The Cherry Tree
Our Films
Welcome to the Cherry Tree. This is our gallery, where you can find a range of short films, documentaries and soon to come feature length pictures. Our three core members, Louis, Mason and Shona have all worked in a selection of these films and we would love for you to take a look!
Our Work
Creativity. Expertise. Passion.
Fancy a comedy? A drama? A documentary? Make your mind up.
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Click on any of the films below to view!
ALTERNATION (2024)
Thriller/Drama/Comedy
Louis Saunders - Writer/Director/Producer/Co-Editor
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Mason Medford -
Assistant Director/Gaffer
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Shona Collins-Staig
2nd AD/Script Supervisor
Alternation is our most daring feat yet. Blood spills and bullets fire, follow Hannah Lockwood (Charlotte Gulliford) in her journey for vengeance as she battles against her rival assassin, Samantha Rothwell (Emily Harverson) in an attempt to murder the infamous Kai DeFerrari (James Hooks).
What's Left? (2024)
Drama
Louis Saunders -
Writer/Director/Producer/Editor/Camera
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Mason Medford -
Sound Operator/Gaffer
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Shona Collins-Staig
Assistant Director/Actor
What's Left? is an ironically light-hearted story of loss and addiction. Jack Chance (Ryley Williams) tastes the flavours of success and gain and struggles to slow down, eventually figuring out the dangers of gambling, will he stop before its too late?
Ghost Hunters (2023)
Comedy/Mockumentary
Louis Saunders -
Assistant Director/Editor/Producer/Actor
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Mason Medford -
2nd AD/Gaffer/Actor
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Ryley Williams -
Director/Camera/Actor
BOO! Scary stuff (not really), Ghost Hunters is a horror mockumentary that follows two under-qualified frauds searching for the ghoul of King Arthur. Will it finally be a ghost, or just a big load of nothing?
Clocked Out (2022)
Comedy/Political/Mockumentary
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Louis Saunders -
Writer/Director/Camera/Editor
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Mason Medford -
Actor
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Ryley Williams -
Producer
In a world where you have to sign in to a government app everyday, Theo Lawrence (Mason Medford) decides to oppose this and face the consequences of not signing in. Is it all a big nothing, or will Theo face a harsh punishment?
An Afternoon With Martin Tyler (2022)
Documentary
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Louis Saunders -
Director/Producer
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Angus Taylor -
Editor/Sound Production
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Ben Phillips -
Producer
Legendary Sky Sports football commentator, Martin Tyler, sits down with us to discuss the ups and downs of his illustrious career in broadcasting, his favourite moments, and also offers advice to those looking to enter the challenging field that is the media.
Sins of the Father (2023)
Thriller/Horror
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Mason Medford -
Cinematography/Gaffer
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Ben James -
Writer/Director
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Lauren Bowles -
Sound/Editor
When the secrets of the catholic church begin to be exposed. An established writer, John (Ben Knapp) encounters a paranormal entity that guides him to commit his darkest fantasies. Dark thriller not for the faint of heart.
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AXEL AND THE OTHERS (2025)
Drama/Comedy
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Louis Saunders -
Writer/Director
Mason Medford -
Cinematography/Assistant Director
Shona Collins-Staig -
Producer/Sound
Follow the 'Bunch' family through their journey of grief after the passing of mother and wife; Martha. Will young Axel finally grow up? Will his sister, Kathleen put herself before others and follow a life she wants to live? And will their father, Patrick, ever be the same again? Dark comedy coming soon.