death isn’t an escape. it’s a musical.

a transgender suicide victim washes ashore the river styx. while paying the ferryman’s toll, she must confront the womanhood she tried to leave behind.


written/directed by zolomon zelko
produced by terese corbin
production design by finley stein

gaffer: madeline tremblay
key grip: lauren mule
best boy grip: ethan elkins

1st ac: amman brown
2nd ac: keith cohen / katie smith / jalen rayno

vfx lead: finley stein
additional vfx: lucia menendez, zolomon zelko

shot on red epic-w with schneider xenon primes


2025 student academy award finalist
2025 asc student heritage award nominee
energacamerimage 2025 golden tadpole nominee
grand jury prize winner, 2025 brouhaha film showcase at florida film festival
nominee, best florida short film: 2025 key west film festival
nominee, best cinematography, best short film: 2025 tampa bay underground film festival
semi-finalist: 2025 dumbo film festival
official selection: 2026 florida film festival
official selection: 2025 key west film festival
official selection: 2025 new york video art and experimental film festival
official selection: 2025 tampa bay underground film festival
official selection: 2025 silicon valley queer film festival
official selection: 2025 brighton film festival
official selection: 2025 columbia, maryland film festival





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