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ARABELLA SHARKEY
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Short Films (2023)
Plant Baby
Starring Sage Guarino
Jenna Maryn Sierra
A struggling drug addict becomes the father to a plant baby, hoping by nurturing it he can learn to take care of himself
My Role Director, Writer & Editor
Logline 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.
Genre Magical Realism, Drama and Comedy
Length 6 minutes
Password: PB123
Last Shot
Starring Tyler Bowyer
Ohenewaa Atuobi Asiamah
Connection found in the most unexpected times may be a miracle in disguise
My Role Director, Writer & Editor
Logline During a school shooting, Jake seeks refuge in an empty meeting room, barricading himself behind a cardboard box. Initially self-absorbed, he reluctantly allows Mindy, a deaf student, to join him. As they navigate the terrifying ordeal, a silent connection forms between them.
Genre Drama, Suspense, Social Issue
Length 6 minutes
Password: LS123
SFX / Green Screen Films
Course Exercise Films
Dinner in Space
My Role Director, Writer & Editor
Logline Set in a future where Earth is no longer habitable. The film explores the power dynamics of a husband and wife relationship as they navigate their life in a small space pod, with limited supplies and an uncertain future.
Genre Drama, Suspense, Social Issue
Length 7 minutes
Date Completed Dec
The Truman Show
(Ending Scene Recreation)
My Role Director & Editor
Logline Recreation of the ending scene of the "Truman Show" film, using green screen shot in a NYU live television studio (Shot in time limitation of one hour and 45 minutes).
Length 8 minutes
Date Completed Dec
Course Work
The Lipstick
My Role Director, Writer & Editor
Logline A boy with super vision and speed spots the "girl of his dreams" applying lipstick from afar. He sees it falling just in time! Before it lands on the ground, he will traverse across Washington Square Park, using parkour and various tricks to save the lipstick before it falls, hoping to win her heart...
Prompt Must be Black & White, No Sound Effects or Speaking, Create a "Chase Sequence" demonstrating movement.
Length 4 minutes
Date Completed Dec
Past Work
My Role Director, Writer & Editor
Logline Lily, a ballerina, can’t help but feel a sense of guilt. Her friend Rose, the ballet company’s top dancer, is missing. Past events unfold in memories and dream sequences. But the question on everyone’s mind is "What happened to Rose?”
Length 7 minutes
Date Completed Dec
Awards Won Best Thriller at 2021 Shanghai Student Film Festival
Won Best Director at 2021 Shanghai Student Film Festival
Won Best Actress at 2021 Shanghai Student Film Festival
Third Place Original Score at 2021 Shanghai Student Film Festival
My Role Director, Writer, Actress & Editor
Logline A girl who can't see faces suddenly becomes able to see a drawing of a face that a boy she meets creates. However, he soon disappears upon drawing it. She searches the city for him, but he seems to disappear like a ghost. It is only when she learns to see with her heart that something comes creeping around the corner.
Length 7 minutes
Date Completed Dec
Awards Accepted NYU & USC Film school (The ranked #1 Top Film Schools in the USA)
Won Audience Choice Award at Qingdao Student Film Festival
Won Best Sound Design at at 2020 Shanghai Student Film Festival
Honorable Mentions for Best Drama at 2020 Shanghai Student Film Festival
The Giant & The Beanstalk
My Role Director, Writer, Cinematographer & Editor
Logline Shot entirely from my house on the 52nd floor during the COVID-19 pandemic, my adaptation of the classic tale "Jack and The Beanstalk" tells the narrative through the eyes of the giant. It tells the untold giant's perspective, revealing perhaps he wasn't evil, but just isolated and lonely up so high.
Length 7 minutes
Date Completed Dec
Awards Screened at Hong Kong's K-11 ART MUSEA publicly
Mentioned in the South China Morning Post Magazine Article (July 27th) about the 'Film Stylo' program
Showcased at Yale University for a demonstration of student work from 'Film Stylo' program
Honorable Mentions for Best Art/Video Film at 2020 Shanghai Student Film Festival
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