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A Crimson Illusion

Directed by Courtney Chen

Remember Viewer, You Too, Shall Perish.


Memento Mori.

  • ABOUT
  • BIO
  • SCREENINGS
  • CREDITS

Genre

Synopsis

After witnessing the captivating Luna perform her final burlesque number, James becomes consumed by an obsession that spirals into madness. When Luna is found murdered, the line between fantasy and reality fractures—leaving the audience to question whether James is her killer, or merely trapped in a delusion of his own creation. A CRIMSON ILLUSION is a psychological thriller that blurs the boundaries between passion, guilt, and illusion.

Director Identity

Bio

Courtney Chen is a director and stunt coordinator of Chinese-American descent (born and raised in Atlanta, GA). She is the recipient of two SAG Awards for her stunt performance in Marvel’s Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War, and is nominated for a 2025 Emmy award for her recurring acting work on the televison series Fallen.


Her directorial debut short film, A Crimson Illusion, is currently on the festival circuit. Courtney is also developing feature films including a romantic comedy titled, 'When Hearts Brew'.

She stunt coordinated the PassionFlix feature film: The Air He Breathes, Lifetime feature films: Controlling My Husband, Double Trouble, Killers on Campus, Deadly Doubles, and Shattered Vows (directed by Haylie Duff), and commercial campaigns such as Bang Energy featuring Twitch sensation Kai Cenat.


Adding to her impressive resume, Courtney served as the lead stunt double for Vinessa Vidotto in Season 1 of FBI: International (22 Episodes), which was filmed on location in Budapest, Hungary. And a background in production accounting for Lifetime Movie Network, managing budgets ranging from $150k-$1.5 million dollars (union & non-union). Courtney brings creative and financial expertise to her productions.


Courtney has her sights set on a future in Executive Producing and Directing through her company, Dynasty Films, where she aims to bring her unique vision and experience to new projects.

Screening History

Premiere Available

Credits

Actor/Luna - Bridgette Bentley

Actor/James - Preston Baker

Director - Courtney Chen