AFTER ASHES
"After Ashes"
Role
Director, Editor, Writer
Year
Location
Romulus, MI
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About:
After a plague wipes out most of humanity, transforming them into mindless creatures, The Grim Reaper struggles with boredom as he kills time more than he does people. Kali Kaminski, the lone human survivor, struggles to maintain her sanity while keeping creatures and lethargy at bay. These two individuals inevitably meet and find kindred spirits in one another changing both of their outlooks on the world they find themselves trapped in.
2017
Cast & CREW
CAST & CREW
JESSE MCANALLY
Director/Writer/Producer/Editor
After Ashes turned out to be the most ambitious film I've ever set out to make. It was a difficult tightrope walk of tones, implementing Fantasy and Horror elements into a comedic drama-- similar in tone and style to Guillermo Del Toro, but confined to the limits of a short film. It was a fun challenge, and allowed me to refine my style.
The film has been the best example of what I set out to do: Tell stories that I've never seen before in novel and strange ways.
CAST & CREW
FIRAS ALLOUCH
Cinematographer
Experienced Freelance Videographer with a demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media industry. Skilled in Color Correction, Photography, Advertising, Camera, and Videography. Strong arts and design professional with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) focused in Media Arts and Studies from Wayne State University.
CAST & CREW
MIRANDA MOFFAT
"Kali Kaminski'
Miranda Moffat has acted in two previous short films under the direction of Jesse McAnally—“THE URN”, “ORPHEUS & EURYDICE”, "Sunny Days", and "Technical Difficulties".
CAST & CREW
BREAYER TENDER
"Death" Voice
A Philadelphia native who has learned to love herself through art. An artist who understands the importance of self-love and positivity.
A creative activist who only dreams of bringing the world together through art. A spirit with the purpose of awakening the underprivileged genius through tender strokes of art, in order to mend the rest of humanities heart. I am an Actor, Dancer, Model, and Philanthropist with a calling and my voice shall be heard
CAST & CREW
PERRY DEVON QUARKER JR.
"Death" Physically
An actor based in Metro Detroit-- aims to always give a striking and emotionally compelling performance
CAST & CREW
DAWN TURCHIN
Assistant Director/Assistant Editor
A Michigan based videographer that specializes in wedding videography, music videos, films, event coverage, and branding-- dedicated at providing the highest quality of work at all times, assuring that the client is completely satisfied by finding the best approach in producing valuable and quality content that will help tell your story.
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PAUL LEVASSEUR
Composer/Songwriter
Paul Levasseur is a Composer and Multi-Instrumentalist based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Paul Has previously worked on a number of short animated projects such as “scraped Metal” and “Night Light”. This is one of Paul’s first live action compositions. Paul’s score for After Ashes is based on String Quartets to add a dramatic unity to the film's thematic emotions.
CAST & CREW
INDA BLATCH-GEIB
Costume Design
Inda Blatch-Geib’s work as a costume and production designer for over 900 theatrical, commercial, and film releases has spanned 30 years and crossed 4 continents.. Current commercial work includes Costume Design for The Cleveland Cavaliers’ 1970’s and 80’s themed videos and 5 national spots for the team. Print designs have included set styling for Harper’s Bazaar UK Scarlett Johansson cover and spread as well as catalogue set styling for Foundations and Kilgore Trout. Ms. Blatch-Geib’s designs have been showcased in exhibits at The Smithsonian Institute as well as national and regional commercials including Microsoft, McDonald’s, Under Armour, TroyBuilt, The Original Mattress Factory, and Momentive. Recent film projects include Ohio Art Direction for The Signal starring Laurence Fishburne.
