Phoenix Black is a Black List recommended writer on the ‘ Top 25 Screenwriters To Watch' list by Network ISA (USA). Phoenix, a former aidworker, became a single foster mom during the pandemic. She is the daughter of one of Australia’s first dozen immigrants of color and is based in Sydney.

Phoenix writes genre benders about personal chaos and adventure, at the intersection of racism, identity and loss, told from her perspective as a woman of color with a disability.

Her accolades include: Titan Awards Grand Finalist, Final Draft Big Break Top 5 finalist, Stunt List Top Sports-Centered Scripts 2025, The Grey List Top Scripts By Writers Over 40, Stage 32 Female Driven Screenwriting Semifinalist, and she has placed at Austin Film Festival, PAGE Awards and ScreenCraft. Phoenix studied novel and playwriting. Her Master in Public Health led to working for Oxfam and United Nations in war zones and disasters.

Her features include: Black List recommended FATHER TRINITY, a drama psychological horror about masculinity, racism and loss; FIRE KINGS on The Stunt List of top sports-centered scripts in 2025 and BLOOD DRIVE.

Her family fantasy drama feature KEANU REEVES IS MY MUSE, MY SON IS A DRAGON, is inspired by her muse, Keanu Reeves, and her foster son, who thinks he is a dragon. Neither of them does the dishes.