Black background with the word 'ELI' written in white, hand-drawn style

short film, 2023

Some wounds aren't visible. Eli explores the quiet ways trauma lingers, following two people as they search for connection while carrying the weight of a single violent night.

Two women stand facing each other in a kitchen, engaged in a conversation or interaction. The woman on the left has short, curly hair and is wearing a sleeveless top, while the woman on the right has long, dreadlocked hair and is wearing a T-shirt. A shelf with various bottles and a decorative case are visible in the background.

Cast

Nzingha Rothmiller : Natalie

Derick Ansah : Eli

Nick Skonberg : Nick

Marco Quesada : Marco

Two smiling women, one with long wavy hair and the other with braided hair, examining a camera mounted on a tripod, in a room with a white wall.
A person operating a professional camera mounted on a tripod, with their face and hand visible, wearing glasses and a black shirt, focused on the camera setup.
Three black background award banners with white laurel leaves, each displaying different honors for the 2024 Lee Strasberg Film Fest, including Best Director, Best Lead Actress, and Best Lead Actor.

Creative Team

Director : Maya Jacob with FATTER

Writer : Nzingha Rothmiller

Producer : Hannah Currie with FATTER

1st Assistant Director : Niya Leigh, Paloma Garcia

Director of Photography : Théo Braun

1st Assistant Camera: Kaylee Smith

Sound: Tristan Zhu, Avery Garig

Gaffer : Sam Selesnick, Kate Piccin

Grip : Sanahin Papazian

Production Assistants : Illia George, Wyatt Baker, Aria Mauel