Project Detail

The Wishing Tree

Synopsis

A small boy wishes that the ornamental cherry tree in his local park could bear fruit. Later that day he discovers that the tree is being made into a wishing tree and he makes a wish. Then something strange but wonderful takes place. A short film about the power of magic.

Details

Year: 1999
Type of film: Shorts
Running time: 5 mins
Format: 16mm, Beta SP
Director: Kathy Hill
Producer: Kathy Hill
Director of Photography: Jim Swanson
Principal cast: Joss James, Orlando Diver
Film Stock: Kodak Screen Writer: Kathy Hill

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Wishing Tree Productions earthstar222@yahoo.com

Sales Company

as Production Company

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