The Ivy Forest

Trapped by a forest's curse for poisoning and killing endangered species, several boys become invisible until a group of kids find a magical necklace that frees them.

  • Dawn Glover
    Director
  • Kayla Cache
    Director
  • Charlotte Swain
    Director
  • Roman Stewart
    Director
  • Pamela Kaval
    Writer
  • Cambridge Young Filmmakers Workshop Participants
    Writer
  • Pamela Kaval
    Producer
  • Ben Harvey
    Key Cast
  • Donovan Botha
    Key Cast
  • Ethan Adams
    Key Cast
  • Spencer Moore
    Key Cast
  • Coby Sutherland
    Key Cast
  • Kathryn Campbell
    Key Cast
  • Alexis Thornton
    Key Cast
  • Archie Turner-Lines
    Key Cast
  • Kayla Cache
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    drama, thriller
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 15, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    New Zealand
  • Country of Filming:
    New Zealand
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Various
Director Biography - Dawn Glover, Kayla Cache, Charlotte Swain, Roman Stewart

Hi! I’m Kayla Cache, and I’m 12 years old. I’m an aspiring director who loves bringing stories to life. I’ve solely directed and/or helped direct several films, including Camp Bloody Mary, The Break In, The Y.L.A. Virus, The Ivy Forest, Speech Day, and No Mother No Child No Cry. I’ve also acted in a TV show (Dear My Mother), music videos (Take Me Back, Instant Stimulation), and over 12 short films. I love acting, dancing, and storytelling, but directing is my passion. I’m always learning and excited to keep making films!

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Director Statement

"The Ivy Forest" was created by a group of 11- and 12-year-olds during a Youth Filmmakers Workshop in Cambridge, New Zealand. We were hands-on with everything—developing the story, selecting the location, and filming—with support and guidance from professional filmmakers. Some of us, including myself, took on directing roles to bring our ideas to life.

The film tells the story of a group of boys who, cursed by a forest for their role in killing endangered species, become invisible. Their fate changes when a group of kids discovers a magical necklace that has the power to free them from the curse.

We had a great time working on this project and hope you enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed making it!