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Note: There are a few offensive words as well as violence in these clips so adjust your speakers/eyes accordingly.  Viewer discretion is advised and such.

THE CODE

The Code was produced for the Splatterfest Festival in Houston where it won 11 awards: Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Kill, Best Splatter, Best Special Effects plus 4 audience awards.  It’s currently posted on Funny Or Die.

Visit the Facebook page for more.

RED KINGDOM RISING

This fantasy horror film is inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.  It’s about a terrifying fairytale world in which Mary Ann must come to terms with her horrific past.

OVERTURN: AWAKENING OF THE WARRIOR

This upcoming film was shot in the Ukraine featuring a cast from 8 countries.

Visit their website www.overturnmovie.com for more.

LEON HOUSE

This dark comedy is currently being completed on a micro budget.  Keep your eyes on their YouTube page for more.  Specifically a strange and cool Super 8/Stop Motion experimental short called Woman In A Cloak.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: THE SHORT FILM

This short is currently being submitted to film festivals.

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17 Interviews With Indie Filmmakers, Screenwriters & More!

In 2010, I began interviewing fellow independent filmmakers, screenwriters, editors and passionate film fans.  In 2011, I created an entire section on this site dedicated to these interviews.  Below you’ll find all 17 2011 interviews covering everything from writing to promoting your finished film.  You’ll meet dedicated and talented people with a ton of great wisdom to share.

I’m still learning about the interview process and I’m eager to meet and share more fantastic stories with you.

Thanks again to everyone for the great interviews!

Ron Suppa: Author, Screenwriter & Teacher

Get Your Short Film Into Major Film Festivals

Art of the Guillotine: Creating A Film Editing Community

Feature Film Focus: Producing Cody Fitz

Producing A Web Series & Becoming A Regular

7, Rue de L’Arbalete & One Shot Short Films

A Filmmaking Addict

Cyber Punk Meets Sci Fi In The Short Film: There Are No Heroes

Discover The Voice Inside

From Ontario to Los Angeles: An Actresses Journey

Damn Your Eyes: Making The Most of your Budget

Standing Out Amongst The Crowd: Pitching A Short Film

Junko’s Shamisen: From Vision To Reality

No Short Cuts: An Editor’s Tale

Finding Your Voice: An Independent Filmmaker Profile

Write A Slasher Movie & Get It Made

Finding Your Muse: Creating A Short Film

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The Post: Short Films, Trailers & A Music Video

My first post of 2012.  Two weeks without posting causes serious blogging withdrawal by the way.  So let’s get to it!  Today’s edition of The Post is a pretty diverse collection of indie projects.  Make sure to click through the links and support these passionate folks.

Short Film: CUT OFF

When fiction starts to blend with reality, a novelist must act quickly – his life may depend on it.

The film comes from Writer/Director Takashi Doscher.  Check out the director’s website here and stop by Intellectual Propaganda too.

Dark Arc Trailer

This dark comedy/modern noir was recently released on DVD and On Demand.  The film was directed by Dan Zukovic.  You can find out more by clicking here.

A Prayer for Julian Sands

Here is a music video dedicated to actor Julian Sands from comedian/musician Homer Marrs and directed by Steven Aleck.

Desperation Trailer

Written by Beau Yotty & Directed by Jeff Freeman

Visit beauyotty.com for more.

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Today 'Anna' Breaks From Character | Short Film 'Anna' Daniel H. Brown

INDIE SHORT FILM ANNA CREATED IN 21 DAY CHALLENGE

I recently got to see a short film from director Daniel H. Brown as part of a 21 day film competition.

Anna is tired of being dull and mistreated. Today, she changes all that.

The challenge was to create a film that ‘Starts with a crash’.  It’s an extremely well put together short with a strong message.  Check out the trailer below and head over to www.annamovie.com for more on the project.

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Have You Watched A Short Film Today? | Independent Film Blog

Short filmmakers everywhere pour their heart and soul into their films.  They are up in the middle of the night tweaking the script.  They fill their weekends with meetings and location scouts.  They stress over vital casting decisions and equipment needs.  They lose sleeping worrying about the budget.  They wonder if it will all work out and then they work even harder regardless.

These creative and talented people spend hours choosing fonts for the poster.  They scrutinize every single cut.  These people are passionate, dedicated and proud of their labor of love.

Have you watched a short film today?

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m guilty of not watching as many short films as I should.  Yet as a filmmaker myself, I know how crucial it is to get your work out there for people to see.  It’s vital for feedback on your progress as an artist.  But more importantly, it’s the reason we make movies to begin with.  It’s a never ending need to tell a story and reach an audience.  It’s about finding your unique voice.  No matter which position you hold on a film set, it’s about your hard work paying off.

WHERE DO YOU WATCH SHORT FILMS?

It’s an amazing time to be an independent filmmaker.  Posting your work online has never been easier with sites like YouTube and especially Vimeo leading the way.  But there are thousands of websites out there that feature short films.

Have some spare time?  Explore these sites and watch a couple amazing shorts while you’re at it.  More importantly, dig deeper and discover the incredible people behind the films.

Film School Rejects

Shorts Bay

Shorts of the Week

Funny or Die

Shortfilms.com

The Smalls

Short Film Central

Atom Short Films

NSI Canada

Movieola

BravoFACT

There are plenty more out there (feel free to mention them) but these should keep you busy along with Youtube & Vimeo.

Have You Watched A Short Film Today? | Independent Film Blog

When I started interviewing people for this blog I called the feature Filmmakers/Fans for a reason.  I’ve written and directed films and I know how much effort and time goes into them.  But I’m also a fan.  At it’s core, this blog is about movies, screenwriting & independent film but it’s also about what inspires creative people.

Click here to check out tons of interviews with screenwriters, filmmakers, editors and more…

Do you have a short film you’d like to see featured on The Athletic Nerd?  I may not be able to interview everyone but there are many ways you can promote your work here.  Check out THE POST and THE RUNDOWN for other examples.

But seriously…

WATCH A SHORT…  NOW!

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