SOPHIA O’REN

DIRECTOR & CINEMATOGRAPHER

SOPHIA O’REN

DIRECTOR & CINEMATOGRAPHER

2026 Japan |

Director, Screenwriter, Cinematographer, Editor

Between the Red Lights

Gold Award

This 60-second short film was created for the 6th TYO Student Movie Award competition, which invited filmmakers to explore the theme of “rules” within a one-minute format.
The original Japanese title, Aka no Aida, carries a subtle linguistic ambiguity. It can be interpreted both as “During the Red Light” and “Between Red Lights,” reflecting the film’s exploration of rules, timing, and fleeting encounters between strangers.

2026 Japan

Director, Screenwriter, Cinematographer, Editor

Between the Red Lights

Gold Award

This 60-second short film was created for the 6th TYO Student Movie Award competition, which invited filmmakers to explore the theme of “rules” within a one-minute format.
The original Japanese title, Aka no Aida, carries a subtle linguistic ambiguity. It can be interpreted both as “During the Red Light” and “Between Red Lights,” reflecting the film’s exploration of rules, timing, and fleeting encounters between strangers.