Ellory Elkayem

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Ellory Elkayem
Elkayem on set during the filming of Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling
Born (1970-08-12) 12 August 1970 (age 53)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Occupation(s)Film director, writer

Ellory Elkayem (born 12 August 1970) is a New Zealand film director.[1]

Born in Christchurch, Elkayem began making films at a young age. He later attended a film school designed to give students practical experience and preparation for a career in the film business. He learned the ropes firsthand while working in the camera department on many commercials, music videos, and television shows such as The Adventures of the Black Stallion starring Mickey Rooney.

During this time, Elkayem also made several

New Zealand government. His big break came with Larger than Life, a 13-minute black-and-white, FX
-driven homage to the 1950s Hollywood horror genre, featuring a giant, man-eating spider.

Produced by

He has since worked on a number of low-budget horror films, including Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis and Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave sequels and Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling.[2]

Filmography

Year Title Director Writer Notes
1998 Larger Than Life Yes Yes Short film
2000 They Nest Yes
2002 Eight Legged Freaks Yes Yes
2005 Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis Yes
2005 Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave Yes
2009 Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling Yes

References

  1. All Movie Guide. Archived from the original
    on 30 January 2013.
  2. ^ Ryan Keefer (13 January 2009). "Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling". DVD Talk.

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