In grimy modern London the glamorous Shirley Maiden enters a portal to her past at the discreet Bar Elixir. There she meets the youthful mixologist Hugh Da Silva, who beguiles her into recalling her sensational past - from a lowly barmaid to a stage singer.
ELIXIR is an intimate and tender portrayal of the elderly in society. It explores alzhiemer’s and tackles the generational divide rife in society by showcasing the strength derived from multi generational interaction. It is an ode to the power of kindness and the preciousness of mental wellbeing.
PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO
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ELIXIR - Original Song
Listen to the original song ‘The Good New Days’ recorded for the Short Film ELIXIR
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ELIXIR - Full Music Score
Listen to the original full score for ELIXIR composed by Mark Doggett
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ELIXIR - Pitch Deck
Explore the Pitch Deck for ELIXIR
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ELIXIR - Trailer
Watch the ELIXIR trailer
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ELIXIR - Storyboards
Examine the production storyboards for ELIXIR as drawn by Marcus Mills
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ELIXIR - Characters Test Shoot
Explore the Characters/Costume Test Shoot for the Short Film ELIXIR
AWARDS
Indie X Film Festival - Best First Time Male Director
Indie Short Festival - Best Drama Short
Ealing Film Festival - Direction and Cinematography
Independent Shorts Awards - Platinum Best Romantic Short and Platinum Best Cinematography
New Renaissance Film Festival - Best Music Score and Emerging Talent Nomination
Emerging Talent Film Festival - Best Production
FFilmic - Selection
Super Shorts Hackney - Selection
CREDITS
CAST
Shirley Maiden: KATY MANNING
Hugh Da Silva: JEFFREY OTAME
Young Shirley Maiden: ABBIE STEELE
Bobby Beaufort: JOHN CARAS
Bertie Stein: GRAHAME EDWARDS
CREW
Production Company: ESQUE FILMS
Director: MARCUS MILLS
Writers: MARCUS MILLS & AJAY CHOWDHURY
Producer: STEPHEN HIBBS
Producer: MARCUS MILLS
Executive Producer: ANDREEA IRIMIA
Director of Photography: DOMINIC LAKE
First Assistant Director: JEFFREY OTAME
Gaffer: ALEX CULLEN
First Assistant Camera: KAI NEWTON
First Assistant Camera: TOM CLAPSON
Second Assistant Camera: BO GIESEN
Second Assistant Camera: GULES KORMAZ
Steadicam Operator: AUSTIN PHILLIPS
Spark: HARRY BUCK
Spark: GEORGIE FENNY
Spark: OLLY BLOWER
Spark: GIANNA MORRALE
Sound Recordist: ALEX MILSOM
Production Designer: CLARE CONWAY
Production Design Assistant: SARAH JANE GUMM
Costume Designer: MARCUS MILLS
Hair & Make Up Stylist: CAITLIN ROSS
Craft Services: GENIUS COFFEE ROASTERS
Music: MARK DOGGETT
Sound Designer: MARKUS MOLL
Colour Producer: JACK KIRKWOOD
Colourist: BENJAMIN ROZARIO
VFX Assistant: MARK MIKO
Storyboard Artist: MARCUS MILLS
Camera Rental: ONE STOP FILMS