Unidentified beings haunt the subconscious dream of a lonesome teenager in the darkness of the night on Zay street as he attempts to have a simple, relaxing night alone watching television in his home.
Directed by Jon Edwards - Starring: Dan Zambrano & Jon Edwards - Edited by Jon Edwards
]]>The film is a horror-adventure-comedy based on a very low budget short ($200 with a lot of iffy day for night – yeesh!) we made about two years ago that was very well received. The short, also titled The Night Shift, has appeared in several film fests across the country and was positively reviewed by Fangoria. We’re smack dab in the middle of pre-production on the feature at the moment and will begin principal photography on May 1st. The budget for the feature has been upped considerably, though it’s still a very low budget film. We’ve also found a lot of great, hard-working actors, crew members, make-up, visual effect and prop people that are going to make this a really fun and entertaining film. And that’s really all we’re trying to make – a fun film.
My crew and I jumped into this daunting endeavor after tiring of Hollywood and its never-ending remake/reboot/sequel machine. Don’t get me wrong, I have a few choice franchises that I follow closely and I love a rollicking, fun film as much as the next guy. But many of these “event” films seem to be getting dumber and dumber (Transformers). I’m a product of the ‘80s, so I grew up with a lot of Indy, Monster Squad, Back to the Future, Gremlins, Goonies and Ghostbusters - films that were fun but didn’t talk down to the audience or insult their intelligence (too much), possessed a certain magic and had a lot of heart. That’s the tone we’re hoping to recapture with The Night Shift. Fun, smart and entertaining with characters you get to know and, hopefully, feel for – something few studio films make us do these days, actually feel something.
Anyway, enough of my rambling. If you’re interested in viewing the original 23 minute short film, feel free to check it out here (it’s free!): http://www.thenightshiftmovie.com/watch.html
If you’d like to follow the film’s production process, you can do so by becoming a fan on Facebook or by following us on Twitter.
Also, we have the film’s official website up and running, though we’re still doing some refining. You can check that out over here: http://www.thenightshiftmovie.com
Filming is expected to wrap by the beginning of July. As we go through the pre-production and production process I may stop in (time permitting) seeking advice or recommendations from fellow filmmakers. Publicity photos are scheduled to be taken this weekend, so hopefully I can give you guys a first look at some of the characters very, very soon. I, along with the cast and crew, really believe in this project and hope some of you out there will lend your support and spread the word. Thanks for reading!
]]>A film by Jon Edwards: Dannay Zay goes for a stroll alone though Hartshorne woods on a stormy day in New Jersey during the week of Halloween when he begins to hear monsters in the woods, and suspects he’s being followed.
Filmed 10/26/08 for Halloween.
Starring: Dan Zambrano
Filmed & Edited By: Jon Edwards
Sound Effects By: Jon Edwards & Dan Zambrano
Music By: Fat Jon the Ample Soul Physician
Made with Nikon D90 - Click watch in HD.
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Entry forms and fees are on the website under entry form. The first cut off date is March 20th. Enter early to get a discount.
Read this chilling true life story at http://whiteteastudio.com/now-showing/bad-love/
This Halloween you’ll be seeing things, differently.
Boo!
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A great horror-comedy of errors, Die-ner explores the existential dilemma of a sociopathic killer. Stuck in a diner, his only companions come in the form of a troubled married couple, a down-and-out sheriff, and a possibly endless stream of the killer’s victims, risen from the dead!!
also playing with this feature horror film is a short called Zombies and Cigarettes!
Tickets are only $12!!
]]>If you’re interested in reserving complementary tickets, please send an RSVP email including your name and “Film Radar” to: councilrsvp at oscars dot org. Your tickets will be available that evening at the Box Office which is located on the west side of the building.
Thank you!
Suzie Bohannon
Public Programs Assistant
Science and Technology Council
EVENT INFORMATION:
Thursday, October 29, at 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
All seating is unreserved.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Academy Award®-winning supervising sound editor David E. Stone hosts an evening exploring the art and technology of sound in motion pictures and the important role it plays in shaping horror films. Film clips will trace the evolution of sound in horror films, from “The Phantom of the Opera” (1925) through the digital age of “The Blair Witch Project” (1999) and “Cloverfield” (2008).
Mark Mangini, three-time Oscar® nominee for sound effects editing, and Richard L. Anderson, two-time Oscar nominee for sound effects editing and Special Achievement Award winner, will take the audience behind the scenes to learn how sound effects were created for “Poltergeist” (1982), a film that elevated horror sound from B-movie status to full-scale modern multi-channel presentation.
Vanessa Theme Ament, foley artist, teacher and author (The Foley Grail) will take the stage to present the work of master foley artist John Post, who, in his work on such films as John Carpenter’s “The Thing” (1982), and in his role as trainer/mentor to other foley artists, influenced the way sound effects are created for horror films today and helped make foley a respected and necessary part of every horror soundtrack.
In addition, Oscar-winning production sound mixer Gene Cantamessa and supervising sound editor Don Hall will explore their work behind the scenes of “Young Frankenstein” (1974). Other special guests include sound effects editor and foley artist Louis Kleinman, sound rerecording mixer Christian Minkler, and sound effects wrangler Steve Lee.
LOCATION:
The Samuel Goldwyn Theater is located at the Academy’s headquarters at:
8949 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, California 90211
PARKING:
Complimentary parking is provided at:
8920 Wilshire Blvd. (enter off of La Peer)
9025 Wilshire Blvd. (enter off Wetherly)
The festival will highlight comedic films including “Wild Girls Gone” with Amy Poehler, Scout’s Honor with Chris Kattan, and “Little Fish, Strange Pond” with Zach Galifianakis; and horror films including “The Rain,” starring David Carradine in one of his last screen performances.
In addition to screenings, a two-hour symposium on Saturday will focus on ending violence against women in Congo. Scheduled guests include Emile Hirsch, John Prendergast, Sonya Walger, and Bonnie Abaunza.
Tickets are available at ArcLightCinemas.com. The festival closes Oct. 25 with the Hollywood Discovery Awards for best feature, documentary, comedy, short subject, and music video.
]]>Horror, Arthouse, Indie, Giallo fans,
FINALE is the shocking vision of a mother’s descent into madness after finding her son hanged. With her own family convinced he committed suicide, she alone unravels the blood-soaked mystery. Is her daughter’s high school a recruiting ground for occult rituals and grisly murders? Torn apart by denial and paranoia threatening her own sanity and her daughter’s life, the mother’s only escape is the very route attempted by her dead son – to confront the demon lurking in mirrors.
Evoking the colorful Italian Giallo films of the 1970’s, F I N A L E is a chilling thrill ride of mystery, horror and suspense. An uncompromising cinematic vision fueled by blood, sweat and the indominable independent spirit.
This is opening weekend of the #1 Horror film festival in the United States! F I N A L E will be playing side by side with the true masters of horror like Wes Craven, Sam Raimi, Clive Barker, Tobe Hooper and the many others who have been in attendance.
Grab your friends and buy your tickets NOW before it’s too late at http://www.screamfestla.com/showFilm.php?movie=finale
We’ll see you October 17th at the Mann’s Chinese!
The F I N A L E Team
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http://www.indiegogo.com/FINALE
AWARDS:
“Best Feature” Oxford International Film Festival
“Best Horror Film” Indie Spirit Film Festival
“Best Horror Film” Seattle True Independent Film Festival
“Best Cinematography” Boston International Film Festival
“Independent Spirit Award” A Night of Horror
“Official Selection” Screamfest Horror Film Festival
“Official Selection” Dances With Films
PRESS:
“Shot lovingly in the Italian Giallo vein, this little no-budget thriller is going to beat your ass!”
Arrow In the Head
“One of the best throwbacks to the heyday of Mario Bava and Dario Argento”
The Screamin Demon
“A dense, multi-layered film with truly bizarre and disturbing imagery. Seek this film out – you won’t be disappointed”
Digital Retribution
“This low-budget film has the balls to look like a masterpiece.”
The Screamin Demon