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💎 ELENA 💎 A womxn severely bound to her class and strict religious upbringing — invisible to the world and to herself. Her father, Francisco, was a Brazilian immigrant who landed in Southern California in the late 19th century to start a new life. He lucked out in the Gold Rush and his swift wealth expanded the shadows already within him… the same shadows he shared amongst his two children. His older son, Jacob, is his pride and joy… Elena, on the other hand, is a burden Francisco must carry. His wife died giving Elena birth and her father has not once let her forget it. Elena’s arranged marriage seemed like the first dream coming true in her life. Her husband, Frederick Williamson, was the most handsome young oil baron in Southern California… until he showed his true colors on their wedding night and up until his swift death. He left her with wealth beyond measure and an empty vessel with no identity nor inner worth. She is at an existential crossroads, and for the first time, she can make a choice for herself… but it is too late? Come check out “O” at Regal Cinemas Live at @lashortsfest to find out. Tickets in Bio 🎟️ Photography: @gersonlopes_photographer (We wish we could also have Gerson’s composition here… but you’ll get to delight yourself to it at the film. His piano soul chant is… medicine for Elena, and for us all). #lashortsfest #periodpiece #proofofconcept #brazilian #storytellers #actorlife #oscarqualifying #thankyouteam

I taped this for a showcase and it remains of my favorite self-tapes. Monologue originally performed by the epic William Dafoe.

Another week, another scene based on our beloved target show: What We Do In The Shadows. Written by: Mariana Arôxa Edited by: Mason Heidger We've been getting questions on this: Yep, Mason and I do ALL of it -- including camera operations. It's just us two. And magic. #actorlife #writerlife #vampirelife #familiarlife #taikawaititi #jermaineclement #whatwedointheshadows #kayvannovak @whatwedointheshadowsfx

A womxn at the brink of suicide finds new life at an eccentric doctor's office with the help of pioneering vibrational technology in the turn of the 19th Century. Official teaser for "O" -- a proof of concept short film. #comingsoon Website: www.marianaaroxa.com/o