Post by Moodude on Oct 5, 2003 16:53:19 GMT -5
THE 2003 NEW YORK CITY HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
Announces full lineup, party, panel and special guests
www.NYCHorrorfest.com
Tickets on sale now!! (800) 595-4TIX
October 21 through the Oct. 26
Tribeca Film Center (375 Greenwich St. NYC)
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2003 Lifetime Achievement Award
Tom Savini
The New York City Horror Film Festival in conjunction with The Independent Film Channel is proud to present Tom Savini with the 2003 Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to the genre, the industry and fans worldwide!
On Saturday Oct. 25th, Tom Savini will join the NYCHFF for a special screening his directorial debut, the outstanding remake of the seminal horror classic Night of the Living Dead. Award presentation and special Q&A with Tom Savini will follow the screening.
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PARTY WITH THE BEAST AT THE
NYC HORROR FILM FESTIVAL KICK OFF BASH
WHAT: The NYC Horror Film Festival Kick Off Party: one-hour open bar, short film screenings, music video competition, live music, giveaways and more. $10 at the door. Presented by Moodude Films, in conjunction with sponsor The Independent Film Channel (IFC), the NYC Horror Film Festival brings the best of the horror film community to the Big Apple just in time for Halloween.
The NYC Horror Film Festival Kick Off Party will be hosting "Video Evolution -- The next evolution in video making" a competition between 2 bands and 2 directors to determine which video will be put into rotation on one of the major music networks. After a whirlwind 5 day productions schedule, videos from the New York bands "Dog Fashion Disco" and "00 Agents" will be presented to the party audience who will determine the winner --- with the winner playing a live concert for the audience.
After a blood-soaked performance at the 2002 Kick Off, notorious NYC band Psycho Charger will be back to perform live for the party crowd. We cannot wait to see what they will do this year!
WHEN
& Where: Tuesday October 21, 7:30 PM: DON HILL'S 511 Greenwich Street, New York, NY, Cross street: Spring, Subway C & E (Spring Street stop)
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"Edison's Frankenstein 1910 "
Directed by Thomas Edison
Running Time - 15 minutes
This landmark 1910 film, considered to be the first horror movie, is also the first incarnation of the Frankenstein Monster on film.
Runs throughout the festival (see website for dates / times)
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THE NEW YORK CITY HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
Presents
"KILLER SHORTS"
Killer Shorts is a compilation of short films shown during the 2002 festival.
The films range from surreal, to hysterically funny to absolutely terrifying.
The DVD contains nearly two hours of great short films and extras, including the crowd pleasing New York City Horror Film Festival Opening, the making of the film "Subway", and a 2002 wrap-up Killer Shorts will be available for purchase at our website (NYCHorrorfest.com) CustomFlix.com and live during the 2003 NYC Horror Film Festival.
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JOE BOB BRIGGS
Our special guest MC for the 7:00 PM program on Friday, October 24 will be Joe Bob Briggs, best known as the cowboy-hat wearing, Texas-drawling host of Joe Bob's Drive-in Theater and Monstervision. The program will be followed by a rare book signing of Joe Bob's "PROFOUNDLY DISTURBING: Shocking Movies that Changed History." "PROFOUNDLY DISTURBING" examines the underground cult movies that -unexpectedly and unintentionally-revolutionized the way that all movies would be made. Copies of "PROFOUNDLY DISTURBING" will also be available for sale during this event.
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Panel:
The NYCHFF is proud to announce the panel for this year's show. This interactive discussion with film directors, producers, reviewers, and programming directors is an outstanding opportunity for filmmakers and fans alike to get inside the heads of true industry professionals. The line up of seasoned experts promises to be a lively and informative discussion on horror films, filmmaking, writing and producing.
Bill Lustig (Director / Producer), Jeff Lieberman(Director / Producer), Joe Kane "The Phantom of the movies", Michael Ruggerio (IFC Programing Director)
More TBA
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KING OF THE ANTS (East Coast Premire)
CAST:
Daniel Baldwin (HOMICIDE, VAMPIRES)
Kari Wuhrer (EIGHT LEGGED FREAKS)
George Wendt (CHEERS)
STUART GORDON
Stuart Gordon is a creative horror film director who started his directing career in 1985. He joined with Charles Band and Empire Pictures to make the company's first large hit, Re-Animator (1985), a modern day version of the H.P Lovecraft story with Jeffrey Combs in the lead role. Sine that time, Gordon has directed many modern horror classics and we are very excited to have the east coast premiere of his highly acclaimed new film "KING OF THE ANTS"
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Full Festival line up:
SPECIAL SCREENINGs (non-comp)
"Edison's Frankenstein 1910 "
Directed by Thomas Edison
Running Time - 15 minutes
This landmark 1910 film, considered to be the first horror movie, is also the first incarnation of the Frankenstein Monster on film.
"King Of The Ants" Directed by Stuart Gordon
Running Time -1 hour 30 minutes (non-comp)
"The Exorcist" THE VERSION YOU NEVER SEEN
Directed by William Friedkin
Running Time -2 hours 2minutes (non-comp)
"The Toxic Avenger" Directed by Lloyd Kaufman
Running Time -1 hour 30 minutes (non-comp)
"Night Of The Living Dead 1990"
Directed by Tom Savini (non-comp)
Running Time -1 hour 30 minutes
FEATURES (comp)
"Flesh For The Beast" Directed by Terry West
Running Time - 1 hour 30 minutes
"Little Erin Merryweather"
Directed by David Morwick
Running Time - 1 hour 23 minutes
"Malevolence" Directed by Steven Mena
Running Time - 1 hour 30 minutes
"Savage Island" Directed by Jeffrey Lando
Running Time - 1 hour 30 minutes
"Strange Things Happen At Sundown"
Directed by Marc Fratto
Running Time - 2 hours 14 minutes
SHORTS:
"7734" Directed by Jennifer Lamaj
Running Time - 6 minutes
"Black Gulch" Directed by Michael Strode
Running Time -15 minutes
"Bottom Of The 9th" Directed by Sean Bates
Running Time -6 minutes
"Chance Meeting" Directed by Hart Fisher
Running Time -20 minutes
"Deadline" Directed by Massimo Coglitore
Running Time - 14 minutes
"Grave Invitations" Directed by David Schmidt Running Time - 9 minutes
"Health Hazard" Directed by Pascal Trottie
Running Time - 4 minutes
"Ice Cold" Directed by Frederick D'Amours
Running Time - 26 minutes
"Little Ricky" Directed by Michael Condro
Running Time - 14 minutes
"On Edge" Directed by Frazer Lee
Running Time - 15 minutes
"Ray's Day" Directed by Michael Stewart
Running Time - 22 minutes
"Red Lines" Directed by Frazer Lee
Running Time - 7 minutes
"Repossessed" Directed by John Coven
Running Time - 8 minutes
"Scream For Me" Directed by Chris Broadstone
Running Time - 22 minutes
"Silas & Mange" Directed by Casimir Nozkowski
Running Time - 55 seconds
"The Fine Art Of Poisoning"
Directed by Bill Domonkos
Running Time - 6 minutes
"The Not-So-Grim Reaper"
Directed by Les Sekely
Running Time - 30 minutes
"Toss Of The Coin" Directed by Patrick Steele
Running Time - 12 minutes
"Two Story House" Directed by Brian Juergens
Running Time - 14 minutes
"Wake Up Dead" Directed by Jonas Navickas
Running Time - 9 minutes
