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. ''The Red'' is aimed towards making college students and recent graduates aware of their student loans and the inescapable anxiety and dread that it creates. The film is part of a sustained, multi-media campaign created to compel and empower young people to take control of their debt on a practical, day-to-day level. ''The Red'', distributed to theaters by Hollywood Branding International, premiered on May 2, 2013, in five major cities: Boston, MA; Washington, D.C.; Chicago, IL; Seattle, WA; and Tampa Bay, FL.McMains, Andrew (May 2, 2013).
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''. Entertainment Nation, a division of Hollywood Branding International hosted VIP film premiere events in conjunction with the theatrical broadcast in each city. The entire film short is now streaming online at FaceTheRed.com.

Cast

* Amy Northup as Kate * Marisa Parry as Clara * Drew Lewis as Charlie *

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as Boss * Jean Liuzzi as Teller * Adam Byrd as ATM Man * Laura Peterson as Waitress * Tommy Maher as himself

Production credits

Station Film Presents A Borderline Film ''The Red'' starring Amy Northup And Marisa Parry Directed By Borderline Films Edited By Andrew Marcus Music by Stenfert Charles Director Of Photography Joe Anderson Special Effects By MPC Art Directed, Written And Produced By SS+K.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Red Movie 2013 films 2013 psychological thriller films American psychological thriller films 2010s English-language films 2010s American films