The Call of Cthulhu (USA)
Andrew Leman
Short Film
47:00 minutes
Film Synopsis:
The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society presents its all new silent film of The Call of Cthulhu. The famed story is brought richly to life in the style of a classic 1920s silent movie, with a haunting original symphonic score. Using the "Mythoscope" process — a mix of modern and vintage techniques, the HPLHS has worked to create the most authentic and faithful screen adaptation of a Lovecraft story yet attempted.
The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society presents its all new silent film of The Call of Cthulhu. The famed story is brought richly to life in the style of a classic 1920s silent movie, with a haunting original symphonic score. Using the "Mythoscope" process — a mix of modern and vintage techniques, the HPLHS has worked to create the most authentic and faithful screen adaptation of a Lovecraft story yet attempted.
Film maker bio:
We are a couple of guys with backgrounds in theatre and film. We’ve run the HPLHS for 20 years now and have created several Lovecraftian CDs and films. We decided we wanted to take one of Lovecraft’s stories and make it into a movie that was as effective as the story was. The Call of Cthulhu seemed like a great choice: it’s a famous story, never before adapted to film. It also presents some daunting challenges to independent filmmakers (ships at sea, giant monsters, islands rising from the ocean, huge cast, etc...). We started filming the project in the summer of 2004 and completed the movie in the fall of 2005.
We are a couple of guys with backgrounds in theatre and film. We’ve run the HPLHS for 20 years now and have created several Lovecraftian CDs and films. We decided we wanted to take one of Lovecraft’s stories and make it into a movie that was as effective as the story was. The Call of Cthulhu seemed like a great choice: it’s a famous story, never before adapted to film. It also presents some daunting challenges to independent filmmakers (ships at sea, giant monsters, islands rising from the ocean, huge cast, etc...). We started filming the project in the summer of 2004 and completed the movie in the fall of 2005.
The Futurist (USA)Brad Winderbaum
Short Film
7:00 minutes
Film Synopsis:
CHARLES GUTHRIE is suicidal, but whenever he tries to take his own life, fate thwarts his every attempt. When his fiancé, ANNA KAY finds Charlie, she learns of the traumatic events that lead to his current condition: Six months earlier, Charlie piloted the first time travel mission into the future where he came face to face with THE FUTURIST, a real life superhero. Before he could return to the present, Charlie discovered that his destiny was tied to this enigmatic character in a way that would both cause his suicidal condition and yet prevent him from being able to die. In the present, Anna and Charlie confront this paradox, accepting their fate, and embrace their love by unraveling the mystery behind THE FUTURIST!
CHARLES GUTHRIE is suicidal, but whenever he tries to take his own life, fate thwarts his every attempt. When his fiancé, ANNA KAY finds Charlie, she learns of the traumatic events that lead to his current condition: Six months earlier, Charlie piloted the first time travel mission into the future where he came face to face with THE FUTURIST, a real life superhero. Before he could return to the present, Charlie discovered that his destiny was tied to this enigmatic character in a way that would both cause his suicidal condition and yet prevent him from being able to die. In the present, Anna and Charlie confront this paradox, accepting their fate, and embrace their love by unraveling the mystery behind THE FUTURIST!
Film maker bio:
Brad Winderbaum great up in New City, New York where he had a healthy obsession with comic books and sci-fi movies. He studied Art at NYU, where he began directing pulpy, underground theater. He studied filmmaking at USC where his award winning thesis film THE FUTURIST played in festivals around the world. In 2006 he launched the website ITSALLINYOURHANDS.COM, a gallery for interactive, online serials, which received the 2007 People’s Choice Webby Award for Best Film and Video Dramatic Website. He won the 2007 Emmy Award for Outstanding Broadband Drama for his sci-fi thriller SATACRACY 88, which he wrote and directed. Satacracy 88 was nominated again for a 2008 Emmy Award. Brad currently lives in Venice, CA where he writes, produces, and directs film, broadband, and comic book projects.
Final Journey (Germany)Lars Zimmermann
Animation Film
7:00 minutes
Film Synopsis:
Jake Waylon dreams of leaving his meagre life behind. His most valuable possession is a flyer extolling an expensive trip to a south sea planet. One day, the company he works for holds a competition with that very trip as a prize. Jake immediately sees his chance to finally achieve his personal aim.
Jake Waylon dreams of leaving his meagre life behind. His most valuable possession is a flyer extolling an expensive trip to a south sea planet. One day, the company he works for holds a competition with that very trip as a prize. Jake immediately sees his chance to finally achieve his personal aim.
Film maker bio:
In November 1981 I was born in Limburg/Lahn, Germany. The short movie FINAL JOURNEY is my graduation work in "Media-Design" at the University of Applied Sciences Mainz. During my studies from 2002 till 2006 I produced several 3D short animations. Some of them can be seen on my website. Since 2000 I’ve been working as a freelancer in web and print media. To Lars’ website: http://www.artworx3d.de/
In November 1981 I was born in Limburg/Lahn, Germany. The short movie FINAL JOURNEY is my graduation work in "Media-Design" at the University of Applied Sciences Mainz. During my studies from 2002 till 2006 I produced several 3D short animations. Some of them can be seen on my website. Since 2000 I’ve been working as a freelancer in web and print media. To Lars’ website: http://www.artworx3d.de/
Amnesia (Canada)Jean-Francois Morin
Short Film
7:00 minutes
Film Synopsis:
Amnesia tells the story of JEN, a young man condemned for heresy by the Inquisition. After his trial, he’s condemned to be cure... In a society where the experiences of life are strongly restricted to a low range of possibilities, the control on the memories and knowledge are essential for the mass’s control and the upholding of tradition.
Amnesia tells the story of JEN, a young man condemned for heresy by the Inquisition. After his trial, he’s condemned to be cure... In a society where the experiences of life are strongly restricted to a low range of possibilities, the control on the memories and knowledge are essential for the mass’s control and the upholding of tradition.
Film maker bio:
A young student filmmaker from Montreal Canada.
A young student filmmaker from Montreal Canada.
11 Minutes Ago (USA)Bob Gebert
Feature Film
83:00 minutes
Film Synopsis:
Traveling in 11-minute increments, a time-tumbler from 48-years in the future spends two years of his life weaving through a two-hour wedding reception. The multi-award winning feature was shot in eight eleven-minute takes in one.
Traveling in 11-minute increments, a time-tumbler from 48-years in the future spends two years of his life weaving through a two-hour wedding reception. The multi-award winning feature was shot in eight eleven-minute takes in one.
Film maker bio:
Bob sold a feature comedy pitch to Paramount Pictures. He was the writer/artistic director at Renata’s Dinner Theater where he oversaw 600 performances of his original plays. His long running play The Illusionist (no relation to the film) landed him in "Who’s Who in Magic." Continuing his acting career, 2008 appearances include CRIMINAL MINDS and MONK.
Bob sold a feature comedy pitch to Paramount Pictures. He was the writer/artistic director at Renata’s Dinner Theater where he oversaw 600 performances of his original plays. His long running play The Illusionist (no relation to the film) landed him in "Who’s Who in Magic." Continuing his acting career, 2008 appearances include CRIMINAL MINDS and MONK.
The Joker’s Card (USA)Johnny Wu
Fan Film
17:00 minutes
Film Synopsis:
In the not too distant future, the offspring of Nightwing and Wonder Woman are caught between the revenge planned by the sons of The Joker and Mr. Freeze. A Comedy/Anime Styled short film blending the style of 60’s TV with the wire-fu of the 90s.
In the not too distant future, the offspring of Nightwing and Wonder Woman are caught between the revenge planned by the sons of The Joker and Mr. Freeze. A Comedy/Anime Styled short film blending the style of 60’s TV with the wire-fu of the 90s.
Film maker bio:
Johnny K. Wu, a veteran filmmaker with a MBA specializing in marketing, has been involved in the media creation of visual and audio services since 1998 when he co-founded MDI (Media Design Imaging). Since then, he has helped small and medium business in developing focused visual media through promotion videos, commercials, corporate videos, while at the same time, creating his own short/feature films and documentaries that has continued to be shown worldwide at film festivals, online sites, colleges, national televisions, DVD distribution, and sci-fi or horror conventions. Wu has been featured in many publications including the Smart Business magazine, kungfucinema.com, Kungfu Magazine, The Plain Dealer, Cleveland Free Times, Cleveland’s Scene Magazine, FilmThreat.com, and Erie Chinese Journal, World Journal, Post Magazine, Cleveland Magazine, and others.
Johnny Wu belongs to several organizations including the American Federation of Film Producers, Indieclub.com, International Karate and Kickboxing Fall of Fame, the World of Head Family Sokeship, to name a few. He has also spoken at Universities and film festivals. He also helped organized and produced numerous events for organizations, including a benefit in Hollywood with the participation of Alicia Keys, Steven Seagal, Uncle Kracker, Kevin Bacon, Kid Rock, Will Smith, Eve, Pamela Anderson, and many others during his commute to Los Angeles from 2000 to 2002, which he also worked directly with prestigious public relation firms such as PMK, Lee Solters and Co., and Roger and Cowan.
Johnny K. Wu, a veteran filmmaker with a MBA specializing in marketing, has been involved in the media creation of visual and audio services since 1998 when he co-founded MDI (Media Design Imaging). Since then, he has helped small and medium business in developing focused visual media through promotion videos, commercials, corporate videos, while at the same time, creating his own short/feature films and documentaries that has continued to be shown worldwide at film festivals, online sites, colleges, national televisions, DVD distribution, and sci-fi or horror conventions. Wu has been featured in many publications including the Smart Business magazine, kungfucinema.com, Kungfu Magazine, The Plain Dealer, Cleveland Free Times, Cleveland’s Scene Magazine, FilmThreat.com, and Erie Chinese Journal, World Journal, Post Magazine, Cleveland Magazine, and others.
Johnny Wu belongs to several organizations including the American Federation of Film Producers, Indieclub.com, International Karate and Kickboxing Fall of Fame, the World of Head Family Sokeship, to name a few. He has also spoken at Universities and film festivals. He also helped organized and produced numerous events for organizations, including a benefit in Hollywood with the participation of Alicia Keys, Steven Seagal, Uncle Kracker, Kevin Bacon, Kid Rock, Will Smith, Eve, Pamela Anderson, and many others during his commute to Los Angeles from 2000 to 2002, which he also worked directly with prestigious public relation firms such as PMK, Lee Solters and Co., and Roger and Cowan.
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