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QUEEN OF MAGIC
Short Film slated to become a Feature Film FILM FESTIVALS: Lighthouse Int'l Film Festival -Surf City, NJ, June 7, 2024 Greenpoint Film Festival-Brookyn NY- August 10, 2024 New Ark Film Festival-Newark, Deleware- August 10,2024 Newark Latino Film Festival -October 4, 2024 Ellivia plays Young Addison Synopsis: At a very young age, Addison Ellery fell in love with magic. From upper-class Victorian England to the slums of New York City, Addison trekked across the pond to pursue a career in show business. After many failed attempts of making it on her own, she met Olivia who admired Addison’s resilience and has become her biggest (and only) fan. We see Addison struggling with how to overcome her biggest obstacle in the 1890s – being a woman. After being rejected by theater after theater, because “There ain’t no lady magicians,” Addison decides to don a new persona, The Amazing Ace. With coattails and a dedicated assistant at her side, Addison sets out to defy the odds and prove that there are, in fact, lady magicians. https:s//www.queenofmagicfilm.com Queen of Magic Podcast Vanish Magic, October 2022 Issue |
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IMMMUTABLE UNCERTAINTIES
World Premiere at THE NFFTY FILM FESTIVAL and screened at THE LOWER EAST FILM FESTIVAL Won: Family Ties, The Audience Award Ellivia plays Young Kristen Features: https://directorsnotes.com/2022/09/29/arielle-friedman-lucy-blumenfield-immutable-uncertainties/. www.beyondtheshort.com/short-film/immutable-uncertainties-by-arielle-friedman-lucy-blumenfield Synopsis: Co-Directors Arielle Friedman and Lucy Blumenfield’s short film Immutable Uncertainties is a thoroughly compelling relationship drama about the fallibility of memory. It’s about Kristen and Mark, a couple creating foundational memories together whilst Kristen wrestles with her mother’s Alzheimer’s. Told in reverse chronological order, Friedman and Blumenfield reflect their characters’ own ongoing battle with memory in the structure of their short film, creating a continuous sense of disorientation. |
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what directors say about working with ellivia:
It was a pleasure working with Ellivia! She is amazing
to work with and I definitely got what I had envisioned. All the shots were beautiful, and I am grateful to all that she put into it! - Emilie Grateau, Award Winning Director, Planting An Unwanted Seed I was truly so impressed with your performance and had such a wonderful time working with you! You truly captured Cora and all her sadness and vulnerability. I realize it was a difficult role but you played what she was not saying so poignantly. - Caroline Gohlke, Writer & Director, Recipient, NYU's Black Family Film Prize Ellivia was a wonderful presence on our set. She understands direction well beyond her years. Definitely a young talent to keep your eyes out for. - Tiger Ji, Award Winning Director, Abject Poetry Ellivia showed up to-set well prepared and always with a smile ... positive attitude, which radiated throughout the cast and crew... process and apply notes makes working with her a delight. Ellivia is a young professional and will thrive in this industry. - Sophia Wang, Award Winning Director, Loose Leaf It was such a joy to have Ellivia be a part of this film. She brought all of her love and talent to this role! Ellivia is such a star! - Lucy Blumenfield, Award Winning Co-Director, Immutable Uncertainties
It was a delight working with Ellivia; her enthusiasm is infectious! She brought a new element to the script, which really added value and I sincerely appreciate her work! -- Edward Andrews Krasniewski, Director Lagunas |
Ellivia Gold is one of the best actors I have had the pleasure of working with, regardless of age. Her maturity and patience on set is at the highest level. She listens thoughtfully and performs with great professionalism.
- Ezra Scott-Henning, Writer/Director Cleo Until Now Ellivia was invited to join our adult three day workshop. It was long and required a lot of stamina. Ellivia was prepared, focused and engaging, full of life and sparkle. The group loved her and found her to be a real asset to the workshop. She took risks, and tried out different styles. So happy to have her and excited for what’s to come for this rising star!!
Ellivia is a curious, thoughtful, tenacious young actor, with a real desire to embody characters truthfully and tell impactful stories. She is committed to learning and growing, and is a true joy to work with. -- Sarah B, Acting Coach, Award Winning Director |
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WHITE SMOKE
Directed by Caroline Gohlke Recipient of New York University's Tisch Black Family Film Prize |