Private Project

Sick Day

Against the clock, a young woman must decide if she wants to once in her life be truthful with her strict mother.

  • Elisha Cecil
    Director
    Jaguar Jones, Luther the Fixer, Eyes of Shadow
  • Elisha Cecil
    Writer
    Jaguar Jones, Luther the Fixer, Eyes of Shadow
  • Faruq Oyekan
    Producer
    Together, Kink, Retribution
  • Ricardo Arriaga
    Producer
    Eyes of Shadow, Nyctophobia
  • Fae Esquig
    Key Cast
    "Haley "
    Park Bench Diploma
  • Angela Hoffman
    Key Cast
    "Ingrid"
    Night of the Living Dead(Student Production),Plan 9 From Outer Space(Student Production)
  • Miki Chilcutt
    Key Cast
    "Vicky Puen "
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 29 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 20, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Southwestern College Student Showcase
    San Diego
    United States
    May 20, 2017
    Southwestern College Film and Media Room
    Best Overall Film
Director Biography - Elisha Cecil

Born into a mixed family in South Bay San Diego, Elisha grew to appreciate film at a very young age. As he got older his love for film and comic books inspired him to become a creator himself. With his parents' blessing, Elisha began filming short skits with friends in his teens and eventually matured to adulthood as a serious filmmaker.

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Director Statement

Our parents love us, and we know that, but why do we suddenly fear them when faced with coming clean about something we did? And what if the act was a matter of life and death? Sick Day is a coming of age tale that features that tough choice we all come to sooner or later.