My Film "Zombie Hunters" is a Top Ten Finalist
Hey all. Some of you readers may know that back in August I shot a short film for a contest asking for zombie films. My short was titled "Zombie Hunters", and many of you (if you're reading this on Facebook) received invites to be zombie extras and some of you actually showed up and made it in the movie. I shot the film in 2 days and edited it in one week, finishing it the day of the deadline.
Well I am happy to announce that I received an email last week notifying me that "Zombie Hunters" made it into the Top Ten! Originally, the contest winners were going to be announced weeks ago during the planned, but now postponed until February, Zombie Film Fest weekend that had "Night of the Living Dead" series writer/director George Romero coming to showcase his films and judge the finalists for the contest.
Fortunately for him, his newest zombie film got the greenlight from Fox and he went off to Canada to shoot his new movie (dubbed by internet fans as "Island of the Dead"). Unfortunately for us, this meant the film fest was postponed, and those of us who had entered films in the contest wondered if we'd have to wait until February to find out who won.
Well, as I stated above, we found out last week who the Top Ten finalists were. I had been waiting for the email all day, and when it finally showed up in my inbox, I very slowly and carefully read through the email, hoping to not spoil the surprise. I got to the list of winners and scrolled down (I had to read this email on my phone).
The first three finalists went by. My film wasn't one of them. Then another three. Then two more. Still no "Zombie Hunters". I began to lose a little bit of hope. Then finally, I came the last title on the list. "Zombie Hunters" by Chris Baker.
Sitting in my car in a parking lot, windows and sunroof down, I began to let out loud shouts of jubilation and triumph, continuing as I backed out and drove away, scaring elderly pedestrians that walked to their cars nearby.
So, The Light Factory will hold a screening for the Top Ten finalists thursday, October 23rd. There, they will announce the Top FIVE films that will be sent to George Romero for him to choose a winner. Wish me luck. I think "Zombie Hunters" has an excellent chance.
Excited,
--Cbake
Well I am happy to announce that I received an email last week notifying me that "Zombie Hunters" made it into the Top Ten! Originally, the contest winners were going to be announced weeks ago during the planned, but now postponed until February, Zombie Film Fest weekend that had "Night of the Living Dead" series writer/director George Romero coming to showcase his films and judge the finalists for the contest.
Fortunately for him, his newest zombie film got the greenlight from Fox and he went off to Canada to shoot his new movie (dubbed by internet fans as "Island of the Dead"). Unfortunately for us, this meant the film fest was postponed, and those of us who had entered films in the contest wondered if we'd have to wait until February to find out who won.
Well, as I stated above, we found out last week who the Top Ten finalists were. I had been waiting for the email all day, and when it finally showed up in my inbox, I very slowly and carefully read through the email, hoping to not spoil the surprise. I got to the list of winners and scrolled down (I had to read this email on my phone).
The first three finalists went by. My film wasn't one of them. Then another three. Then two more. Still no "Zombie Hunters". I began to lose a little bit of hope. Then finally, I came the last title on the list. "Zombie Hunters" by Chris Baker.
Sitting in my car in a parking lot, windows and sunroof down, I began to let out loud shouts of jubilation and triumph, continuing as I backed out and drove away, scaring elderly pedestrians that walked to their cars nearby.
So, The Light Factory will hold a screening for the Top Ten finalists thursday, October 23rd. There, they will announce the Top FIVE films that will be sent to George Romero for him to choose a winner. Wish me luck. I think "Zombie Hunters" has an excellent chance.
Excited,
--Cbake
posted by Cbake at 12:11 PM
2 Comments:
Congratulations Chris, great job on the finished film. I can't wait for the premiere. Very much looking forward to future creative endeavors.
CONGRATULATIONS! KEEP FILMING THOSE GREAT IDEAS.
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