The Zuzax
“Several girls navigate life in rural NM in 200 years, when the ozone layer has ripped and the world is a starkly different place.”
Synopsis
The Zuzax is a climate change narrative film about rural New Mexico in the future. One story tells the life of Jayde, a girl quarantined in her rural community after being hit with a solar flare. The other follows two girls who meet in the Zuzax and have a moment to be kids. The film heavily showcases the beauty of the liminal, abandoned spaces, and the landscapes of New Mexico.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elena Sakuda
- Original Score
- Josh Stemper
- Original Title
- The Zuzax
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Budget
- $7K
- Production Studios
- Syntas Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elena Sakuda
Josh Stemper
Seth Beabout
Rebecca Robb, Luis Peña-Alvarez
Department Leadership Roster
Elena Sakuda
Director
Rebecca Robb
Producer
Luis Peña-Alvarez
Producer
Seth Beabout
Director of Photography
Lily B. Greene
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Zuzax
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What is The Zuzax about?
The Zuzax is a climate change narrative film about rural New Mexico in the future. One story tells the life of Jayde, a girl quarantined in her rural community after being hit with a solar flare. The other follows two girls who meet in the Zuzax and have a moment to be kids. The film heavily showcases the beauty of the liminal, abandoned spaces, and the landscapes of New Mexico.
Who directed The Zuzax?
The Zuzax was directed by Elena Sakuda.
Who stars in The Zuzax?
The principal cast of The Zuzax includes Jayde Martinez, Joseline Garcia, Lulu DeSanctis, Jennifer Nail.
When was The Zuzax released and how long is it?
The Zuzax was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Zuzax?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Zuzax was composed by Josh Stemper.