Elephant

Description

Rebecca\'s first day as a first assistant director on a music video set is full of excitement and nerves. With only minutes to go before shooting, the set buzzes with activity. Crew members rush around, props need arranging, and the director is calling for updates. Rebecca tries to keep everything on track but feels the weight of responsibility pressing down on her. She wants everything to go perfectly, yet things keep slipping through the cracks—some crew members are missing, and there are technical issues to fix. As the pressure builds, Rebecca feels like she\'s carrying the whole world on her shoulders. She steps outside to clear her head, hoping fresh air will help her find a solution. That\'s when she meets the caterer, who seems calm amidst the chaos. Rebecca wonders how she can manage to hold it all together when everything feels like it\'s falling apart. The caterer, noticing Rebecca\'s stress, shares a story from her own early days working alone at a wedding. It’s a tale full of mishaps: cold food, late service, and a frazzled mind. Yet, she smiles as she recalls it. “You know,” she says, “there’s a bit in the Bible, Exodus 18:18, where Moses is told he can’t do it all alone.” She explains how even Moses needed help to lead his people. “It’s alright to rely on others,” she continues, “That’s how you get things done.” This simple truth hits home for Rebecca. She realizes that asking for help doesn’t mean she’s failing; it means she’s smart enough to use the resources around her. The caterer’s words echo in her mind as she heads back inside. Armed with new insight, Rebecca starts to delegate. She trusts her team with specific tasks, empowering them to share the load. Just like the elephants that gather to support one of their own, Rebecca learns that leaning on her crew is not a weakness but a strength. The energy on set changes as everyone steps up, taking pride in their roles and working together seamlessly.As the camera captures the final scene, we see a calm and collected Rebecca, her pregnant belly now revealed, a powerful symbol of her personal and professional journey. The chaos of the day has transformed into a smoothly flowing operation, where each person plays a vital part. Rebecca’s experience reflects the wisdom of Exodus 18:18, showing how asking for help can lighten the load and lead to success. The set, once a source of stress, now feels like a community working together. Rebecca’s journey is a tribute to the strength and resilience of women, emphasizing that it’s okay to seek support. Much like an elephant herd, her crew has rallied around her, proving that unity and collaboration can overcome any challenge.

Biblical Connection

The Biblical source for \"Elephant\" is Exodus 18:18. In this passage, Jethro, Moses\' father-in-law, sees that Moses is overwhelmed by his responsibilities. He tells Moses, \"What you are doing is not good. You and the people with you will wear yourselves out, because the task is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone.\" This advice is about the importance of delegation and not carrying all burdens by oneself. In \"Elephant,\" we adapt this message to Rebecca\'s story. Rebecca, a young 1st AD, is overwhelmed on her first day running a music video set. Just like Moses, she feels the weight of her responsibilities and tries to handle everything alone. When she meets the caterer, who shares a similar experience and the wisdom from Exodus 18:18, Rebecca realizes that asking for help is not a sign of weakness but a strength. Inspired, she starts delegating tasks and trusts her crew, just as Moses learned to trust and delegate to others. This transformation shows that working together, like an elephant herd, makes everyone stronger and more effective.