Red Rose: Dance, Dreams, and Dilemmas in the Litefeet Arena

Production Details

Title: Red Rose

Format: Feature Film

Production Begins: April 2026

Filming Dates: aka “GET LITE”

Filming Location: New York

Producer: Kenya Barris, Bill Karesh, Robyn Simpson, Anni Weisband, Coco Gilbert

Writer: Eric Gross

Director: Teyana Taylor

LP: Jamin O’Brien

Cast: Storm Reid

CD: Alexa L. Fogel

Synopsis: Saunders, a headstrong Bronx teenager, is caught between his love of Litefeet subway dancing and his strict father’s insistence on becoming an engineer. After he finagles his way onto a ragtag Litefeet crew, he’s exposed to an electrifying new world as well as a new crush. Now he has to decide who and what he’s willing to sacrifice in order to compete in the biggest dance competition of the year: Kingdome.

Production Companies:

A Seed & Wings Productions
Khalabo Ink Society
Paramount Pictures

5555 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Contact Info: robyn.simpson@aseedwingsproductions.com
213-723-6717 | 908-209-1725 | 323-956-5000
paramount_careers@paramount.com

About Red Rose

Red Rose follows an engineer who unexpectedly joins a diverse dance crew known for their unique Litefeet style. As he immerses himself in their world, he discovers a passion for dance and a budding romance that complicates his journey. The film explores themes of ambition, creativity, and the choices one makes in pursuit of dreams. Facing challenges and the pressure of the upcoming Kingdome competition, the protagonist must evaluate his priorities. He grapples with the demands of his new life and relationships, ultimately seeking to understand what he is willing to give up for success.