About Red Shoe Film

Brian Russell is an award-winning filmmaker whose work often explores deeply human stories centered on faith, mortality, and ethical questions at life’s most vulnerable moments. His films are known for their emotional honesty and their ability to spark meaningful conversation beyond the screen.

Brian has worked with the likes of Edwards Burns, Zoe Kravitz, Arianna Huffington, and has even profiled the entire cast of Saturday Night Live. He was the cinematographer of the Tribeca Film Festival selection The Counterfeiter, which was later broadcast on ESPN. In recent years, his writing and directing has garnered dozens of film festival awards. In addition to his narrative film-making, Russell is also a sought-after writer and director for Fortune 500 companies and non-profit fundraising.

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Red Shoe Film in the Press

  • Breckenridge Filmmaker of the Month

    Long-form interview about my filmmaking career

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  • Award-Winning Local Filmmakers Brian Russell & Chris Kalafus

    The Lisa Wexler Show

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  • WPKN Interview

    Guest on the radio show State of the Arts hosted by Mike Boland

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  • Filmmaker carves short film niche in Fairfield

    The Connecticut Post

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  • "Whether moderating SJ Today, shooting promo videos for our Admission Team, or directing short films on our campus, Brian has watched St. Joseph High School grow & thrive through the lens of his camera for more than 14 years."

    St. Joseph High School Communiqué

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  • 'Not the Same Clarence' event with the Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter

    Brian Russell and Jmes Naughton interview on WTNH News8, discussing the presentation of ‘Not the Same Clarence’ by the CT Chapter of the Alzhein=mer’s Association and THE SHU Community Theater

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  • Westport Library & Y's Men Presented Actor And Health Care Activist James Naughton

    The Westport Local Press

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  • Ridgewood Guild International FIlm Festival Interview

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  • Tryon Film Festival Interview by Erik Olsen

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  • Julien Dubuque Film Festival Interview

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  • Into The Mystic: Tales From Hollywood East

    Interview with Brian Russell on the Mystic Film Fesitval Podcast

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  • Astoria Filmmakers Club Podcast

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