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ELYSIUM

My ANGEL

“Every answer hides in another reality,” while your only purpose is to heal.
Time is forever, as past, present, and future are one—made of each other’s perspectives.

 

GENRE

Mystery / Psychological Drama / Fantasy / Cult-Hip Arthouse Feature

Supported by Johnny Depp

Elysium is designed to reach a wide, cross-generational audience, blending fantasy, psychological mystery, and arthouse style into an immersive cinematic puzzle. With its strong visual identity, symbolic storytelling, and timeless themes, Elysium has cult-film potential, inviting repeat viewings, discussion, and long-term relevance beyond its initial release.

 

CORE CONCEPT

ELYSIUM is a film about what happens when healing cannot be spoken.

Dana lives in a beautiful, modern world—bright, fast, performative. But something inside her has gone quiet. When language, justice, and identity fail her, she enters an inner landscape shaped by nature and silence.

This inner world is not fantasy as escape—it is fantasy as truth. There she meets a guide who does not explain, does not save, and does not speak much. He exists as presence, as stillness, as reflection.

The film moves like a puzzle. Memory, identity, and purpose assemble slowly—partly through flashbacks, but more through movement, ritual, and space.

This is not a trauma film. It is a transformation film.

It belongs to the lineage of poetic cinema—where silence matters, where performance is internal, and where meaning lingers.

 

 

TAGLINE / VISION

“Every answer hides in another reality, while your only purpose is to heal.”

 

LOGLINE

After a traumatic sexual assault (Dana was drugged and raped by the school owner and his girlfriend) and a failed justice process, a high-school student in Zurich who loves to perform and act escapes into a symbolic inner world shaped by nature, ritual, and ancestral wisdom—where healing becomes an act of quiet rebellion.

 

STORY PUZZLE

Dana wakes up feeling fractured.

The external world (Zurich) is polished and performative.

The inner world (American West and ocean underwater landscapes) is symbolic, spiritual, healing, and full of symbols and lessons.

Healing unfolds like a puzzle: memory, identity, purpose.

 

EXCEPTIONAL TEAM

2-time Oscar-winning producer in Munich, Bavaria, Michel Morales.

Story by Denisa Ernestova.

Attached A-lists: Johnny Depp and Eric Roberts (more to come).

Emphasizing newcomer talent + prestige.

An insider favorite uniting breakthrough newcomers with internationally renowned A-list collaborators.

Producers: Heide Fliegner (US), founder of Light Touch Dreams Studios and Roll Call Pictures; Denisa Ernestova.

Director: Judith Jerome (independent, multiple-award winner; over 200 award-winning commercials and documentaries).

Starring: Denisa Ernestova.

THE GUIDE / Johnny Depp

Minimalist, mythic, timeless—the spiritual “peaceful-revenge” angel within Dana’s inner world. He speaks through presence, gesture, and ritual, not dialogue. He embodies peaceful revenge and stillness.

 

THE GUIDE — CHARACTER MEDITATION

He is not from the past.
He is not from the future.
He exists outside time.

He speaks when necessary; mostly, he waits.

He understands that healing cannot be instructed—it must be remembered. He teaches through gesture, rhythm, proximity, and absence.

He is grounded, worn, and earth-bound. His wisdom is lived, not elevated.

He represents peaceful revenge: the refusal to let violence define the soul.

When Dana learns to stand still beside him, she begins to hear herself again—to feel herself, to be female and vulnerable again, to dance and heal.

 

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN — GUIDE

The Guide: A spiritual, peaceful-revenge angel who appears in Dana’s inner world. Through expressive body language, fire dances, and symbolic, minimalist lessons within magnificent natural cinematography, humanity is portrayed as a liberated, animalistic spirit seeking purpose and spiritual enlightenment.

 

VISUAL STYLE

External World: vibrant, polished, American Beauty–inspired.

Inner World: earthy, muted, dreamlike, Dead Man–inspired.

Fire, dust, wind, silence, ritualistic movement.

Editing: long takes, subtle cross-fades between worlds.fast cuts for city and Zurich reality

 

THEMES

Healing & Self-Forgiveness
Identity & Purpose
Trauma vs. Innocence

 Nature as Sanctuary
Integration, not revenge

 

TARGET AUDIENCE

Elysium is designed to reach a wide, cross-generational audience, blending fantasy, psychological mystery, and arthouse style into an immersive cinematic puzzle.

The film appeals to:

Younger audiences (18–35) drawn to visually bold, hip, and unconventional storytelling—fans of elevated genre cinema, dream-logic narratives, and films that invite interpretation rather than explanation.

Older audiences (35+) who appreciate psychologically rich storytelling, spiritual depth, and character-driven films with emotional and philosophical resonance.

Viewers who enjoy films that unfold like a mystery or puzzle, gradually revealing what happened to Dana while centering on her inner journey rather than explicit trauma.

Audiences seeking entertainment with substance—a film that is visually captivating, emotionally engaging, and intellectually stimulating.

With its strong visual identity, symbolic storytelling, and timeless themes, Elysium has cult-film potential, inviting repeat viewings, discussion, and long-term relevance beyond its initial release.

 

BUDGET & PRODUCTION

Estimated Budget: $5.2 M USD

Intimate cast, limited locations.

Natural landscapes as production value.

High artistic impact, controlled financial exposure.

 

WHY INVEST

Investor Note — Why Invest in Elysium

Elysium is positioned as a highly distinctive, elevated genre film that combines fantasy, psychological depth, and striking visual style—creating both artistic credibility and commercial opportunity.

Broad Audience Appeal with Cult Potential

• Strong word-of-mouth
• Repeat viewings
• Long-term cult status, similar to films that grow in value over time rather than relying solely on opening-week performance

Festival Strength & Longevity

• Major international film festivals
• Arthouse distributors
• Streaming platforms seeking prestige titles with strong visual identity

Visually Driven, Brandable Aesthetic

• Easily recognizable in marketing
• Ideal for trailers, posters, and social-media campaigns
• Attractive for international markets where visual storytelling transcends language barriers

Contemporary Relevance Without Exploitation

• Addresses trauma, healing, and empowerment in a non-exploitative, elevated way, aligning with current cultural conversations while avoiding sensationalism

Strong Creative Vision at a Controlled Budget

• High production value through stylized environments and contained locations
• Clear creative vision that minimizes risk
• Strong upside potential relative to budget size

Long-Term Value

• Designed for theatrical and festival release, streaming longevity, educational and cultural programming
• Continued relevance through discussions around psychology, spirituality, and identity

Talent-driven prestige project (Johnny Depp attachment)
Poetic, festival-friendly, culturally significant
Long-tail international sales potential
Quiet, thoughtful, cinematic longevity

Visual: —a puzzle piece, fire, and landscape merging.

 

DIRECTOR’S VISION

Elysium is about what happens after trauma, told in a highly entertaining way. Healing is embodied, symbolic, and poetic.

Dana’s journey is not sensationalized. The film speaks in silence, movement, and natural imagery—where presence and ritual guide the story.

Visual: campfire, long shot of Dana and the Guide at dusk.

 

DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT — ELYSIUM

Elysium was born from the need to address what remains unseen after trauma—the silent aftermath that begins when language fails and justice is insufficient. This film is not about explaining violence, but about how healing lives in the body, memory, and imagination. I chose a dual-world structure to reflect the fracture between public reality and inner truth, allowing time to become fluid and meaning to emerge through experience rather than exposition. Inspired by poetic cinema, the film rejects linear storytelling in favor of symbols, ritual, and embodied movement.

At the same time, Elysium is designed as a visually compelling, action-driven cinematic puzzle that invites the audience into an active search for meaning. The guide represents inner knowledge and dignity, revealing that true strength lies not in revenge, but in release. Nature functions as a space without judgment, where stillness allows transformation to unfold. Ultimately, Elysium is a modern, poetic, and emotionally immersive film about healing, presence, and inner freedom.

— Director: Judith Jerome

 

EXPOSÉ — ELYSIUM

ELYSIUM is a psychological-fantasy film that explores the inner aftermath of trauma through symbolism, movement, and a poetic, action-driven narrative.

The story follows Dana, a talented and ambitious high-school student who loves acting and performance, living in Zurich. Her sense of identity and future is fractured after a traumatic sexual assault connected to her school. When the legal system fails to provide clarity, justice, or healing, Dana becomes emotionally detached from her everyday life. Language proves insufficient, and reality offers no answers.

Unable to process her experience through rational means, Dana retreats into her inner world. What unfolds is a vivid, dreamlike journey shaped by nature, ritual, and memory. Past, present, and future merge as Dana navigates a symbolic labyrinth where figures from her real life reappear in altered forms. Her inner child surfaces as both a reminder of lost innocence and a key to reintegration.

Within this inner landscape, Dana encounters a mystical guide—a presence rooted in stillness, nature, and ancestral wisdom. Initially perceived as a form of revenge, the guide gradually transforms into a force of healing and forgiveness, mirroring Dana’s own emotional evolution. Through physical expression and embodied movement—almost like dancing with the land itself—Dana begins to release trauma stored in the body.

Visually, the film contrasts two worlds: the bright, fast, performative reality of Zurich and a muted, antique, dreamlike inner realm set within the vast landscapes of the American West and ocean underwater landscapes. As Dana’s inner journey deepens, these worlds begin to merge, blurring the boundary between reality and imagination. Time becomes fluid, and truth is revealed not through explanation, but through experience.

ELYSIUM is not driven by the depiction of violence, but by the search for meaning after it. Told as a cinematic puzzle, the film invites the audience to actively explore the secrets of Dana’s soul and the shifting nature of reality itself. Modern, poetic, and visually striking, ELYSIUM is designed to be both emotionally resonant and highly entertaining—an immersive journey toward healing, self-forgiveness, and inner freedom.

 

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Dana: A passionate young actress, determined yet deeply wounded. Her journey represents both an external and internal struggle for healing.

The School Owner & His Girlfriend: Antagonists who symbolize societal failure and personal betrayal. Their influence permeates Dana’s memories.

The Guide: A spiritual, peaceful-revenge angel who appears in Dana’s inner world. Through expressive body language, fire dances, and symbolic, minimalist lessons within magnificent natural cinematography, humanity is portrayed as a liberated, animalistic spirit seeking purpose and spiritual enlightenment.

 

PRESS KIT

Elysium is a visually iconic, genre-blending film that combines fantasy, psychological mystery, and poetic action. Centered on a high-school student who loves to perform, the story unfolds as an entertaining cinematic labyrinth where inner and outer realities collide.

Rather than depicting trauma directly, the film invites audiences to explore its aftermath through symbolism, movement, and dream logic. Inspired by Jim Jarmusch’s Dead Man, Elysium rejects linear storytelling in favor of mystery, ritual, and embodied transformation.

The inner guide evolves from a revenge fantasy into a force of healing and forgiveness, mirroring the protagonist’s journey toward wholeness. Time collapses, realities overlap, and action propels the audience through a puzzle-like narrative.

Designed to resonate across generations, Elysium is both artistically distinctive and highly commercial in style—a visually driven film with strong festival appeal, global accessibility, and long-term cult potential.

 

PRESS PITCH

Elysium is not a film about trauma—it’s a film about what happens after, when words no longer work and healing has to come from somewhere deeper.

The story follows Dana, a high-school student who loves to act, as she escapes into an inner world that feels more real than her external life. We move between Zurich—fast, bright, performative—and a symbolic landscape shaped by nature, ritual, and stillness. Inspired by Dead Man, the film unfolds like a puzzle rather than a linear narrative.

What makes Elysium highly engaging is that it’s action-driven and mysterious. The audience actively explores multiple realities, shifting timelines, and inner truths. Dana’s guide begins as a revenge figure but slowly transforms into a presence of forgiveness and healing.

This is a visually bold, modern, poetic film with cult potential—designed to entertain, move, and invite audiences to experience transformation rather than explanation.

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