Elevated

A group of outsiders on the autism spectrum strive to rise above their loneliness by building a community in the most unexpected of places – an elevator.

Director: Gustav Littorin 

Producers: Clara Harris, Mario Adamson, Ashley J.Smith 

Production Company: Sisyfos Films 

Sales Agent: Lightdox 

Screen Scotland support: Elevated accessed £30,000 through Screen Scotland’s Film Development and Production Fund 


Synopsis 

A group of outsiders on the autism spectrum strive to rise above their loneliness by building a community in the most unexpected of places – an elevator. Led by Andrew, the star of the elevator filming scene on YouTube, they use the magical multi-sensory experience of elevator riding to discover who they want to be and demand acceptance in a world that is not made for them. 


More information 

Elevated will be screening as part of the Cannes Docs Scotland Showcase on Saturday 18 May 2024.