Phoenix Eye Film.Art.Life

31/10/2024

https://medium.com/.tran85/capturing-humanity-a-dialogue-with-nick-ut-794f01ee0be3

Today, after a five-hour Greyhound journey from Las Vegas to Santa Ana, I reconnected with Nick Ut, the legendary photojournalist whose…

26/10/2024

🚨 Calling All Film Students! 🚨
Volunteer on the Echo 8 Trilogy 🎬

Looking to gain hands-on experience in filmmaking? 🎥 Join us from January 9 – March 7, 2025, and work alongside industry professionals on an exciting independent film production!

✨ What You'll Get:
✅ Practical, real-world experience from pre- to post-production
✅ Network with directors, producers, and crew
✅ Learn storytelling, action choreography, and more
✅ Improve technical skills & teamwork in a fast-paced environment
✅ Receive mentorship and grow your portfolio
✅ Earn a letter of reference to boost your film career

💥 Don't miss this chance to kickstart your career and be part of a meaningful project!

📧 Contact: [email protected]
🌐 More info: www.echo8movie.com
📋 Apply now: https://form.jotform.com/240292637866163

21/10/2024

Do you remember? https://www.facebook.com/share/v/m4UWa43rnWqqSgCD/

18/10/2024

Thanks Dark Nights Film Fest!

Maria Tran, recipient of Volume One - 2024 - Best Short Film Director Award, for MIDNIGHT NEVER SLEEPS.

18/10/2024

🚨 Big news! We've just released a bunch of roles for our upcoming indie epic, 'The Echo 8 Trilogy' 🎬✨.

With only 85 days until we start filming, we're looking to fill these roles with talented actors to make this double-bill feature a huge success.

85 days until we kick off the insanely indie epic 'The Echo 8 Trilogy' with principal photography on January 9, 2025! That's just over two months and three weeks away.With some script tweaks, the team is excited to announce additional roles that need to be filled.SYNOPSIS:The Echo 8 Trilogy represen...

14/10/2024

✨ What an incredible journey! ✨ Just wrapped the screening of Mighty Maddy’s Mission to the Future at the 2024 Viet Film Fest 🎥! This project has been a whirlwind of emotions—capturing the vibrant imagination of Maddy Suy, a true superhero in every sense 🦸‍♀️.

Here's a little recap on my reflections: https://medium.com/.tran85/a-directors-journey-bringing-maddy-s-vision-to-life-467f6cf30598

Shout to our supporters Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen, Trinh Hoi, Robert Nguyễn, Erin Wen Ai Chew, Daisy Duong Le, Colin Nguyen, Takashi Hara, Alan Suy and his massive gathering of family to the screening event.

I’m currently in Orange County, California, reflecting on an extraordinary journey. “Mighty Maddy’s Mission to the Future” was just…

10/10/2024

🎬👻 Meet Ana Thu Nguyen (Mortal Kombat 2) in person as she takes on the role of "Tam" in Midnight Never Sleeps! 🌙✨

Come join us at Dark Nights Film Fest and dive into the horror of my directorial debut. Meet the cast & crew, and be among the first to experience the terror on the big screen! 🎥🖤

🎟️ Get your tickets now! [Link in bio or here ➡️
https://www.ritzcinemas.com.au/movies/dnff-aussie-shorts-showcase

MIDNIGHT NEVER SLEEPS
(Dir: Maria Tran / 9m)
A pregnant wife is left alone to finish a painting, only to be haunted by a demonic entity. 😱👹

🔹 Starring: Ana Thu Nguyen as "Tam"
🔹 When: Saturday, 12 Oct, 2:00PM
🔹 Where: Ritz Cinema, Screen 3
🔹 Program: DNFF: Aussie Shorts Showcase

Don’t miss out on an unforgettable night of scares! 💀✨

09/10/2024

🚨 NEW ARTICLE: Why Supporting Low-Budget Films is the Smartest Move You Haven’t Made Yet 🚨

When it comes to investing in films, big-budget blockbusters might be the first to come to mind. But low-budget films are where true creativity and community impact often thrive. Supporting these projects fuels fresh perspectives, helps boost the local economy, and gives you the chance to be part of something meaningful.

Not convinced yet? Consider iconic indie films like Paranormal Activity and Clerks. They started on small budgets and left lasting impacts. Supporting indie filmmakers can even offer potential financial returns — think The Blair Witch Project or Get Out.

If you want to back unique voices, make a real difference in your community, and possibly even see a strong return, supporting low-budget films might be your smartest move yet!

👉 Check out the crowdfunding campaign for The Echo 8 Trilogy and join the movement! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-echo-8-trilogy-action-thriller-movies/x/632841 #/



https://medium.com/.tran85/why-supporting-low-budget-films-is-the-smartest-move-you-havent-made-yet-722ea65f61b1

When people think of investing in films, their minds often drift toward big-budget blockbusters with A-list stars and multi-million dollar…

05/10/2024

🚺🚺𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗘́𝗦, 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗢𝗧𝗬𝗣𝗘𝗦, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗚𝗔𝗣𝗦: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗚𝗚𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦�🚺🚺

As the countdown to the start of my double feature film Echo 8 trilogy begins, I find myself reflecting on the winding path that has…

04/10/2024

https://www.echo8movie.com/post/adrian-castro-joins-echo-8-trilogy-as-action-director

"𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘤𝘩𝘰 8 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘧𝘶𝘭,” 𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘴, 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳-𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘺."

Adrian Castro joins the Echo 8 Trilogy as Action Director, bringing track record expertise in action choreography, sound design, and visual effects. His addition aims to elevate indie filmmaking and set new standards for micro-budget action cinema.Castro, an Australian-Argentinian filmmaker, discove...

04/10/2024

🎭🎭𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗥 𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠𝗦🎭🎭

'𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵. 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘶𝘴𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘣𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦—𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱, 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦—𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘮𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘺.'

In an industry often defined by waiting and uncertainty, the Echo 8 Trilogy is sparking a new era of empowerment, calling on actors to break free from the constraints of the traditional audition process and take charge of their own destinies. The initiative challenges performers to go beyond the sta...

01/10/2024

🎬🎬𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗔 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡: 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 - 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗔 𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗕𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗘 𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗢 𝟴 🎬🎬

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYOQTOMMTO4
Join us in this exclusive interview with Maria Tran as she shares her inspiring journey into filmmaking. Maria discusses the misconceptions new filmmakers face, the importance of sustainability in the industry, and her decision to start her own production company. Learn valuable insights on creating a niche, building a dedicated team, and thriving in independent cinema, action, and comedy. Don’t miss out on Maria’s tips for aspiring filmmakers and her vision for the future of filmmaking.

30/09/2024

[𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥]

🤼🎬𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: 𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗬 & 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣🤼🎬

This workshop is perfect for beginners, hobbyists, actors, and action performers looking to master screen action acting. You'll get hands-on training in fight choreography, body control, and movement techniques, as well as how to use facial expressions to create realistic and captivating action scenes. Additionally, you'll learn about storytelling, camera work, and editing techniques to enhance your performance. This workshop is led by Maria Tran and Adrian Castro.

✅ Introduction to Fight Choreography
✅ Action Acting Fundamentals
✅ On-Camera Movement Techniques

Wednesday 2 October, 6-8pm
First Nations Hub, 7 West Terrace
Bankstown NSW 2200

🌟 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥 🌟
Maria Tran is an Australian-born Vietnamese actress, martial artist, and action director. She is recognized for pioneering the martial arts action film genre in Australia, particularly within the Asian diaspora communities of Western Sydney, through her short films such as Hit Girls, Gaffa, and Enter the Dojo. Tran has also made significant contributions to Australian television with Maximum Choppage, and has appeared in international films including Roger Corman’s Fist of the Dragon, Death Mist, and the Vietnamese action blockbuster Truy Sat. Additionally, she runs the female-led film production company Phoenix Eye, which produced the independent action thriller Echo 8, now streaming on Amazon Prime, Tubi, Apple TV, and other platforms.

Adrian Castro, a writer, director, and editor from Sydney with South American Indigenous heritage, completed the series NIGHTWALKERS (2019) for ABC iView. His feature film, HIDDEN PEAKS (2018), is on iTunes via Gravitas Pictures. He directed the micro-series TIGER COPS (2017) for ABC iView. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts, his short film DJANGO: SILVER BULLETS, SILVER DAWN screened at A Night of Horror International Film Festival. He has also created martial arts action shorts, including ENTER THE DOJO (2012) and HITGIRLS (2013).

27/09/2024

Running workshops is a passion I do :) https://www.facebook.com/share/p/2wW8DntiTkQuqW26/

26/09/2024

We've had a location change to Paul Keating Park. Still a couple spots left so come out and flex those acting chops with me.

🎭 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/screen-acting-essentials-acting-workshop-tickets-1009198027467?aff=oddtdtcreator

22/09/2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

We are announcing the success of our previous workshops for the Echo 8 Trilogy, which were primarily booked out! This incredible turnout is paving the way for new, alternative opportunities for community-led films to thrive.

Join us for the FINAL WORKSHOP SERIES, where we delve into essential skills that bring stories to life on screen:

🎬 Screen Acting Essentials: Acting Workshop
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/screen-acting-essentials-acting-workshop-tickets-1009198027467?aff=oddtdtcreator

📷 Screen Acting & Camera Essentials Workshop
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/screen-acting-camera-essentials-workshop-tickets-1004371330687

✍️ Crafting Stories for the Screen: A Scriptwriting Workshop
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/crafting-stories-for-the-screen-a-scriptwriting-workshop-tickets-1009219271007

💃 Screen Action Acting: Body & Movement Workshop
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/screen-action-acting-body-movement-workshop-tickets-1009212851807

These workshops are not just about learning—they're about empowering our community to create and tell our stories. Let’s make magic together! 🌍✨

This workshop is perfect for beginners, hobbyists, actors, and action performers looking to master screen action acting.

21/09/2024

I'm incredibly proud to have facilitated this action workshop with such open-minded and creative leaders.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/wcB8Yi4F2j7ignrv/