The Beginning

In a world full of choices, Everly (“Eve”) navigates right from wrong and good from evil; following her heart, no matter the cost- or ultimate sacrifice.

  • Aly Mang
    Director
    Roaring Tides
  • Aly Mang
    Writer
    Roaring Tides
  • Aly Mang
    Producer
    Roaring Tides
  • Aly Mang
    Key Cast
    "Everly/Eve"
  • Hansel Pacheco
    Key Cast
    "Adam"
  • Mack Kuhr
    Key Cast
    "Lou"
  • Dominick LaRuffa
    Key Cast
    "Gabe"
  • Tia Barr
    Key Cast
    "Lola"
  • Katie Claire McGrath
    Key Cast
    "Delilah "
  • Yevgenia Kats
    Key Cast
    "Lillabeth"
  • Jeff Golkin
    Key Cast
    "Father"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Romance, Narrative
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    December 22, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Aly Mang

Aly Mang is a Multi-Award Winning Actress, Writer, Director, and Producer born in NYC.

Aly became a member of SAG-AFTRA after playing multiple roles opposite James Franco in the Emmy Nominated Season of "Making A Scene." 

Additional credits include ABC's "Quantico," "The Get Down," "The Knick," "Saturday Night Live," "Chronicle Of a Serial Killer," "Deadman Standing," among others. Aly has also performed for major brands in commercial and modeling work, as well as placing as a Runner-Up for Miss New Jersey USA.

In 2017, Aly got out from her typical role from behind the camera to write, direct and produce her first short-film, "Roaring Tides." 

The film explored love, loss, the heartache of human existence and the confusion and power struggles we go through, while ultimately discovering our truth and purpose... A personal story, dedicated to her mother, who passed away when Aly was just 4 years old.

Aly was accepted into numerous prestigious festivals and was awarded "Best New Director," "Best Female Filmmaker," and was a Semi-Finalist for her work on the film, as a first-time Director and Female Filmmaker.

"The Beginning" is Aly's second Directorial debut. A project with themes of "creation" and "empowerment" at its core.

In true "life imitates art" fashion, Aly went through her first pregnancy during the film's creation and post-production process, which served as life-changing inspiration, perspective, and experience; helping to deepen the storyline, and bring new life to this new "Beginning."

Aly is a Director who creates from deep personal experience and emotions. Her heart is reflected in her work as both a Leading Actress and as a Writer / Director, through the whimsical, dream-like characters she brings into existence. Her ultimate intention is to entertain, while healing and infusing love into the heart's of all who see her work.

For additional background: 
www.AlyMang.com 
www.IMDb.Me/AlyMang 
@aly_mang

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Director Statement

"The Beginning" is a film about courage and making authentic, empowering choices.

It is my hope this film will inspire, uplift, teach, heal and change the way others look at their decisions; following their heart and choosing love, no matter the challenge or obstacles that may stand in their way.

Ultimately, the film aims to answer the age-old questions, "does good prevail over evil" and "does love conquer all?"

Themes: Good vs Evil, Heaven & Hell, Duality, Choices, Power, Control, Female Empowerment