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Elephants in the Room

A 24-minute situational dramedy that aims to tackle societal and familial issues in a comedic manner, resulting in a teachable moment.

On the evening of Christina’s birthday, Tapiwa goes to great lengths to ensure that his wife has the perfect birthday dinner. However, his plans soon go awry when his son comes arrives home with an unexpected surprise.

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Directors Statement

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This story is very much about family and the intricacies within a family. As a cast and crew, this story is our most personal.
Throughout the entire process, we drew inspiration from some of our own experiences from our upbringing. No family is perfect, each one is complicated in its own right. The purpose of our production was to ask what should one do in a situation where our darkest family secrets are brought into the light.
How does one move on or confront such issues? There is no right or wrong answer. That is for you as the viewer to decide. 


This was by far our most grueling and intense project. In many ways, it felt like a lot was going against us. We are a small crew and yet I am extremely proud of what we were able to deliver. To each of our crew members and assistants, I am forever in your debt for your tireless effort and commitment in helping me bring this vision to life.
To our cast, thank you for allowing yourselves to be vulnerable enough to embody the characters that were created. I am grateful for the opportunity to have been able to learn from you and work with you. 


To all those that took the time to support us in any and every way, it meant the absolute world to us. Throughout the process, I have been constantly reminded of the magnitude of effort that is required in bringing a story to life. Without you, none of this would have been possible. 


To my friends and family, I must once again apologize for being scarce throughout this process, I am still learning what it means to find balance. Know that you are always will be what is most important in my life. 


To the maker of heaven and earth, I am in awe of the blessings you continue to grant me. To you, I give all the glory and honor. 


To be able to tell stories is something I consider to be a rare and sacred gift. I believe when we share stories we are our truest and purest selves. 


When you have a moment please do take the time to watch our story. A lot of people worked hard in order to bring it to life. 


Thank you and God bless. 

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