Phoenix is a 2006 English-language Drama motion picture. Inspired by Michelangelo Antonioni's 1961 classic L'Avventura, Michael Akers' PHOENIX is infused with symbolism and a sexy spark. Dylan Wells (Chad Edward Bartley) has a good job, a great apartment and an exciting relationship with Ken Sparks (Gaetano Jones, Boystown), his sexy well traveled boyfriend who just might be the one. A great life, or so he believes, until Ken's visit for Dylan's 23rd birthday party is unexpectedly cut short when Ken is suddenly called away to tend to a failing real estate deal, and then disappears. Phoenix features Chad Bartley in the lead role along with an ensemble cast including Jeff Castle, Gaetano Jones, Bruce Cronander, Conrad Angel Corral, Deven Green and Laura Slik. It was released on 30th January 2006. The movie made a box office gross of $0 million.