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Phenomena

Phenomena is a psychological thriller about Emma, a young woman who begins to see a second version of herself. As the puzzle unfolds, we finally come to understand that something significant has occurred to cause this fracturing. The mystery plays out until the films final reveal, but it begs the question: how far will the mind go to protect itself?

  • Izzy Stevens
    Director
    Leap (2017), Phenomena (2018), Placidyl (2015)
  • Izzy Stevens
    Writer
    Placidyl (2015), Jojo (2015)
  • Izzy Stevens
    Producer
  • Raechelle Banno
    Key Cast
    "Emma"
    Home and Away (Olivia, 2016-2018)
  • Karina Banno
    Key Cast
    "Emma"
    Easy Beats (2017), Circle of Lies (2014)
  • Angie Tricker
    Key Cast
    "Jen"
    Other World (2016), Forget Me Not (2014)
  • Izzy Stevens
    Key Cast
    "Lucy"
    Underbelly Razor (2012), Puberty Blues (2013-2015), Occupation (2018)
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 10, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 4k, GH5
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Izzy Stevens

Izzy Stevens is an Australian/American Director, Actor and Writer who began her career at age 17 after landing the role of Eileen Leigh on the Australian TV series 'UNDERBELLY RAZOR'. Izzy then went on play the role of Tracey Smart over both seasons of the Aussie TV show 'PUBERTY BLUES'.

After graduating from Sydney Film School in 2015, Izzy went on to write and direct her debut short film 'PLACIDYL' which was chosen for Cinema Australia’s Sunday Shorts program.

In 2017, Izzy played the role of Isabella Bartlett on Luke Sparke’s action/sci fi film 'OCCUPATION', and after an International release in 2018, the sequel was acquired by Lionsgate. ’OCCUPATION:RAINFALL’ filmed in 2018 and will release in 2020.

'PHENOMENA' is Izzy's most recent directorial endeavour, starring Raechelle Banno (Home and Away), and Karina Banno (Easybeats). The psychological thriller premiered and was a finalist at Australia’s highly acclaimed short film festival TROPFEST in 2018.

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