Jon Red, a talented individual with a passion for the arts, pursued his studies in painting and visual arts at the prestigious Philippine High School for the Arts and the University of the Philippines. His educational background laid the foundation for his future endeavors in the film industry.
Red's creative journey continued as he attended a film workshop at the Mowelfund Film Institute, where he honed his skills in writing and directing. His early works include short films and TV shows, with one of his short films, "Es," winning the Best Jury Prize at the Mondiale de la Video in Brussels, Belgium. Another notable achievement was his TV show "Sineskwela" (School on the Air),which won the Grand Prix at the Science and Images Festival in Paris, France.
As his career progressed, Red directed full-length films, including "Still Lives," a pioneering digital film that premiered at the 2000 Singapore International Film Festival. He also directed "Utang ni Tatang," which received awards for best cinematography and production design at the 2002 Manila Film Festival. His subsequent film, "Astigmatism," won the Silver DV Award at the 28th Hong Kong International Film Festival in 2004.
Red has also written screenplays for several films, including "Radyo" and "Ilusyon," produced by Viva Films. In collaboration with Carol Bunuan Red, he conceptualized and line-produced "Imahe Nasyon," an omnibus film commemorating the EDSA ONE revolution, featuring 20 directors.
Throughout his career, Red has directed a range of films, including the sex comedy "Boso," produced by Digital Viva; "Anak ng Tinapa," produced by Cinema One; the experimental no-dialogue feature "CUT," produced by Pelipula; the political satire "Coup B'etat," produced by the NCCA; the TV show "Salam," produced by Knowledge Channel and ABSCBN Foundation; "Pain Things," produced by Filipino Pictures; "Motorcycle," produced by Cinema One; "Eva Fonda," a TV show produced by ABSCBN; and "Beerhouse," produced by Pabrika Pictures and Joel Torre.
