Elisar's connection with Matt traces back to his early days in Hollywood when he served as Matt's assistant on the feature films "Love Is Like That" and "Soulmates," produced with Elisar's cousin, Cassian Elwes.  Matt played a pivotal role in later launching Elisar's directorial journey, setting him up for the direct-to-video vampire thriller "Demon Soul" for Jerry Feifer and Vista Street Entertainment.

Throughout the years, Elisar has been instrumental in linking Matt to Raindance, firstly with his cult Super 8 film "Ozone: Attack of the Redneck Mutants" showcased at the festival in the early days and most recently, "Hollywood on a Shoestring," making waves this past year.
Beyond their professional ties, Elisar and Matt shared a deep passion for Star Trek, attending the Cannes Film Festival every May in the 90s, bonding over vegan and vegetarian cuisine, and being firmly in the Remain Camp of Brexit.