Anjali Rawat1st Assistant Camera
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Alex Muzila1st Assistant Camera
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Aya Troyer2nd Assistant Camera
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Andre HallGaffer
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Chris St LawrenceGaffer
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Shaha MagGaffer
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Hudson PriceGrip
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Shaha MagGrip
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Yayo VangColourist
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Arabella SharkeyEditor
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Patrice YipProp Manager
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Nick AshrafPlant Puppeteer
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Nour KhalilProduction Assistant
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Drama, Magical Realism, Comedy
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Runtime:6 minutes 45 seconds
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Completion Date:July 30, 2023
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:RED
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - New York University Tisch School of Arts
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.