Dear Azizam

Donya M Amini

Filmmaker

Duration: 10:15 min

Medium: Live Action/2D Animated Short Film

Trailer

Film Synopsis

When a storm causes the three magical crystals to fly away, Elara with the help of the Fairy Queen must adventure to bring them back to their home. Through this journey, finding friends of the past teaches us along the way. 

Artist’s Statement

Dear Azizam  means Dear Dear in farsi. Azizam is a term of endearment, in the same way people would call each other honey, sweetheart, my love. Dear Azizam is a love letter addressed to my future child. You are a combination of everyone who has ever loved you and everyone you have ever loved.  I’ve wanted to be a mother my entire life, and hope to be one day. This film was made possible by people who I love very much bringing magic to this film. I hope to bring you along this magical journey with me!

FILM STILLS

CREDITS

Director: Donya M Amini

Performances by: Mehrsa Shadman, Melina Azimi, Emilia J Tolnai, Kenzie Lang, Emily Nguyen, Rebecca Macdonald, Emily Laprise, Denise Cachero, Boey Ho, Ella Macdonald, Mischa Heywood, Nicole Bie, Lake Paradis

Assistant Director: Lexi Strachan 

Second Assistant Director: Melody Azimi

Assistant Camera & Grip: Ali Borujerdi

Gaffer: Odartey Aryee 

Grip & Electric: Anton Koltunov

Grip & Electric: Mani Ameli

Visual Effects (Butterfly Tunnel Layer): Bon Suzuki 

Production Sound Mixer: Gustavo Dias 

Set Decorator: Frangeliz Ocasio Adjodha

Composer  (Dance of the Crystal Fairies): Ava Jane Stanley 

SPECIAL THANKS

Carlo Ghioni

Stéphane Calce

Matt Stephanson

Christine Stewart

Harry Killas