MONA
Short Film

As artists, having a supportive and encouraging figure in our lives can be the difference between fighting another day and giving up. “MONA” was inspired by exactly this.

Over the course of five and a half minutes, the audience will be brought on a journey through five decades following the life of a budding artist and her supportive mother. The goal of this film is to inspire, and remind the audience of how important authentic storytelling and connection truly is to our fulfillment as human beings.

Original Music by Sean Nordholt

Cast
Professional Mona – Olivia Andrade
6 Year old Mona – Arensa Ibrahimi
Mona’s Mother – Olivia St. Louis
Preteen Mona – Madeleine Sclavi
Grandma Mona – Kirsten Slind

Crew
Writer/Director – Madyson Arscott
DOP – Gokhan Akyaz
AC – Michal Kedzierski
Gaffer – Devani Dianna
Key Grip – Janice Njunguna
Swing – Dina Deeb
Sound Mixer – Scott Bell
PM – Kelen Akyaz
PA – Johan Akay
PA – Daanish Ahamed
Editor – Gokhan Akyaz
Production – Skyrex Production