Private Project

Rise From the Ashes - Short Film

A beautiful, independent, young woman is swept off her feet by a narcissistic married African man who takes her on a luxurious trip to Africa; then she’s unknowingly passed off like an unwanted puppy to his buddy, also a narcissist - who marries her for his own personal gain. Based on true events.

Note: This short film is only a summary of my whole experience. My mission is to produce a full feature version that goes more in depth.

Link to trailer:
https://youtu.be/V9WUWhkcIXk

  • Gracie Phoenix
    Director
  • Gracie Phoenix
    Writer
  • Gracie Phoenix
    Producer
  • Bernard Wooten
    Producer
  • L.B. Jackson
    Producer
  • Silvestre Douvan
    Producer
  • L.R. Williams
    Producer
  • Johnathan Nicholas
    Producer
  • Gracie Phoenix
    Key Cast
    "Phoenix"
  • Steven Adams
    Key Cast
    "Levi"
  • Blake Swain
    Key Cast
    "Francois"
  • Priscilla Ghene
    Key Cast
    "Sheila"
  • DeVontae White
    Key Cast
    "Wade"
  • Quinn Holliday
    Key Cast
    "Therapist "
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    December 13, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Festival International Du Film Pan Africain
    Cannes
    France
    April 18, 2018
    Official Selection
  • The African Film Festival (TAFF)
    Dallas
    United States
    July 29, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival
    Toronto, ON
    Canada
    August 22, 2018
    Official Selection & Nominee: Best Photography / Best Female Producer/Director
  • Audience Awards 2018 Social Political Shorts Film Festival
    Montana
    United States
    June 1, 2018
    Official Selection & Most Audience Votes & Finalist
  • Colorado Black Arts Festival Film Pavilion
    Denver, CO
    July 13, 2018
    Official Selection
  • International Images Film Festival for Women
    Harare
    Zimbabwe
    August 24, 2018
    Official Selection
  • In Short Film Festival
    Lagos
    Nigeria
    December 27, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Hollywood Verge Film Awards
    Hollywood, CA
    United States
    December 22, 2018
    Nominee: Best Short Film & Best Actress: Gracie Phoenix
  • Audience Awards Social Political Shorts Film Festival
    Montana
    United States
    June 4, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Women in Film & Television Ohio (WIFTOH)
    Ohio, USA
    United States
    June 30, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Audience Awards Dramatic Shorts Film Festival
    Montana
    United States
    August 30, 2019
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • N/A
Director Biography - Gracie Phoenix

Gracie Phoenix is an arising African American film maker from Detroit, MI, living in Denver, CO. In her past life, she enjoyed hosting radio and TV programs, until she had an experience that would forever change her. In 2017, Gracie began writing about this experience. Eventually, her writing evolved into script form and Gracie decided to embark on a new journey in film and her first film, Rise From The Ashes was born.

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Director Statement

I am proud to share my story with the world, in hopes that it might save another potential victim from abuse.

-Gracie Phoenix