RODES PHIRE
writer. director. producer.
Stories about the brave and broken.
About her
The passionate storyteller
Rodes Phire began her creative journey in Los Angeles as a child actor, developing an early passion for performance and storytelling. She holds a B.A. in Theatre from UC Irvine and an M.F.A. in Screenwriting from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, with further performance training at Steppenwolf West.
Her voice - shaped by East L.A. roots and O.C. suburban contrasts - is grounded, authentic, and emotionally charged. As a producer and director, her work spans genres and has premiered at top festivals. She champions community, mentors women through The New Hollywood, and supports Alzheimer’s research with the non-profit AlzOut.
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This girl is on Phire
From early roles in front of the camera to redefining her voice behind it, Rodes Phire has been quietly transforming all the while managing Hollywood expectations. Formerly known under a different name, her decision to reemerge as Rodes Phire marked a creative reclamation—one that coincided with a bold shift into writing, directing, and producing. Her evolution has caught the attention of press outlets drawn to stories of reinvention, resilience, and risk. With each project, she’s not just creating films—she’s rewriting the narrative of what it means to be a multifaceted female filmmaker today.
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