Red Brick Road Film Festival

2026 Official Selections

Worldwide Short

8 selections

Bluebird

Bluebird

Director: Amanda Woods

Runtime: 00:11:08

When her teenage daughter is abducted and the police refuse to act, a desperate mother turns to a shadowy underground network known for delivering justice on its own terms. In exchange for their help, she accepts a brutal bargain that will test the limits of her morality and her resolve. But as the rescue unfolds, she learns that not everyone is who they seem… and salvation comes with a heavy price

Bruisers

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Director: Ashley Hayes

Runtime: 00:05:56

A couple of old buddies hang out to enjoy the Arkansas overlook scenery, discuss their favorite movies, and generally enjoy nature ?

Eggnog

Eggnog

Director: Heather Hillstrom

Runtime: 00:09:55

He just wants to spend Christmas alone, but his son's girlfriend is determined to make him some holiday spirit(s). What starts as a recipe for disaster becomes a sweet way for them to bond over a shared loss.

MARILYN'S DARK PARADISE

MARILYN'S DARK PARADISE

Director: Remi Gangarossa

Runtime: 00:22:50

An adventurous time traveler befriends Marilyn Monroe on a journey to discover what it means to be “enough,” but struggles against the rigid rules of time travel. A no-dialogue cinematic poem, the story unfolds through imagery and an original score.

Motherload

Motherload

Director: Michelle Bossy

Runtime: 00:12:17

One mother. One day. A mind that never shuts up. Over one chaotic day, a mother of three navigates school drop-offs, forgotten lunches, freelance deadlines, and endless mental to-do lists. As Margot moves through the ordinary tasks of parenting, her nonstop inner monologue reveals the anxiety, humor, guilt, and love beneath the surface. Through small moments of connection and quiet, the film captures the exhausting, funny, and deeply human rhythm of modern motherhood. Ya know, where nothing ever fully slows down, but somehow, something still feels right.

My ЊУЈОРК [New York]

My ЊУЈОРК [New York]

Director: Alrick A Brown

Runtime: 00:16:19

My ЊУЈОРК [New York] is a short film about Macedonian immigrant and a Trans woman who are newcomers to the city. Their chance encounter on a fateful night might jeopardize their future but it will definitely change their lives.

Sit with Me While I Die

Sit with Me While I Die

Director: Brian Russell

Runtime: 00:19:21

A priest must reconcile his lifelong dogmatic views on suffering with real life pain, examining how we will die, the intersection of faith and death, and specifically with how we may, or may not, be called to suffer at the inevitable end. Set against the backdrop of medical aid in dying, and death with dignity. There are many kinds of death. And some are better than others. The best are peaceful, where we leave each other in love. Memento Amoris. Remember you must love.     — Alex Garland (Dr Ian Kelson)

Uprooted

Uprooted

Director: Peter Snowden

Runtime: 00:26:12

Distressed by the ongoing investigation of his mother’s mysterious disappearance 45 years ago, Anthony comes home from a long day at the lumberyard hoping to enjoy a peaceful evening on the porch. Instead, he encounters something unexpected in the roots of a fallen tree. Thrust into an uprooted underworld, he must embark on a journey to discover his true name. Will he find his way home, or remain trapped by fear and isolation? Exploring themes of lost identity and family heritage, Uprooted is a music-driven movie melding eclectic soundscapes, slice-of-life narrative, and folktale fantasy, all within the framework of atmospheric cinematography and the low-fi charm of stop motion animation.