"Red Clay" tells the poignant story of Nook, a conflicted teenager navigating the challenging terrains of adolescence amidst his mother's crippling drug addiction. Caught in a rampant cycle of poverty and desperation within his community, Nook dreams of a better life, but finds himself ensnared in the very world he envisions escaping. This short film explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the desperate choices one can make in the pursuit of redemption.