Guts
A hungry drifter on the Navajo reservation embarks on a comedic adventure to steal ceremonial sheep intestines, weaving together an uproarious tale that pays homage to Navajo folk stories and language.
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Elias GoldDirectorDisinfectant
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Elias GoldWriter
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Marisela CamposProducerBrother, The 11th Order
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Ed McCullochProducerWretched
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Benjamin TheveninProducerWretched
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Loren AnthonyProducerDark Winds, Dexter, How to Blow Up a Pipeline
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Katy Drake BettnerProducerShouting Down Midnight
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Loren AnthonyKey Cast"The Man"Dark Winds, Dexter, How to Blow Up a Pipeline
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Pete SandsKey Cast"Clerk"Navajo Highways
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Project Title (Original Language):Hastiin Bi'Achii
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Comedy, Adventure
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Runtime:6 minutes 46 seconds
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Completion Date:September 5, 2024
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Production Budget:20,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English, Navajo
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Shooting Format:Digital, Arri Alexa Mini LF
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Aspect Ratio:2:39:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
Born and Raised on Navajoland in New Mexico, Navajo writer and filmmaker Elias Gold is always finding ways to elevate Native voices and perspectives in pop culture. With his successful YouTube channel Native Media Theory, he engages the indigenous community in conversations about pressing issues within the culture.
Throughout my formative years, I developed a profound fondness for the simple yet impactful tales shared by Navajo Elders. These stories, concise in nature, often serve as valuable life lessons or provide a glimpse into the cultural tapestry of their lives and surroundings.
My great-grandmother, who spoke exclusively in Navajo, passed down this particular tale, which became an integral part of my upbringing and sense of humor. GUTS is akin to a witty anecdote with a punchline, offering an intriguing blend of humor and culture.
In my directorial approach, I aim to infuse my unique personal touch while illuminating a quiet facet of Navajo life. Through our hero, I want to convey that, despite being unconventional and weird to those around him, his unwavering determination drives him to pursue his desires… at any expense.
With GUTS, I want to capture and convey that same evocative essence to our audience through raw but unadulterated sincerity.