LEKSO - Short Film
A first-generation Ethiopian American girl experiences death and doubt for the first time as her community mourns in a shocking, traditional way.
This project is extremely special to me and I’m honored to have been a part of the loving and talented team that brought this vision through production. Contemplating themes of loss and healing through spirit led me to put more of myself into this project than I ever have as a cinematographer.
Director/writer/producer -
@mekdesehaile
Producer -
@ogdannyocean
Cinematographer -
@bryce.saucier
Gaffer -
@est_cai
1st Assistant Camera -
@kerwin.escobar
2nd Assistant Camera/DIT -
@alexaslaterslates
Key Grip -
@kelvinator_getdown
Swing Grip and Electric -
@alantnguyen_
Sound Mixer/Boom Op -
@kamau_andrae
Still photographer -
@daavidmejiaa
PA -
@shotby_shelley
Associate Producer -
@producedbyhector
Our director Mekdese spent an incredible amount of time and effort to make this happen, from self funding, producing, to hanging every photo, painting, and curtain you see in the frames of this film. I believe there is something great to be made from what we captured, and we’re fundraising to bring together the best possible post production team to finish this film.
Gofundme link in bio
Slides 1-7 are dailies from our film
Slides 8-15 BTS