We're thrilled to announce that our film for ACLU Arizona, I Had Nothing, just took home gold at the Collision Awards for best Marketing & Communications - Advocacy & Causes.
The film tells the true story of V, a woman who fled Congo to the U.S., only to be stripped of all of her belongings at the border.
Elyse Kelly is an award-winning director and producer based in the U.S. with a passion for human-centered stories. With a background in both animation and traditional documentary filmmaking, Kelly approaches her work through a unique lens combining bold, unapologetic animated visuals with mindful nonfiction storytelling.
Kelly's work has won awards and been exhibited in festivals worldwide, including Sundance, Tribeca, Annecy, Zagreb, and OIAF. She's also directed award-winning campaigns and content for clients such as Netflix, the ACLU, The Atlantic, Sesame Workshop, Sony Music, the United Nations Foundation, and Meow Wolf.
Kelly is the creative force behind Neon Zoo, an independent film studio with a passion for giving a platform and voice to the untold, unexpected, and sometimes taboo stories.
An award-winning film studio known for stories that spark conversation, shift perspectives, and leave a lasting impact. Founded by director & producer Elyse Kelly.
