While a boy waits out his father's tryst he is unexpectedly forced to deal with the lady-friend's daughter. Set on a ranch in Bastrop, Texas, Spark uses the environment to explore the internal space of children. Shot on 16mm over 3 days.

Director(s): Annie Silverstein

Producer(s): Annie Silverstein

Screenwriter(s): Annie Silverstein

Cinematographer: Nathan Duncan

Editor(s): Annie Silverstein and Nathan Duncan

Production Designer: Moeko Crider

Sound Designer: Korey Pereira

Music: Nathan Efstation

Additional Credits: Assistant Camera: Jordan Kerfeld, Assistant Director: Catherine Licata, Sound Recordist: Déjà Bernhardt, Additional Sound: Nathan Efstation

Principal Cast: Varun Reddy, Elise Gardner, Conrad Gonzales, Amy Esacove

Annie is currently earning her MFA in Film at University of Texas-Austin. Most recently she produced/directed the short documentary "Noc na Tanecku" (Night at the Dance) (SXSW, Silverdocs 2011). Her documentary work has aired on PBS’ Independent Lens and at festivals internationally. “Spark” is Annie’s first fiction film.

Public Film Contact

Annie Silverstein
newfilmworks@gmail.com
206-778-8394