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Chasing Red
Directed byDennis Clancey
Produced by
  • Dennis Clancey
  • Brandon Widener
  • Iker Zuasti
Starring
CinematographyBrandon Widener
Edited byBrian Moghari
Music bySteve Cahill
Distributed byMagnolia Pictures
Release dates
  • January 2, 2015 (2015-01-02) (Hollywood)
  • January 10, 2015 (2015-01-10) (United States)
Running time
68 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Chasing Red is a 2015 American documentary film about the 2012 Festival of San Fermín and the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. The film was directed by Dennis Clancey, an American bull runner, and distributed by Magnolia Pictures.[2][3]

Production

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Development

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Director Dennis Clancey spent six years learning the craft of bull running firsthand beginning in 2007, exploring how best to capture it on film.[4] The documentary was crowd-funded through Indiegogo and other sources.[5]

Filming

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The film was shot primarily during the 2012 Festival of San Fermín in Pamplona, with additional footage from previous years. The crew utilized various methods to capture the bull runs from multiple angles, including the use of cable-cameras above the route, drone footage, and ground-level perspectives.[6] Additional filming locations included Arizona, various Spanish towns, and California.[7]

Synopsis

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The film follows four runners through the eight runs of the 2012 San Fermín festival, providing an insider's perspective on the tradition, techniques, and dangers of bull running. The documentary features:

  • Dennis Clancey – The director and a former Army officer who had been running for six years[8]
  • Bill Hillmann – A Chicago-based sports writer, former boxer, and acclaimed author who later wrote about his experiences[9]
  • David Ubeda – A well-recognized Spanish runner from Castilla-La Mancha, known as one of the top runners of his generation[10]
  • Josiah Lloyd – A first-time runner learning the traditions under Clancey's mentorship[11]

The title "Chasing Red" represents "the pursuit of something beyond reach, akin to a bull chasing a moving cape," symbolizing the value found in purposeful and persistent quests.[12]

Release

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Film festival premiere

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Chasing Red premiered at the LA Indie Film Festival in January 2015, where it won the Best of the Fest Grand Jury Prize.[13][14]

Distribution

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The film was acquired by Magnolia Pictures for distribution and became available on multiple streaming platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies & TV, Vudu, and Fandango at Home.[15][16]

Reception

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Critical response

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The documentary received positive reviews for its cinematography and authentic portrayal of the running of the bulls tradition. Critics praised the film's ability to transport viewers to Pamplona and its insider's perspective on the event.[17]

IndieWrap Magazine wrote: "Exciting, exhilarating and deeper than we thought it would be; Chasing Red is a fantastic insight into the ages old traditions of Pamplona. The film serves as a potent entry point for those who are barely familiar with this event."[18]

Film Threat praised the cinematography, stating it was "jaw-dropping, as it feels like the viewer is in Spain with the director and his friends. It is intense and gorgeous stuff."[19]

Crew

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  • Director of Photography: Brandon Widener
  • Editor: Brian Moghari
  • Original Music: Steve Cahill
  • Sound Design: Jon Lyga
  • Colorist: Robert Curreri
  • Drone Operators: Matthew Dunn, William Clary
  • Production Coordinators: Jorge Contreras, Javier Armijo[20]

Aftermath

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Following the film's release, Bill Hillmann was gored during the 2014 Festival of San Fermín, an event that received international media attention. Both Hillmann and Clancey were later featured in CNN's "Seeing Red: The Running of the Bulls," which began streaming on CNN and Max in 2023.[21]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Chasing Red (2015)". IMDb.
  2. ^ "Chasing Red". Apple TV. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  3. ^ "CHASING RED - The Movie - Running of the Bulls & Fiesta de San Fermin". Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  4. ^ "Travel Edits - Chasing Red: One Man's Obsession with the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona". Travel Edits. February 28, 2017.
  5. ^ "Chasing Red Movie: Thrills and Challenges of Pamplona's Bull Run". Chasing Red Movie. January 3, 2024.
  6. ^ "Crowd-funded documentary follows bull runners at Pamplona's famed fiesta, in the sun-soaked hills of Northern Spain". PRWeb. Archived from the original on April 26, 2013.
  7. ^ "Chasing Red Movie: Thrills and Challenges of Pamplona's Bull Run". Chasing Red Movie. January 3, 2024.
  8. ^ "Running with the Bulls documentary chronicles the good, the bad and the gory". Chicago Sun-Times. April 14, 2015.
  9. ^ "Cast and Crew - Chasing Red". Chasing Red Movie.
  10. ^ "Plot and Summary - Chasing Red". Chasing Red Movie.
  11. ^ "Cast and Crew - Chasing Red". Chasing Red Movie.
  12. ^ "Chasing Red Movie: Thrills and Challenges of Pamplona's Bull Run". Chasing Red Movie. January 3, 2024.
  13. ^ "Chasing Red wins at LA Indie Film Festival | Running of the Bulls". March 16, 2015.
  14. ^ "Winner of LA Indie Film Fest, Chasing Red, is Screening in Phoenix". March 31, 2015.
  15. ^ "How To Watch - Chasing Red". Chasing Red Movie.
  16. ^ "Watch Chasing Red - Prime Video". Amazon Prime Video.
  17. ^ "Chasing Red". Rotten Tomatoes.
  18. ^ "Review – 'Chasing Red' Directed by Dennis Clancey". IndieWrap Magazine. January 21, 2024.
  19. ^ "Chasing Red". Film Threat. January 31, 2024.
  20. ^ "Cast and Crew - Chasing Red". Chasing Red Movie.
  21. ^ "Chasing Red Movie: Thrills and Challenges of Pamplona's Bull Run". Chasing Red Movie. January 3, 2024.
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