Ifé Duckie

Writer, Director, and Producer Ifé Duckie made her feature film debut with A Place in the Dark (2022), a story about drug and alcohol addiction and its far-reaching consequences. It's a compelling story that takes you on an emotional journey through the lives of interesting and complex characters with layers that peel back as the movie progress to a pivotal turning point. Ifé Duckie was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and was co-raised by her mother, a typist, and grandmother, a chief pharmacist. Ifé attended Mona Primary School and later won a seat at Ardenne High School after passing the common entrance exam. During the 3rd form (9th grade), Ifé relocated to the United States to join her father and three brothers in the early eighties. While taking Development of Western Thoughts, an advanced placement course, at Proviso East High School, she developed a knack for writing. After high school, Ifé attended Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, but dropped out after completing her Freshman year. Ifé then enrolled in Chicago's local community colleges on and off until she graduated with an Associates Degree in General Studies from Malcolm-X College. Although Ifé had every intention of becoming a pharmacist and had completed the pre-requisites for pharmacy school, she decided on nursing school after starting a family. Ifé completed two semesters at the University of Illinois School of Nursing in Chicago before relocating to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Finally, Ifé completed her undergraduate studies at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Christine E. Lynn School of Nursing, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. During Nursing School at FAU, Ifé realized her passion for writing and has not stopped since! Ifé went on to Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law School, where she obtained a Master's Degree in Health Law, graduating summa cum laude. Ifé has worked for various companies over the years but has always felt a void, leading her to form Ifé Creative works. Inc., with her husband of 20+ years as a medium to tell her stories. Ifé Creative Works aims to deliver quality entertainment that is content-rich, original, and inspiring. Ifé, a name that originates from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria, means 'Love.' Ifé Creative Works embraces this definition in its mission and strives to add artistic value to the entertainment experience with imaginative, edifying, superior, and often thought-provoking creations. The company slogan is "At Ifé Creative Works, Inc., we think, create, and entertain with excellence in style and expression." Ifé and her husband have a blended family of four sons.