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WORLD OF DEATH Ep. 131 – She Haunts Me / Self-Invited Guest
Hey WODers.
Time to start another exciting week as we edge closer to the holidays. While not everyone can spend Thanksgiving, this other widely celebrated tradition of “Friendsgiving” has taken the place of the popular American holiday. People orpahned from the families or transplanted in cities far away from home, unable to afford the trip are getting together and doing their own thing. We have a couple tales for you about messed up relationships and friendships.
First, we have SHE HAUNTS ME by director Justin McConnell. In this one, a man is having a hard time falling a asleep and finds himself awake during the famed witching hour. They say this is the time of night when the spirit world is most active and this one proves it. Judging by the interactions between the living and the dead in this one can lead you in so many directions as to how they’re related. You decide for yourself. This one is super short, starts with a creepy feeling and ends with a chuckle.
Second, we have SELF-INVITED GUEST from Melisafilm. Ironically, this movie comes all the way from Turkey (sticking with a Thanksgiving theme). This tale centers around a couple buddies getting together for some drinks and good conversation. However, it seems like the guy showing up isn’t as wanted by the homeowner, as he hopes to be. Sometimes, even bringing booze isn’t enough to let that one asshole in your house you don’t want. And just like Thanksgiving, most of us will be letting an asshole or two into our homes for dinner. Most likely, an in-law. The best we can do is handle it in a civil manner and try not to psychotically snap. This film will put you in the driver’s seat and act as a great simulation in dealing with unwanted houseguests. Consider this a training video on what NOT to do.
Roll it!
– Dominick DeLuca
World of Death is the web series that fans of independent horror have been waiting for. Featuring short horror films from all over the globe created by the largest variety of talent that a collection has ever been able to boast, WOD provides plenty of blood, guts, screams and laughs for all fans of the macabre. And with episodes averaging around eight minutes in length, WOD is the perfect entertainment for a fan base constantly on the go. Watch it anywhere, at any time, for FREE! New episodes premiere every Monday and Thursday at 10am CST.
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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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