PROJECT [RED]

 After witnessing the murder of his uncle, Marc, a Sickle Cell Disease survivor races against time to complete a cure before the countdown to genocide.

Expanded from the award-winning, short film “SIP,” Project [RED] explores the struggle for identity, belonging, and empowerment, making it a poignant commentary on current social issues and the unyielding power of community in the face of adversity. "

mission statement


Inspired by a 40 year battle with Sickle Cell Disease, Writer-Director Jeffrey C Woodson II, crafts an epic thriller while highlighting a vital conversation surrounding the medical/ pharmaceutical industry’s treatment of individuals with Chronic Illnesses.

With a deep respect and reverence for the art of filmmaking, Woodson weaves themes of identity, family and purpose within a tense, genre-bending thriller, set thirty-five years in the future.

Many of the scenes and sequences within the film mirror events from his own life, adding a layer of authenticity while highlighting an important conversation surrounding the medical and pharmaceutical industry’s treatment of individuals with chronic diseases.

the story

Project [RED], a gripping thriller, explores themes of family legacy, and identity. Marc Satchel III, a Sickle Cell Disease survivor, traumatized  by having witnessed the brutal murder of his beloved uncle, Thomas Satchel, endeavors to fulfill his family’s legacy before a community faces genocide through the release of a devastating chemical weapon.

Unraveling secrets about his lineage Marc battles a haunting demon and the corrupt Guild Pharmaceuticals. This corporation holds a monopoly of the healthcare industry while secretly exploiting Black lives for profit, making it a formidable obstacle to Marc’s mission.

The film opens with the gender reveal party of his recently deceased cousin's spouse. The party erupts in chaos when Marc suffers a crippling pain episode from Sickle Cell Disease upon the explosive announcement of the gender of the baby. As the plot unfolds in a gritty, dystopian near-future, Marc’s journey takes him from a life haunted by trauma and a crippling illness to that of a reclaimed warrior and community hero.

Amidst thrilling sequences and intense confrontations, Marc discovers the truth behind The Guild’s latest “Project Red initiative,” a lottery in which the winners receive the multi-million dollar cure to Sickle Cell Disease. Hidden beneath the coding of the firmware containing the cure, lies a more sinister plan. The “randomized” lottery winners not only receive the cure, but also a DNA based chemical weapon that will eliminate every individual they encounter within their bloodline in thirty days. 

This revelation sets Marc and his allies, The Warriors, on a mission to dismantle the Guild’s operations. With the support of his family's legacy and the mentorship of Auntie, a seasoned operative, Marc fights to stop the Guild's plans.

director’s

statement


Inspired by a 40 year battle with Sickle Cell Disease, Writer-Director Jeffrey C Woodson II, crafts an epic thriller while highlighting a vital conversation surrounding the medical/ pharmaceutical industry’s treatment of individuals with Chronic Illnesses.

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  • SIP

    SIP

    As a couple gets set for a nice quiet evening at home, their plans are interrupted by an unexpected guest. The head of the medical group responsible for the death of their son invites himself in for a chat. Through the course of their conversation, the couple discovers their son’s death wasn’t exactly an accident.

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    The Priest - A SIP Cinematic Universe short film Trailer

    A guys night turns deadly when corrupt FBI agents receive a large dose of karma after a “successful” operation.

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