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[World of Death] ‘The Clown’, ‘Remote’ and ‘Within the Window’
What’s up World of Death watchers??
It’s been a while since I’ve been around to introduce you to some more of our shocking shorts here at WoD and I’ve missed you all. With spring right around the corner, this month’s episode is sure to help warm things up after a brutal winter here in the Midwest. We have an epic cinematic triathlon for you guys, featuring three shorts sure to darken your day.
First up, director Justin Brooks brings us Within the Window. A woman who is home alone, feels a slight chill in her apartment and goes to close the window. However, when she gets there, there’s an unsuspecting stranger staring back at her from the other side. This one features a strong performance from actress Emily Bennett, as she gives us 2 minutes of being absolutely terrified. There is some good tension building and concludes with an ending that caught me off guard a bit. The makeup of the stranger is very well done and helps bring the horror to this one. Watch with the lights off.
Next in our three-reel marathon of carnage is one of our longer shorts coming in at around 20 minutes. Hailing from Canada, director Marc Roussel sends us a mind-fuck of a short called Remote. In this one, a brutal winter storm has created a connection from the future to the past through the television screen. A man begins talking to a woman who lived in his apartment 30 years prior and that is where the fun begins. Anchored by a few solid performances and plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing where it’s going, you’ll be sure to stick around until the end. I’m going to let this one speak for itself.
If you’re as tired of killer clowns as I am, then get pumped for one more. The Clown comes to us from writer/director Cody Wareham. In this short, a woman is confronted by a clown with a nifty little horn. I’m pretty sure, in the grand scheme of things, this was shot as a pitch for a much larger movie, so I understand that we’re only seeing a snippet of something greater. I’ll you this much… after reviewing all three shorts for today’s episode, the one thing that kept playing in my head was that fucking horn. Bravo to Cody Wareham on invading my brain and good luck in the future if this ever becomes a feature. I’ll be there with horns…er….bells on.
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. WOD is the perfect entertainment for a fan base constantly on the go. Watch it anywhere, at any time, for FREE! New episodes premiere the first Wednesday of every month 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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