The Red State

One year after a major event, a struggling group of survivors find hope and take the fight to the ones responsible for the destruction of their world.

  • Adrian Dent
    Director
    Devil's Creek, Black Oak, Ryder, The Deep State, The Fall of Ravenswood
  • Adrian Dent
    Writer
    Devil's Creek, Black Oak, Ryder, The Deep State, The Fall of Ravenswood
  • Adrian Dent
    Producer
    Devil's Creek, Black Oak, Ryder, The Deep State, The Fall of Ravenswood
  • Keith Johnson
    Key Cast
    Devil's Creek, Black Oak, Ryder, The Deep State, The Fall of Ravenswood
  • Terry Michael Riley
    Key Cast
    Black Oak, Ryder, The Deep State
  • Adrian Dent
    Key Cast
    The Deep State, The Fall of Ravenswood, Ryder
  • Timothy Rich
    Key Cast
    The Deep State
  • Divine Dent
    Key Cast
    Black Oak, Ryder
  • Ashley Riley
    Key Cast
    Black Oak
  • Project Type:
    Feature, Television
  • Runtime:
    2 hours
  • Completion Date:
    June 2, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    30 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • First Official Screening
    Memphis, Tn
    United States
    October 4, 2018
    North America Premiere
Director Biography - Adrian Dent

Adrian De-Shon Dent has always wanted to be a police officer. However, growing up in the entertainment industry, Adrian didn't fall far from his mother's talents, and with a father who served in the military and now working for the government, he had the discipline and courage to pursue a career that others would leave behind. By the age of 9, Adrian had performed for a large crowd at the Hard Rock Cafe in Memphis, TN alongside his mother who was a gospel sensation. Adrian's mother, Lynetta "Lea" Dent, had produced and directed 2 feature films by the time he was 15. Adrian became more involved in entertainment by writing his own music and lending a hand on film sets. He went on to audition for High School Musical the stage play and a Christmas carol in Memphis, TN. He later went on to work for one of the most popular radio networks in the city as a part-time cinematographer with Flinn Broadcasting, all the while attending college to complete an associates degree in Visual Communications. By 2010 Adrian had developed a complete series with 8 episodes airing on local TV. The hype from a college campus motivated him to keep pushing forward, so he went on to direct music videos and web series, all of which seemed to be just for fun until he started making a name for himself in the city. Adrian Dent has now produced and directed 3 feature films, 4 web series, and has also directed music videos. Adrian Dent also released his first album in 2013 under Tate Music Group. Looking at actors such as Jensen Ackles, Stephen Amell and Keifer Sutherland, Adrian hopes he too will become a household name.

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Director Statement

I have always been a lover of film and television and I was able to study the creative portion of a television show, whether it was a certain the camera moved or the way a light hit glamorously, I enjoyed every aspect of watching these motion pictures. When I start a project I always looking for a way out, meaning I don't want to stick to the cliche of the films already made, I want to grab you and make you stare at the screen. I've found that not everyone will agree with your creative decisions but that's the fun, creating something abstract. I am grateful to have a team willing and dedicated to working hard on this project when we're running on doughnuts and coffee for 12 hours. Before I made this film, I was on the verge of quitting due to a robbery and I lost everything from cameras to lens to lighting to laptops, I mean come on this is the independent film industry, and we're on the low end at that so who could possibly want to steal my work? My crew looked at me and said "are you crazy, we're not stopping" and we all laughed from there and rebooted this project from scratch and it has been a blast. Being a man who watches horror and action films a lot I feel that I was able to challenge myself to create a great film.