The Family Tree
"It has been about a month since production for The Family Tree ended, and I've realized we never got to give a proper introduction to one of the main characters, the Bonsai Tree. Also known as Bonnie.
A bonsai tree itself represents so much - healing, patience, balance, beauty, and spirituality. But nature can also be mysterious, haunting, and mischievous.
In the context of the film, Bonnie has been passed down through generations as a symbol of hope and good fortune. Lola passes it down to his son-in-law, Shelton, in hopes he finds tradition and faith.
Just like Lola passes on tradition, I hope to continue to tell more stories through film. Honest, intimate and personal that hold value to pass along through time and @thefamilytreeshortfilm is just the first to be introduced."
- Ced
Photographed by @emiliomigueldiaz
FINALLY updated my Director’s Reel and launched my website! Thank you to everyone I ever got a chance to collaborate and work with. It’s a blessing to have the opportunities I’ve been given throughout the last couple years. Can’t wait for what God has in store for me and can’t wait to show y’all more work other than music videos! Go ahead and peep my new site CEDRICCRISOLOGO.COM
Link in bio 😈
This film has taken many different shapes and forms within the past 5 years. What started as an ode to my Tita turned into a tribute to my cousin Stas, who passed away late 2023 due to brain cancer. In many ways, this film reflects my personal life and at times I felt like I was writing things into existence. This thought scared me and stalled me from going further within the filmmaking process for a while, as at the same time I was grieving multiple family members.
Originally this film was supposed to be a horror film, but I've decided to tell the stories of hope instead. "The Family Tree" was my not only my way of grieving, but also a way to explore different layers of the Filipino-American experience fixating on cultural differences and religion. I hope this film helps others with their grieving process and gives them a sense of hope. Mahal kita.
Please share/donate/repost/however you can help to help me make this film. Thank y'all so much. Crowdfunding link in bio 💚
- Ced
New work for @shoepalce x @starwarslife ! Thank you to the Shoe Palace creative team for the opportunity to be apart of this project. Was such a pleasure and fun time on set.
Creative Director: @iamjodeguzman
Video Director: @lilshaolin
Cinematographer: @georgiealmanza
Photographers: @jackieespitia & @mark_j_chua
Stylist: @sbezzzy
Models: @naomidearborn & @coletallman_
(There are more people involved with this project but I don’t have their contacts! If you were please let me know and I’ll add to credits!)
It felt like home to step back on set and direct a music video ❤️ Been too long and I forgot how much joy it brings me. This one was such a fun and special shoot for @khariatari & @rexxliferaj . S/o to everyone for making this possible and truly making this a memorable experience for a future star in Khari. Can't wait for everyone to see.
New Project coming soon! Come to Oakland!
Cedric Crisologo is a filmmaker from South San Francisco, CA and the writer and director of the short film “The Family Tree”. Cedric started off his filmmaking journey directing music videos for artists such as Rexx Life Raj, Ovrkast. and Hobo Johnson and has branched out to documentary and narrative work. Inspired by his Filipino American upbringing, he pushes to tell stories that explore identity, family, and the quiet emotional moments that shape who we become, often centering voices and experiences from the Bay Area and the broader Filipino diaspora. “The Family Tree” is his narrative debut, a film about handling grief and passing down cultural traditions.
📍March 12, 2026, @hella.bees
Doors open at 6 PM, Start at 7 PM
Filmmakers presented by RFC’s Filipino Film Circle
Co-presented by @noblecreations.us
🎟️Tickets: $20 on Eventbrite | $25 at the door
Link on our bio or purchase at bit.ly/village-launch
Fiscally sponsored by @birthruckus
#BayArea #Filmmaker #BayAreaFilmmaking
@4karri - Always Home Documentary.
Appreciate you Karri and your team for the opportunity to direct/edit your mini documentary leading up to your new project Slider II. Karri leading the next generation of Bay Area music and just happy to be apart of the ride! SLIDER II OUT NOW!
Crew
Record Label: @playingforlegacy
Executive Producer - Chubbs (@chubbsview )
Executive Producer - Lola Plaku (@iluvlola )
Production Company - The Pares Club (@theparesclub )
Director/Producer/Editor - Cedric Crisologo
Management - Atlee Gallimore (@atlee_g )
Director of Photography - Edward Tran (@edwardtran )
Assistant Camera- Anna Cadena (@ninjannaa )
Production Sound - Chris Camacho (@camachhoo )
Sound Mix - LaGuil Zepeda
Colorist - George Almanza (@georgiealmanza )
Archival Footage - Jerold Brian Alapit (@shotbyjerold ) & Kiko Valle (@_kikovalle )
BTS Photography - Emilio Diaz (@emiliomigueldiaz )
Production Assistant - Nareman Abbud (@nareman_abbud )
