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29 Jan – 8 Feb 2026

Mikhail Red

Mikhail RED (1991, Philippines) is a prolific independent filmmaker and the current CCO of Evolve Studios, a production company focused on evolving Filipino genre cinema. His diverse filmography ranges from critically acclaimed social dramas like Birdshot (2016), which won Best Film in the Asian Future section in Tokyo and was selected as the official Filipino entry for the Oscars, to genre-bending features such as Eerie (2018) and Deleter (2022), the highest grossing horror film from the Philippines. Red has also directed projects for international streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon. His films have been screened at international film festivals, showcasing his talent and unique storytelling style.

Filmography

Kamera (2008, short), The Barriers (2009, short), Hazard (2010, short), Innocence (2011, short), Rekorder/Recorder (2013), Birdshot (2016), Neomanila (2017), Eerie (2018), Dead Kids (2020), Block Z (2020), Arisaka (2021), Deleter (2022), Nokturno (2023), Friendly Fire  (2024), Lilim (2025)

More info: Wikipedia, Mikhail Red

Mikhail Red at IFFR

  • Lilim

    Runaway siblings seek refuge in an isolated orphanage controlled by a sacrificial cult.

  • Neomanila

    Welcome to Manila’s slums, now shady hunting grounds thanks to Duterte’s bloody war on drugs. Homeless teen Toto is sucked into a