Based on a true story, the CSUN Senior Thesis Film “Ikigai” follows a young Japanese American girl in the 1970s who is transferred to a primarily white school during the bussing program initiative and is faced with overcoming racial discrimination. Nominated for Best Production Design Indie Short Fest 2024; outstanding achievement award. Won best first time female Director (Maren Elardo), and best young actress (Julia Saito); outstanding achievement award Indie Short Fest 2024

Credits

Art Director:

Chloë Benz

Production Designer:

Chloë Benz

Set Decorator:

Chloë Benz

Set Dresser:

Chloë Benz

Director:

Maren Emiko Elardo

Producer:

Maren Emiko Elardo

Writer:

Maren Emiko Elardo

Producer:

MT

Maya Tydor

Associate Producer:

AW

Alex Winters

Gaffer:

ND

Nareh Dovlatyan

Editor:

CD

Cesar DeLuna

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