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Red And The Others

"Red And The Others" is a short film about a young woman named Hazel who is given the identity of Red 251 and a corresponding monochromatic red bedroom. This single-colour dominated space, however, makes her feel uncomfortable and like an imposter. Exploring other rooms, reserved for specific identities, sparks an idea for Hazel to construct her identity the way she wants to, how she feels is right. It is a film centred on individuality, self-expression and creativity.

  • Talitha Neville
    Director
  • Talitha Neville
    Writer
  • Kimberly Kimeria
    Producer
  • Lauren Hall
    Producer
  • Linda Margaret Midiwo
    Key Cast
    "Hazel"
  • Nikho Tsotsi
    Key Cast
    "Lily"
  • Thulani Nzonzo
    Key Cast
    "The Attendant"
  • Kayla Goosen
    Key Cast
    "Purple 213"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Suspense, Drama, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    December 4, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    400 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    South Africa
  • Country of Filming:
    South Africa
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - AFDA Cape Town
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • AFDA Graduation Festival
    Cape Town
    South Africa
    December 15, 2020
  • AFTERLIFE
    Centurion
    South Africa
    September 1, 2021
    Best Short Film of the Month [South African]
Director Biography - Talitha Neville

Talitha Neville is the director and screenwriter of Red And The Others. Originally from Cape Town, she has also lived in eSwatini and Johannesburg. Studying film was the next step for Talitha, who had spent her high school years making short films and learning all that she could about filmmaking. The themes of individuality and self-expression in Red And The Others hold personal significance for her. They echo a narrative she has observed around her and experienced first hand - the social pressure to conform to a particular identity and the experience of not belonging in that identity. This is what she strives to highlight through this film.

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