Red Brick Road Film Festival

2026 Official Selections

Feature

5 selections

DEMONETIZE

DEMONETIZE

Director: Alexander Watson

Runtime: 01:30:00

Out-of-work television ghost hunters discover the key to getting their jobs back - and proving ghosts are real - is by working with the last group of people anyone would expect: Social Media Stars.

Silly Little Wounds

Silly Little Wounds

Director: Vanessa Magowan Horrocks Powers

Runtime: 01:41:52

When Park River High School's drama director passes away, six former theater students gather in their home town for his funeral. With the pressures of marriage, kids, and careers set aside for the weekend, the once tight-knit group finds themselves falling into old patterns. Self-destructive Tori seeks comfort from her old flame, steadfast Nathan. Former best friends, perfectionist Kate and stressed-out mom Sienna, try to repair their friendship while the mischievous Brandon, ex-boyfriend to them both, toys with their hearts. April, goth kid turned teacher, does her best to hold the group together while her own relationship suffers. Alcohol flows too freely and clothing becomes optional as the six friends learn how much of their teenage selves they have carried to adulthood. Tensions run high, romances rekindle, and silly little wounds reopen.

The Merry Wives of Windsor

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Director: Colin Patrick Ryan

Runtime: 01:39:58

Two Pups Pictures brings The Merry Wives of Windsor to the silver screen for the first time this century with a bold, faithful adaptation that sets Shakespeare’s classic comedy in modern suburban Oklahoma. Staying true to the original text, this lively reimagining highlights the play’s status as a foundational precursor to the sitcom genre—and embraces that legacy with heart and humor. Centered around local breweries, backyard gossip, and small-town mischief, the film captures the spirit of community and good-natured fun. With an exquisite musical score by Geoffrey Burch, this joyous farce celebrates cleverness, connection, and the enduring power of laughter.

The One

The One

Director: Lisa Arnold

Runtime: 01:44:43

SYNOPSIS Hawk ages out of the Chicago foster system and uses his one way train ticket to see the tallest Christmas Tree in the World. Strapped only with his guitar and un-diagnosed PTSD, Hawk battles the cold, loneliness, homelessness, disruptive panic attacks, and traumatic flashbacks. He crosses paths with a mysterious World traveler named, Jefferson (Martin Sheen), who helps him find food and introduces him to the small town. Jefferson disappears and Hawk meets Alexis (Olivia Sanabia), a runaway teenager grieving the loss of her twin sister. Alexis’s mom, Lisa (Jana Kramer) is the President of “The One” planning committee and is also still grieving the loss of her daughter, but with avoidance mechanisms like putting pictures in the closet and home videos in the attic. This has caused an unspoken rift in her relationship with Alexis. Together the two teenagers reminisce about Hawk’s foster life, discuss the existence God, question his cultural or rather lack of cultural background, and write a song called “Are You Here”, an original by "We The Kings". Alexis helps Hawk get to the tree lighting ceremony while dodging her family's rescue search that includes her zany vegetarian Aunt Jordan, her little sister Melanie, and her nurturing dad Jim (Nick Zano). As the tree countdown begins, tragedy strikes and Jefferson returns to help the family, but is it too late?

Unkind

Unkind

Director: Jeff LeForce

Runtime: 00:55:56

Students today are so unkind to each other and it has become common place. Noah’s day goes from bad to worse when a shooting happens on campus. The world could be a much better place if we found a little more kindness.