Anna Marie Sharpe

It’s here! We are very proud to present the trailer of our short film, For the Culture! We’ve got something special in the works for our official Bay Area premiere, so keep an eye on our socials 😉 This film was made with the generous support of the Berkeley FILM Foundation, and our fiscal sponsor BraveMaker. @berkeleyfilmfoundation @bravemakerorg Starring: @_amarie3 , Lucian Ballowe, @flaws_in_all , @jannajalla , @thejoyskee , Bechay Galang, @bmison , Nancy Francisco, Lennox Franklin, Xiomara Freas, @officiallyme_clcp Writer/Director: @_amarie3 Producer: @andrewratermann Executive Producers: @mspriscillalam , @_amarie3 Assist. Producer: @iba_breanaparks_ Cinematographer: @sarahsimkajaffe Production Designer: @hfmsceneshopinc Editor: @alexgedit Composer: @raylaxingmusic Music Supervisor: @jenae_blj Sound Designer & Post Mixer: @audio_mami Colorist: @sarahsimkajaffe Casting Director: @bustamantecasting A special thank you to all of the donors, extras, and volunteers. This wouldn’t have been possible without you 💛

Pamilya, we’re so excited to announce that “For the Culture” has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 @berkeleyfilmfoundation narrative short film grant! Thank you to our amazing cast and crew for your heart and all of your hard work. Here’s to finishing post production so we can bring this beautiful story out into the world. This process has truly been magical, and we’re so grateful to Berkeley Film Foundation for supporting our film. #fortheculturefilm #supportindiefilm #indiefilm #shortfilm #makeitbay

🎉 We are honored to announce that we’ve received the Seed&Spark Patron Circle Grant—thank you so much to @seedandspark , and Jess Jacobs for believing in For the Culture! 💛🎥 We’re so grateful for this support and for every single contribution from our community that’s helping bring this story to life. Your love is making this film possible. 💛 But—we’re not done yet. ⏳ With just 3 days left, we still need your help to reach our goal and get fully greenlit! ✨ Please keep sharing, pledging, and spreading the word. 🔗 Link in bio to donate! #ForTheCultureFilm #SeedAndSpark #PatronCircleGrant #ThankYouJessJacobs #SupportIndieFilm #BlackAndFilipinoVoices #WomenInFilm #FilmFundraiser #MakeItBay #BraveMaker #IndieFilmCampaign #CommunityDrivenCinema

Women’s Month Special Presentation This Women’s Month, Indie Night Film Festival proudly presents an unforgettable afternoon honoring visionary women who are redefining storytelling, leadership, and impact across film, media, and public service. Join us for a powerful cinematic experience at the iconic: Historic Grand Lake Theater 3200 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA March 8th, 2026 ✨ Red Carpet - 2:00PM ✨ Showtime - 3:00PM Ticket Information Tickets are available now: 🎞️ Featured Film Spotlight “The Best Time” Written/Directed by: Shaunic Stanford 🎬 Also Featuring She Dared To Dream A film by Abby Ginzberg Highlighting the historic leadership journey of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. Together, these films represent bold narratives centered on resilience, equity, and the transformative power of women’s voices. ✨✨✨. #indienightff #thebesttimefilm #womenhistorymonth #womeninfilmmaking

HAPPY FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH! 🇵🇭 We are so back! And just in time to celebrate FAHM with an exclusive collaboration that we’ve been cooking up with none other than Miharu Ice Cream in Oakland! Bay Area! You’ve got ONE month to drop into Miharu and to spread the word about the new ice cream flavor called Lucian’s Halo-Halo Sundae. Pop in, tell yours friends, and say that Lucian sent you! Tag us in your photos with your limited time sweet treat! A portion of the proceeds will go towards post production for our film, so every halo-halo sundae you order gets us closer to the finish line. Your support on this journey truly means everything to us. Come hang out with us for our Ice Cream Social this Sunday, October 5, from 6-8pm! Everyone is invited to come and cool down with us while we support local small businesses, local filmmakers, and Filipino American History 💛 #femalefilmmaker #supportindiefilm #fortheculturefilm #indiefilm #bayareaicecream #Bravemaker #fahm #halohalo #filipinoamerican #pinoypride #miharu #filipinoamericanhistorymonth #shortfilm #oaklandfoodie #berkeleyeats

I can’t believe it’s been two weeks since we wrapped principal photography on For the Culture. I was trying to find the words to capture how surreal this all feels. There are still moments when I glitch in the middle of doing something because I’m overcome with gratitude. Smiling like a lunatic in the frozen foods aisle or sending an I miss you text or DM to someone on the team. I replay every beautiful moment in my head because I’m genuinely still in disbelief. Did I really just direct my first film? Did I make a list 2 years ago of everyone I wanted on my team and get practically everyone on it? Did I get every location I imagined when I wrote the script? Did we really throw a rig on the car with no p- … Did I foster a space that felt safe and for everyone to feel essential and seen? Am I the first director to convince my crew to FROLIC after wrapping at a location, because they deserve moments of unhinged childlike wonder too? And more importantly, I highly recommend other directors do this too. None of this would’ve been possible without this kick ass crew and cast that was ten toes down for it all. It’s nothing short of miraculous when you surround yourself with amazing artists who are even better people, that fan your flames willing your dreams into reality. And for that, I hope you all know I will forever fan your flames right back. The energy is different when you find people who could’ve been on any other set, getting paid way more money than our micro-budget, but wanted to be here instead. This film is only as great as it is because of you all. Thank you to everyone who supported the film by reposting, telling your family members, showing up to our events, donating - thank you SO MUCH to the donors of all kinds - from money, to your spaces, and to your time. And a huge thank you to the East Bay business owners that said yes. The script was born from love, our set was nourished with love, and our film was handled with love every step of the way. And I cannot wait for you all to see it! I say all of this to say - thank you boo 💛 Love, Anna #fortheculturefilm #thankyou

🎬 That’s a wrap on For the Culture! 💛 This film would not exist without the incredible heart, vision, and leadership of Anna Marie Sharpe our director, writer, and star. Anna poured her soul into this story, creating a film that not only speaks to her inner child, but also honors the stories of so many of us who’ve longed to see our lives, families, and cultures reflected on screen. We are endlessly proud of her, and as a community, we are so grateful to witness and support this beautiful, bold, and healing work. For the Culture is more than a film 🎞️ it’s a love letter to where we come from, who we are, and what we dream to become. #ForTheCultureFilm #ThatsAWrap #AnnaMarieSharpe #CommunityStorytelling #RepresentationMatters #IndieFilm

✨ Meet Anna Marie Sharpe starring as Reyna ✨ Writer • Director • Producer Anna Marie Sharpe is a Black and Filipino actor and filmmaker based in the Bay Area. Her love of storytelling started with theater and branched off into film and writing. Anna is passionate about creating nuanced authentic stories at the intersection of marginalized communities that highlight new voices and new perspectives. She has starred in numerous award winning stage and film productions, including Sorry We’re Dead. “For the Culture” will be her directorial debut. #filmmaker #indiefilm #independentfilm #blasian #femalefilmmaker #filipina #blackart #shortfilm #makeitbay #fortheculturefilm #bayarea #indiefilmmaker #director #womeninfilm

THANK YOU WITH FULL HEARTS 🎤💛 Karaoke for the Culture was a whole vibe—and we’re so grateful to everyone who pulled up, sang their hearts out, and showed love for our film! Huge thank you to Night Heron (@nightheron1780 ) for hosting us and creating the perfect space to celebrate, and major love to our incredible @iamsaucee for hyping up the crowd and keeping the energy high all night! Every raffle ticket, donation, and dance move brought us one step closer to bringing For the Culture to life. Let’s keep the energy going—link in bio to support the campaign! #ForTheCultureFilm #KaraokeForTheCulture #SeedAndSpark #BayAreaEvents #IndieFilmSupport #RepresentationMatters #ThankYouCommunity #BlackAndFilipinoVoices #BayAreaFilmmakers

Thank you to the @vallejopistasanayon for hosting such an incredible day! @fortheculturefilm had an amazing time connecting with fellow Filipinos across the Bay — so much love, pride, and community in one space. 🇵🇭✨ Want to support our film? Head to Seed&Spark or click the link in bio to donate and help us bring this story to life! 🎬 #ForTheCultureFilm #PinayFestival #FilipinoFilmmakers #VallejoVibes #SupportIndieFilm #BayAreaCreatives #SeedAndSpark #blackfilmmakers

Hey kapamilya, we’ve got some exciting news! We’re proud to officially announce the generous support of our fiscal sponsor, BraveMaker! Woohoo! Could you benefit from a tax write off? Any donation that is made via the BraveMaker link in our bio is tax deductible, and can be used as a tax write off! Everybody wins! BraveMaker is a nonprofit organization that uplifts and supports filmmakers from marginalized communities, and champions stories that are brave. We’re honored to partner with them to bring this vision to life. We only have 19 DAYS LEFT in our Seed&Spark campaign for our short film, “For the Culture,” and we really need your help to make it happen: 💛DONATE using the link in our bio! Every dollar helps no matter how big or small. 💛SHARE with your friends and family! We’d love for you to spread the word about this mighty story. 💛FOLLOW the campaign on Seed&Spark! Hit that follow button! The more views and follows on our page the better.. #ForTheCultureFilm #Bravemaker #SupportIndieFilm #ShortFilm #RepresentationMatters #BayAreaFilmmaker #CulturalBelonging #IndieFilmSupport

🚨 IT’S LIVE! 🚨 Our Seed&Spark campaign for “For the Culture” — a bold new short film written & directed by the incredible Anna Marie Sharpe — just dropped! 🎬✨ For the Culture is a heartfelt and deeply personal film set in the Bay Area that centers on Reyna, a Black/Filipino single mother, as she delves into identity, heritage, and family complexities. Following her mother’s unexpected death, Reyna is left to navigate the dormant side of her identity and heritage for herself and her young son, Lucian. This is a story about resilience, heritage, and self-acceptance—and we need your help to bring it to life. 💛 FOLLOW the campaign on Seed & Spark 💛 DONATE even if it’s $5 dollars 💛 SHARE with your community Thanks for rocking with us — we couldn’t do this without you. 🎥 Link in bio to support! #ForTheCultureFilm #SeedAndSpark #SupportIndieFilm #ShortFilm #RepresentationMatters #BayAreaFilmmaker #CulturalBelonging #IndieFilmSupport