Phoenix

Mai sneaks out after dark to attempt a forbidden spell that may resurrect her family's farm cow.

  • Shannon Miller
    Director
  • Shannon Miller
    Writer
  • Kevin Miller
    Producer
  • Matthew Santonocito
    Producer
  • Kate Piatti
    Key Cast
    "Mai"
  • Barton Caplan
    Key Cast
    "Dan"
  • Laura Mendoza
    Key Cast
    "Naya"
  • Lindsey De Leon
    Production Designer
  • Kamal Rahyab
    Casting Director
  • Melina Wright
    Costume Designer
  • Shannnon Miller
    Editor
  • Thomas Clinton
    Visual Effects
  • Ravi Roshan
    Post Audio
  • Charles Powel
    Post Audio
  • Ishaan Devasthali
    Post Audio
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short
  • Genres:
    Fantasy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 48 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 12, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - School of Visual Arts
Director Biography - Shannon Miller

My name is Shannon Miller. I'm a recent graduate from the School of Visual Arts with a BFA in Film. I've been making my own short films since I was thirteen years old and have always had a strong passion for storytelling. I love writing, animating, and crafting my own stop motion puppets. My paper animated short Rose and Tulip was awarded Best College Animation by the Count Basie Film festival, and my live action short Haunting Heather was screened at the Garden State Film Festival.

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Director Statement

Fantasy has always been a major source of inspiration for me. My goal with Phoenix, and as an artist in general, is to transport my audience into a world of whimsy and imagination while also inviting them to confront issues that exist in a real-life modern world.