The saddest word in the English language is goodbye. Alex, a young composer, has never been able to say that word to his fiancee and their unborn child, who died about a year ago in a car accident. But now, on the eve of a concert in their memory, he tries to say it the only way he knows how -- with his music.
Ella is a story about letting go of what you love the most.
Shot in Chattanooga, TN. Casting in LA, GA, and TN.
Special Thanks to:
Lee University
Southtree
Kickstarter
Chattanooga Film Commission
Whiteboard
Matsuno Design Group
ABC Los Angeles
CBS, NBC, ABC in Chattanooga, TN for media coverage
Chattanooga Symphony
SCAD Atlanta
ALL of OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY
NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR: Thanks to everyone who has helped Ella become what she is today. It's been a little over a year since she was filmed and almost about 9 months since she was picture locked. Because of this film, my life has been blessed with amazing memories and new friendships. Thanks to our kickstarter supporters for helping bring this to life. I can say that the crew and I couldn't have done it without you either! Thank You!
Film: Ella
Logline: Sometimes learning how to let go is the hardest part.
Short Synopsis: The saddest word in the english language is goodbye. Alex, a young composer, has never been able to say that word to his fiancee and their unborn child, who died about a year ago in a car accident. But now, on the eve of a concert in their memory, he tries to say it the only way he knows how — with his music.
Director & Story: Myles Matsuno
Executive Producers: Mark Matsuno, Betsy Lindbergh, George Fareed
Produced: Jeff Salyer, Courtney Henry, Jonathan Smith
Writer: Tyler Likes
Starring: Jermaine Purifory, Rachel Balich, Erin Ownbey, & Missy Crutchfield
Cinematography: Brian Andrews, Myles Matsuno
Music: Immanuel James Davis
Film Editing: Myles Matsuno
