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.
Cast
Maria Judice
Maria
Tonya Marie Amos
Mom
Zach Baum
Gathering
Fay Darmawi
Gathering
Shaula Evans
Boss
Jeff Harry
New Boo
Reyce Judice
Sister
D'Arion Curry Matthews
Skateboard Kid
Cheri Mims
Friend with plant knowledge
Jet Noir
Naked Dude
Todd Perumal
Cooking Friend
Byron Sakamoto
Gathering
Amanda Vigil
Therapist
Dmarcus Williams
Community Member
Crew
Maria Judice
Director, Writer
Anka Karewicz
Cinematography
Helena Rodriguez
Colorist, Post-Production Manager
Erik Mayo
Executive Producer
Amanda Vigil
Producer
Sloan Abihaidar
Co-Producer
Martha Kunda
Production Assistant
Han-'Naeh Belser
Production Assistant
Leah Nichols
Animation, Art Department Coordinator
Cheri Mims
Art Department Coordinator
Marisa Ewing
Sound Designer
Marisa Ewing
Mixing Engineer
Dewayne Austin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Zach Baum
Drone Cinematographer
Khonsu Ra
Vocals