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 partner, and the cosmic journey he takes to find meaning in the aftermath. Directed by Amanda Morell, known as “iiritu” (‘hija de Florinda,’ ‘Serenity Prayer’), this emotionally charged science fiction love story is a meditation on grief, Black maternal mortality, and the memory-scapes that live inside us all.
Set to premiere in early 2027 on the festival circuit, ‘Colors We Made’ weaves nonlinear storytelling with poetic visuals and scientific theory, drawing on astrophysics and the weight of grief to explore black holes and the impact of memory after loss — both metaphorically and literally.
In the film, 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 childhood friends, but grief pulls him into surreal memory portals that begin to unravel the mystery of Ember’s death due to systemic medical negligence. “This film is a love offering to those who have loved deeply, lost profoundly, and still found a way to remember,” says “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.”
Currently in pre-production and slated for completion in late 2026, the film is the latest project by “iiritu,” a Bronx native of Dominican and Puerto Rican heritage whose work has screened at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, GLAAD, and the BlackStar Film Festival. The executive producer is Bruce McIntyre III, founder of the SaveARose Foundation — established in honor of his late partner, Amber Rose Isaac, who died due to medical negligence — and a leading advocate for maternal health.
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Learn more: Visit iiritufilms.com/colors-we-made.
