Moonlight Ode Short, a navigation beyond earthly limitations
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Moonlight Ode
A raw and visceral short film following female character «I» on her rough ride from inner constrictions to embodied freedom. From shame to flow. Through gazing inwards, seeing her shadows without flinching. Through discovering and embracing her powerful gift as a channel to a realm beyond the visible. A task of accepting.
A rough ride from a sandy beach, through black lava landscape to a green mountain top on Gran Canaria. An island with electromagnetic fields called the most powerful in the world. The scenery changes as the story unfolds. Hidden forces and essential truths are finally coming into fruition. Light is brought into the darkness.
A glimpse into the world of the film with a sneak peek from the script:
(…) You didn’t retract back into your cage. I was doing my ritual. Drinking my beverage. Burning my sage. Then you were there. Again. Like a possessed spirit, but I didn’t get scared. You roared like an animal, showed your teeth, twitched your body, hit in the air, but I let you do it. “Fill your lungs. Roar as loud as your breath and voice can take. I’m holding the space. I won’t flinch an inch”. I passed your test.
(…)
(...) You communicate in ways I didn’t even know existed (...)
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Directors statement:
For centuries, women have been persecuted for aspects of themselves in patriarchal societies. Much has changed, yet echoes of witch persecution still live on in the fears we carry and the patterns passed down through generations.
Elin’s deep personal work has involved confronting shadows, inherited patterns, and deep-seated fears. Through this process, she discovered an essential part of her nature, which became the catalyst for the project. She explores an intuitive, physical, auditory, and visual form of expression that operates on archetypal and human levels.
In this film, Elin lets her nature speak. The story portrays the realization of connection between past and present, personal and collective.
An opening for hidden treasures and a navigation beyond earthly limitations.
Biography:
Elin grew up in a rural area in Western Norway. This formative experience connected her deeply to nature, a relationship she continues to embody in her work. Elin is passionate about the human duality of light and darkness and creates stories that reach into the subconscious. Through raw vulnerability, she aims to open spaces for true intimacy and unity in a world marked by upheaval and polarity.
Elin started her artistic path of exploring new ways of expressing as an actress and content creator with the short film “Voice of September”. A film made in response to the Scottish art project "Earthing Projects". The film got an Honorable mention laurel for its vision and the film’s unique contribution to Cinema at the film festival LA Underground Forum and Cine Pobre Film Festival 2024.
You can watch "Voice of September" at Earthing Production’s website:
As part of the team are the brilliant:
Cinematographer:
Alice Millar
Elin’s favorite cinematographer of all time. She has an extraordinary eye for details and the beauty of nature. Alice and Elin are continuing the wonderful collaboration from "Maid Mother Crone", a short film/pilot for the future feature project written, directed and performed by Elin, Rebecca Palmer and Rosetta Drenth. Her credits also includes feature film A Little Water (dir. Alexandra Zelman Doring), Attendant (dir. Rome Petersson), La Bohème (dir. Laine Rettmer), the BBC series Planet Sex with Cara Delevingne, and the commercial Cognac (co-directed with Janelle). Her work has been awarded from Toronto to Venice.
Cast:
Inger Berit Grøtterud
Inger and Elin worked together for the first time in the Norwegian episode of the award winning web series “Strings Attached”. The episode “The Raven” is written by Inger who also had the lead role. The past year they have explored and worked closely together with expressions in both their unique ways. In this film, Inger will bring the character "Woman in Red Dress", a force and driving presence, to life through intuitive dance, sharing her powerful essence and sensitivity.
Local facilitator:
Florentine Behrend
Florentine and Elin met through an online acting program, tobeornottoact, JoKelly, where they got to witness each other evolve as actors, creators and human beings through live videos and zoom calls. All while living in different countries. This is their first project together. Florentine will be an important resource as a citizen of Gran Canaria, a wonderful person and creative.
Costume designer:
Jenny Emblemsvåg
Jenny is a Norwegian designer with a BA in Fashion and Costume Design at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts and a certified dressmaker. She works with slow fashion, upcycling secondhand materials, and combines storytelling with handcrafted techniques and a distinct visual language. Jenny’s creativity and patience bring texture and handcrafted artistry to the project, giving the costumes a strong and tactile presence.
Composer:
Anette Haave Åsheim
Anette and Elin met in acting school years ago. Anette is an intuitive soul with a degree in film scoring from Berklee College of Music where she was honored with the prestigious Michael Kamen Award for her exceptional achievements in the Film Scoring Department. Anette has a profound interest in the connection between the voice and body and is using this passion in her work. She created the music for "Maid Mother Crone". Her captivating voice and unique original scores will be a magical contribution to this film.
Assistant:
Liv Landmark
Liv and Elin met when they both performed in the theatre production “Helter” at Haugesund Teater, one of the Norwegian institutional theatres. Liv provided a crucial moral and heartfelt support in the process of making “Voice of September” and will continue to be an important assistant on this adventurous ride of making “Moonlight Ode”.
The team continues to grow, and we’re so grateful to be joined by:
1st AD:
Juulia Kalavainen
Juulia Kalavainen is a filmmaker exploring the relationship of imagination, liminality, and environment in her work. She was an excellent 1st AD on Made Mother Crone. She brought calm, clarity, and strong coordination to the set, creating a focused and supportive working atmosphere.
AC & BTS Photographer:
Julia Weklar
Julia is a photographer working with intimacy, presence, and emotional depth. Through an intuitive approach, she captures genuine moments, creating images that feel both grounded and alive.
Sound Designer:
Marius Ytterdal
Marius is an experienced sound designer and mixer with over 15 years of work across film and artistic production. His expertise brings depth and precision to the sonic world of the film. He and Anette will be an incredible team in creating the auditory landscape.
Funding
We seek funding for pre-production, shooting and post-production. The expenses involve travel fares, equipment, fees, accommodation, costumes and catering.
We’re so excited to continue with Moonlight Ode, and we are from the very bottom of our hearts, so grateful for every step towards making this film come alive. In the beautiful, majestic Canary Island scenery. With a deep felt purpose and a passion for authenticity.
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