"This collection of films reflects on the journeys of people who, either deliberately or unintentionally, defy the expectations and limitations placed on them by oppressive systems."
'Rejoice Resist' wins Best Fashion at Aesthetica
09 November 2021
The short competed against 40 other films such as Burberry 'Inner Life' and Mugler's Spring Summer campaign.
Take Ghetto Gastro, throw in some Murano glass, add the soulful sounds of Solange... and you get a Webby nomination.
Three nominations at the Kinsale Shark Awards for 'Downstream', 'Rejoice Resist' and 'Earth Odyssey
02 March 2021
Danny Sangra, Elisha Smith-Leverock and Adi Halfin, nominated at the Kinsale Shark Awards.
Watch groundbreaking debuts from emerging directors alongside standout examples of filmmaking from more established names.
Elisha Smith-Leverock in discussion with the LBB Film Club
31 October 2020
"The idea behind Rejoice Resist came in response to a brief IN THE BLK and Equator Productions approached me with at the end of August. It focused on celebrating Blackness and speaking to solidarity and independence within the Black community."
'Triple Beam Dream' is AFFF's Best Documentary Winner!
30 September 2020
A "Social Sculpture" ~ taking something destructive and making something beautiful out of it.
"A psylocybin-fuelled mirage" NOWNESS
31 January 2020
Embark on a psychedelic awakening with some incredible edibles directed by Elisha Smith Leverock.
Elisha talks to SHOTS!
20 January 2020
"The power of the project comes through in her authenticity and her absolute respect for what Jon Gray does. Her fearlessness and tender point of view combine to create a piece of art that honors the past and respects the present."
From crack pipes to glass art, NOWNESS x Ghetto Gastro short soundtracked by Solange, directed by Elisha Smith-Leverock.
13 January 2020
‘Triple Beam Dream’ is a story of transformation and growth, igniting conversation on race, culture, class and inclusion.
ASVOFF Best Documentary Award for Elisha!
14 October 2018
MBG is a short about the contestants of a black beauty pageant in Berlin. The film follows them as they seek to find a place of acceptance in a country that idolises a predominantly white western ideal.
