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The Red Carpet

College-bound Michael, an aspiring filmmaker, switches on his newly purchased DSLR camera for the first time and shows it off to his younger sister, Scarlett. She presents her distracted older
brother with a reminder to visit her: a red bracelet that matches one of her own. Yet while this happens, Michael’s thoughts are focused on his future prospects alone. Time passes, and he returns home to surprise Scarlett on her birthday. However, the prospects of fame follow him back, and a call from a fellow film colleague about working on an international film tempts Michael with a future of renown. His sister, unaware of this, is elated to see him again, but Michael can’t take his eyes off his dream to finally walk the red carpet…

  • James Hartranft
    Director
  • James Hartranft
    Writer
  • Natalie Mahoney
    Producer
  • James Hartranft
    Producer
  • Jabari Williams
    Key Cast
    "Michael Wright"
  • Malaina Gallagher
    Key Cast
    "Scarlett Wright"
  • Daniel de Bruyn
    First Assistant Director
  • Connor Brost
    First Assistant Director
  • Natalie Mahoney
    Director of Photography
    Days
  • Jabari Williams
    Camera Operator
  • Natalie Mahoney
    Camera Operator
    Days
  • James Hartranft
    Camera Operator
  • Connor Brost
    Assistant Camera Operator
  • Dylan Baker
    Assistant Camera Operator
  • Andrew Kempski
    Assistant Camera Operator
  • Jollibee Johanson
    Assistant Camera Operator
  • Moses Johnson
    Sound Mixer
  • Danielle Herbert
    Sound Mixer
  • Danielle Herbert
    Boom Operator
  • Joseph Biello
    Boom Operator
  • Andrew Kempski
    Gaffer
  • Connor Brost
    Gaffer
  • Moses Johnson
    Gaffer
  • Connor Brost
    Production Design
  • James Hartranft
    Editor
  • Connor Brost
    Script Supervisor
  • Dylan Baker
    Script Supervisor
  • Jollibee Johanson
    Script Supervisor
  • Sam Kennedy
    Practical Effects
  • Justin Hartranft
    Practical Effects
  • Sharon Hartranft
    Practical Effects
  • Natalie Mahoney
    Props
  • Martha Giletto
    Props
  • Matt Donley
    On-Set Photography
  • Emmanuel Beatty
    On-Set Photography
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 19 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 12, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    0 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:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - DeSales University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • The Thing in the Basement Horror Fest
    Seattle, Washington
    United States
    October 31, 2023
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Serbest International Film Festival
    Kishinev
    Moldova, Republic of
    September 15, 2023
    International Premiere
    Semi-Finalist
Director Biography - James Hartranft

James Hartranft is a photographer, screenwriter, and script analyst. He majored in Cinematography and Film Production at DeSales University and minored in Digital Art 3D Design and Mathematics. Some of his recent films include "Carved", "Opening Doors", "Ghost of the Game", "Now Streaming", and "The Red Carpet - A Found-Footage Film".

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Director Statement

The Red Carpet is a passion project that explores the complex road on the way to fame. Michael, the central protagonist, is forced to choose between leaving to procure a future of potential renown and maintaining a close relationship with his troubled younger sister, Scarlett, during the critical years of her life. However, as it turns out, Michael may have already made that choice for himself...