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2012 CALL FOR ENTRIES!
We are now accepting submissions from around the globe for the 2012 New York City Horror Film Festival. 2012 marks our ten year anniversary and to celebrate we are planning an horror event of epic proportions!! See the "submissions" section for details on how to submit features, and shorts.NYC Horror Film Festival 2010 - Wrap-up!
The 2010 New York City Horror Film Festival has now concluded. All the bodies have hit the floor, been mopped up, and left the building. It was a great festival and I'm always humbled by the outpouring of support and love we receive. Not only from our home town (that just happens to be the greatest city on earth) but from the fans, filmmakers, and the industry as a whole world wide.
A special thanks must go out to our special guests who gave their time and support to the filmmakers, the festival, and the fans; Mr. Tony Todd, Vincent D'Onofrio, Sam Bisbee, Michael Wright, William Lustig, Brett Rickaby, Michael Gingold, Jeff Lieberman, the cast and crew of all the films that joined us, partied the nights away with everyone. To the production team behind outrageous upcoming film "INKubus". And of course, to the man, the myth, the madman, the legend, Mr. Robert Englund!
It takes a lot of hard work from a group of talented and dedicated people to pull it all together and I'd like to send out my thanks to the festival staff: Sean Marks, Chris Rowen, Eliot Saltzman, Kimberly Magness, Michael Gingold, Marla Newborn, Maria Ocasio, Adam Torkel, Elwaldo Babtista, David Bell, David Woodard, Charles Miller, Joe Mauceri, Katii Durrell, Lisa Forst, Frances McLean, Myra Crespo, Christine Nieves, Ross Byron, Steve Larz, John Santora, Scott Riedel, Loren Hammonds and the entire staff at Tribeca Cinemas.
And to all our sponsors that so generously help support the event: Capcom, Sideshow Pictures, Showbiz Software Stores, Twitch Post, Final Draft, Sony, Soirée, Blue Underground, Dead Rising 2, Face3 Media, AMP Energy Drink, Persona Films, and Moodude Films.
It's clear that the monster we have built is growing out of control and we (with a gleeful sneer) fully intend to unleash it for next year's 10th anniversary edition!!!
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Regards,
Michael J. Hein
Festival Director
2010 Awards:
Lifetime Achievement Award: Mr. Robert Englund
Best Feature: YELLOWBRICKROAD by Andy Mitton and Jesse Holland
Best Director: Stevan Mena, BEREAVEMENT
Best Actor: James Nesbitt, OUTCAST
Best Actress: Emilie Dequenne, THE PACK (LA MEUTE)
Best Screenplay: Franck Richard, THE PACK (LA MEUTE)
Best Submitted Screenplay: "The Call of the Jersey Devil"
by Aurelio Voltaire
Special mentions going to:
"Hoax" written by Matt Allen & Scott Park"When Darkness Falls" written by Arturo Portillo
"Killer Granny" written by Eric Lee, Kevin Armento, and Taylor Jackson
Best Cinematography: Marco Cappetta, BEREAVEMENT
Best FX: Jenn Rose, KISS THE ABYSS
Best Short Film: NINJAS by Dennison Ramalho
Audience Choice Award: THE LIVING WANT ME DEAD
by Bill Palmer
Wizard World Award: WRITTEN BY by Karni Baghdikian
Congratulations to ALL the 2010 filmmakers!
Tony Todd returns to the NYCHFF!
Friend of the festival and everyone's favorite Candyman is back! Tony will be in town and floating throughout the fest. He has also been added to our filmmaker's panel on Sunday! We couldn't be happier to have Tony involved in the festival and have his filmmaking knowledge and his incredible acting talent to impart to all festival filmmaker and attendees.
The Legend of Hallowdega added!
The festival extremely excited offer the first theatrical screening of legendry filmmaker Terry Gilliam's new short film "The Legend of Hallowdega" Starring David Arquette and Justin Kirk. The film will screen at the opening night party and as part of the closing night screening (program 11)
INKubus preview added!
A very special "Sneak Preview" of the highly buzzed new film "INKubus" starring Robert Englund and William Forsythe. As part of the Lifetime Achievement Award program, we are very excited to give the public the very first taste of Robert Englund's newest nightmare! Directed by Glenn Ciano and presented by The Woodhaven Production company.
2010 NYCHFF Schedule - Nov. 10th through the 14th
ALL ACCESS PASSES (160$)
Kick Off Bash!
Wed / Nov. 10th / 8:00pm
Five bands, short horror films one hour of free beer!!!
Open to the public, so come mingle with the filmmakers, actors, and stars.
Tribeca Cinemas / Nov. 11th-14th
54 Varick Street @ Canal
PROGRAM 1 (16$)
Thursday / Nov. 11th / 8:00 pm
Bereavement / 110 min / USA
In 1989, six year old Martin Bristoll was kidnapped from his backyard swing in Minersville Pennsylvania. Graham Sutter, a psychotic recluse, kept Martin imprisoned on his derelict pig farm, forcing him to witness and participate in unspeakable horrors. Chosen at random, his victim's screams were drowned out by the rural countryside. For five years, Martin's whereabouts have remained a mystery, until 17 year old Allison Miller (Alexandra Daddario) comes to live with her Uncle, Jonathan (Michael Biehn). While exploring her new surroundings, Allison discovers things aren't quite right at the farmhouse down the road. Her curiosity disturbs a hornet's nest of evil and despair that once torn open, can never be closed. Starring Michael Biehn, Brett Rickaby, Alexandra Daddario, and John Savage. Written and Directed by Stevan Mena
Inferno / 2 min / USA
A desperate man is given a chance to redeem his past sins by delivering a strange Black Case to a Mystery Man who promises to end the suffering of the woman he loves, but the Black Case has other plans for him. Directed by Jarid Boyce
Lazarus Taxon / 14 min / Spain
The consequences of global warming are at its peak when one man crosses the New Sea trying to save his daughter from the clutches of death. Directed by Denis Rovira
Stephen King's Flowers for Norma / 13 min / USA
A young man walks the streets of 1963 NY looking for love, only to find Love is not what he thought it was. Directed by Juan Reinoso
Written By / 15 min / USA
Two hotshot screenwriters lock themselves in a room to finish a script about a haunted clown doll. Directed by Karni Baghdikian
PROGRAM 2 (16$)
Friday / Nov, 12th / 7:30 pm 
Yellow Brick Road / 100 min / USA
One morning in 1940, the entire population of Friar, New Hampshire walked north together up an unmarked trial and into the wilderness. They left behind their clothes, money, and essentials. Their dogs were tied to posts and left to starve. Many were later found frozen to death. Others were found slaughtered. But most were never found. In 2010, the coordinates for the 'YELLOWBRICKROAD' trailhead are declassified. An expedition begins in hope of answers. A few among them believe they will find something terrible in the forest. But it is the forest that will find something terrible in them.
Directed by Andy Mitton & Jesse Holland
DemiUrge Emesis / 3 min / USA
A mummified cat is tormented by the skeletons of past meals in this stop-motion short directed by MTV and Sci Fi station ID veteran, Voltaire and narrated by Danny Elfman. Directed by Aurelio Voltaire
Laura / 10 min / France
Laura is on her way back home and not feeling so well, so you better not try to do anything stupid with her. Directed by Gallien Guibert
Remote / 19 min / Canada
Temporarily connected in time, a man tries to prevent the murder of a young woman, living in his house 30 years in the past. Directed by Marc Roussel
PROGRAM 3 (16$)
Friday / Nov, 12th / 9:00 pm
Don't Go in the Woods / 105 min / USA
A truly original rock and roll musical-slash-horror film (with an emphasis on the "slash"), When an up-and-coming band goes into the woods to write songs for an album that could be their big break, their quiet weekend turns deadly as, one by one, they are attacked by an unseen murderer. A smart and scary riff on how people are, literally, dying to break into show business, "Don't Go In The Woods," is the directorial debut of renowned actor Vincent D'Onofrio. Featuring songs by Sam Bisbee Starring: Bo Boddie, Eric Bogosian, Gwynn Galitzer,
Directed by Vincent D'Onofrio
*Mr. D'Onofrio will attend screening w/ Q&A following. Then join us at the after party featuring live music from the film!
Der Antrag (The Proposal) / 8 min / Germany
A young woman sitting in a cafe waiting for her lovely boyfriend gets an extraordinary wedding proposal later that day. Directed by Benjamin Gutsche
The Motel / 9 min / USA
Alone in a mysterious motel, a hungry traveler tries to make the best of it, with dire results. Directed by Daniel Schanler
Red / 10 min / Canada
Red" is a contemporary retelling of the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, set in the desolate urban environment and executed in film-noir style. Directed by Kevin McGuiness.
The Hatter's Apprentice / 16 min / USA
An eager hat-maker's apprentice creates a hat before his training is complete, and then must struggle to escape the grip of madness. Directed by Derek Meyer
PROGRAM 4 (FREE)
Saturday / Nov. 13th / 12:00 noonA special NYCHFF event for filmmaker and the filmmaking public.
Red One Camera Workshop
The Red One camera has revolutionized the world of independent filmmaking. In the last year hundreds of projects, from small indies to huge blockbusters like "District 9," utilized Red's 35mm censor and 4k resolution. However, this cutting-edge technology has introduced a lot of questions: How does Red One compare to 35mm film, HD and other digital cameras? What are the cost advantages and disadvantages of Red? What is the best workflow for handling Red on the set and in post-production? How will shooting on Red One effect the sales potential of the film? This workshop is designed to educate producers, directors and cinematographers about the best practices of shooting with Red One and navigate filmmakers through the minefield of high-end digital cinematography.
Red One Camera Workshop is co-presented by Persona Films, an award-winning film and commercial production company based in New York City and Twitch Post, a post-production boutique specializing in Red workflow in post.
Saturday / Nov. 13th / 12:00 noon
Showbiz Software Store
19 West 21st St. (@ 5th Ave)
PROGRAM 5 (16$)
Saturday / Nov. 13th / 2:00pmThe Pack / 81 min / France (English Subtitles)
THE PACK follows Charlotte, a beautiful but rough around the edges kind of girl, who drives a beat-up station wagon in the countryside of northern France. Her journey takes a turn when she picks up a mysterious hitchhiker, with whom she strikes an unusual bond. Stopping at a roadside diner, her new companion strangely disappears, and Charlotte finds herself knocked unconscious and held captive. She soon encounters a peculiar and disturbed woman, and discovers that her blood is being used to feed a "pack" of flesh-eating ghouls. What will happen to her next? Starring Emilie Dequenne, Benjamine Biolay, Yolande Moreau. Directed by Franck Richard The Story of a Mother / 18 min / Italy
In the coldest night, Death takes the life of a child, his mother will do everything to recover him, even lose all she has. Directed by Alessandro De Vivo & Ivano Di Natale
Compulsion / 18 min / USA
Curtis, a gleefully sadistic serial killer who preys on young women, follows Leslie home one night and terrorizes her only to discover he may have bitten off more than he can chew. An unexpected game of cat and mouse ensues, culminating in a violent conclusion. Directed by Jon Myers
Bienvendia A Casa (Welcome Home) / 16 min / Spain
Welcome Home is a chilling tale of displacement, the undead, and the search for new beginnings that will redefine the meaning of family. This family won't leave you, nor let you go! Directed by Yahaira Paulino
Recollection / 14 min / USA
After awakening in a freshly dug grave, a man with no name and no memories struggles to escape a nightmarish lair while trying to understand who he is and why he's being hunted. Directed by Federico D'Alessandro
PROGRAM 6 (16$)
Saturday / Nov. 13th / 4:30pm
Outcast / 94 min / Scotland
Taking place in modern day Edinburgh, Scotland, OUTCAST unmasks an ancient Celtic society, where black magic exists. Mary , a witch with extraordinary strength, is on the run as she tries to protect her son, Fergal, from a dangerous hunter assigned to kill them to hide the truth of their past. Starring Kate Dickie, Niall Bruton, and James Nesbitt. Directed by Colm McCarthy The Long Night / 12 min /Australia
A vampire sits in a cafe before dawn waiting for the sun to end his weary existence, but his plan is interrupted by an excitable young boy and a viscous psychopath. Directed by Richard Williamson
Choreomania / 9 min / Scotland
A sinister contagion has overtaken Scotland turning people into dancing maniacs. Directed by Louis Paxton
Dead Run / 9 min / Australia
The dead have overrun the city, hunting the living and eating their flesh. Only a few survivors remain, this is the story of one of them. Directed by Miguel Angel Arce
Beating Hearts / 12 min / USA
A sickening twist on the "killer child" sub-genre. Directed be Matthew Garrett
Now That Your Dead / 14 min / USA
A dark-humored battle between a cheating husband, a mistress, and a murderous wife with a supernatural twist. Directed by Patrick Rea
PROGRAM 7 (16$)
Saturday / Nov. 13th / 7:30pmTicked Off Trannies with Knives / 91 min / USA
Revenge takes balls, and no one knows it better than the ladies of "Ticked Off Trannies with Knives," Israel Luna's over the top tale of sisterhood and cold blooded, high heeled vengeance. The moral of the story: Hell hath no fury like a tranny scorned. Starring Willam Belli, Krystal Summers and Kelexis Davenport. Directed by Israel Luna Suckathumb / 10 min / Canada
Bloody thumbs! A starving brat! Spontaneously combusting cats! A child's imagination runs wild in the Canadian wilderness, fueled by her mother's horrific bed-time tales. Directed by Xstine Cook
Lola / 7 min / Philippines
Lola, is part vampire, witch, and shape-shifter. She is hired as an actress by a very ambitious and demanding director, who exploits her supernatural abilities to save on production cost. Directed by Joey Agbayani.
Get off My Porch / 13 min / USA
A man is terrorized by persistent girl scouts who won't take 'no' for an answer. Directed by Patrick Rea
PROGRAM 8 (16$)
Saturday / Nov. 13th / 10:00pmLifetime Achievement Award Program with Robert Englund.
Celebrating the outstanding work of a true legend to fans around the world, the festival welcomes Robert England with an award presentation and special screening.
A Nightmare on Elm Street / 91 min / USA /1984
The original is back!
Nancy is having nightmares about a frightening, badly-scarred figure who wears a glove with razor-sharp "finger knives". She soon discovers that her friends are having similar dreams. When the kids begin to die, Nancy realizes that she must stay awake to survive. Uncovering the secret identity of the dream killer and his connection with the children of Elm Street, the girl plots to draw him out into the real world. Starring Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, and Johnny Dep. Directed by Wes Craven
The Necronomicon / 2 min / Canada
Do you want to be a nicer person? Are you looking for inspiration to do good things? Well keep looking. But if you're into opening up terrifying vistas of reality then the Esoteric Order of the Old Ones and Cthulhu Cultists want to help! Directed by Joseph Nanni
Frank DanCoolo: Paranormal Drug Dealer / 8 min /
When Neo-Mega-Ultra-Tokyo is besieged by a new drug that is wrecking havoc on its citizens, its up to ace reporter Holly Malone to uncover and squash the source - no matter how many stop-motion fiends get in her way. Directed by Andrew Jones
Zombiefication / 7 min / U.K.
Zombiefication is the ultimate manual when it comes to the proper handling of the living dead at the movies. Directed by Stefan Lukacs
The Living Want Me Dead / 24 min / USA
It's not uncommon for people to seem a little "on-edge" come the holiday season, but for mild-mannered Howard Phillips, it just so happens that everyone else is suddenly running right over that edge with bloodshot eyes, foaming mouths, and unstoppable urges to kill...and they're running towards him. Directed by Bill Palmer
PROGRAM 9 (10$)
Sunday / Nov. 14th / 1:00pmGenre Panel Discussion
Robert Englund, Michael Wright, Michael Gingold, Bill Lustig, Joe Mauceri and Tony Todd. Moderated by Festival Director Michael J. Hein.
The NYCHFF's genre panel is one of our highlight events, and this year along with the regulars, we welcome actors Robert Englund (Nightmare on Elm Street, the upcoming INKubus) and Michael Wright (Sugar Hill, The Five Heartbeats) NYC Bagels and Coffee for everyone courtesy of FearsMag.com!!!
PROGRAM 10 (16$)
Sunday / Nov. 14th / 4:30
Kiss The Abyss / 87 min / USA
When a young woman is killed by an intruder, her husband and estranged father conspire to bring her back from the dead with the help of a mysterious desert dweller. Soon after she awakens, she begins to realize that something is horribly wrong. Starring Nicole Moore, Scott Wilson, Douglas Bennett. Directed by Ken Winkler Ninjas / 23 min / Brazil
A good cop isn't afraid of ghosts or criminals. A good cop courts death. My name's Lucifer, please take my hand. Directed by Dennison Ramalho
Monsters Down the Hall / 15 min / USA
a film about the power of hope and inner strength. It advocates the might found within people of any age and the ability to withstand hardship and discover a light at the end of the road. Directed by S. Vollie Osborn
Let's Make a Tape / 5 min / USA
Things start to get hot and heavy when Eve suggest they use their camera to make a sex-tape. Adam (Otto Vega) jumps on the offer, but everything comes to a halt and their personal moment of Eden is horrifically interrupted. Directed by Jorge Abreu Jr,
Deriva / 17 min / Spain
You never know what are you finding when you arrive at home. Directed by Angel Tirado
PROGRAM 11 (16$)
Sunday Nov. 14th / 7:30 Won Ton Baby / 95 min / USA
Nearly thirty years ago, brothel owner, Rachel "Madam" Won Ton (Debbie Rochon), was involved in the most wild and drug-filled nights of her life. The incident leaves the Madam pregnant, so she decides to switch careers. Today, despite having converted the brothel into a Chinese restaurant and changing her ways, her now adult daughter is left with cannibalistic, parasitic twin growing in her belly. But when the fetus is removed, it is not only alive but its mutated umbilical cord leads the way from initially innocent mischievous behavior to what soon becomes a horrific, gory nightmare in this campy and over the top Troma-esque gory comedy. Starring Debbie Rochon, Suzi Loraine, Lou Martini Jr. and Gunner Hanson. Directed by James Mogart Sadness / 13 min / Spain
Each year, a devoted father, returns to his old mansion to celebrate his daughter's birthday. Directed by Andre Paim
Le Miroir (The Mirror) / 16 min / France
After a horrible accident that leaves her disfigured and fleeing the media pressure, famous actress Vera Bella decides to take some rest at a secret ocean side manor. A place she hasn't been in a long time. Directed by Sebastien Rossignol
United Monster Talent Agency / 8 min / USA
THE UNITED MONSTER TALENT AGENCY, founded to provide monster talent and inspiration to some of Hollywood's biggest studios and their directors. Directed by Greg Nicotero
One Man and His Dog / 8 min / UK
A gentle alient visits the troubled planet earth. After crash landing in a remote field he is discovered by a dog-loving stranger on the run from the police. So begins a dark and comical tale of mistaken identity and extra-terrestrial tomfoolery. Directed by Jonathan Hopkins
The Legend of Hallowdega/ -- min / USA
The festival extremely excited offer the first theatrical screening of legendry filmmaker Terry Gilliam's new short film "The Legend of Hallowdega" Starring David Arquette and Justin Kirk. Directed by Terry Gilliam