Private Project

Shades of Scarlet

Shades of Scarlet is a powerful story about the paths people choose and how events can turn in a moments notice. The film follows a convicted rapist just released on a technicality. Frustrated with the public reaction to his release, he tries to take a momentary refuge in a dive bar. This becomes difficult when a ball busting nurse hits on him.

  • Wendy Keeling
    Director
    Self Offense, The Unconventional Gourmet, Bounty MommaJust Grate
  • Wynn Reichert
    Writer
  • Wendy Keeling
    Producer
  • Wynn Reichert
    Key Cast
    Masterminds, Still the King, Secretariot
  • Wendy Keeling
    Key Cast
    Painted Horses, Madhouse Mecca, The Dooms Chapel Horror
  • Susannah Devereux
    Key Cast
    Paternity Leave, Fogg, What's the Matter with Gerald
  • David Ditmore
    Key Cast
    Boulevard, Chasing Ghosts, Nashville
  • Lucy Turner
    Key Cast
    Nashvillle, Miracle on Honey Bee Hill
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, thriller
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 56 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 15, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • The Alhambra Theatre Film Festival
    Evansville, In
    United States
    April 6, 2017
    World Premiere
    Winner Spirit Award, Nominated Best Horror/Thriller Short Film, Nominated Best Regional Film
  • Tupelo Film Festival
    Tupelo, MS
    United States
    April 20, 2017
  • Cape Fear Independent Film Festival
    Willmington, NC
    United States
    June 15, 2017
  • Eye Catcher International Film Festival
    McAlester, Oklahoma
    United States
    Nominated for Best Short Film, Best Director Short Film, Best Female Filmmaker, Best Actor: Wendy Keeling, Best Cinematography Short Film
  • Los Angeles Cinefest
    Los Angeles. Ca
    United States
    June 1, 2017
  • Shortz Film Festival
    Chico, Ca
    United States
    July 14, 2017
  • Rendezvous Film Festiva
    Fernandina Beach, FL
    United States
  • San Antonio Film Festival
    San Antonio, Tx
    United States
  • GenreBlast Film Festival
    Winchester, VA
    United States
    September 9, 2017
    Winner Best Actress, Nominated Best Actor, Nominated Best Femme De Genre Director, Nominated Best VA/ TN FIlm.
  • Knoxville Film Festival
    Knoxville, Tn
    United States
    September 16, 2017
  • Selby International Short Film Awards

    United Kingdom
  • Toronto Indie Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    September 12, 2017
  • vasteras Film Festival
    Vasteras
    Sweden
    September 17, 2017
  • Indigo Moon Film Festival
    Fayettville, NC
    United States
    October 19, 2017
  • Valley Film Festival
    Los Angeles. Ca
    United States
  • Semi FInalist Highway 61 Film Festival
    Pine City, Mn
    United States
  • Magnolia Film Festival
    Starkville, Ms
    United States
  • Bare Bones International Film Festival
    Muskogee, Ok
    United States
  • Southeast Regional Film Festival
    Jacksonville Florida
    June 1, 2019
Director Biography - Wendy Keeling

Wendy Keeling is an Actor, Artist, Director, and Producer based out of Yulee, Florida. Wendy grew up in Bloomington, Illinois. As a young girl she was drawn to anything and everything creative. She seems to continue to be attracted to all things creative that do not necessarily pay the big bucks.
Wendy has worked both in front and behind the camera on projects in television, film, commercials, music videos, and stage. A jack of many trades, Wendy’s skills range from Acting, Directing, Casting, Set Design, Production Manager, and Producer. Recently she has switched hats to writing, directing, and producing her own projects with her production company 7 Mile Bridge Productions. Her films “The Unconventional Gourmet”, "Self Offense", "Bounty Momma", and "Just Grate" have all had success on the film festival circuit both nationally and internationally.

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