Private Project

Elatio

A mysterious signal from outer space elicits equally mysterious reactions from its listeners, from total bliss to violent death. This film comprises three parts: a 50s-style newsreel, black-and-white moving photography, and a psychedelic finale.

  • Ioana Cherascu
    Director
  • Garrett Schroeder
    Director
  • Ioana Cherascu
    Writer
  • Garrett Schroeder
    Writer
  • Ioana Cherascu
    Producer
  • Garrett Schroeder
    Producer
  • Zack Werner
    Key Cast
    "Dr. von Lippshtik"
  • Eric Gerstein
    Key Cast
    "Reporter Reggie Smarms"
  • Garrett Schroeder
    Key Cast
    "himself"
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    sci-fi
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 12 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 26, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    250 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    35mm, 16mm, digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.66:1
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Ioana Cherascu, Garrett Schroeder

Ioana is a Romanian-American debut filmmaker. Film was the logical thing to do: what better way to combine her love of painting, writing, language, and music? Garrett brings the technical expertise to the duo, having already made a few forays into the art form. As well as making films they also collect them, having amassed a large library of 16mm educational films that have inspired them greatly. The pair have moved from Iowa to Oregon, the place of dreams and inspiration.

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Director Statement

Nature. Psychedelics. Science. The unavoidable, ever-present anxiety of being conscious in a world that is burning and, best case scenario, will get worse at a slightly slower rate than anticipated. Pets. Art.