Cherries and Clover

Cherries and Clover is a 2012 film written, produced, and directed by Jack Vero, starring Spencer Jenkins, Taylor Marie Milton, Owen Macri, and Molly Cera. It is a coming of age story 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 shot exclusively by teenagers, having been written, funded, and filmed by an adolescent cast and crew.
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 best 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. Postproduction began Fall 2008 and continued for three years. The film is now complete and due for a Fall 2012 release.
Soundtrack
The Soundtrack will be released early 2013.
#"Let's Ride" - DMo
#"Crimson and Clover" - Paul Trudeau
#"This City Life" - Joel Battle
#"Procrastination Song" - Lauren Beatty
#"What We'll Miss" - Make Your Exit
#"Dreaming of You" - Alistair Blaik Bundale
#"Drop Back Down" - John Moore
#"Rooftops" - Spencer Jenkins, Brad Gibson, and Sam Guaiana
#"Leave This Town" - Make Your Exit
#"Diagrams" - Olivier Jarda
#"Lullaby" - Jena Munn
#"Something's Wrong" - Ashley McLellan
#"Who I Am" - Vanderpark
#"Break Up Score" - Jesse Cook
#"I Know What It's Like" - Jess Harris
#"Leaning Towards" - Jess Harris
#"Fell to Pieces" - Spencer Jenkins
#"Toy" - Ali MacInnes
#"Greatest Friends" - Jess Harris
#"Summer Rain" - Molly Thomason

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