INDEPENDENT FILMS
BE THE BEST TREE
A Short Documentary About Growth Through the Performing Arts
Directed by Sandra Bacchi | Produced by Valerie Kahrs
Be the Best Tree is a short documentary about a summer performing arts camp where kids grow into their boldest selves—onstage and off. Through vérité footage and playful storytelling, the film captures how theater helps young people build confidence, express themselves, and feel a sense of belonging.
This is not just a story about one camp. It’s a story about creativity, mentorship, and growing into who you are—with roots, branches, and all.
We’re currently in post-production and raising funds to complete the film.
To learn more, and support the project, visit: www.bestreesfilm.com
We are running a crowdfunding campaign! Watch the trailer & support: seedandspark.com/fund/be-the-best-tree
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SPECK IN TIME SHORT FILM, 2021
A one-minute experimental film reflecting on the ties between time, memory, space, and family history.
SEEKING NOWHERE SHORT FILM, 2021
Seeking Nowhere short film reflects on the richness and challenges of immigration, exploring the fluid nature of home and belonging. Using photographs of the glass artwork of the same name, it transforms static elements into a layered visual narrative. Through recorded interviews with immigrants, the film weaves together voices and perspectives to convey a sense of displacement, identity, and cultural intersections.