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The Cloud Racer Short Film — Joe Sill‘s The Cloud Racer (2022) short film has been released by Impossible Objects. The Cloud Racer short film stars Heston Horwin, Chase Cargill, Stephanie Kerbis, and Trevor Stevens. Crew “This is produced by Joe Sill, Jerad Anderson, Matisse Tolin. With witting by Matisse Tolin, and featuring original music [...]

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"You flew fast. Mom would be proud." You have to watch this awesome short film titled The Cloud Racer - from director Joe Sill and his production studio Impossible Objects. This CG animated sci-fi short is a proof of concept and it's an exhilarating experience introducing us to the "next great race." Made entirely on the Unreal engine, it's an example of how far you can push visuals with any idea. A struggling outerling pilots his race-craft over the apocalyptic streets of future Los Angeles in a fierce aerial competition against the much better funded corporate teams, his trusted father (who also serves as his mechanic) by his side. Set in a desolate, demolished LA in 2055, the city is now known as "Ghost City". It's pretty much The Phantom Menace podracing scene but it also reminds of the Wachowskis' Speed Racer as well (which I still think is underrated). With performances by Heston Horwin,...

Check out this clip from Peter Strickland's In Fabric about a divorcee who encounters a beautiful albeit cursed red dress. Also in today's Horror Highlights: Crowdfunder details for Neon Horror Zine, production details for the new Dust sci-fi series Alt, and a new poster as well as release details for Zombie with a Shotgun.

Watch a Clip from In Fabric: "Synopsis: A lonely woman (Marianne Jean-Baptiste), recently separated from her husband, visits a bewitching London department store in search of a dress that will transform her life. She’s fitted with a perfectly flattering, artery-red gown—which, in time, will come to unleash a malevolent curse and unstoppable evil, threatening everyone who comes into its path.

From acclaimed horror director Peter Strickland (the singular auteur behind the sumptuous sadomasochistic romance The Duke of Burgundy and auditory Giallo-homage Berberian Sound Studio) comes a truly nightmarish film, at turns frightening,...

Nicole Brending’s “Dollhouse: The Eradication of Female Subjectivity in American Popular Culture” has won the Narrative Feature Grand Jury prize and the Spirit of Slamdance award at the 25th Slamdance Film Festival.

The film follows rise and fall of fictional child pop star Junie Spoons as her life story unfolds, as told by those who knew her.

“’Dollhouse’ wasn’t like any other film at the festival or any festival,” the feature film jury said. “It was outrageous, bold, hilarious. We’re also giving it the grand prize because we think it really embodies the spirit of the Slamdance.”

Winners were announced at a ceremony at the Treasure Mountain Inn in Park City, Utah on Thursday evening. The festival runs concurrently with the Sundance Film Festival. The Slamdance feature competition is limited to films made by first-time directors with budgets under $1 million and without U.S. distribution.

“The Vast of Night,...

With a new year nearly upon us, it's already time to start looking forward to the fourth annual Brooklyn Horror Film Festival. Submissions have now opened for next year's festival, which will run October 17th–24th and will feature a new partnership with Gunpowder & Sky's short film and series platform Alter.

Press Release: Following the festival’s biggest year yet, Brooklyn Horror Film Festival will return October 17-24, 2019, for its fourth edition. Submissions are now open via FilmFreeway and Withoutabox for short and feature films, and badges are on sale via the official website, making for the perfect stocking stuffer!

Bhff will once again grow in 2019 with the addition of Cobble Hill Cinemas as one of our primary screening locations. The festival will continue our engagements with Nitehawk Cinema, Made in NY Media Center at Ifp, and various locations throughout Brooklyn, confidently bringing together the dynamic cinephile culture that sets the borough apart.

The Slamdance Film Festival has unveiled its 25th anniversary narrative and documentary feature film competition programs, as well as the lineup for its new breakouts section.

The narrative lineup includes the coming-of-age drama “Spiral Farm,” starring Piper De Palma, daughter of director Brian De Palma, who is making her feature debut as a teenage girl growing up on a commune where life is disrupted by the arrival of two outsiders, a father and son. Amanda Plummer (“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”), Teo Halm (“Earth to Echo”), and Jade Fusco (“Youth in Revolt”) co-star.

The festival, launched in 1995 as an alternative to Sundance, has included showings of such notable titles as Oren Peli’s “Paranormal Activity.” The fest, which takes place at the Treasure Mountain Inn in Park City, Utah, from Jan. 25 to Jan. 31, will screen 18 movies including 10 world premieres, four North American premieres, and four U.S. premieres.

Slamdance alumni include Joe and Anthony Russo,...

Now in its 19th year, Arrow Video FrightFest 2018 has announced a jam-packed lineup of genre screenings, including the UK premiere of The Ranger, the world premiere of Heretiks, the raved-about Anna and the Apocalypse, and much more:

Press Release: Remaining in the heart of London’s West End for its 19th edition, the world renowned horror and fantasy film festival turbo-charges into the Cineworld Leicester Square and The Prince Charles Cinema from Aug 23 - Aug 27 2018. Hosting a record-breaking seventy films, embracing eighteen countries and spanning six continents, this year’s line-up is a true celebration of the genre’s global popularity. The five-day fear-a-thon includes 20 World, 17 European and 22 UK Premieres.

The opening night attraction is the UK premiere of The Ranger. Jenn Wexler’s impressive directorial debut feature is an explosive, post-modern slasher, with a kick-ass punk soundtrack and a knock-out lead performance from Chloe Levin (The Transfiguration). Wexler, the...

The biggest celebration of genre films in Latin America will kick off on May 17th with Brazil's 2018 Fantaspoa film festival, and following the reveal of the first wave of titles, the second wave of titles for the anticipated festival have now been unveiled, along with the announcement that filmmaker William Lustig will join Mick Garris in receiving a career achievement award:

We have the official press release below with the full second wave of titles, and be sure to visit Fantaspoa's official website for more information.

Press Release: Porto Alegre, Brazil - April 30, 2018 - Brazil's Fantaspoa, the largest genre film festival in Latin America, is proud to reveal the second wave of programming selected for their upcoming fourteenth edition, running from May 17th through June 3rd, 2018. The celebrated genre film fest, which takes place annually in the lakeside city of Porto Alegre will announce their full line-up, containing more than 100 films from around the world,...

Brazil’s Fantaspoa, the largest genre film festival in Latin America, is proud to reveal the first wave of films selected for their upcoming fourteenth edition, running from May 17th through June 3rd. The celebrated genre film fest, which takes place annually in Porto Alegre will announce their full line-up, consisting of more than 100 films, on the first week of May.

Fifteen features have just been announced, in addition to the previously-announced opening night film, Rodrigo Aragão’s Brazilian feature A Mata Negra, and closing night film, A Pedra da Serpente – the first feature from award-winning Brazilian filmmaker Fernando Sanches, co-produced by the festival’s own Fantaspoa Produções.

Honored guests at Fantaspoa 2018 include “Masters of Horror” creator Mick Garris, renowned for his cinematic adaptations of Stephen King novels; and Romanian actress Elina Löwensohn, famous for starring in features from Hal Hartley, Michael Almereyda, and other greats. Attending filmmakers include Marc Carreté,...

More akin to a contemporary Western than a typical college comedy, Rock Steady Row reimagines the university campus as a lonely outpost of civilization where outlaw frats battle for control and traumatized students try to avoid getting caught in the crossfire. Darkly humorous, the film’s offbeat storyline finds hope in the bravery and camaraderie of a few isolated rebels who dare to challenge the prevailing power structure. Backed by indie studio Gunpowder & Sky, Trevor Stevens’ stylish first feature should strike a chord with youthful audiences and genre enthusiasts alike.

Substituting bike theft for horse rustling, the film reveals the...

For Rock Steady Row, first-time feature filmmaker Trevor Stevens utilizes a collegiate setting for his post-apocalyptic mash-up that follows a freshman on his first day of school at Rock Steady University, where society has broken down and two fraternities wield all the power over both the student body as well as Rsu’s shrewd Dean (played by veteran comedic actor Larry Miller).

Rock Steady Row is set to debut today at the 2018 Slamdance Film Festival (which is being held in Park City, Utah, along with the Sundance Film Festival), and Daily Dead was thrilled to speak with director Stevens about taking his debut to the prestigious fest, how his entire cast and crew came together to support his wild vision for the project, and the thrill of collaborating with legendary funny man Miller.

Congrats on Slamdance, Trevor. I'm sure nerves are kind of settling in a little bit now, but...

The Slamdance Film Festival announced today their narrative and documentary feature film competition for its 24th Festival edition, taking place January 19-25, 2018 in Park City. Established in 1995 by a group of filmmakers whose work had been rejected by the Sundance Film Festival, Slamdance is dedicated to fostering a community for independent emerging artists, fashioning itself “the premiere film festival by filmmakers, for filmmakers.”

The feature competition includes 16 premieres, mostly produced in the U.S. All competition films are feature length directorial debuts with budgets of less than $1 million Usd, and without Us distribution. In addition, the festival announced a new partnership with alumni Anthony and Joe Russo (“Captain America: Civil War,” and “Avengers: Infinity War”) to establish the inaugural Russo Fellowship award. Every participating filmmaker will be eligible for a $25,000 cash prize and mentorship from the Russos in the development of the winner’s next project at the brothers’ Los Angeles studio.

Rock Steady Row - Demented chaos rules this bizarro-world college campus where the reigning gang-frats target a freshman, who dare crosses their path Photo: Trevor Stevens The Slamdance Film Festival has announced the Narrative and Documentary Feature Film Competition programs for its 24th Festival edition, taking place January 19-25, 2018 in Park City, Utah.

The feature competition lineup of the festival, set-up as an fringe alternative to Sundance in 1995, includes 10 world premieres, two North American premieres, and four Us premieres. Most titles were produced in the Us, with additional features coming from Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany and Netherlands. All competition films are feature length directorial debuts with budgets of less than $1 million, and without Us distribution.

Although the directors are all debutantes, there are some familiar names in the cast list, including Stranger Things star David Harbour, Better Call Saul's Kerry Condon and Hadewijch star Julia Sokolowski, who...