Fiscally Sponsored Projects

As a tax-exempt nonprofit, The Art of Elysium serves as fiscal sponsor for independent film and community projects. Gifts made to these projects are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law and help artists bring their work to life. Explore the projects we currently sponsor below.

DARK ROOM

A psychological thriller. When Sarah, a retired drone pilot, develops a forgotten roll of film, she uncovers photographs of children who were never meant to be seen, and her curiosity becomes a dangerous search for truth. Learn more about DARK ROOM.

Down the Arm of God

Inspired by Peter Brunner’s film Down the Arm of God, this community conversation project explores dignity, compassion, community, and how we respond to those living on the margins. Learn more about Down the Arm of God.

Gonzo Girl

The feature directorial debut of Academy Award winner Patricia Arquette, based on Cheryl Della Pietra’s novel and starring Willem Dafoe and Camila Morrone. Learn more about Gonzo Girl.

HUNTED

HUNTED is a narrative short film directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Christopher Folkens and written by Joseph Pellegrino, based on the events of the 2017 Chechen gay purge. Learn more about HUNTED.

The Singers

From Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sam Davis, The Singers adapts a 19th-century short story by Ivan Turgenev, in which a group of strangers in a rural pub are united by an impromptu sing-off. Shot on film with first-time actors and no script. Learn more about The Singers.