The Lost Element: The Film
The Lost Element is a compilation film that follows a young man by the name of Leo Mercer through the streets of Oakland Ca. It shows his progression from boy to man as he transitions from a wild rebel to healer and community organizer. The film follows Leo as a passionate, but drained community organizer who is ascending from the mishaps of the Bay Area streets, including gentrification, mass incarceration, and a culture that is being extorted from the inside out.
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Leo MercerDirectorPLUS, Nature Boy
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Leo MercerWriter
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Leo MercerProducer3AM in Oakland
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Tywain HarrisProducerBACK
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Adimu MadyunProducerBLK GRL MGK
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Rafael FloresProducerPLUS
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Leo MercerKey Cast
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Jamel PattersonKey Cast“Infamous Taz”
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Royalty TerryKey Cast
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OB BassKey Cast
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Dajon FordKey Cast“Baby Huey”
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Nicole LeeKey Cast“News Reporter”
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Prince K WhiteKey Cast“Community Organizer”
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Ronnie ColemanKey Cast“Ronnie-Bo”
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Olandis WalkerKey Cast“O-Zone”
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Malik HardcastleKey Cast“Malik X Omar”
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Julian ChancellorKey Cast“Natural Keyz”
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Adimu MadyunKey Cast“WolfHawkJaguar”Protection Shields, Everlasting Coconut Tree
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Idris HassanKey Cast
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Brandon PierceKey Cast“Brotha Peace”
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Film Type:Documentary, Experimental, Feature, Music Video, Short, Student
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Genres:Hip Hop, Civic Engagement, Community Organizing
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Runtime:56 minutes
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Completion Date:January 1, 2019
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Production Budget:4,500 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Film Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Reach Ashland Youth Center ScreeningOakland CA
United States
April 1, 2019
San Leandro Premiere
Official Selection -
New Parkway ScreeningOakland
United States
September 8, 2019
Oakland PrePremeire
Official Selection -
Safe Return ScreeningRichmond
United States
August 21, 2019
Contra Costa Premeire
Official Selection -
RYSE Film FestivalRichmond
United States
October 3, 2018
Richmond Preview
PLUS
Leo Mercer is an artist and community organizer, born and raised in Oakland Ca. Leo is a student, father, and mentor of the youth in his community. His professional work dates back to 2009, advocating for communities of color in his city and neighboring cities. He has spoken to crowds of thousands on cultural and political issues affecting the Black community and the Hip Hop community. Leo aspires to be a cultural professional that changes the current narrative of hip hop music through education and stories.
Hello beautiful souls. my name is Leo Mercer and music is my passion. Understanding that music alone will not liberate us nor pay the bills, I incorporate it into most aspects of my life.
2018 has been a year. So many highlights, so many dark moments. We turned a white lady calling the police on two black guys for breaking an ordinance into an organized rally called 510 Day & BBQing While Black (Yeah, that was us). We turned Nia Wilson's death into a rally & celebration of life for all young queens who look like her. Oakland is changing dramatically, and it seems that once again the pioneers of the movement are being displaced. Films like The Lost Element will show a more authentic, in the mud style of what Oakland is, and will become. 2019 is looking sweet.
I hope you all enjoy my creative progressions and give feedback please.
Bless,
Leo