Oscar-Winner Kim Magnusson Boards Short ‘Fire Lily’​on March 5, 2025 at 9:01 am

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh from his involvement in another Oscar win on Sunday, Danish producer Kim Magnusson has boarded short film Fire Lily.

Magnusson executive produced Academy Award-winning I’m Not a Robot, cementing his place as the most decorated producer in the Best Live Action Short Film category.

British filmmaker Phil Dunn’s Fire Lily begins by telling the story of the wrongful detainment of a dancer by a police officer. It then transforms into a surreal epiphany of poetry, music and dance, forcing them to confront their shared humanity and the unseen forces that shape them.

Nehemiah Spencer will star in the short. The production team also includes Emmy-winner Obadiah Baker (The Shadow Between Us), Joyce Allen, and Theresa Godly and Ashley Cole. Production will take place in Cleveland, Ohio, this fall.

Magnusson said: “I am very excited to be part of this amazing project. It has the potential to be a ground-breaking short film, and I look forward to helping it achieve its vision.”

Dunn, who writes and directs, added: “Having Kim Magnusson join the team is incredible. His expertise will be crucial as we aim to create something truly unprecedented with this film.”