Short Film
Scarlet Storm
Directed by 
Mitchell Kendall Smith
AFIN 2020 Semi-Finalist
- 2020
- 28m
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UK - English
- Thriller
- Drama
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Synopsis
A captive young man. A tormented victim on a mission. Legacy, power and vengeance unleash a storm of violent devastation that may lead to a descent into darkness.
Director's Statement
From a small town in rural England, I’ve been lucky to cultivate a group of exceptionally talented artists within the local area. Collaborating along-side my best friends, the production of Scarlet Storm has featured a plethora of talent from across the globe including Composer, Luna Pan from Australia. Additionally, we’ve shot across the country, notably in Bristol, Cornwall and Cirencester. In summer 2018, Scarlet Storm was a feature prospect and despite the ashes of an unsuccessful Kickstarter (raising 38% of the £50K target), we decided to come together and formulate our short with nothing but ‘hard work and handshakes’. The lack of financing was a humbling experience that only enforced our desire that the film come from a place of sincerity.
Director's Biography
Mitchell Kendall Smith Director
Mitch was born and raised in Gloucestershire, England (1998), received a 1st Class BA Hons from Falmouth University and has been a practising VFX artist since. He has been making films for seven years now, professionally for four. He has generalised and diversified as an artist and technician, refining skills across all platforms of filmmaking. He has marinated in the history of cinema, making short after short, some to critical acclaim. Scarlet Storm is Mitch’s first major outing in the festival scene.
Placings
Recognised in this category at AFIN 2020, as announced that season.
- Best Visual Effects Semi-Finalist