I Am a Ghost
# I Am a Ghost

I Am a Ghost, is a 2012 American horror film directed by H.P. Mendoza. It debuted at the 2012 San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival.

## Plot

During an indeterminable time period, Emily (Anna Ishida), a troubled ghost who died, haunts her own Victorian house every day, wondering why she can't leave. With the help of Sylvia, (Jeannie Barroga), a clairvoyant hired to rid the house of spirits, Emily is forced into a 'patient/therapist' relationship, uncovering disturbing mysteries about her past that may help her move on to 'the next place'.

## Cast

* Anna Ishida as Emily

       Juliet Heller as Emily #2
          Diana Tenes as Emily #3
* Jeannie Barroga as Sylvia (voice)
* Rick Burkhardt as Demon
* Jef Cunningham as Doctor (voice)
* Maia Mendoza as Sister (voice)
* Rachel Wong as Mother (voice)

## Production

I Am a Ghost cost roughly $10,000 with a substantial amount of it raised on Kickstarter, $7500 of which was for actual production.

## Critical reception

Dennis Harvey of Variety wrote, "within its chosen narrative and physical limitations, the pic is artfully and resourcefully crafted on a small budget." Shawn Handling from HorrorNews.net gave the film a negative review, criticizing the script, acting, and runtime, while also commending the cinematography and special effects. Scott Hallam from Dread Central rated the film a score of three and a half out of five, criticizing the first half as "repetitive", while commending the effects, and finale.

### Awards

* Best Picture - Bram Stoker International Film Festival 2012
* Best Horror Film - PollyGrind Film Festival
* Best Horror Director - SF Weekly 2012
* Best Horror Director - Tucson Terrorfest 2012
* Best Actress - Tucson Terrorfest 2012
