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Red Roses Never Die

A woman facing marital issues reunites with an old friend, sparking the revelation of a long-hidden love. Yet, five years later, their reunion takes a sinister turn as the night unfolds into a "perfect" nightmare.

  • Anna Carvalho
    Director
    Death Is The Place On Earth
  • Anna Carvalho
    Writer
    Death Is The Place On Earth, Metro: 7:47 to Union
  • André Subtil
    Writer
  • Andres Antonio Pérez
    Producer
    Apatia, Death Is The Place On Earth, Metro Project
  • Michael Rader
    Executive Producer
    Death Is The Place On Earth
  • Anna Carvalho
    Executive Producer
    Metro Project, Portugal Industry, Death Cabaret
  • Nerdopolitan
    Production Company
    Apatía, una película de carretera, Matryoshka, Admitting the Feet , Ninth Sign, and more
  • Marta Gil
    Key Cast
    "Luna"
    Heaven: The Adventure Begins, Diário de Sofia, Destinos Cruzados (...)
  • Denny Mendez
    Key Cast
    "Solange"
    Ocean's 12 , Speed Kills , Trading Paint , Andrea Bocelli : Nelle Tue Mani (...)
  • Vinicius Zinn
    Key Cast
    "Paolo"
    Alice, La Otra Cara del Alma (...)
  • Matthew E.G. Jones
    Key Cast
    "Luna Husband (Voice over)"
    Day 5,Nana's Secret Recipe (...)
  • Matthew OQuendo
    Cinematographer
    Metro Project
  • Carlos E. Pérez
    Sound
    Apatía, una película de carretera, Matryoshka, Admitting the Feet , Ninth Sign, and more
  • Luisa Lopez
    Art Department
    Bogotá, Bacatá, yo que sé...,
  • Sabrina Percario
    Casting Associate
    Erase Me, Be(lie)f , Duplicitous
  • JJ Gauthier
    Editor / colourist
    Evil for Dinner , Spring Breakdown, Red Runners
  • JJ Gauthier
    Sound Designer
    Evil for Dinner , Spring Breakdown, Red Runners
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 20, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital Bolex D16 Cinema Camera
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Golden Lion International Film Festival (October) 2024

    India
    Best Women Director
  • The Venus Italian International Film Festival 2024

    Honorable Mention : Best Short Drama
  • International Film Festival Manhattan 2022
    Manhattan, NY
    United States
    October 14, 2022
    North American Premiere
    Award " Best Upcoming Filmmaker"
  • Cine Pobre Film Festival 2022
    La Paz
    Mexico
    Mexico
    Honorable Mention
  • Actress Universe 2022

    Russian Federation
    Award"Best Actress in a Thriller" - Marta Gil - Finalist "Supporting actress" Denny Mendez
  • ATX Short Film Showcase ( September) 2022
    Austin
    United States
    Honorable Mention
  • Beyond the Curve International Film Festival 21

    France
    December 26, 2021
    Award "Best Women's Film"
  • Los Angeles ACTION/ADVENTURE Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    March 29, 2024
    Oficial Selection
  • RS Film Fest 2023
    London
    United Kingdom
    Nominated: Best Drama Film
  • Hollywood Gold Awards 2022
    Los Angeles
    United States
    March 1, 2022
    Nominated Best Short ( March Award)
  • Iconic Images Film Festival ( 6th season) 2022
    Goštauto, Vilnius
    Lithuania
    June 16, 2022
    Lithuania Premiere
    Finalist: Best Twisted Final
  • Indie Shorts Mag Short Film 2021

    United States
    July 10, 2021
    Official Selection: Best Short Film
  • Toronto Independent Film Festival of Cift 2021
    Toronto
    Canada
    December 14, 2021
    Semi - Finalist " Best Female Director in Short"
  • Lisbon Film Rendezvous 2021
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    June 25, 2021
    Europe Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Universal Film Festival 2021
    Kansas City
    United States
    Semi - Finalist
  • 3in1 Fest 2021
    Almeirim
    Portugal
    Official Selection: Best Short Film
  • Spring Grove Caledonia Film Festivall 2021
    Waukon, Iowa
    United States
    Official Selection
  • LIFFT INDIA 2021

    India
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Anna Carvalho

Anna Carvalho is a multilingual, award-winning actress, director, producer, and writer with more than 60 film and television credits. Many of these projects have garnered awards or nominations and screened at major festivals around the world. She has also served on the juries of some international film festivals and been invited as a guest panelist at events such as Cine Las Américas.

Driven by a lifelong passion for the arts, Anna has trained and worked in Portugal, the United States, England, Italy, and Spain. She earned her degree in Audiovisuals in 2002, followed by a master’s in Performing Arts in 2013. For her master’s thesis she co-wrote, produced, and starred in Death Cabaret, a play that toured Portugal for an entire year.

Beyond her screen work, Anna has produced television shows and commercials, directed multiple stage productions, and written numerous articles for Inside newspaper and the cultural blog D’Magia (theatre, music, and cinema).

Committed to diversity and inclusion, Anna not only lives these values but weaves them into every project she undertakes.

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Director Statement

The creation of the psychological thriller "Red Roses Never Die" stems from my profound fascination with the human mind, particularly delving into the enigmatic realm of schizophrenia. Regrettably, my familiarity with this mental illness runs deep due to a close family member's experience.

While the narrative is a work of fiction, it draws inspiration from real-life events that have profoundly shaped my understanding. Some aspects of the story may be challenging to understand.

Through extensive research and conversations with psychologists, I've come to recognize that none of us is immune to witnessing the unraveling of a loved one's mind. It's a moment that alters the course of an entire life.