Ava Davis
Acting
Biography
Ava Davis, Sundance Fellow and also known as the Duchess of Grant Park, is a trans actress, producer/filmmaker, and writer living in Atlanta, Georgia. She is also an advocate for increasing trans and queer representation, especially that of black and other minorities. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature from the University of Georgia You can find her in the horror anthology feature film, Give Me An A, available on streaming services, and the short films Could This Have Been An Email and Torn Together, both of which are currently finishing their rounds at festivals across the country. She is currently working to produce and secure $750K-$1MM in financing for her first feature film, The Waltz, about a single young trans woman who teams up with a reluctant dance partner to pursue her dream of learning the waltz, only for the two to slowly fall for each other while fighting insecurities and social pressures. Visit www.thewaltzfilm.com to learn more!
Known For
Evelyn wakes up in Vegas married to rock star David after blacking out on her 21st birthday. Thrust into his fame, she questions if she can handle his lifestyle as they navigate if their marriage is real or a mistake.
Lick
An experimental horror short based on the actor's individual real life experiences, being torn between two parts of their identity.
Torn Together
Hazel Monroe, a trans pageant queen finds herself back in the spotlight to reclaim the space she once fled. But as the pressure mounts, her surreal visions blur her reality, forcing her to confront the self-doubt that shadows her womanhood.
Fishy
Jade, a black trans woman, grapples with survival, community leadership, dysphoria, love, and self-discovery in a dystopian world.
Queer Dystopian Short
The Duchess declares Grant Park as her duchy. James, a journalist making a documentary, has chosen the Atlanta character of The Duchess although he knows nothing about her. Through the course of the story, James learns more about the Duchess, her history, and her connection to the neighborhood.
The Duchess of Grant Park
A rent-a-princess gets the chance of a lifetime to be an actual princess, but her ingrained colorism and insecurities hold her back from her crown.
Black Girls & Fairytales
A documentary, set in Atlanta, that tells the compelling stories of seven transgender individuals who bravely share their journeys of self-discovery and acceptance. Through intimate interviews, the documentary captures their struggles, hopes, and everyday lives, offering a powerful exploration of resilience and positivity. Celebrating diversity and the universal quest for authenticity, "Transcendence" invites viewers from all walks of life to connect with the human experiences portrayed, inspiring a deeper understanding of acceptance and the beauty of living authentically.