Shapeless
When Maika’s girlfriend presents her with an ultimatum that has the potential to save their relationship or end it for good, she reluctantly accepts. Over the next 24 hours, the two prepare to
undergo a ritual that will physicalize their love. But when Maika gets cold feet, their already tenuous dynamic begins to spiral into something monstrous.
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Elaine RavaWriter
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Elaine RavaDirector
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Elaine RavaProducer
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Caroline DeanProducer
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Laura CalleProducer
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Yael GrunseitProducer
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Rebecca Quinn RobertsonProducer
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Hannah HortonKey Cast"Maika"
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Emily SullivanKey Cast"Elise"
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Jessica Cadden WentlentKey Cast"Mother"
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Genres:Horror, Drama
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Runtime:14 minutes 41 seconds
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Completion Date:February 1, 2026
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Production Budget:25,000 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
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:2.20:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema
Elaine Rava (she/they) is an award winning Writer/Director based in New York City. Through her work she examines the underbellies of queer love, mental illness and femme narratives. Prior to film, Elaine led Shellscrape Theatre Company as Artistic Director, writing and directing plays for the company that were featured both in NYC and internationally. Elaine is now studying Writing/Direction at Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema where she wrote/directed Would You Know Me If You Saw Me Now, Shapeless and Here With You which she is honored to be developing as a 2026 Pandora Short Film Grant Finalist.