Red (2016 film)
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| Directed by | Branko Tomovic |
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Running time | 20 minutes[1] |
| Countries | United Kingdom, Germany |
| Language | English |
Red is a short dark thriller set in the underground world of illegal organ smuggling, the so-called red market.[2] It's the directing debut of Branko Tomovic[3] who is probably best known in the US for playing Jack Bauer's sidekick in the recent 24: Live Another Day series and stars British actress Francesca Fowler with Irish actress Dervla Kirwan as the sadistic and cruel crime boss.[4]
Synopsis
A damaged and guilt-ridden man who works in the underground world of illegal organ smuggling is looking for a way out.[1]
Plot
Niklas, a surgeon who lives a life of solitude and is tormented by self-hatred, performs regular illegal surgeries for the red market. He works together with Mia, a young prostitute who lures her clients in and drugs them. Niklas is looking for a way out of this dark world, but owes his life to their violent crime boss Ed, who would rather kill him then let him go.[5]
Cast
- Branko Tomovic as Niklas
- Francesca Fowler as Mia[2]
- Dervla Kirwan as Ed[5]
Awards
- 4th Kraljevski Filmski Festival, Serbia 2016 – Winner – Best Short Film
- 13th Maverick Movie Awards, USA 2016 – Winner – Best Actor
- 4th Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase, USA 2017 – Winner – Best International Short
- 8th Underground Cinema Awards, Ireland 2017 – Winner – Best International Film
- 2nd Unrestricted View Film Festival, UK 2017 – Winner – Best Actor, Best Screenplay
- 3rd Flagship City International Film Festival, USA 2017 – Winner – Best Actress[6]
- 6th Carmarthen Bay Film Festival, UK 2017 – Nominated – Best Short Film (Bafta Qualifying)
- 9th Naperville Independent Film Festival, USA 2016 – Nominated – Best Short Film
- 5th Winchester Short Film Festival, UK 2016 – Nominated – Best British Short Film
- 4th North Hollywood Cinefest, USA 2017 – Nominated – Best Thriller Short
- 2nd Uk Screen One International Film Festival, UK 2017 – Nominated – Best Short Film
- 1st Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival, USA 2017 – Nominated – Best Actor
- 3rd Flagship City International Film Festival, USA 2017 – Nominated – Best Director, Best Short Film, Best Actor
- 13th Maverick Movie Awards, USA 2016 – Nominated – Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Ensemble Performance, Best Cinematography, Best Special Effects
- 4th Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase, USA 2017 – Nominated – Best Genre Short
- 2nd Unrestricted View Film Festival, UK 2017 – Nominated – Best Art Direction, Best Make Up/Costume
- 15th San Diego International Film Festival, USA 2016 – Official Competition[6]
- 22nd International Short Film Festival In Drama, Greece 2016 – Official Competition (European Film Award Qualifying)[6]
- 8th Berlin Independent Film Festival, Germany 2017 – Official Competition
- 40th Grenzland-Filmtage Selb, Germany 2017 – Official Competition
- 9th Tangier International Film Festival, Morocco 2016 – Official Competition[6]
- 11th Scenecs International Film Festival, Netherlands 2017 – Official Competition
- 7th Kaohsiung Film Festival, Taiwan 2017 – Official Competition
- 20th Long Island International Film Expo, USA 2017 – Official Competition
- 7th Itsa Film Festival, USA 2016 – Official Competition
- 17th International Izmir Short Film Festival, Turkey 2016 – Official Selection
- 1st Cardiff International Film Festival, UK 2017 – Official Competition
- 32nd Wv International Film Festival, USA 2017 – Official Selection
- 2nd Los Angeles Cinefest, USA 2016 – Official Competition[3]
- 4th Fly Film Festival, USA 2017 – Official Competition
- 6th Showroom Shorts, UK 2016 – Official Selection
- 3rd Nassau Film Festival, USA 2017 – Official Competition
- 2nd Vault Film Festival, UK 2017 – Official Selection
References
- ^ a b c "Red". British Council UK Films Database. 2025-05-12. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
- ^ a b Agar, Marcus (2016-07-11). "Branko Tomovic directorial debut 'Red' selected for Serbian film festival". Tuck Magazine. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
- ^ a b Morrow, Jerome (2017-03-09). "Interview with Branko Tomovic - RED to receive L.A. premiere at North Hollywood CineFest". ScreenAnarchy. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
- ^ Horton, H. Perry (2017-09-01). "Short of the Day: Step Inside the Seedy World of Organ Smuggling in 'RED'". Film School Rejects. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
- ^ a b Marmon-Halm, Amaliah S. (2016-09-24). "Movie Review | Red short film". UK Film Review. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
- ^ a b c d Morrow, Jerome (2017-05-22). "Dervla Kirwan wins Best Actress Award for Branko Tomovic's thriller RED". ScreenAnarchy. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
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