Red is a short dark thriller set in the underground world of illegal organ smuggling, the so-called red market. It's the directing debut of Branko Tomovic 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.
Contents
Synopsis
A damaged and guilt-ridden man who works in the underground world of illegal organ smuggling is looking for a way out.
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.
Cast
Branko Tomovic as Niklas
Francesca Fowler as Mia
Dervla Kirwan as Ed
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
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