Behind The Elephant
“Four animation legends collaborated on a three-part special without ever seeing each other’s work. Until today...”
Synopsis
Take a rare look into the creative process of Adult Swim's The Elephant with interviews and footage from the production that highlight the unique challenges and discoveries that made the project a truly original experience - for both the audience and the creators themselves.
Top Cast
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Pendleton Ward
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Rebecca Sugar
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Ian Jones-Quartey
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Patrick McHale
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Mike L. Mayfield
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Jack Pendarvis
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Kent Osborne
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Logan Kane
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Nicole McCabe
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Vishnu Athreya
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Chris Prynoski
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Elizabeth Ito
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Laura Pineda
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Nick DiLiberto
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Kelly Crews
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Raphael Maltais
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Pato Agua
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Luna Pinzon
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Screenplay & Story
- Carly Cindrich, Calvin Florian, Blake Williams, Elizabeth Ito
- Original Score
- Logan Kane, Nicole McCabe, Josh Kaufman, Justin Rubenstein, Aivi Tran, Steven Velema, Jeff Liu
- Original Title
- Behind The Elephant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Williams Street, Proper Medium
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carly Cindrich, Calvin Florian, Blake Williams, Elizabeth Ito
Logan Kane, Nicole McCabe, Josh Kaufman, Justin Rubenstein, Aivi Tran, Steven Velema, Jeff Liu
Blake Williams
Carly Cindrich
Calvin Florian
Department Leadership Roster
Calvin Florian
Producer
Blake Williams
Director of Photography
Carly Cindrich
Editor
Calvin Florian
Writer
Blake Williams
Writer
Elizabeth Ito
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind The Elephant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Behind The Elephant about?
Take a rare look into the creative process of Adult Swim's The Elephant with interviews and footage from the production that highlight the unique challenges and discoveries that made the project a truly original experience - for both the audience and the creators themselves.
Who directed Behind The Elephant?
Behind The Elephant was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Behind The Elephant?
The principal cast of Behind The Elephant includes Pendleton Ward, Rebecca Sugar, Ian Jones-Quartey, Patrick McHale, Mike L. Mayfield.
When was Behind The Elephant released and how long is it?
Behind The Elephant was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Behind The Elephant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Behind The Elephant was composed by Logan Kane, Nicole McCabe, Josh Kaufman, Justin Rubenstein, Aivi Tran, Steven Velema, Jeff Liu.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Behind The Elephant?
Behind The Elephant holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).