Red Brick Road Film Festival poster displaying its Worldwide Shorts schedule at The Royal Theatre. The event is on October 11 at 4 PM. It features several films, including "Adieu Gaston," "Help is on the Way," "Just for Now," "Martha's Day," "Lost and Found," "Slow Death," "The Weight of the Badge," and "The World is Lit by Lightning." The background is dark with decorative patterns.
A man in a trench coat standing next to a bicycle, looking at a red mailbox in a vast wheat field under a cloudy sky.
Film poster for 'Adieu Gaston' featuring a solitary man in a trench coat standing next to a bicycle in a field, with a red mailbox in the distance. Names include Vincent Shmidt, Michel Vigné, and director Victor Guilbaud.

Adieu Gaston

Emile is a contract killer. A hired killer who travels by bicycle and who kills in exchange for a few tickets left in a small mailbox lost in the middle of the fields. This time, the man to be slaughtered is named Gaston Pouget and lives at 7 rue des Peupliers: a shed on the edge of a highway. Only here, when arriving on the scene: - SURPRIIISE!!! Emile is surprised by a birthday in honor of Gaston which should, a priori, arrive soon. Emile was not invited.

A therapist's office with a person sitting on a couch and another in an armchair, talking. The room is decorated with a rug, two lamps, books, and framed pictures on the wall. Light filters through window blinds.
Poster for "Help Is... On the Way?" featuring a seesaw with Earth in the center, a woman sitting in a chair on one end and a man on the other, with smoke rising from the globe. The text "Our time is up" is displayed at the top.

Help Is... on the Way?

A cynical patient finds himself at a crossroads with his therapist. The advice she gives may save him, but could have far reaching consequences.

A woman with blonde hair demonstrating a shocked expression, with her mouth open, indoors.
Movie poster for "Just For Now" featuring a man and a woman sitting across from each other at a diner booth. The background is patterned with geometric shapes, and the words "Coming Soon" are at the top. Credits at the bottom include directors and production team names.

Just For Now

Jessica has just found out she may have made the biggest scientific discovery of not only her life, but the history of mankind. While celebrating her success at her best friend's diner, she meets Isaac, a charming man who is curious about her monumental achievement. Their flirtatious conversation takes a left turn as Jessica is forced to make a life changing decision that will alter her reality.

A group of three young people sitting at a table, engaged in a conversation. One person is wearing a striped sweater, another has curly hair and a plaid shirt, and the third has long hair and a light-colored top. They appear to be in a casual setting with plants in the background.
Film poster for 'Lost and Found' with a woman holding an electric guitar, standing in a dimly lit auditorium, facing the audience. Text includes the tagline "School is more than just an education institution for Ivy, it’s home." Credits and contributors are listed below.

Lost and Found

This story follows Ivy, a high school student who is homeless. She copes by scavenging items from the lost and found at school. Despite her circumstances, Ivy dreams of a career in music and hopes to keep her secret from her classmates.

Elderly woman touching a projected image of a face on the wall, appearing contemplative.
Poster of the film 'Martha's Day' featuring a silhouette of a person with a mirror showing an elderly woman in a kitchen. The cast and crew names are listed, with a focus on the title in bold yellow letters at the bottom.

Martha's Day

Martha Rogers wakes up at home to what seems to be a normal day. However, throughout the day she finds things out of place, her husband has disappeared and a huge existential crisis might come visit her at the peak of her unpredicted isolation. Raising questions regarding meaning and the importance yet non-importance of time.

Person wearing a wolf costume with face paint, raising hands in a forest setting.

Slow Death

After his girlfriend is kidnapped, Darryl the sloth goes on a killing spree in an effort to find her and bring her back.

A revolver with a star on the grip, five bullets, a "City Marshal" badge, and the text "The Weight of the Badge" on a patterned fabric background.
Movie poster for 'The Weight of the Badge' featuring a western-themed character holding a gun. The character is dressed in traditional old west attire, including a cowboy hat and sheriff badge. The background showcases a sunset scene. Cast and crew credits are listed at the bottom.

The Weight of the Badge

A tin star doesn't weigh much, until you pin it on.

An old west lawman is torn between his own best interest and his duty to uphold his oath.
This is the story of a man's struggle between fulfilling his oath and his own personal well-being. It will resonate with first responders and military personal as they face this crisis daily.

Two people conversing in a dimly lit room, one facing forward and the other seen from behind. A lamp and patterned wallpaper are visible in the background.
Poster for the short film "The World Is Lit by Lightning," featuring two people and film credits.

The World Is Lit By Lightning

A chance meeting of a playwright and a young ambiguously gendered person in the 1940s leads to one of the greatest works of theater of the 20th Century.