· 2026 · 11m

Sapling

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Director

Cast

Kate Braithwaite as Sarah Tom Sawyer as Dan Aaron Thomas Ward as Sapling

Crew

Ben Franklin — Editor Anthony Melton — Editor Ben Franklin — Writer Anthony Melton — Writer Ben Franklin — Producer Anthony Melton — Producer

Tagline

Fear is planted in our childhood

Synopsis

A grieving mother returns to the cursed woodland where her son vanished, forcing her abusive husband to face the monstrous consequence of the violence he left behind.

Mood & Themes

short films

Key Collaborators

Ben Franklin Director Anthony Melton Director Ben Franklin Editor Anthony Melton Editor Ben Franklin Writer Anthony Melton Writer Ben Franklin Producer Anthony Melton Producer Jonny Franklin Producer Cliff Wallace Producer

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