RED, 5min., Canada
Directed by Marlea van Grinsven
Red depicts the story of a romance gone wrong, where paint is used to show the side revenge and how it slowly passes through everyone until revenge has taken over. It follows our couple as they work through their budding romance slowly getting more and more torn on the outcome as they go, until at the end, revenge wins and takes over.

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Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?
They always say that the best art comes from the worst trauma, and I was hoping it was right. I went through a very traumatic breakup and I wanted to turn a dark time in my life into something beautiful. Dance has always been how I've expressed myself and creating this film allowed me to process my trauma in a beautiful and creative way.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?
This film took me approximately one year to complete.

3. How would you describe your film in two words!?
Fierce and Dynamic.

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
The use of the paint was my biggest obstacle. I had the idea and the execution planned out in my head, however with the paint it needed to be captured in one take. There was a lot of added pressure with the dancers' execution of the choreography while working with the paint. They didn't have any practice runs. The first time they did the choreography with the paint, was when we were filming.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?
I was overjoyed with emotion. It was an amazing experience to hear people talking about my film and loving it. I always fear that the audience won't get my story but to hear that they understood the story behind it and appreciated the difficulty of execution to create this film was delightful.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?
I made my first dance film about 3 years ago. I am always looking for new opportunities to create dance pieces and experiences for the audience. I like to challenge myself with my creativity, and so making a film fulfilled all of those needs. I quickly developed a passion for it.

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?
I would have to say the Wizard of Oz. It just makes me happy every time I watch it. I have seen it countless times, and yet every time I watch it again I find something new that I hadn't seen or noticed before, and I believe that is what makes a film great.

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?
It would be helpful and beneficial to have a community platform or connection ability for filmmakers to have more open communication about their processes and ask questions to other filmmakers for their opinions and experience.

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?
My experience has been great. It is super user friendly, easy to navigate and a great platform with a broad spectrum of opportunities.

10. What is your favorite meal?
I love Italian food, especially pasta! It is my feel good meal, I can eat it at any time of the day, all day every day, and I love how versatile it is and easy to switch up with different sauces and toppings.

11. What is next for you? A new film?
Up next I am working on a new dance film! I also have plans to create and choreograph my first production!