As the Ashes Settle, The Fire Stirs
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As The Ashes Settle, The Fire Stirs
When I.C.E. raids her home on her 18th birthday an immigrant girl uncovers supernatural powers within.
SYNOPSIS
On her 18th birthday Iggy, an immigrant girl in foster care, is informed by her social worker that she will be returning to I.C.E. custody. Upon returning home, Iggy discovers her siblings have been taken in a raid. She vows to find them and discovers she has a supernatural gift.
DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT
I wrote "As The Ashes Settle The Fire Stirs" because the family separation/ detention crisis in our country has been a constant subject of concern for me as an American citizen and filmmaker. I wanted to tell the story of an immigrant girl who saves herself. She is her own hero. Iggy is extremely empathetic and nurturing but incredibly brave and strong in the face of insurmountable odds and cruelty. Iggy is the heroine we need in 2021.
WHY SUPPORT THIS FILM?
During this pandemic we have seen so many immigrants continue to work and provide essential services. So many of the ESSENTIAL workers are immigrants. This story is grounded in the reality of our times and it reflects the truth of the makeup of this country. It's time we have an immigrant superhero story. Iggy is that super heroine. I'm excited to see where her story goes and what can become of this story.
THE TEAM
Ura Yoana Sanchez
Director, Writer, Executive Producer, Actor -- Amaryllis Dantes
Ura Yoana Sanchez is an actress, filmmaker and recent graduate of Atlantic Acting School. She previously obtained a BFA in Acting and a BA in Film Production from Brooklyn College. As an actress her goal is to inhabit more characters that were written for someone like her by someone like her. She wants to play characters that embody nuance instead of labels. As a filmmaker her mission is to intentionally present authentic images of Afro-Latinas, BIPOC, immigrants, other disenfranchised communities and to contribute to the recreation of the paradigm for their representation in film and media.
Jay T Boyington
Director of Photography
Jay Boyington is a Cinematographer based in NY specializing in Film, Commercial, and Music Video. His approach to cinematography stems from the heart of the project - the script. He seeks to create beautiful images in order to compliment and further enhance the project as a whole.
Cristina Villalobos Urena
Actor -- Soledad "Iggy" Ignacio
Cristina Villalobos Ureña is a Costa Rican actress, dancer and singer who recently graduated from the Atlantic Acting School. She is currently in New York City where she enjoys creating content with her peers and indulging in K- Dramas as she falls asleep.
Jennifer Rau
Actor -- Shannon
As an actor, Jennifer has been fortunate to work with award winning directors Peter Tolan, Andy Ackerman, Jamie Babbit, Jonathan Kaplan, Maggie Kiley, Jessica Goldberg and Chay Yew. Her Film and Television acting credits include: Finding Amanda, Brightest Star, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Without A Trace and the award-winning short film Some Boys Don’t Leave.
Ruben St. Vilus
Producer
Ruben St. Vilus is happy to be on board in the Producer role for this project. Ruben is a creative based In Brooklyn,NewYork . He recently graduated from The Atlantic Conservatory and is excited to get started collaborating with other artists to tell meaningful stories.
Jake Fallon
Producer, Actor -- Theo Miller
Jake Fallon is an actor, director, and writer from Denver who recently graduated the Atlantic Acting School Full-Time Conservatory. He has directed several independent short films and plays that have been featured on Short of The Week, Vimeo Staff Picks, and more.
HOW IT WORKS
Your contribution is vital to the film being made. We plan to raise $15,000 through our campaign.
Some of the hard costs of the short film include:
catering
camera equipment
set decoration
wardrobe
transportation
sound & color mix
visual effects
Once our funding goal has been reached, any additional contributions will increase the production value of the film, offset post-production costs, and cover festival submission fees.
UPDATES
@AshesSettleFireStirsFilm on Instagram
SHARE
A share is just as valuable of a currency as money. Please use the GoFundMe share tools to raise awareness of our fundraising campaign. Sharing the link on your various social media platforms helps connect people who may be passionate about our project with our campaign.
THANK YOU
Every little bit counts! Your contribution is appreciated and our team is so thankful for your support in making this film.
RISKS AND CHALLENGES
There are unique challenges that will always pop up in production of a film. From changes in cast & crew to locations, production delays are inevitable part of the independent filmmaking process. If any setbacks do arise, we plan to keep you informed and give you reasonable dates of completion for the film. We so appreciate your trust in us as filmmakers; your dollars count!
When I.C.E. raids her home on her 18th birthday an immigrant girl uncovers supernatural powers within.
SYNOPSIS
On her 18th birthday Iggy, an immigrant girl in foster care, is informed by her social worker that she will be returning to I.C.E. custody. Upon returning home, Iggy discovers her siblings have been taken in a raid. She vows to find them and discovers she has a supernatural gift.
DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT
I wrote "As The Ashes Settle The Fire Stirs" because the family separation/ detention crisis in our country has been a constant subject of concern for me as an American citizen and filmmaker. I wanted to tell the story of an immigrant girl who saves herself. She is her own hero. Iggy is extremely empathetic and nurturing but incredibly brave and strong in the face of insurmountable odds and cruelty. Iggy is the heroine we need in 2021.
WHY SUPPORT THIS FILM?
During this pandemic we have seen so many immigrants continue to work and provide essential services. So many of the ESSENTIAL workers are immigrants. This story is grounded in the reality of our times and it reflects the truth of the makeup of this country. It's time we have an immigrant superhero story. Iggy is that super heroine. I'm excited to see where her story goes and what can become of this story.
THE TEAM
Ura Yoana Sanchez
Director, Writer, Executive Producer, Actor -- Amaryllis Dantes
Ura Yoana Sanchez is an actress, filmmaker and recent graduate of Atlantic Acting School. She previously obtained a BFA in Acting and a BA in Film Production from Brooklyn College. As an actress her goal is to inhabit more characters that were written for someone like her by someone like her. She wants to play characters that embody nuance instead of labels. As a filmmaker her mission is to intentionally present authentic images of Afro-Latinas, BIPOC, immigrants, other disenfranchised communities and to contribute to the recreation of the paradigm for their representation in film and media.
Jay T Boyington
Director of Photography
Jay Boyington is a Cinematographer based in NY specializing in Film, Commercial, and Music Video. His approach to cinematography stems from the heart of the project - the script. He seeks to create beautiful images in order to compliment and further enhance the project as a whole.
Cristina Villalobos Urena
Actor -- Soledad "Iggy" Ignacio
Cristina Villalobos Ureña is a Costa Rican actress, dancer and singer who recently graduated from the Atlantic Acting School. She is currently in New York City where she enjoys creating content with her peers and indulging in K- Dramas as she falls asleep.
Jennifer Rau
Actor -- Shannon
As an actor, Jennifer has been fortunate to work with award winning directors Peter Tolan, Andy Ackerman, Jamie Babbit, Jonathan Kaplan, Maggie Kiley, Jessica Goldberg and Chay Yew. Her Film and Television acting credits include: Finding Amanda, Brightest Star, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Without A Trace and the award-winning short film Some Boys Don’t Leave.
Ruben St. Vilus
Producer
Ruben St. Vilus is happy to be on board in the Producer role for this project. Ruben is a creative based In Brooklyn,NewYork . He recently graduated from The Atlantic Conservatory and is excited to get started collaborating with other artists to tell meaningful stories.
Jake Fallon
Producer, Actor -- Theo Miller
Jake Fallon is an actor, director, and writer from Denver who recently graduated the Atlantic Acting School Full-Time Conservatory. He has directed several independent short films and plays that have been featured on Short of The Week, Vimeo Staff Picks, and more.
HOW IT WORKS
Your contribution is vital to the film being made. We plan to raise $15,000 through our campaign.
Some of the hard costs of the short film include:
catering
camera equipment
set decoration
wardrobe
transportation
sound & color mix
visual effects
Once our funding goal has been reached, any additional contributions will increase the production value of the film, offset post-production costs, and cover festival submission fees.
UPDATES
@AshesSettleFireStirsFilm on Instagram
SHARE
A share is just as valuable of a currency as money. Please use the GoFundMe share tools to raise awareness of our fundraising campaign. Sharing the link on your various social media platforms helps connect people who may be passionate about our project with our campaign.
THANK YOU
Every little bit counts! Your contribution is appreciated and our team is so thankful for your support in making this film.
RISKS AND CHALLENGES
There are unique challenges that will always pop up in production of a film. From changes in cast & crew to locations, production delays are inevitable part of the independent filmmaking process. If any setbacks do arise, we plan to keep you informed and give you reasonable dates of completion for the film. We so appreciate your trust in us as filmmakers; your dollars count!
Organizer
Ura Yoana Sánchez
Organizer
Brooklyn, NY