THE FANTASTICAL HAZELNUT OAK TREE
The Fantastical Hazelnut Oak Tree is a short comedic & heartfelt narrative following the storylines of interracial step siblings Hazel and Oakley as they navigate their shared identities on the hinges of their parent’s divorce. It is a story dedicated to blended and chosen families and hopes to serve as a beacon of unity in the midst of such a divisive climate. The short is set to shoot in the fall of 2024 with a 20k allocated budget for production and post. It was inspired by writer/director Gemma Clarke’s childhood between the ages of 3-10 and reimagined through a new lens, with the voice of her assistant writer & co-producer, Rashaad Hall. Gemma and Rashaad are thrilled to be working alongside Chicago Filmmakers to bring this story to life!