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Find out more about our upcoming short and how you can help support us today! Ashes is an ode to our parents and children. We blink and our children become capable adults, while our parents are as vulnerable as we once were. A reminder that nothing in life is permanent. Ashes is deeply mournful with a sense of humor because life is just funny that way.
ASHES
Written by Nicole Ohara
Directed by Jessica Barr
Starring Nicole Ohara & Miguel Perez
Produced by Street Rat Media
SYNOPSIS
After the death of her mother, Natalia rebuilds her relationship with her father Maurice.
This film explores Natalia's journey to forgive her father, recognizing him to be an imperfect human. Meanwhile, Maurice goes on a parallel journey of getting to know his adult child who has alluded him. Both are learning to accept that one day their roles will reverse. It’s a meditation on love and loss, grief and healing. Ashes is an ode to parents and children.
ACCOLADES
2024 ScreenCraft Short Film Screenplay Competition Semifinalist
2024 Outstanding Screenplays Short Film Competition Semifinalist
2024 Inroad Screenwriting Fellowship Season 7 Quarterfinalist
2024 Nashville Film Festival Screenplay Competition Quarterfinalist