elephant (2022)
After witnessing a murder of a young boy by a cop on her doorstep, Maria finds her mental health struggling. At thirty-seven, violence and death compound into a fear of the outside. As she self-isolates, she unpacks individual, collective, and generational trauma. Her beloved community keeps her connected with frequent care visits. elephant is a visual meditation on the physiology of grief.
Director: Maria Judice
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Maria Judice as Maria |
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Tonya Marie Amos as Mom |
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Zach Baum as Gathering |
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Fay Darmawi as Gathering |
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Shaula Evans as Boss |
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Jeff Harry as New Boo |
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Reyce Judice as Sister |
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D'Arion Curry Matthews as Skateboard Kid |
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Cheri Mims as Friend with plant knowledge |
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Jet Noir as Naked Dude |
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Todd Perumal as Cooking Friend |
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Byron Sakamoto as Gathering |
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Amanda Vigil as Therapist |
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Dmarcus Williams as Community Member |
| Production | Amanda Vigil | Producer |
| Sound | Marisa Ewing | Sound Designer |
| Editing | Helena Rodriguez | Colorist |
| Directing | Maria Judice | Director |
| Art | Leah Nichols | Art Department Coordinator |
| Art | Cheri Mims | Art Department Coordinator |
| Visual Effects | Leah Nichols | Animation |
| Crew | Anka Karewicz | Cinematography |
| Production | Martha Kunda | Production Assistant |
| Production | Han-'Naeh Belser | Production Assistant |
| Production | Sloan Abihaidar | Co-Producer |
| Production | Erik Mayo | Executive Producer |
| Camera | Zach Baum | Drone Cinematographer |
| Sound | Khonsu Ra | Vocals |
| Writing | Maria Judice | Writer |
| Crew | Marisa Ewing | Mixing Engineer |
| Visual Effects | Dewayne Austin | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Crew | Helena Rodriguez | Post-Production Manager |
