Cherries and Clover is a 2011 film written, produced, and directed by Jack Vero, starring Spencer Jenkins, Taylor Marie Milton, Owen Macri, and Molly Cera. It is about two childhood friends who were separated as kids but strike up a romance years later upon being reunited as teenagers.

It is notable as being the first feature film ever created exclusively by teenagers, having been written, funded, and shot by an adolescent cast and crew without professional aid. For this reason it has been called "a film made by teenagers, for teenagers."

Synopsis

When Clover's (Spencer Jenkins) childhood friend, Cherries (Taylor Marie Milton), returns to his hometown after a ten year separation, he finds himself immediately attracted to her still outgoing, spontaneous personality. It isn't long before their rekindled friendship develops into a sweet, quirky romance. But as time passes and passions fade, the couple is forced to question whether all friends can be lovers...

Cast

• Spencer Jenkins as "Clover"
• Taylor Marie Milton as "Cherries"
• Owen Macri as "Barry"
• Molly Cera as "Amber"
• Brenna Santacroce as "Violet"
• Jessica Devnani as "Clemmie"
• John A. Petitti as "Mr. Whitman"
• Matthew Russo as "Young Clover"
• Riley Bertoia as "Young Cherries"

Production

Cherries and Clover was envisioned in October 2006 by Jack Vero, then a seventeen year old high school student who would go on to write, produce, and direct the film. Having no prior experience in film, Vero spent the next twenty one months educating himself, assembling a volunteer teenage cast and crew, buying equipment, and otherwise preparing for what was sure to be a challenging production.

Principal photography commenced in early July 2008 and carried on throughout the summer and into October, most of it taking place on evenings and weekends since much of the crew worked or attended school during the week.

Reception

Cherries and Clover has not yet been released but has acquired some interest from fans and various news agencies. Several interviews are available online and a featurette about the film is available at FansOfFilm.com/video/a-movie-made-by-teenagers

Soundtrack

The Soundtrack will be released in 2011.

1. "Let's Ride" - DMo
2. "This City Life" - Joel Battle
3. "Procrastination Song" - Lauren Beatty
4. "What We'll Miss" - Make Your Exit
5. "Dreaming of You" - Alistair Blaik Bundale
6. "Drop Back Down" - John Moore
7. "Rooftops" - Spencer Jenkins, Brad Gibson, and Sam Guaiana
8. "Leave This Town" - Make Your Exit
9. "Diagrams" - Olivier Jarda
10. "Lullaby" - Jena Munn
11. "Something's Wrong" - Ashley McLellan
12. "Who I Am" - Vanderpark
13. "I Know What It's Like" - Jess Harris
14. "Monstrous" - James Clark
15. "Toy" - Ali MacInnes
16. "Greatest Friends" - Jess Harris
17. "Summer Rain" - Molly Thomason

External links

• PilotPigProductions.com
• JackVero.com