Draft:Elijah (2024 film)
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Elijah is a 2024 American short drama film produced, written, and directed by Razid Season.
| Elijah | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Razid Season |
| Written by | Razid Season |
| Produced by | Razid Season |
| Starring | Ajaz Alam as Haider Mithila Gazi as Elijah Debjani Banerjee as Nilima |
| Cinematography | Uladzimir Taukachou |
| Edited by | Emanuele Michetti |
| Music by | Upasak Mukherjee, Orazio Saracino |
Production company | Image Maker |
| Distributed by | Image Maker Films |
Release date | 02 November 2024 (Boston) |
Running time | 20 Minutes |
| Country | United Stated |
| Languages | English, Bengali |
It is a narrative film by Season, inspired by true characters. The film follows a Bengali Muslim yellow cab driver who faces mounting pressure in New York City from financial hardship and fading dreams, as well as his daughter's coming out as transgender, forcing him to reexamine the limits of his love and understanding.
The film had its initial release in the festival circuit in November 2024 and has been screened at numerous film festivals.[1][2][3][4]The film stars Asian American actors as well as American actors.[5] Harvey Brownstone, a media personality and the first openly gay judge in Canada, is the film's executive producer. Piotr Kajstura and Richard Kwolek are the producers.
The film was screened at several Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festivals in May 2025 as part of AAPI Heritage Month.[6]
Cast
[edit]- Ajaz Alam as Haider
- Mithila Gazi as Elijah
- Debjani Banerjee as Mother of Elijah
- Samad Alamgir as Mozammel
- Titu Gazi as Bakshi
- Eva Visco as Passenger
- Edis JD as Passenger
- Adela-Adriana Moscu as Passenger
Additional Cast
[edit]- Shaesta Khan as Bride
- Aarthi Mamidela as Wedding Guest
- Sharmin Akhter as Mother of Bride
- Mir Azam as Friend of Haider
- Devon Slotnick as Friend of Elijah
- Marsin Mogielski as Drag Queen
- Anwesha Chandra Tia as Illuminator
- Lamiya Odditiya as Wedding Guest
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Film Festival Film | 29 March 2025 | Best Short | Razid Season | Won | Audience Choice- Award (2nd Place) | [7] |
| Coney Island Film Festival | 3 May 2025 | Best Drama Short | Razid Season | Won | [8] |
| CUNY Film Festival | 8 May 2025 | Best Short | Razid Season | Won
LGBTQIA+ Image Award |
[9] |
| Massachusetts Independent Film Festival | 26 April 2025 | Best Narrative Short | Razid Season | Won
Outstanding Achievement Award |
[10] |
References
[edit]- ^ Naeisha, Rose (May 8, 2025). "'Elijah' wins big at film festival circuit". Queens Chronicle. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ qgazette (April 23, 2025). "Queens Filmmaker Places In Audience Choice Awards - Queens Gazette". Queens Gazette -. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ "Elijah wins 2nd place in audience choice awards at Phoenix Film Festival". thesouthasiantimes.info. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ Season, Razid (April 6, 2024), Elijah (Short, Drama), Adela-Adriana Moscu, Marsin Mogielski, Brienne Foley, Image Maker Films, retrieved May 29, 2025
- ^ "Award-winning film to be screened at Muskoka Queer Film Festival". OrilliaMatters.com. May 14, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ Updates, Ben Waldman Posted: Last Modified: | (May 22, 2025). "Spotlights shine on local productions at Asian-Canadian film festival". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ "2025 Copper Wing Award Winners". Phoenix Film Festival. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Coney Island Film Festival (2025)". IMDb. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "CUNY Film Festival". CUNY Film Festival. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Mass Indie Winners". shawnafoundation. Retrieved May 29, 2025.