Maren Emiko Elardo

Maren Emiko Elardo is a Japanese-Italian American filmmaker from San Jose, California. Graduating in under three years, she earned her BA in Film Production with an emphasis in editing and a minor in Photography & Video from California State University, Northridge. Her love for storytelling began with stop-motion Barbie films and skits created with her sisters, later evolving into a dedication to emotionally resonant and heartfelt narratives. In January 2023, her script Ikigai was selected for production through CSUN’s Cinema and Television Arts program, receiving the prestigious Golden Globe…