Private Project

Black Widow

After enduring past traumas, a young woman’s will to survive transforms her into something she thought she would never become.

  • Alexis Evelyn
    Director
  • Alexis Evelyn
    Writer
  • Jerry Ying
    Producer
    Drowning, Quarantine
  • Tim Hsiung
    Producer
  • Ell Lee
    Key Cast
  • Pasha Kondakhim
    Key Cast
    Just Roll with It
  • Alexis Evelyn
    Key Cast
    "Voice Over"
  • Austin Shelton
    Director of Photography
    Munkey in the City, Pistol Poetry
  • Davis Bonner
    1st Assistant Camera
    Mulan, Caretakers, Gray Matter, The Forbidden Wish, Break Even
  • Melody Laishram
    Art Director
  • Seth Schurman
    Editor
    The Death of Us, Unusual Suspects
  • Alex Hicks
    Visual Effects
  • Andrew Rayl
    Music
  • Abella Bala
    Makeup and Hair
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Horror
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 35 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Alexa
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Alexis Evelyn

Alexis Evelyn is an award-winning editor based in Los Angeles, driven by a vision to share her unique artistic voice with the world. As an editor, she has meticulously worked on various projects including shorts, pilots, documentaries, and feature films. Her notable feature credits include "Church People" featuring Donald Faison, Stephen Baldwin, and Joey Fatone, and "Drowning" (2019) with Melora Walters, Mira Sorvino, Jay Mohr, and Gil Bellows.

Most recently, her feature-length thriller "The Mental State" starring Alyssa Sutherland, Bryan Greenberg, and Michael Gladis, won seven awards including Best US Feature at the Catalina Film Festival. In addition to her editing prowess, Alexis has expanded her horizons by venturing into directing, showcasing her exceptional drive and fresh approach to cinematic storytelling.

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Director Statement

In the film "Black Widow," I embark on a deeply personal journey that explores the profound depths of my depression. The cryptic narrative resonates with many who have experienced victimhood, a fate I refused to accept. Instead, I chose to transform my trauma, rewrite my story, and take control of my life. I blamed only myself for what transpired, pushing myself to become a stranger. Subconsciously, my anger festered, leading to a sharp decline in my well-being. I saw myself as incapable of love and sabotaged relationships as a means of survival. However, I failed to realize that my traumas needed nurturing and care in order to heal. This short film represents a part of me letting go of self-blame and that inner voice telling me I’m nothing but a monster devouring the ones who care.