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Written & Directed by Elise Garner
Elise Garner
My name is Elise Garner. I’m a film director, who graduated from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs with a Bachelor's degree in Film Studies. I am passionate about women’s issues, which is reflected in my filmmaking. If you find yourself reading a Dogwood Elementary School yearbook circa 2010, you will see an 11-year-old Elise in a vibrant zebra print shirt, with a pink streak in my long brown hair and the title under the picture says, “Future Career Actress.”
By 8th grade, I realized there were so many things I wanted to do in film— I felt torn. My art teacher suggested I become a director, so that way, I had my hand in everything. I never looked back or questioned.
Now you might be thinking, you based your whole life off of what 13-year-old Elise wanted? Yes, I did.
My goals with filmmaking are to connect us through the human experience, give a voice to the voiceless, provide representation in film, and to speak with nuance on issues regarding women. There is no place I would rather be than in the director's chair.
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