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7 Storeys Down

After Beau hears about his brothers’ drug trafficking charge he attempts to find salvation in the only person
who is willing to give it. Beau finds Charlie, the love of his life, at her gig working to save her ill father by singing her way out of their problems. He demands her attention when she cannot give it. Moment by moment things escalate until all hell breaks loose and in a sheer flash of adrenaline Beau accidentally hits Charlie. For her this is the last straw. Instead of saving their relationship Beau decides to drink and drive consequently hitting a little girl and leaving her little body on the cold asphalt. A little girl who he happens to know. Beaus’ actions shatter Charlies world leaving her behind, but not alone.

  • Phoenix Raei
    Director
  • Phoenix Raei
    Writer
  • Kate Lister
    Producer
  • Phoenix Raei
    Key Cast
    "Beau "
    Below, The Heights , Wentworth, Romper Stomper , Australia Day , Mustang FC
  • Kate Lister
    Key Cast
    "Charlie "
    Sea Change, Bad Mothers, Drive Me To The End, The Warriors, Neighbours, Fox Trap , Unhinged
  • Robert Rabiah
    Key Cast
    "Tommy "
    Below, Secret City, Safe Habour, Ali's Wedding, Tomorrow when the war began, Fat Tony & Co
  • Jasper Bagg
    Key Cast
    "Tane "
    Thor Ragnarok , We we're tomorrow, Method , Winners and Losers
  • Tawni Bryant
    Key Cast
    "Rebecca "
    Method, Ms Fishers Modern Murder Mysteries , Winners and Losers, Fat Tony & Co
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    30 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    December 31, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    15,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Red
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.37:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Phoenix Raei

7 Storeys Down marks Phoenix’s directorial debut. A passionate and driven actor, Phoenix has had a busy couple of years starring in new Australian TV drama’s, as well as writing prolifically and making this film.
Recent career highlights include THE HEIGHTS, BELOW and WENTWORTH. Phoenix is a true artist who thrives in the film making process. He is co-founder of LITTLE FISH FILMS.

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Director Statement

It was 2016 and I found myself as a working actor without a job. No surprises there. Money was hard to come by and anything that I made went to classes and rent but the hardship of an actor’s life didn’t translate to work. I saw the same thing in my partner in crime Kate Lister, both of us living under the pressure of dreams, aspirations, and economy and trying to maintain a healthy relationship.
In an attempt to showcase our ability we decided to shoot a well-structured scene to show agents. Something happened, it was like a light bulb moment, we asked the question “why don’t we explore this world more” a world symbolically reflective of our own, a world where regardless of the characters intentions to do good, to be good, to create goodness their actions ultimately destroy the very thing that means the most to them, each other. Slowly, scene-by-scene 7 Storeys Down was created.