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The Last Kiss

When a reformed mobster and a police chief's daughter plan a new life together the ghosts of his past resurface with deadly consequences.

  • Aurel Naqi
    Director
  • Aurel Naqi
    Writer
    Red Rose Aroma
  • Jenna Elise
    Key Cast
    "Gabriela "
    Scott and Zelda at home
  • Arber Loci
    Key Cast
    "Tony "
  • Hana Balaj
    Key Cast
    "Daughter "
  • Jacklyn Del Signore
    Key Cast
    "Waitress "
  • Romel Pryor
    Key Cast
    "Waiter"
  • Robert Smith
    Key Cast
    "The Killer "
  • Jeremiah Reeves
    Cinematography
    A stranger on earth
  • Jeremiah Reeves
    Editing
    A stranger on earth
  • Jeremiah Reeves
    Sound
    A stranger on earth
  • Gabriel Quintana
    Composer
  • Aurel Naqi
    Producer
    Red Rose Aoma
  • Jeremiah Reeves
    Co-Producer
    A stranger on earth
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 16, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Panasonic 35mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16;9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Aurel Naqi

Aurel Naqi is an Albanian-American director, writer, and producer. He has written and directed several acclaimed projects, including Your Turn, Red Rose Aroma the latter earning recognition on the global festival stage with 13 Awards and 5 nominations, including Best Drama Award at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival and top honors at various festivals:
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
Vienna Film Festival
Venice Shorts Film Festival
Louisville International Film Festival
ARPA International Film Festival
Myrtle Beach International Film Festival
Sunscreen International Film Festival
Long Island International Film Expo
DC international Film Festival
Film Crash Festival
First Glance Film Festivals
Route 66 International Film Festival
Balkan Nordic Film Festival
Black Bear Film Festival
Damn Short Film Festival
and many more.....

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Director Statement

The Last Kiss is a character - driven drama that explores the enduring pull of love, the fragility of memory and the inescapable weight of the past. Set against the tension between two opposing worlds crime and justice, the film follows two individuals whose connection challenges the boundaries of loyalty, identity, and fate. As they struggle to reconcile who they are with who they hope to become, their pursuit of a shared future becomes a powerful reflection on sacrifice resilience , and the human desire for redemption.