Under the Red: Cast, Crew & Supporter Preview
A close-up of two people with heads tilted back, one gently touching the other's neck with red-painted nails.
Come along to this celebratory family and friends screening of filmmaker Tyler Beckley's PhD film project 'Under the Red'. This screening is an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of UoN staff and students involved in its making.
Film Synopsis
Under the Red is an avant-garde horror film. It tells the story of Adam, an impressionable young man with aspirations to be a professional actor, and his mother, Esther, an ambitious and reclusive woman who was once a celebrated actress. After Adam receives yet another rejection notice, Esther contacts a mysterious individual called Andrea, who promises to make Adam a star at the expense of his life. Adam’s life changes when he meets Andrea by the lake and undergoes a transformative journey where reality and fantasy begin to blur that will change his life forever.
Bio
Tyler Beckley is a filmmaker and researcher with a love for pushing the boundaries of horror cinema. In 2025, he completed his doctorate at the University of Newcastle, making Under the Red as part of his research into how unusual framing techniques can create suspense and reshape storytelling. Under the Red is his debut feature film as both writer and director, blending experimental style with a haunting, dramatic story.
Event Information
- Date: This In-Person event was held on Saturday 6 September 2025
- Location: Newcastle Conservatorium of Music | Cnr Laman and Auckland Streets, Newcastle, 2300, NSW
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