Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards, has selected 30 filmmakers for Project Involve 2023 and with a renewed partnership with Laika Studios expanded the stop-motion animation track into a two-year program, selecting five filmmakers.
Project Involve is a free nine-month program for writers, directors, producers, editors, cinematographers, programmers and entertainment executives from diverse backgrounds. During the program, participants meet one-on-one with film industry mentors, create short films and attend master workshops taught by top film professionals and industry networking events.
Now in its 30th year, Project Involve fosters the careers of talented filmmakers from communities traditionally underrepresented in the film industry. Alumni include Andrew Ahn (Fire Island), Lulu Wang (The Farewell), Linda Yvette Chávez, Marvin Lemus and Aaliyah Williams (Gentefied), Effie T. Brown (The Inspection), Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians) and Justin Simien (Dear White People).
“We’re elated to welcome the 2023 Project Involve Fellows...
Project Involve is a free nine-month program for writers, directors, producers, editors, cinematographers, programmers and entertainment executives from diverse backgrounds. During the program, participants meet one-on-one with film industry mentors, create short films and attend master workshops taught by top film professionals and industry networking events.
Now in its 30th year, Project Involve fosters the careers of talented filmmakers from communities traditionally underrepresented in the film industry. Alumni include Andrew Ahn (Fire Island), Lulu Wang (The Farewell), Linda Yvette Chávez, Marvin Lemus and Aaliyah Williams (Gentefied), Effie T. Brown (The Inspection), Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians) and Justin Simien (Dear White People).
“We’re elated to welcome the 2023 Project Involve Fellows...
- 1/30/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
From the visionary mind of the man that brought us Slink and After School Massacre, comes a new kind of cinematic experience, Absolute Vow, an adaptation from Judges 11, in the Old Testament.
Biblical scholars have called it the strangest story in the Holy cannon, the unsettling tale of Jephthah, who was faced with a very difficult decision; sacrifice his only daughter, or break the vow he made to God Almighty.
The film is Frolic Pictures’ most profound, intricate and complicated production thus far. The bizarre story has been on Masters’ heart for some time, and finally his Bible epic will be made and will give new meaning to the faith-based film, that also has elements of horror, fantasy and sensationalism.
The movie is rumored to be shot on 16mm black and white film, with a cast of thousands. Hundreds of men have constructed the massive Biblical sets needed to bring...
Biblical scholars have called it the strangest story in the Holy cannon, the unsettling tale of Jephthah, who was faced with a very difficult decision; sacrifice his only daughter, or break the vow he made to God Almighty.
The film is Frolic Pictures’ most profound, intricate and complicated production thus far. The bizarre story has been on Masters’ heart for some time, and finally his Bible epic will be made and will give new meaning to the faith-based film, that also has elements of horror, fantasy and sensationalism.
The movie is rumored to be shot on 16mm black and white film, with a cast of thousands. Hundreds of men have constructed the massive Biblical sets needed to bring...
- 12/14/2016
- by admin
- MoreHorror
The film that is possibly too European for Americans but not too beautiful for bloodshed, is now available on Blu-ray, thanks to Chad Armstrong at Lc Films, who engineered the project for LeglessCorpse: The website for True Independent Horror.
His team has manufactured this wonderful product to satisfy collectors' demands, with breathtaking scans of the original elements, to bring you a movie viewing experience with crystal clarity, for a completely gratifying 98 minute thrill-ride of gory ballerina mayhem. Digitally remastered in stunning High Definition.
The disc has extras that aren't included on the DVD, including the never-before-seen audition videos, where desperate young thespians bare their acting chops…. And much much more - to be an onscreen ballerina! A few very rare cassette tapes of the music from the motion picture soundtrack will also me included for some lucky buyers.
The BluRay can be purchased here for a mere 10 dollars here.
Ain’t It Cool News says…...
His team has manufactured this wonderful product to satisfy collectors' demands, with breathtaking scans of the original elements, to bring you a movie viewing experience with crystal clarity, for a completely gratifying 98 minute thrill-ride of gory ballerina mayhem. Digitally remastered in stunning High Definition.
The disc has extras that aren't included on the DVD, including the never-before-seen audition videos, where desperate young thespians bare their acting chops…. And much much more - to be an onscreen ballerina! A few very rare cassette tapes of the music from the motion picture soundtrack will also me included for some lucky buyers.
The BluRay can be purchased here for a mere 10 dollars here.
Ain’t It Cool News says…...
- 6/25/2016
- by admin
- MoreHorror
The indie horror film Ballet of Blood from Jared Masters has been acquired by Family Video. Check out all the details below.
From The Press Release
Critics agree, Ballet of Blood, could be the most important indie horror film of the decade, at least in the sub-category of ballet, which is a rare subject to tread on in the vast horror landscape. The DVD will be on shelves June 21st at all Family Video stores – the last standing DVD rental chain in America!
You can also check it out On Demand, or order the DVD from Amazon or eBay. The motion picture won Audience Choice Award at the 2015 Rip International Horror Film Festival. It was also nominated for Best Acting Ensemble and Best Editing.
Synopsis: After years of emotional abuse and body shaming, two ballerina's drug-fueled fantasy, of viciously attacking their ballet school, becomes reality. Meanwhile, a nerdy ballerina starts...
From The Press Release
Critics agree, Ballet of Blood, could be the most important indie horror film of the decade, at least in the sub-category of ballet, which is a rare subject to tread on in the vast horror landscape. The DVD will be on shelves June 21st at all Family Video stores – the last standing DVD rental chain in America!
You can also check it out On Demand, or order the DVD from Amazon or eBay. The motion picture won Audience Choice Award at the 2015 Rip International Horror Film Festival. It was also nominated for Best Acting Ensemble and Best Editing.
Synopsis: After years of emotional abuse and body shaming, two ballerina's drug-fueled fantasy, of viciously attacking their ballet school, becomes reality. Meanwhile, a nerdy ballerina starts...
- 6/1/2016
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Ballet of Blood has released and is available to to rent or own. DVD's are available on Amazon and some VHS tapes are currently available on eBay. Check out more details from the press release below.
From The Press Release:
Ain't It Cool News Is Raving:
"...there is a compelling story going on here. Having the real world of the movie play out a scenario in a story has been done before, but this mixture of life imitating art is a subject that has a lot of potential to plumb. The story of a seemingly “good girl” not necessarily writing a “nice story” is fun, especially with the meta-commentary that “nice stories” aren’t what the people want these days. There’s an extremely poetic sequence illustrating the mixture of the story, the real world (within the film), and the art of ballet that plays really well (especially with some...
From The Press Release:
Ain't It Cool News Is Raving:
"...there is a compelling story going on here. Having the real world of the movie play out a scenario in a story has been done before, but this mixture of life imitating art is a subject that has a lot of potential to plumb. The story of a seemingly “good girl” not necessarily writing a “nice story” is fun, especially with the meta-commentary that “nice stories” aren’t what the people want these days. There’s an extremely poetic sequence illustrating the mixture of the story, the real world (within the film), and the art of ballet that plays really well (especially with some...
- 3/2/2016
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Scream Factory announced the Blu-ray releases of IFC Midnight's Submerged and Dementia. Details and cover art for both films are available below. Also in this round-up: a new poster for Hardcore Henry, Ballet of Blood distribution news and The Haunted World of CW Season 6 premiere details.
Submerged & Dementia on Blu-ray: From Scream Factory: "We are proud to announce that we have two new IFC Midnight films planned for release on Blu-ray and DVD this May!
Submerged (2015) A limousine joyride goes berserk in this breathless, pulse-pounding thriller. Jonathan Bennett (Mean Girls) stars as an ex-soldier turned bodyguard hired to protect a young woman. But while cruising with a group of friends one night, their stretch limo is run off the road and into the water by a gang of ruthless kidnappers — who then dive in to finish the job. Suddenly it's sink or swim, as the bodyguard must fight...
Submerged & Dementia on Blu-ray: From Scream Factory: "We are proud to announce that we have two new IFC Midnight films planned for release on Blu-ray and DVD this May!
Submerged (2015) A limousine joyride goes berserk in this breathless, pulse-pounding thriller. Jonathan Bennett (Mean Girls) stars as an ex-soldier turned bodyguard hired to protect a young woman. But while cruising with a group of friends one night, their stretch limo is run off the road and into the water by a gang of ruthless kidnappers — who then dive in to finish the job. Suddenly it's sink or swim, as the bodyguard must fight...
- 2/9/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
MoreHorror.com
Ballet of Blood, the 9th feature film by Jared Masters, has been picked up for distribution by Gravitas Ventures. It will have a vast cross-platform VOD release March 1, 2016.
What critics are saying: “A lot of potential to plumb… Solid… Fun… Compelling… Extremely poetic… Complex and intriguing… Ballet Of Blood delivers big ideas … I appreciated a lot.” - Ain't It Cool News.
The motion picture won Audience Choice Award at the 2015 Rip International Horror Film Festival. It was also nominated for Best Acting Ensemble and Best Editing. It should also appear on DVD very soon (a rare VHS is currently available on eBay for $89).
Synopsis: After years of emotional abuse and body shaming, two ballerina's drug-fueled fantasy, of viciously attacking their ballet school, becomes reality. Meanwhile, a nerdy ballerina starts writing a novel based on the events that transpired, deeply offending some for turning such sensitive material into a book,...
Ballet of Blood, the 9th feature film by Jared Masters, has been picked up for distribution by Gravitas Ventures. It will have a vast cross-platform VOD release March 1, 2016.
What critics are saying: “A lot of potential to plumb… Solid… Fun… Compelling… Extremely poetic… Complex and intriguing… Ballet Of Blood delivers big ideas … I appreciated a lot.” - Ain't It Cool News.
The motion picture won Audience Choice Award at the 2015 Rip International Horror Film Festival. It was also nominated for Best Acting Ensemble and Best Editing. It should also appear on DVD very soon (a rare VHS is currently available on eBay for $89).
Synopsis: After years of emotional abuse and body shaming, two ballerina's drug-fueled fantasy, of viciously attacking their ballet school, becomes reality. Meanwhile, a nerdy ballerina starts writing a novel based on the events that transpired, deeply offending some for turning such sensitive material into a book,...
- 2/9/2016
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Ballet of Blood, the 9th feature film by Jared Masters, won Audience Choice Award (for day 3) at the 2015 Rip International Horror Film Festival. It was also nominated for Best Acting Ensemble and Best Editing. The world premiere was held at the Echo Park Film Center on October 28th, 2015. Jared Masters and his date, Taylor Victoria (8 Reels of Sewage), arrived in costume, as Sid and Nancy.
The Ballet of Blood DVD and VHS has a release date of December 5th, just in time for the holiday season. Expect VOD this March.
After years of emotional abuse and body shaming, two ballerina's drug-fueled fantasy, of viciously attacking their ballet school, becomes reality. Meanwhile, a nerdy ballerina starts writing a novel based on the events that transpired, deeply offending some for turning such sensitive material into a book, for young audiences. Soon, her and her sister realize that every word being typed is...
The Ballet of Blood DVD and VHS has a release date of December 5th, just in time for the holiday season. Expect VOD this March.
After years of emotional abuse and body shaming, two ballerina's drug-fueled fantasy, of viciously attacking their ballet school, becomes reality. Meanwhile, a nerdy ballerina starts writing a novel based on the events that transpired, deeply offending some for turning such sensitive material into a book, for young audiences. Soon, her and her sister realize that every word being typed is...
- 11/17/2015
- by admin
- MoreHorror
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Ballet of Blood will premiere on Oct 28 at 7pm, red carpet 6:30 at Echo Park Film Center, 1200 N. Alvarado Los Angeles, CA 90026. Tickets available here. https://www.tickettailor.com/checkout/view-event/id/25356/chk/be31/
Tickets are only $6. There are no comps. Runtime: 98 minutes (director's cut)
From The Press Release:
Jared Masters’ magnum opus, Ballet of Blood, has been selected to open the Rip Horror International Film Fest this year in Hollywood. The festival takes place over the Halloween weekend. Rip brings quality horror entertainment from indie filmmakers around the world. This year will include the "Bloody Doll Awards" to celebrate the empowerment of women working in the business for the advancement of the horror genre.
Film synopsis: After a ballet school's prima ballerina (Mindy Robinson) gets shot at by beautifully psychotic fellow dancer, Nisa (Sydney Raye), the whole company's on edge. Classes continue, shrouded in fear, while Nisa remains at large.
Ballet of Blood will premiere on Oct 28 at 7pm, red carpet 6:30 at Echo Park Film Center, 1200 N. Alvarado Los Angeles, CA 90026. Tickets available here. https://www.tickettailor.com/checkout/view-event/id/25356/chk/be31/
Tickets are only $6. There are no comps. Runtime: 98 minutes (director's cut)
From The Press Release:
Jared Masters’ magnum opus, Ballet of Blood, has been selected to open the Rip Horror International Film Fest this year in Hollywood. The festival takes place over the Halloween weekend. Rip brings quality horror entertainment from indie filmmakers around the world. This year will include the "Bloody Doll Awards" to celebrate the empowerment of women working in the business for the advancement of the horror genre.
Film synopsis: After a ballet school's prima ballerina (Mindy Robinson) gets shot at by beautifully psychotic fellow dancer, Nisa (Sydney Raye), the whole company's on edge. Classes continue, shrouded in fear, while Nisa remains at large.
- 9/8/2015
- by admin
- MoreHorror
The first wave of films to be shown at this year's Shriekfest International Horror/Sci-Fi Film Festival all look like they are going to be a bloody good time! Also: The Cleansing Hour's Kickstarter campaign and Ballet of Blood premiere details.
Shriekfest 2015: Press Release: "Los Angeles, CA - Shriekfest International Horror/Sci-fi Film Festival is thrilled to announce its first surge of films for the Fifteenth annual festival! Shriekfest brings you the Best in independent horror and sci-fi! "We are so excited for our 15th year and this slate of films!" says festival director Denise Gossett. Shriekfest is Oct 1-4. www.shriekfest.com
Granny Of The Dead: Directed by Tudley James. In a small town unknowing and free from betrayal, an evil is looming to rewrite their tale. From deep within hell a curse rises up, to strike down the old and never give up. The elderly dead...
Shriekfest 2015: Press Release: "Los Angeles, CA - Shriekfest International Horror/Sci-fi Film Festival is thrilled to announce its first surge of films for the Fifteenth annual festival! Shriekfest brings you the Best in independent horror and sci-fi! "We are so excited for our 15th year and this slate of films!" says festival director Denise Gossett. Shriekfest is Oct 1-4. www.shriekfest.com
Granny Of The Dead: Directed by Tudley James. In a small town unknowing and free from betrayal, an evil is looming to rewrite their tale. From deep within hell a curse rises up, to strike down the old and never give up. The elderly dead...
- 9/8/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
by Gerald Beanery
MoreHorror.com
You can expect another three films from Hollywood’s youngest auteur, Jared Masters. He’s already made 9 features and the fact that he’s making another three for next year is not surprising. Some have called him the Prince of Horror Erotica or the Woody Allen of Horror, but his nickname is unimportant, the fact that cult film goddess Bouvier is coming back to the silver screen in Blood Tulip is important! She’ll star as Starla, a beautiful artist and model that must save her twin sister, who got kidnapped and sold into the Holland sex trade. She’ll also have to recover her uncle’s stolen 17th century painting.
It’s a picture bringing awareness to human trafficking and how horrible the holocaust was. The film also features Dawna Lee Heising and Anthony Usewicz. Plus, rumored to be featured are; Art Roberts, LeJon,...
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You can expect another three films from Hollywood’s youngest auteur, Jared Masters. He’s already made 9 features and the fact that he’s making another three for next year is not surprising. Some have called him the Prince of Horror Erotica or the Woody Allen of Horror, but his nickname is unimportant, the fact that cult film goddess Bouvier is coming back to the silver screen in Blood Tulip is important! She’ll star as Starla, a beautiful artist and model that must save her twin sister, who got kidnapped and sold into the Holland sex trade. She’ll also have to recover her uncle’s stolen 17th century painting.
It’s a picture bringing awareness to human trafficking and how horrible the holocaust was. The film also features Dawna Lee Heising and Anthony Usewicz. Plus, rumored to be featured are; Art Roberts, LeJon,...
- 8/3/2015
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Jared Masters highly anticipated underground horror film Ballet of Blood is getting closer to releasing. The films green band trailer has been released. Watch it below the official details.
From The Press Release
Her mind was a forest of blood. She craved insanity. The motion picture that has been regarded as the most highly anticipated underground horror film of 2015 has poked its head out of the dark cinematic sea to release its first official trailer. Ballet of Blood is a film about deadly ballerinas. Its creator, Jared Masters, has always loved the ballet, and really got to express that in this picture. The million-dollar mermaid Sydney Raye stars as Nisa, the sick and sexy psychopath that sprays bullets and seduces her dance instructor, without even trying. Will she get away with her plans of murdering everybody at the company? Ballet of Blood, a psychedelic deluge in terror.
The film co-stars...
From The Press Release
Her mind was a forest of blood. She craved insanity. The motion picture that has been regarded as the most highly anticipated underground horror film of 2015 has poked its head out of the dark cinematic sea to release its first official trailer. Ballet of Blood is a film about deadly ballerinas. Its creator, Jared Masters, has always loved the ballet, and really got to express that in this picture. The million-dollar mermaid Sydney Raye stars as Nisa, the sick and sexy psychopath that sprays bullets and seduces her dance instructor, without even trying. Will she get away with her plans of murdering everybody at the company? Ballet of Blood, a psychedelic deluge in terror.
The film co-stars...
- 6/17/2015
- by admin
- MoreHorror
by Gerald Beanery
MoreHorror.com
In a maneuver of delicate dance, the rendezvous of clinical upset has been pushed, unpadded and unrestrained to a divine sedative of cinematic congruence. The motion picture that defied the shrine of mountain X and manipulated its own story to an unbreaking point. The bloody marionettes left the stage like thankless children in harmonious conclusion. Jared Masters’ Magnum Opus.
Frolic Pictures’ prettiest price tag yet, for a photoplay made in the 2010s era. If microwaves were cinemas, then molecules would have been riled up, in Ballet of Blood, the 9th feature film fathered by Hollywood’s unprecedented walking controversy.
The Prince of Horror Erotica has perhaps graduated to a level of surrealism few films capture or cannibalize.
Sydney Raye portrays Nisa, the key character who slayed several sensitive souls, with psychotic and alluring drive. She charged into the performance with several doses of moving mental breakthroughs.
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In a maneuver of delicate dance, the rendezvous of clinical upset has been pushed, unpadded and unrestrained to a divine sedative of cinematic congruence. The motion picture that defied the shrine of mountain X and manipulated its own story to an unbreaking point. The bloody marionettes left the stage like thankless children in harmonious conclusion. Jared Masters’ Magnum Opus.
Frolic Pictures’ prettiest price tag yet, for a photoplay made in the 2010s era. If microwaves were cinemas, then molecules would have been riled up, in Ballet of Blood, the 9th feature film fathered by Hollywood’s unprecedented walking controversy.
The Prince of Horror Erotica has perhaps graduated to a level of surrealism few films capture or cannibalize.
Sydney Raye portrays Nisa, the key character who slayed several sensitive souls, with psychotic and alluring drive. She charged into the performance with several doses of moving mental breakthroughs.
- 2/21/2015
- by admin
- MoreHorror
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