A magical and inspiring film based upon a fascinating real-life story, “Red Like the Sky” grows in reputation each time it screens around the world. It’s received multiple audience awards on the festival circuit.

Mirco Mecacci is a young Tuscan boy who loses his sight in a gun accident. His life shifts direction as law insists that he attend a School for the Blind. As a feisty and quick-witted kid, he doesn’t fit into the rigid social networks at all. In fact, his creativity runs foul of the headmaster again and again.

A gift of a sound recorder is the means by which Mirco explores a whole new world, one filled with sound as expression. He gradually persuades his fellow pupils to join in, and a wonderful anarchy results. “Red Like the Sky” inspires and fascinates from the opening shots, a passionate Italian tale that recalls “Cinema Paradiso” in its faith  and belief in possibilities. In real-life, Mecacci would go on to be one of Italy’s most successful film sound designers.

Audience award:  Sydney Film Festival

Audience award:  Sao Paolo Film Festival

Audience award:  Durban Film Festival

Jury award:           Hamburg Film Festival

“Think Cinema Paradiso crossed with Dead Poet’s Society” Time Out London

 “A celebration of the triumph of the spirit.” Hollywood Jesus

 “A beautifully shot and subtly told tale” Japan Times