ELISAI

Fiction · Drama · Produced, Written & Directed by Sabrina Joseph

World Premiere at Tasveer Film Festival

“A dysphoric teenager, Elisai, and their idealist mother, Amalie grieve the loss of Elisai’s grandfather. While Elisai suppresses their grief through isolation, Amalie focuses on getting through to her child.”

  • Starring Senora D’mello & Ann Palee

    Produced by Sabrina Joseph & J.E. Dufton

    Directed by Sabrina Joseph

    Written by Sabrina Joseph

    Cinematography by Tran Anh Zwee

    Edited by Jannes Hueffmann

    Production Design by Cristina Neville Murzi

    Sound Design & Music by Eleanor Fineston Robertson

    Poster by Jem Solley

  • Tasveer Film Festival: Official Selection

    IndieX Film Fest: Best Foreign-Language Short of the Season (Special Jury Award), plus Best LGBTQ Short, Best Producer, Best Student Female Director, Best Acting Duo, Best Cinematography, and Best Production Design.

    Qualified for the 2025 Annual Awards.

    Indie Short Fest: Best Short of the Season – Runner-up (Special Jury Mention), plus Best LGBTQ Short, Best First Time Female Director, and Outstanding Achievement Award for Acting Duo.