"Colors We Made" is a narrative short film that explores themes of loss, grief, love, and the enduring impact of memory. The project revolves around Jace, the protagonist, who navigates the emotional aftermath of losing his partner, Ember. Through a combination of visual storytelling, experimental footage, and an evocative soundtrack, the project takes the audience on a journey through Jace's memories, both joyful and painful, as he grapples with his grief and attempts to find meaning and healing. The story unfolds in a non-linear manner, using memories and elements of Science Fiction, as portals to different moments in Jace and Ember's relationship.
Bronx-native Amanda Morell, of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent, is an independent filmmaker and editor known for her evocative storytelling at the intersection of nature and emotion. Her projects underlying themes seek to understand the cyclical wounds of memory, garnering support from Lift-off Global Network, the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts, BRIC, BAM, the Oregon Documentary Film Festival, Queer Voices of NYC Film Festival, Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, and the LALIFF Fellowship Inclusion Program 2023. Infused with mysticism and magical realism, her work navigates the obscure realms of suppressed emotions and forgotten memories, offering audiences a captivating exploration of the human experience.
