Month: February 2020

Casting Calls, Uncategorized

Cast for Justin Mane’s’Crow’ has been chosen. ‘The process was ‘grueling”

  This article includes an Attack on Show interview with actor Justin Mane, used with permission from Robert Holland. Casting Justin Mane’s “Crow” was grueling.  When the call was announced, over 230 actors, some from as far away as Ohio and California sent in their headshots, demo reels/clips, and the roles for which they were applying. From the original number,  57 callbacks were scheduled over … Continue reading Cast for Justin Mane’s’Crow’ has been chosen. ‘The process was ‘grueling”

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Author, Horror Movies

From the Malafarina files: ‘Blackfoot: A Coal Region Tale,’ a short horror story by author Thomas M. Malafarina

“Here’s something you might enjoy. It’s thick (I mean real thick) with coal region accent and jargon…..” Thomas M. Malafarina By: Thomas M. Malafarina © 2020 Thomas M. Malafarina “So waddya tink butt?” The older man with the asked the newcomer as he leaned against the polished wooden bar at Blackie’s Tavern, a glass of Yuengling in his hand. The other man had just entered … Continue reading From the Malafarina files: ‘Blackfoot: A Coal Region Tale,’ a short horror story by author Thomas M. Malafarina

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Author, Horror Movies, Screenwriting, Short Stories

Something Scary is Coming!

Something scary is coming!  From the mind of Thomas M. Malafarina, a contemporary master of horror. Hailing from the coal country of Berks County, Pennsylvania, Thomas M. Malafarina has published seven horror novels “What Waits Beneath”, “Burner”, “From The Dark”, “Circle Of Blood”, “Dead Kill Book 1: The Ridge of Death,” “Dead Kill Book 2: The Ridge Of Change” and “Dead Kill Book 3: The … Continue reading Something Scary is Coming!

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Screenwriting

Screenwriting for authors – how to write Acts 2 and 3

By Danek S. Kaus The Second Act is the longest one, usually around 50 – 60 pages, and is often the hardest one to write. This is where you include obstacles that stand in your protagonist’s way. These obstacles must become increasingly tougher until they lead to an inevitable, but not predictable, climax. This is the act in which you reveal character growth. Not all … Continue reading Screenwriting for authors – how to write Acts 2 and 3

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short films, Thriller, Trailers

Talking with Jordon Foss about ‘Knightmare,’ an epic three-episode Batman fan-film

Fan films take many shapes and forms.  These fan films are the product of a director’s interest, or they can be the collaborative effort of a group of fans that share a common interest.  Inspired by a  film, television program, comic book, book, or video game created by fans rather than by the source’s copyright holders or creators. For Jordon Foss, his interest in creating … Continue reading Talking with Jordon Foss about ‘Knightmare,’ an epic three-episode Batman fan-film

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Actors, Author

Discussing the story-line of ‘Knightmare,’ the epic three-episode Batman fan-film with Tyler Burke, AKA Jason Todd/Robin/Red Hood

Tyler Burke co-wrote the “Knightmare” series with Jordon Foss.  He also appears as Jason Todd/Robin/Red Hood in the fan films “Knightmare,”  “Knightmare: Killing Joker,” and the soon to be released “Knightmare: Man or Bat. ” Tyler Burke consented to this interview when the official trailer for “Knightmare: Man or Bat” dropped. Now we are talking fan flicks tonight.  You played second fiddle to Batman in … Continue reading Discussing the story-line of ‘Knightmare,’ the epic three-episode Batman fan-film with Tyler Burke, AKA Jason Todd/Robin/Red Hood

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Actors, Interviews, short films

Talking with Damien Chinappi the Batman in all three episodes of the fan film ‘Knightmare’

What is a Batman movie without a Batman?  Although Jordon Foss said that the original actor chosen to play the Dark Knight backed out because his heart wasn’t into making a fan film, another was found that really rocked this role.  This was Damien Chinappi. He seemed a natural for this role.  And when the third installment of “Knightmare” releases,  he will have played Batman … Continue reading Talking with Damien Chinappi the Batman in all three episodes of the fan film ‘Knightmare’

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Actors, Events

Breaking into Michigan Film & the Film Audition, Clarkston, February 29

Saturday, February 29, 2020, at 9:30 AM – 1 PM, Team Theater will host Kayden Bryce and Momanager, Melinda Doan Bryce will present a three-hour, two-part workshop that will cover how to break into Michigan film and then how to nail it once you land the audition!  This will be held at the First Missionary Church of Clarkston, 4832 Clintonville Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI … Continue reading Breaking into Michigan Film & the Film Audition, Clarkston, February 29

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Events, Film Festivals, Horror Movies

Blood Bash 2020, February 15

Mark your calendars for a bloody good time.  Quickly coming up!  Saturday, February 15, 2020,  at 11 AM – 11:59 PM. Meggaxp,   209 E Washington Ave, Jackson, Michigan 49201.  Blood Bash 2020. Blood Bash International Horror Film Festival and Convention is coming BACK to the Commonwealth Commerce Center on Friday, February 14th and Saturday, February 15th, 2020! This year Blood Bash will once again be … Continue reading Blood Bash 2020, February 15

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Actors, short films, Short Stories

Actress Kayla Kelly demonstrates her dramatic/comedic chops in newly released short

The thing a girl has to do today to get a date! In this two-minute short film,  actress Kayla Kelly demonstrates both her dramatic and comedic chops.  As an actress from Michigan’s upper peninsula, we can see in this film, starring Kelly and Officer Hansen from the Chicago PD, we can see why she is quickly establishing herself as an actress of noteworthy skills. In … Continue reading Actress Kayla Kelly demonstrates her dramatic/comedic chops in newly released short

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