A sinister nightly visitor makes its presence known in the new short horror film, Among the Shadows. You can watch the award-winning short right here on Daily Dead, and we also have exclusive comments from co-writer/director Gene Blalock, who reflects on the challenges, collaborations, and triumphs he experienced while bringing the project to life.
From Among the Shadows Director/Co-Writer Gene Blalock: “Film can be used to express almost anything. It can make the viewer feel and empathize in new ways. It both educates and entertains. And, ultimately, film as a method of storytelling, is a crucial part of our DNA. Humanity’s innate search for meaning likely gave birth to the very first narratives. Storytelling links us to our past and provides a path into our future.
Filmmakers are storytellers, working in a medium that has a huge impact and relevance today in no small part because...
From Among the Shadows Director/Co-Writer Gene Blalock: “Film can be used to express almost anything. It can make the viewer feel and empathize in new ways. It both educates and entertains. And, ultimately, film as a method of storytelling, is a crucial part of our DNA. Humanity’s innate search for meaning likely gave birth to the very first narratives. Storytelling links us to our past and provides a path into our future.
Filmmakers are storytellers, working in a medium that has a huge impact and relevance today in no small part because...
- 8/19/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
The Experimental Film Festival Portland will host its 3rd annual edition on May 28-June 1 at various locations around the city, including the Hollywood Theatre, the Clinton Street Theater, Disjecta and more.
The Opening Night festivities at the historic Hollywood Theatre features a massive lineup of short films, including Kent Lambert‘s award-winning Reckoning 3 and films by Clint Enns, Stephen Broomer, Jb Mabe, Cornelia Abrecht and Michelle Mellor.
Some special events to keep an eye out for throughout the fest include the EFFPortland Throwdown, a series of showcases where local Portland filmmakers battle it out for bragging rights and supreme galactic superiority. The first event is on May 29 featuring work by Bob Moricz, Julie Perini, Karl Lind and more.
In addition to the Throwdowns, there are just an absolute ton of short experimental films, including work by Christine Lucy Latimer, Andrew Rosinski, Bryan Konefsky, Sara Koppel, Zachary Epcar and loads more.
The Opening Night festivities at the historic Hollywood Theatre features a massive lineup of short films, including Kent Lambert‘s award-winning Reckoning 3 and films by Clint Enns, Stephen Broomer, Jb Mabe, Cornelia Abrecht and Michelle Mellor.
Some special events to keep an eye out for throughout the fest include the EFFPortland Throwdown, a series of showcases where local Portland filmmakers battle it out for bragging rights and supreme galactic superiority. The first event is on May 29 featuring work by Bob Moricz, Julie Perini, Karl Lind and more.
In addition to the Throwdowns, there are just an absolute ton of short experimental films, including work by Christine Lucy Latimer, Andrew Rosinski, Bryan Konefsky, Sara Koppel, Zachary Epcar and loads more.
- 5/28/2014
- by Mike Everleth
- Underground Film Journal
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