Once again, after yet another lengthy and inexcusable absence from the website-making world, I have returned to update the public's perception of my life (which I'm SO glad I did...I was looking insanely boring. I AM boring, but less boring than I looked like!).
I've uploaded some samples of video work I've done in the past, new photos, etc... but that's not actually the reason why I'm writing. I'm writing because of the Sci-Fi on the Rock International Film Festival, 2014. Amazing updates about this thing, need to be shared.
First off, this year was CRAZY popular for submissions--we received films from all over the world; once again, we received submissions from local filmmakers, Spain, the United Kingdom, New York, Ontario, Alberta and so on--and joining us for the first time were submissions from Winnepeg, France, Germany, Serbia and--get this--HOLLYWOOD! Typically, we've received less than 20 films each of the last three years, and almost all of them were screened... this year, we had FIFTY THREE submissions!! Due to time limitations, we can only screen 13 of the submissions, so it was a fierce competition to become Official Selections this year...and as the referee for this particular battle, I think I had the hardest time--choosing the official selections was no easy task because each year the films just get better and better and better!
Eventually, a final Official Selections list was forged. Here it is:
2014 OFFICIAL SELECTIONS:
Punishment – Kevin Boylan – Bristol, United Kingdom
The devoted supervisor of an archaic machine fears the worst when a new administration takes over the punishment complex. This is confirmed when a foreign reporter arrives to write a story about the machine
Game Companion – Brian Morelan – Vancouver, British Columbia
Bob lives downstairs in his mom's house, his greatest accomplishment is making it to master in a video game, permitting him a game companion: Kimiko. She is impressed but when Kimiko starts to discover Bob is not very important Kimiko's enthusiasm fades.
Psychic Sue – Dave Lojek – Berlin, Germany (filmed in Ireland)
Sue works as a psychic to prey on believers in the afterlife. Her show has some flaws, but when she discovers that ghosts can indeed appear to the living—time to consult a REAL medium!
Can’t Sleep – Jamie Skidmore – Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
For when you can’t sleep.
‘Aemorraghe – Patrick Devaney – New York, New York
In a world where emotions are all but erased, one woman desires to bring the color of the previous world back into her life. But how long can she keep hopeful while she struggles with this alone? And what fateful decision will she make by the end of our tale? Based on the comic by French artist CAZA originally published in the December 1982 issue of Heavy Metal Magazine
Momentum (music video for Uneeda) – Wayne Perry – St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Every year a secret society holds a masquerade party at a secluded location set in the elaborate Victorian era. With their power and money they abduct people as slaves. These slaves are featured as entertainment for this decadent high class masquerade party. Our video takes place present day & this horrid tradition continues. Passed on through wealthy generations, but on this night UNEEDA has a surprise for them.
For Clearer Skies – Alfredo Salvatore Arcilesi –Toronto, Ontario
A man struggles to decide whether or not to pursue survival as his race nears extinction.
Mona – Alexis Barbosa – France
Gary, a robotics engineer, has developed a domestic android named Mona. He brings the humanoid robot home to carry out some tests. How will Gary 's wife Marie react?
Your Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse – Molly Brown – Croyden, United Kingdom
An animated highlight reel of the most important things for you to know to survive against the undead.
Fist of Jesus – David Muñoz – Barcelona, Spain
Jesus is always willing to lend a hand to those in need, but there are others ... that will taste his fist.
Snails! (Cargols!) – Geoffrey Cowper – Barcelona, Spain
Joey is with his friends at a party in a park when he sees his ex-girlfriend there. He decides to go talk to her and tell her he still loves her but a giant snail interrupts them! Joey will have to do whatever it takes to get the girl of his life back. (Language may offend)
Cover – Toddske – Fort Mcmurray, Alberta
A quiet night at the library turns deadly when a librarian accidentally unleashes demonic forces from a strange book. Ashley is in a relationship with Todd, an abusive masochist. Her personal demons become literal when she summons LEGION. Trapped in a library, Ashley must now team up with love sick Scott to put what’s been summoned behind its COVER. (Language may offend)
The Goblin Market – Tyler Burry – Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador
A young woman's journey to the under belly, to confront those who claimed her sister's innocence, risks her own seduction.
Trust me when I say this--ALL of these films are phenomenal. They're all going to be screened at the Film Festival at the Holiday Inn on May 23rd. It's a Friday evening, starts at 5:00pm and only costs $5.00 to get in.
If you want more info on the film festival, check out this site: http://scifiontherock.com/events/festival.php
