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The Awakened Butterfly

This is a short film about staying strong in faith. With an all women's cast. Ms. Smith had no way of knowing how to overcome her trials and tribulations. When things takes a turn for the worst and her daughter takes ill, the only thing she have left is her faith. Will she fold or be redeemed.
Starring Rebekah Williams, Erin "J'Renae" Nash, Symphony Webb, Ebony Peeples-Valdez and Alaina Threlkeld; written by: An'Gelle Sylvester. Produced by, Swanye Signature.

  • Swanye "Signature" Smith
    Director
  • An'Gelle Sylvester
    Director
  • An'Gelle Sylvester
    Writer
  • Swanye "Signature" Smith
    Producer
    Acres Homes 100 Years Later
  • An'Gelle Sylvester
    Producer
  • Rebekah Williams
    Key Cast
    "Ms. Smith"
  • Erin "J'Renae" Nash
    Key Cast
    "Nurse 1"
  • Symphony Webb
    Key Cast
    "Mother"
  • Ebony Peeples-Valdez
    Key Cast
    "Nurse 2"
  • Alaina Threlkeld
    Key Cast
    "Alaina"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 5 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 19, 2019
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital Sony a7sii 4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Distribution Information
  • Swanye Signature
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: All Rights, Internet
Director Biography - Swanye "Signature" Smith, An'Gelle Sylvester

Swanye "Signature" Smith is a native Houstonian, from Texas, and a communications major, studied film production at Texas Southern University, gaining his bachelors in Radio, Television, and Film. Credited with multiple roles in the film industry, and worked on numerous productions, such as iCrush the Movie, Real Love and the Harvey Movie; as well as music videos, such as Tears, TrueStory, Devil's Pie, Juice Gods, Girl A Star and more. He has produced commercials for corporate business, along with local companies around the area for their social media market. In his words, "My goal is to always bring the idea to an audio-visual delight, and making the experience a tangible product of value, focusing on creating quality visual aesthetics featured in ultimate HD excellence." He is professionally known as the "Signature" because of his unique focal view when it comes to filmmaking, therefore he adds his signature touch to every production.

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Director Statement

As a filmmaker, I specialize in audio-visual storytelling. From development to post-production, I focus on transmitting your ideas into a stunning visual representation. I cater to bringing your visions to life.
Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.
-Swanye Signature