LEAP
New Filmmakers Festival: Winner of the Audience Award & Bronze Award Overall
Atlanta Underground Film: Official Selection 2016
New York Capital City Black Film Festival: Accepted Contestant
A short film produced by Element Films Inc., A young woman goes upstate for a getaway with a friend who wants to be something more. Upon her return she is faced with reality – and a decision. Shot in the mountains of upstate, New York, “LEAP” was completed in 3- days with a crew of 6. Part narrative, part documentary, “LEAP” blends aesthetics as well as takes the medium back to the early days of cinema, as a silent film. This award- winning film has expresses a wide arch of emotions while utilizing only one word of dialogue.
Production Company: Element Films Inc.
Director: Justin Ervin
Cinematographer: Justin Ervin
Producer: Justin Ervin, Ashley Graham, Lelund D. Thompson
