Recent Projects
'Lavomatique' - Short Film
When an American Couple travels to the French countryside for some relaxation, they find bigger challenges than currency exchanges
Tower of Birdtown Documentary
When the 1300 seat Terrace Theatre opened in 1951, the spectacular venue was the most up-to-date, luxurious and comfortable theater in America. But the building has been vacant since 1999. The exterior doors and tower glass have been covered with plywood to minimize damage from the elements and vandalism. This is the story of the life and death of one of MN's most iconic theater's, the Terrace Theatre.
LINK TO OFFICIAL TRAILER - https://youtu.be/pf0FMhUIJ4k
Co-Produced with Dutch Films, YerADogToo Productions and Skyway Pictures
Blood Brothers
The story of Bob Dylan's legendary re-recording of the acclaimed album "Blood On The Tracks" as told by the musicians who were there.
Production is ongoing and almost finished. Follow the link for more informati
NEWS
Blasting its Way!
Rest Area Progress
Rest Area Progress
Our latest short 'Sugar Blasters' has been making its way to Film Festivals around the globe! Including stops in Iceland and Ireland!
This after being chosen as the Louie Anderson Favorite at the 2020 Z-Fest Film Festival!!
Rest Area Progress
Rest Area Progress
Rest Area Progress
WINNER! Royal Reel Award Canada International Film Festival
WINNER! Colorado International Film Festival
WINNER! Jury Award for Filmmaking Excellence - South Dakota Film Festival
Official Selection South Dakota Film Festival
Official Selection Twin Cities Film Festival
Official Selection Cinematic Panic Festival
Official Selection Crypticon, M
WINNER! Royal Reel Award Canada International Film Festival
WINNER! Colorado International Film Festival
WINNER! Jury Award for Filmmaking Excellence - South Dakota Film Festival
Official Selection South Dakota Film Festival
Official Selection Twin Cities Film Festival
Official Selection Cinematic Panic Festival
Official Selection Crypticon, Minneapolis
Official Selection Beeston Film Festival, Great Britain
Official Selection Highway 61 Film Festival
Based on the short story "Rest Stop" by Stephen King.
Our official Teaser Trailer is here https://vimeo.com/259989347
Please like the page and follow our progress as we navigate the world of Stephen King!
DOC POST PRODUCTION
DOC POST PRODUCTION
DOC POST PRODUCTION
We are still in Post-Production on our Documentary on the former Terrace Theatre. More info here.
ALWAYS OPEN
DOC POST PRODUCTION
DOC POST PRODUCTION
We are always looking to collaborate on passion projects. Reach out if you have a script or project you'd like to see get made!
About Red 23
Sean A. Skinner|Creative Director
Sean A. Skinner|Creative Director
Sean A. Skinner|Creative Director
Sean has been filming, editing, producing and directing news stories, documentaries and short films for more than 20 years. Originally working in TV News, his love for film called him to start Red 23 Films.
Ranging from documentaries to music and corporate videos, weddings and web content, Sean's true passion is narrative film.
His short
Sean has been filming, editing, producing and directing news stories, documentaries and short films for more than 20 years. Originally working in TV News, his love for film called him to start Red 23 Films.
Ranging from documentaries to music and corporate videos, weddings and web content, Sean's true passion is narrative film.
His short films and documentaries have won numerous awards at film festivals around the world. He has earned Emmy, Associated Press, SPJ and Telly Awards for his work. Sean lives near Minneapolis, MN with his wife and 3 children.
Established in 2009
Sean A. Skinner|Creative Director
Sean A. Skinner|Creative Director
A Minneapolis based media company specializing in creative internet content, docs, news, music and film.
Red 23 Films is a parent company of Iron Tumbleweed Pictures, The Atomic Woodshed, Skinnerbox Media & Skyway Pictures. #R23F
New News, we've teamed up with Frigid Films & Skyway Pictures to create Doc duNord. A MN Digital Documentary Company.
Award Winning
Sean A. Skinner|Creative Director
Award Winning
Red 23 Documentaries and Short Films have been officially selected and won awards in Film Festivals around the world including:
Colorado International Film Festival
Minneapolis-St Paul International Film Festival
Canada International Film Festival
St Louis International Film Festival
Twin Cities Film Festival
South Dakota Film Festival
Big Wate
Red 23 Documentaries and Short Films have been officially selected and won awards in Film Festivals around the world including:
Colorado International Film Festival
Minneapolis-St Paul International Film Festival
Canada International Film Festival
St Louis International Film Festival
Twin Cities Film Festival
South Dakota Film Festival
Big Water Film Festival
Speechless Film Festival
St Cloud Film Festival
Virginia Film Festival
Hwy 61 Film Fest
Duluth-Superior Film Festival
Gen-Con Film Fest
Square Lake Film Festival
Fake Flesh Film Festival
Festival of Terror
Beeston Film Festival
Horrorvision Trash Film Festival
Crypticon Minneapolis
Cinematic Panic Festival
and 2 Telly Awards for the 2016 Z-Fest film 'Help Desk'