GONZO GIRL is the feature directorial debut of Academy Award winner Patricia Arquette.

Based on Cheryl Della Pietra’s novel, inspired by her experiences as Hunter S. Thompson’s assistant, the comedy-drama stars Academy Award nominee Willem Dafoe, Camila Morrone, Patricia Arquette, Sean Penn, Elizabeth Lail, Ray Nicholson, Leila George, and Zoe Bleu.

About the Film

Set in Aspen, Colorado, in 1992, GONZO GIRL follows Alley Russo (Camila Morrone), an aspiring writer who lands her dream job as assistant to legendary journalist and author Walker Reade (Willem Dafoe).

Thrust into his psychedelic, drug-fueled world, Alley finds herself navigating the blurred lines between ambition, codependence, and self-preservation as she struggles to help the once-celebrated literary icon complete his long-awaited novel—by any means necessary.

At its heart, GONZO GIRL examines creativity, identity, validation, addiction, power, and the complicated relationships that shape the stories we tell about ourselves. Alley’s journey asks a fundamental question:

Who is writing your story?

Fiscal Sponsorship

GONZO GIRL is a fiscally sponsored project of The Art of Elysium, a nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Contributions made through The Art of Elysium in support of GONZO GIRL are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The Art of Elysium retains full discretion and control over all contributed funds and will administer contributions in furtherance of its charitable mission and the approved charitable purposes of the sponsored project.

No goods or services will be provided in exchange for a contribution unless expressly stated. Donors should retain their contribution acknowledgment for their records and consult their tax advisors regarding their individual circumstances.