For the Culture is a short film that’s written, directed, and produced by Anna Marie Sharpe. This film is Anna’s directorial debut.
For the Culture is an intimate narrative that centers on Reyna, a Black and Filipino single mother, as she delves into identity, heritage, and family complexities.
This project is the proud recipient of a Berkeley Film Foundation Grant and a Seed&Spark Patrons Circle Grant.
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The sudden death of her mother forces a single mom to face her childhood traumas while struggling for a connection to her Filipino roots.
PRODUCTION
We shot For the Culture across Berkeley and Oakland, California in June 2025. We’re currently wrapping up post-production and submitting to film festivals.
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