ELAINE HAMOOD STRUTZ
storyteller / filmmaker / artist

Jill is a hot mess. It's up to YOU to navigate through a series of awkward moments that either leave her somewhat dignified or even hot-messier. Starring Milana Vayntrub, and created by Sandeep Parikh. Watch now on helloeko.com/TMW

Short Film by Elaine Strutz, 8min, Four a Minute Productions A woman’s attempt to cheer up her grieving friend goes wrong when she drags her out onto the unpredictable streets of Brooklyn.

"IYAM" is the second single & video from Metermaids' new album "WE BROUGHT KNIVES", dropping December 2, 2014! PRE-ORDER exclusive packages from Strange Famous Records at http://tinyurl.com/WeBroughtKnives (including SIGNED CDs & limited edition Cassettes!) Directed by Tim Young and Norman Nelson Edited by Tim Young and Elaine Strutz Young --------------------------------- "We Brought Knives" is the newest album from Brooklyn group Metermaids, dropping December 2 on Strange Famous Records. The record is the culmination of a trio of lifetimes of hip hop experience colliding with nearly a decade of time served as underground rap’s illest-equipped would-be gunslingers. Metermaids have always found a way to blend humor with the confessional, narrative with the personal, and the human with the electronic. Years of trial-and-error mixed with swipes of modest success have refined this formula, and the result is “We Brought Knives”, the group’s most streamlined effort to date. “We may have been spending those years bringing knives to gunfights,” reflects rapper Swell, referring to their string of previous near-misses. “But rest assured that, at this point, those knives are mad sharp, son.” Producer M. Stine lays out his masterpiece: dense, melodic production set atop rhythms that hit with the punch of the rowdiest hip hop around, subtly layered with enough detail to reward even the most discerning listener. Emcees Sentence and Swell, renowned for the incredible chemistry present in their traditional back-and-forth delivery, attain a new level of remarkable synergy in their rhymes. This is no gimmick - this is the choreography of a mind-meld between two guys who have spent enough years locked in tour vans and recording studios together that they can finish each other's thoughts. “Eight years is enough time to build up the desire in a group to construct a defining statement,” says Sentence, explaining the intent behind the group’s cohesive and fresh sound. “Because, you know, who knows what the next eight years could bring.” "We Brought Knives" also features legendary SFR label boss Sage Francis, (fresh off of his blockbuster “Copper Gone” record), as well as Strange Famous cohorts Prolyphic and Buddy Peace. The sonic aesthetic of Metermaids has evolved beyond a series of sounds made by two rappers and a producer, and now emerges as a collection of fully-formed hip hop compositions forged by a unit that has spent the better part of a decade growing into a band of brothers. “We Brought Knives” truly is a family affair, and is without a doubt the best record of Metermaids’ career. // // // For those unfamiliar with the history of the group: In the spring of 2007, Metermaids began in earnest, as emcees Sentence and Swell, backed by producer M. Stine, in the middle of a DIY national tour. The tour was not a success. But a lot has changed in the last seven years. The official tally runs: two full length records, four mixtapes, well over 100,000 downloads, press coverage in international publications, three national tours, one East Coast tour with rap legends The L.O.X., two cliched let-downs from major labels, one showcase for Damon Dash, two marriages, two kids, and hundreds of electrifying live shows with their Strange Famous crew mates thrown in along the way for good measure.

A woman has 5 minutes before something terrible happens, but how will she get there in time to stop it? Four a Minute Productions | 2018 Specs: 1min, 4K UHD ProRes, USA Starring: Lindsay Hicks Writer/Directors: Elaine Strutz, Tim Young Cinematographer: Christine Ng Editor: Elaine Strutz

Second season premiere of the web series, where Abbi and Ilana accidentally have a very romantic day.

Short Film by Tim Young, 7min, Four a Minute Productions Bonding is the story of a twisted father-son boat trip. After being handcuffed to a canoe, James has no choice but to spend quality time with his dad. Official Selection at the Palm Beach International Film Festival, IFF Boston, NewFilmmakers Los Angeles, WideScreen Film & Music Video Festival (where Brian Haley was nominated for Best Actor), the New Hope Film Festival, and more.