Private Project

SPARK

An isolated young woman experiences a series of sparks after a chance encounter with her edgy, outgoing opposite.

  • Caitlyn Murray
    Director
  • Sarah McCliment
    Director
  • Caitlyn Murray
    Writer
  • Caitlyn Murray
    Producer
  • W. Trent Welstead
    Executive Producer
  • W. Trent Welstead
    Director of Photography
  • W. Trent Welstead
    Editor
  • Caitlyn Murray
    Editor
  • Madison Hummel
    Camera Operator
  • W. Trent Welstead
    Camera Operator
  • Caitlyn Murray
    Camera Operator
  • Sedona Whitmore
    Electrician
  • Caroline Strohman
    Electrician
  • Madeline Montgomery
    Electrician
  • Sarah McCliment
    Electrician
  • Caitlyn Murray
    Electrician
  • W. Trent Welstead
    Sound
  • Caitlyn Murray
    Sound
  • Nicholas Potthoff
    Music
  • Micah Untiedt
    Key Cast
    "Jane"
  • Molly McIntyre
    Key Cast
    "Tes"
  • Grayson Wimbish
    Key Cast
    "Frat Guy 1"
  • James Zogran-Werness
    Key Cast
    "Frat Guy 2"
  • Miles Gheesling
    Key Cast
    "Admirer"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Romance, LGBT, Independent, Student, Lesbian, Coming of Age
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 14 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 1, 2017
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Virginia Tech
  • Queerbee LGBT Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    September 29, 2018
    International Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Progeny Film Festival
    Blacksburg
    United States
    September 16, 2017
    Audience Choice Award
  • Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts 2017 Showcase
    Blacksburg
Director Biography - Caitlyn Murray, Sarah McCliment

Caitlyn Murray and Sarah McCliment are Virginia Tech graduates with degrees in Multimedia Journalism, Cinema, and Creative Writing respectively.

Caitlyn is well versed both in front of the camera and behind. When she’s not working she enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching a wide array of films, listening to music from any era, and cuddling her Goldendoodle pup, Leo. She currently resides in the Charlotte, NC area working full-time as a videographer and content creator.

Sarah is a Pennsylvanian and a short story enthusiast. She considers herself a pretty good dog mom and loves anything Hayao Miyazaki. Wherever life takes her, she will surely be writing and buying more books to hoard.

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Director Statement

Have you ever met someone and, though you can’t explain it, felt instantly connected to him or her? Exploring the theme of human connection, self-discovery, and sexuality, Spark tells the story of quiet girl, Jane, and her chance encounter with an edgy mystery girl that turns her world upside down.