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WORLD OF DEATH Ep. 151 – Old Knacks

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Buckle up, gentle viewers, because this installment of World of Death is going to take you on a little joyride, courtesy of writer/director Juancho Otalvaro’s short, “Viejas Mañas”. Meet three sweet little old ladies, out for a simple Sunday drive when these innocents find themselves in a situation spiraling out of their control…

Your humble reviewer just lied through his teeth. “La Pesimista,” “La Metalera,” and “La Popof,” (The pessimist, metalhead and dandyess) may be ladies of “a certain age,” and they may be out on the road, but these latinas are anything but sweet and innocent. This buddy heist movie feels a lot like something one would get from Robert Rodriguez, working off a Quentin Tarantino script given a polish by a Troma-era James Gunn–which is intended as a compliment. This trio of fatale femmes (which is different from femme fatales, mind you), may have an item to obtain and deliver, but the task at hand almost takes a backseat to more pressing and immediate matters–such as lunch, flirting with handsome men, running gun battles, and watering the bushes.

The leads are likable, the camerawork and editing snappy, the dialog flowing, and the characters are nicely quirky, with each given a chance to drop hints as to what’s under the surface story making them tick. It’s an enjoyable romp, but this being “World of Death”, the chances are at some point there will be magic, the supernatural, insanity or revenge, and Viejas Mañas doesn’t disappoint in this respect. Right when the viewer has fully settled into the buddy-heist/road trip vibe in the narrative, there’s a left turn into something darker and more primal. We shan’t spoil the surprises here, except to note to not close your window once the credits start–for the final twists in the tale don’t stand revealed until the tag scene.
– Michael M. Miller

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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“Bite Size Short: Her House of Horrors” Announce Short Grant Program!

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March 13, 2024

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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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