Phoenix always steered himself on the path to becoming an actor and writer through his education in the arts at AMDA in New York City. He gained solace at the movie theatre and found his purpose there. Watching the adored actors on screen, he swore he'd join them and make it his life's work to be a performer. He has starred in student films such as “Suitcase of Memories”(E. Domachowsky), “Child of Midnight”(L. Burger), and “Sissy Boy”(D. Starr).