In a genre-defying new short film, Colors We Made tells the story of a man’s descent into memory after the tragic loss of his pregnant lover, and the cosmic journey he must take to find meaning in the aftermath. Directed by Amanda Morell “iiritu” (hija de Florinda, Serenity Prayer), this emotionally charged science fiction love story is a cinematic meditation on grief, Black maternal mortality, and the memory-scapes that live inside us all.
Set to premiere in early 2027 on the film festival circuit, Colors We Made stars a dynamic cast of emerging talent and weaves nonlinear storytelling with poetic visuals and scientific theory. Inspired by real events, the film draws from astrophysics and the weight of grief to explore black holes and the impact of memory after loss — both metaphorically and literally.
Jace, a grounded Black man in his thirties, is paralyzed by the sudden death of his pregnant girlfriend, Ember. Seeking healing, he embarks on a road trip with his childhood friends. But grief pulls him into surreal memory portals through time and space that begin to unravel the mystery of Ember’s death due to systemic medical negligence. What unfolds is not just a love story, but a call to witness, remember, and transform.
“This film is a love offering, to those who have loved deeply, lost profoundly, and still found a way to remember,” says writer-director “iiritu.” “It’s also a demand for safe birthing conditions for Black and Brown women, and a space to honor grief as a radical act of remembrance.”
Colors We Made is currently in pre-production and slated for completion in late 2026. The film is the latest project by “iiritu,” whose visual storytelling and post-production work have appeared in “hija de Florinda”, “Is God Is”, “Caribbean Queen”, and “What Channel Is Love”.
“iiritu’s voice is singular, raw, poetic, and necessary,” says producer Bruce McIntyre III. “This is the kind of story we need more of: one that sits at the edge of science and soul.”
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Writer / Director – Amanda Morell (also known as “iiritu”) is a Bronx native of Dominican and Puerto Rican heritage and a visionary in independent filmmaking and editing. She crafts compelling narratives that seamlessly blend nature and emotion while delving into the cyclical nature of memory and its lasting impact. Her work has been featured at the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts, BRIC, Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, GLAAD, and BlackStar Film Festival. Her latest short, hija de Florinda, executive produced by the Center of Cultural Power’s Climate Woke campaign, is currently featured in a four-month exhibition at MOCA in Los Angeles.
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Executive Producer – Bruce McIntyre III, founder of the SaveARose Foundation, established in honor of his late partner, Amber Rose Isaac, who died due to medical negligence. Bruce is a leading advocate for maternal health, collaborating with lawmakers and healthcare professionals to reform systemic issues in maternal care for Black, Brown, and Indigenous women. He has been featured in Aftershock, Everything’s Gonna Be All White, and numerous media outlets.
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Co-Producer – Flor de Oro Tejada is a creative producer and multidisciplinary filmmaker from the Bronx. An NYU Tisch graduate, she is a 2023 Sundance Documentary Producers Lab fellow. Her work spans branded content and award-winning nonfiction, with screenings at Tribeca, BlackStar, Doc NYC, and more.
Co-Producer – Djali Brown-Cepeda is a cultural preservationist and award-winning filmmaker from Lenapehoking (New York City), focusing on preserving Black and Brown stories. She is the founder of NuevaYorkinos, a digital archive documenting Latino and Caribbean NYC through family stories and photos, exhibited at MoMA PS1, El Museo Del Barrio, and more. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, Dazed Digital, and The New York Times. She also writes Ancestral Allchemy, a blog rooted in ancestral veneration and traditional knowledge systems.
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