We're a kick-ass couragous crew of creative mavericks—artists, filmmakers, content creators —teaming up with communities and businesses to to tell captivating stories, champion inclusivity, and crank up the cultural vibes.
Our commitment to social responsibility fuels our efforts to make a positive impact while keeping audiences hooked, and pushing the envelope of artistic innovation.
The first 'Echo 8' movie, created with a budget of $8,000 USD, has journeyed globally through numerous film festivals, earning prestigious awards along the way. Elizabeth H. Vu has crafted two new scripts, and script readings have advanced with excitement for two ambitious movies slated for early 2025. The Phoenix Eye team is currently raising $100,000 to bring this vision to life.
Phoenix Eye Films is a global powerhouse that goes beyond traditional video production. We don’t just create individual videos – we collaborate with our clients from all over the world to craft impactful social media content campaigns.
Originally founded in Fairfield, Western Sydney, and expanding to Las Vegas, USA, in 2021, our bold team embraces cutting-edge filmmaking techniques like virtual collaboration and remote filmmaking.
We amplify underrepresented voices through film, photography, and live performances, strengthening community connections. Led by a dynamic and diverse team of multi-hyphenate artists and creatives, Phoenix Eye specializes in creating vibrant, inclusive videos that celebrate cultural diversity with passion and purpose.
When we're not pushing boundaries for clients, we’re making crowdfunded, award-winning feature films that land in film festivals and attract distribution deals. We don’t just talk the talk – we walk the walk.
My name is Maria Tran
Founder | CEO | Creative Producer & Director
My parents were refugees from Vietnam, and growing up Asian-Australian, I longed to see diversity on screens. I graduated with a Bachelor of Psychology in 2007 and made a sleuth of martial arts short films on the weekends that would put the community on screen.
After waiting a long time for the industry to change, I decided to create a female-led company in 2017 with only one camera, a tripod, and a can-do attitude, believing that change can happen one film at a time.
Since then, we've grown to 30+ associate artists and content creators, producing over 200+ videos, short films, feature films, promotional campaigns, exhibitions, and events across Australia and now in the USA.
Phoenix Eye represents creatives who may have nothing to start with; however, with courage and by using their own hands and senses, they create works that are exciting, innovative, and bring communities together.
The artists here are all 'doers.' Interns who come under the wing of Phoenix Eye will learn to be multi-dynamic creatives who can shoot, edit, direct, and improvise.
To this day, I'm still a slashie and shoot and edit a lot of projects. The team and I are very practical, and through lived experience, we gain the upper advantage and creative know-how.
We are all endowed with creativity, storytelling, and connection, and harmony is a part of the reason why we are here on the planet.
