city of ghosts

2022 PEABODY AWARD WINNER

An animated documentary series made by a girl from Boyle Heights named Zelda, and her older brother Jordan. Zelda and her Ghost Club meet at the Los Angeles Public Library, and search for ghosts in Los Angeles, hoping to record their stories.

mall stories

atilla the grilla

Meet the endearing staff of the food court eatery Atilla the Grilla in this documentary-style short film. Directed by Elizabeth Ito at Chromosphere.

Welcome to my life

Cartoon Network

A day in the life of Douglas, aka T-Kesh, a monster trying to fit in at his high school. Created by Elizabeth Ito. Featuring the voices of her real brother, Doug, and her parents / based on their own stories.

THE LINDA LINDAS

“WHY”

Directed by Elizabeth Ito

Decline of Western Civilization meets Spirited Away, in the Grand Star Jazz Club in Chinatown, where The Linda Lindas first started.

Full credits available on YouTube.

Dove Self-Esteem Project x Steven Universe

Appearance Related Teasing and Bullying

Storyboarded by Elizabeth Ito

FAQs

  • Unfortunately, there are no plans for additional seasons at this time.

  • Maybe, but at this time there are no plans for a series.

    Thankfully the rights to the project belong to me again, so it’s not out of the question. My brother and parents would have to be up to it…

  • Real people have a way of talking and telling stories that cannot be replicated in a way that comes out as humorous or genuine.

    • An animated short for the Take Me To Your River project

    • Alternative ways to get projects I create off the ground.

    • CreateCA Arts Now Leader, Los Angeles

    • PTA Mom Life