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[Exclusive] Rocky Gray Headlines ’10/31′ Halloween Anthology
Anthologies will always be a staple in the horror community because they give artists and filmmakers a chance to collaborate. When great horror brains get together, it usually ends up giving us something to remember for a long time. One of the bonuses of anthology horror is that the variety of styles and storytelling gives everyone a chance to relate to something presented. From Creepshow to Bodybags to Bloody Disgusting’s V/H/S, we can all find something in these movies we love or can relate to.
Former drummer of the goth rock group, Evanescence, Rocky Gray, has put together a new anthology horror film in the realm of Trick ‘r Treat. This one features five interwoven tales of terror taking place on Halloween last year.
From Red Letter Entertainment, 10/31 features stories directed by Justin M. Seaman (The Barn), Brett DeJager (Bonejangles), Zane Hershberger (Devilution), John William Holt (The Dooms Chapel Horror), and Rocky Gray in his directorial debut. While Gray has also pursued a successful solo career with his 2014 album release of Accursed, he’s been keeping busy scoring horror films as well. He has provided his musical talents on The Barn and Killing Floor: Uncovered and will rightfully be providing the music composition for 10/31. With a soundtrack that includes bands like Rebel Flesh and They Act Human, it’s sure to be as appealing to the ears as it is to the eyes.
There is an Indiegogo page set up to help the film through the final stages of post-production, so if you’d like to sign up and get some sweet perks, click here.
But alas, here is there first teaser trailer for 10/31, coming to you exclusively from Bloody Disgusting!
Her House of Horrors, the horror division of Independent Production House WOMXNOGRAPHY, has launched its Bite Size Short Grant Program, ahead of its film festival Dollhouse of Horror, which will take place in March 2025 in Los Angeles, CA.
The Bite Size Short Grant Program awards $2,000 film grants to female-identifying and queer horror filmmakers. Shorts must be able to be made for $2,000, with a minimum runtime of 8 minutes. Submissions are now open on Filmfreeway, and are being judged by a panel of horror lovers and content creators.
The 2024 Bite Size Short Grant Program judge lineup is as follows:
“James H. Carter II- A documentary director, film producer, podcaster, marketing specialist, and writer. James is the founder and co-owner of Creepy Kingdom. Creepy Kingdom was founded in 2011 and is a multimedia website, and production studio specializing in creepy content. Their primary focus lies at the intersection of childlike fantasy and the macabre, covering horror films, theme parks, haunts, and much more. Beyond their extensive media coverage, Creepy Kingdom hosts events, offers original merchandise, and engages in film production under the Creepy Kingdom Studios brand producing original films like “Foolish Mortals”, exploring Disney’s “Haunted Mansion” fan culture, and “Georgie”, featuring Tony Dakota from the original “It” miniseries.
“In addition to founding Creepy Kingdom, James has won awards for his documentary work, including the award-winning “Foolish Mortals,” which has earned him recognition. He has been featured on Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween special.
“Ashleeta Beauchamp is the editor-in-chief of Peek-A-Boo! Magazine, a cheeky horror magazine created to uplift marginalized writers, artists, models and other creators within the horror community. She also runs The Halloween Coalition, a community group to provide support and marketing for horror and Halloween events around the Southern California area.
“Titeanya Rodríguez is a multi-hyphenate creative, and the founder and owner of HER HOUSE OF HORRORS, home of DOLLHOUSE OF HORROR and the horror division of WOMXNOGRAPHY. As a fellow storyteller and a self-proclaimed artivist, Titeanya’s mission is to create opportunities for women of color and queer women, across film, tv, sports, music, and beyond. She is also the creator of the BITE SIZE SHORT grant program.”
Winners will have a one-night theatrical screening at Regal Cinemas. Submissions Close April 8 at Midnight. Winners will be announced on May 27, 2024. Shorts must be shot and through post-production by June 30, 2024. The screening will take place on July 8, 2024, in Los Angeles, CA.
WOMXNOGRAPHY, HER HOUSE OF HORRORS, and Rodriguez are represented by Azhar PR, Granderson Des Rochers, and Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir.
To submit your short to the Bite Size Short Grant Program, go to the FilmFreeway link here.
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