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[World of Death] November’s Bloody With “Vinyl”, “Transmission”, and “Prisma”
Hey there, WOD watchers!
Welcome back to another great episode of World of Death. I hope everyone had a spooktastic and gruesomely good Halloween season. I know we did. Holy shit, it just blew by and here we are… on the brink of… dare I say it… CHRISTMAS. But at least we’ll get to stuff our faces with some turkey or tofurkey or whatever your preference is, until then. In the meantime, how about stuffing your delicious little brains with some bad-ass horror shorts that we’re serving up today for your viewing pleasure.
First up, we have “Vinyl”, directed by Larry Alan. This one features a couple of stoners coming home from the record store to listen to their new haul for the day. After noticing a strange smell of death coming from one of the records, they decide to play it and see what’s on it. With the strong comeback of vinyl these days, this one will surely resonate with the horror crowd. All of our favorite horror film soundtracks are now on vinyl! I think I would even pick up a replica copy of the album featured in this one…
Next up, we have “Transmission”, from directors Varun Raman and Tom Hancock. This one is a trip. To be honest, I don’t know what the hell I just watched, but it was pretty cool. It’s like the architect from The Matrix decided to fuck with people and see what he could get away with before breaking a man. Whatever you may get out of this one theme-wise is subjective. What everyone will get is damn fine production value that showcases the quality of filmmaking that we like to bring to you from all over the world.
Lastly, we bring you “Prisma”, brought to us by Coop Cooper. The only way I can explain this short film is by calling it a training video for Skynet. This was ultra-cool and unlike anything we’ve shown on World of Death, thus far. It breaks the fourth wall in a VHS, totally-80s, floppy disk computer kind of way. This one will engage you as the viewer and make you question your own reality. It’s very effective and gets two robotic thumbs up from me.
I hope you all enjoy the brink of winter (except for you spoiled kids in warm climates). And remember… just because October is over, doesn’t mean Halloween has to end. Like Suicide said, “You think this is a fucking costume? This is a way of life!”
Roll it!
– Dominick DeLuca
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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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