Every year internationally renowned identical twin filmmakers, the Soska Sisters ("American Mary," "See No Evil 2"), invite you to bleed for an incredibly good cause: Women inHorror’s PSA for a Massive Blood Drive . Donating blood is something many people find off-putting and terrifying. By using humor, innovation, and provocative imagery, this PSA will encourage viewers to face their fears and donate to the cause.
For this occasion, the Soska Sisters are launching an anthology of horror shorts directed by celebrated women filmmakers from around the world.
Women in Horror Recognition Month (WiHM) assists female genre artists in gaining opportunities, exposure, and education through altruistic events, printed material, articles, interviews, and online support. The collaborative vision is a world wherein all individuals have equal opportunity to create, share, and engage in freedom of expression.
The Soska Sisters and Women in Horror have invited award winning Canadian filmmaker Patricia Chica to present her darkly comic short
"Ripe N’ Bloody" to be included in this anthology of films from some of the most innovative, unique, and irreverent female directors across the globe.
“I am a huge fan of the Soska Twins’ work, so I’m thrilled to be part of this project which supports two causes that are dear to my heart: the empowerment of Women in Film and Blood Donation," says Patricia Chica.
“I started getting involved with blood donation when my mother was diagnosed with leukemia in 2002 and needed a lot of transfusions in order to survive. It made me realize how important each litter of blood was for the survival of my own mother and all of the patients at the hospital who were suffering from similar conditions. My recent film"Ceramic Tango" dealt with the issue of blood and HIV awareness”, explains the director.
“This PSA is not only aligned with my purpose of making films that serve society and elevate the viewers' consciousness but it was morbidly fun to make! ”, concludes Patricia Chica.
"Ripe N’ Bloody" is a Canadian production that was written by award winning filmmaker-screenwriter Kamal John Iskander ("Jesus Comes to Town," "Montréal Girls"), produced by Patricia Chica, Grace Santos (Odessa, Silk), and veteran Byron A. Martin ("Serpent's Lullaby," "My Babysitter is a Vampire"). The short was executive produced by Tara Kurtz ("Blue Weekend,""Something About Her"), co-executive produced by Adonai Interiano of Hni Productions, and artist Morris Umali. Practical effects were created by Danny McCarthy of 800 Lb Guerilla. Visual effects were created by Henry Lipatov, Anton Golovchenko, and the crew at Fame Cube based in the Ukraine. Director of photography Imad Rhayem, production designer Gabrielle Giraud, and makeup artist Valentina Badaracco round out the production team. Starring Leonard Waldner, Stephen Brewster, Andrea Fletcher, Keira McCarthy, and introducing Marco Reilly.
An expanded version of the short will be presented on the festival circuit during the 2015/2016 season.
Patricia Chica (@PatriciaChica) is a Canadian/Salvadorian 35-time award winning filmmaker who has built a loyal audience and cult following internationally. Her films explore “dark” subject matter in order to find the “light” and frequently feature elements of psychological drama and suspense. Screening in more than 200 international film festivals, her films "Rockabilly 514" "Day Before Yesterday," "CeramicTango," and "Serpent’s Lullaby" have been enthusiastically received by audiences worldwide. Variety recently described her as “a prolific director of shorts and TV projects.” Patricia is attached to direct acclaimed screenplay Wolverine Hotel, a finalist at the Los Cabos Film Co-Production Forum and at the Oaxaca FilmFest. ( www.PatriciaChica.com)
Kamal John Iskander is an award winning writer and director whose acclaimed short comedy, "Jesus Comes to Town," screened in over 30 international film festivals and won 7 awards including the Cine Golden Eagle (Washington, DC) and the Best Short Narrative (Virginia Film Festival). Mark Bell, editor of Film Threat, called his work “a delight to behold.” Kamal is currently developing six other screenplays in various genres. "The Gospel According to Charlie" (winner of Best International Screenplay at the Oaxaca FilmFest) is his most personal work and a wild journey featuring characters from the outskirts of Los Angeles. (www.jesuscomestotown.com)
Tara Kurtz (@kurtz_tara) has worked in all facets of film development including production, location management, casting, and distribution. In addition to producing, Tara has extensive experience in talent management. Her feature credits include "Something About Her" and "Blue Weekend" for Cineville Productions.
Grace Santos (@Grace_S_Feeney) is an award winning producer and actress known for "Spun" (Honorable Mention -Producers Guild of America’s Weekend Shorts Challenge) and "Silk" (starring Oscar nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo of "House of Sand and Fog). (www.gracefeeney.com )
Danny McCarthy manages the Special FX Makeup and Wardrobe departments at Stu Segall Productions and Strategic Operations in San Diego, CA. He leads a team of makeup artists that have assisted in the training of members from every branch of the U.S. military and Special Forces as well as the law enforcement and first responder communities. As a graduate of the Tom Savini Special Effects School, he had the great honor of learning his trade from several makeup masters including, Dick Smith. (www.facebook.com/pages/800-lb-Guerilla/103539906441412
Synopsis
A man is kidnapped by a very strange family, and his fate is held in the hands of two kids.
Ripe N’ Bloody presents a shocking tale of the unexpected with a twist that reminds the audience that “It’s in You to Give.”
Watch the entire PSA below...
For this occasion, the Soska Sisters are launching an anthology of horror shorts directed by celebrated women filmmakers from around the world.
Women in Horror Recognition Month (WiHM) assists female genre artists in gaining opportunities, exposure, and education through altruistic events, printed material, articles, interviews, and online support. The collaborative vision is a world wherein all individuals have equal opportunity to create, share, and engage in freedom of expression.
The Soska Sisters and Women in Horror have invited award winning Canadian filmmaker Patricia Chica to present her darkly comic short
"Ripe N’ Bloody" to be included in this anthology of films from some of the most innovative, unique, and irreverent female directors across the globe.
“I am a huge fan of the Soska Twins’ work, so I’m thrilled to be part of this project which supports two causes that are dear to my heart: the empowerment of Women in Film and Blood Donation," says Patricia Chica.
“I started getting involved with blood donation when my mother was diagnosed with leukemia in 2002 and needed a lot of transfusions in order to survive. It made me realize how important each litter of blood was for the survival of my own mother and all of the patients at the hospital who were suffering from similar conditions. My recent film"Ceramic Tango" dealt with the issue of blood and HIV awareness”, explains the director.
“This PSA is not only aligned with my purpose of making films that serve society and elevate the viewers' consciousness but it was morbidly fun to make! ”, concludes Patricia Chica.
"Ripe N’ Bloody" is a Canadian production that was written by award winning filmmaker-screenwriter Kamal John Iskander ("Jesus Comes to Town," "Montréal Girls"), produced by Patricia Chica, Grace Santos (Odessa, Silk), and veteran Byron A. Martin ("Serpent's Lullaby," "My Babysitter is a Vampire"). The short was executive produced by Tara Kurtz ("Blue Weekend,""Something About Her"), co-executive produced by Adonai Interiano of Hni Productions, and artist Morris Umali. Practical effects were created by Danny McCarthy of 800 Lb Guerilla. Visual effects were created by Henry Lipatov, Anton Golovchenko, and the crew at Fame Cube based in the Ukraine. Director of photography Imad Rhayem, production designer Gabrielle Giraud, and makeup artist Valentina Badaracco round out the production team. Starring Leonard Waldner, Stephen Brewster, Andrea Fletcher, Keira McCarthy, and introducing Marco Reilly.
An expanded version of the short will be presented on the festival circuit during the 2015/2016 season.
Patricia Chica (@PatriciaChica) is a Canadian/Salvadorian 35-time award winning filmmaker who has built a loyal audience and cult following internationally. Her films explore “dark” subject matter in order to find the “light” and frequently feature elements of psychological drama and suspense. Screening in more than 200 international film festivals, her films "Rockabilly 514" "Day Before Yesterday," "CeramicTango," and "Serpent’s Lullaby" have been enthusiastically received by audiences worldwide. Variety recently described her as “a prolific director of shorts and TV projects.” Patricia is attached to direct acclaimed screenplay Wolverine Hotel, a finalist at the Los Cabos Film Co-Production Forum and at the Oaxaca FilmFest. ( www.PatriciaChica.com)
Kamal John Iskander is an award winning writer and director whose acclaimed short comedy, "Jesus Comes to Town," screened in over 30 international film festivals and won 7 awards including the Cine Golden Eagle (Washington, DC) and the Best Short Narrative (Virginia Film Festival). Mark Bell, editor of Film Threat, called his work “a delight to behold.” Kamal is currently developing six other screenplays in various genres. "The Gospel According to Charlie" (winner of Best International Screenplay at the Oaxaca FilmFest) is his most personal work and a wild journey featuring characters from the outskirts of Los Angeles. (www.jesuscomestotown.com)
Tara Kurtz (@kurtz_tara) has worked in all facets of film development including production, location management, casting, and distribution. In addition to producing, Tara has extensive experience in talent management. Her feature credits include "Something About Her" and "Blue Weekend" for Cineville Productions.
Grace Santos (@Grace_S_Feeney) is an award winning producer and actress known for "Spun" (Honorable Mention -Producers Guild of America’s Weekend Shorts Challenge) and "Silk" (starring Oscar nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo of "House of Sand and Fog). (www.gracefeeney.com )
Danny McCarthy manages the Special FX Makeup and Wardrobe departments at Stu Segall Productions and Strategic Operations in San Diego, CA. He leads a team of makeup artists that have assisted in the training of members from every branch of the U.S. military and Special Forces as well as the law enforcement and first responder communities. As a graduate of the Tom Savini Special Effects School, he had the great honor of learning his trade from several makeup masters including, Dick Smith. (www.facebook.com/pages/800-lb-Guerilla/103539906441412
Synopsis
A man is kidnapped by a very strange family, and his fate is held in the hands of two kids.
Ripe N’ Bloody presents a shocking tale of the unexpected with a twist that reminds the audience that “It’s in You to Give.”
Watch the entire PSA below...
- 2/13/2015
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Canadian director Patricia Chica won a tenth award for her short film Day Before Yesterday at the Williamsburg International Film Festival. She took home the "Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking Award" and her short film will be presented tomorrow at the Concordia University.
Her short film will be presented tomorrow at the Concordia University in Montreal during the LatinArte Festival. The point of this event is to present us cultural works produced by Canadian of Hispanic heritage.
In the short's story, a woman (Michelle Boback) is found unconscious in the middle of downtown Montreal. Since she seems to suffer from a memory loss, she's taken to a police precinct. Besides, she's interrogated by two officers (Jacques Godin and Richard Robitaille) who try hard to find out who she is despite the gargantuan lack of clues.
Her short film will be presented tomorrow at the Concordia University in Montreal during the LatinArte Festival. The point of this event is to present us cultural works produced by Canadian of Hispanic heritage.
In the short's story, a woman (Michelle Boback) is found unconscious in the middle of downtown Montreal. Since she seems to suffer from a memory loss, she's taken to a police precinct. Besides, she's interrogated by two officers (Jacques Godin and Richard Robitaille) who try hard to find out who she is despite the gargantuan lack of clues.
- 9/29/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
More than a week ago, we learn that Canadian director Patricia Chica will be going to the Rhode Island Film Festival. Besides having her short film Day Before Yesterday being the festival's opener, Chica's short film definitely got noticed.
In fact, the film attracted more than 500 curious people for its two screenings. Besides, the opening night took place in the presence of Marc-Antoine Bédard, the public affairs attaché of the Quebec Government Office in Boston. Thirdly, Chica's short film won the award for Best Editing at the Rhode Island International Film Festival.
Finally, Day Before Yesterday is still touring the festival circuit. Indeed, it will drop by at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10 at the Winchester Theatre at 7:00 Pm. Furthermore, if you're interested by this short film, you can visit its official web site.
In fact, the film attracted more than 500 curious people for its two screenings. Besides, the opening night took place in the presence of Marc-Antoine Bédard, the public affairs attaché of the Quebec Government Office in Boston. Thirdly, Chica's short film won the award for Best Editing at the Rhode Island International Film Festival.
Finally, Day Before Yesterday is still touring the festival circuit. Indeed, it will drop by at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10 at the Winchester Theatre at 7:00 Pm. Furthermore, if you're interested by this short film, you can visit its official web site.
- 8/18/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
Canadian director announced that her short film Day Before Yesterday will be screened at the Rhode Island International Film Festival in the USA. Besides, the short film will open this event that will be held from August 10 to 15.
In the story, a woman (Michelle Boback) is found unconscious in the middle of downtown Montreal. Since she seems to suffer from a memory loss, she's taken to a police precinct. Besides, she's interrogated by two officers (Jacques Godin and Richard Robitaille) who try hard to find out who she is despite the gargantuan lack of clues.
The festival is considered by many as the qualifying festival for the Best Short Film category of the American Academy Award. Moreover, Patricia Chica's award-winning short film was selected among a record entry base of 4,200 submissions from 35 countries.
Here are the screenings schedule of the short film:
Tuesday, August 10th at 7 Pm: Opening Night Screening.
In the story, a woman (Michelle Boback) is found unconscious in the middle of downtown Montreal. Since she seems to suffer from a memory loss, she's taken to a police precinct. Besides, she's interrogated by two officers (Jacques Godin and Richard Robitaille) who try hard to find out who she is despite the gargantuan lack of clues.
The festival is considered by many as the qualifying festival for the Best Short Film category of the American Academy Award. Moreover, Patricia Chica's award-winning short film was selected among a record entry base of 4,200 submissions from 35 countries.
Here are the screenings schedule of the short film:
Tuesday, August 10th at 7 Pm: Opening Night Screening.
- 8/10/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
On Friday, June 4th, Canadian filmmaker Patricia Chica got a tribute retrospect in her honour organized by Festivalissimo, a film festival, at the Ex-Centris movie theatre. Besides, Chica got decorated.
First of all, the 150 people who attended this event in Montreal saw twelve film and video works of the past twelve years, in chronological order, in order for the viewers to witness the evolution of her narrative and visual style as an artist. There was the short film The Promise, some music videos directed by Chica, teasers of the documentaries Rockabilly 514 and Twice K.O., as well as her latest film Day Before Yesterday.
Among the personalities that showed up at the screening there were various actors and protagonists from her films such as Francine Grimaldi (The Promise), Michelle Boback and Richard Robitaille (Day Before Yesterday), The Richard and Eric Paradis (fetish scene celebrities) as well as Magdalena Piwowarski...
First of all, the 150 people who attended this event in Montreal saw twelve film and video works of the past twelve years, in chronological order, in order for the viewers to witness the evolution of her narrative and visual style as an artist. There was the short film The Promise, some music videos directed by Chica, teasers of the documentaries Rockabilly 514 and Twice K.O., as well as her latest film Day Before Yesterday.
Among the personalities that showed up at the screening there were various actors and protagonists from her films such as Francine Grimaldi (The Promise), Michelle Boback and Richard Robitaille (Day Before Yesterday), The Richard and Eric Paradis (fetish scene celebrities) as well as Magdalena Piwowarski...
- 6/7/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
During the last week-end, Day Before Yesterday (my review), an eleven-minute short film directed by Patricia Chica, won its 8th award at the Sacramento International Film Festival.
This means that this short psychological thriller about an amnesiac woman received the Outstanding Foreign Short Film Award. The week before that, Patricia Chica's work (starring Michelle Boback, JacquesGodin, Richard Robitaille and Leif Anderson) had won the Platinum Remi Award (1rst Place for Best Directing - Short Film category) at the WorldFest - Houston International Film Festival.
Moreover, if you're curious about this short film, you can see it at the Ex-Centris movie theatre on Friday, June 4, 2010 at 5 p.m. during a retrospective of Chica's films that Festivalissimo is presenting this year. This event will also be an opportunity to discover the filmmaker's earlier works; such award-winning shorts like The Promise (featuring a cast of Montrealers: Victoria Sanchez, Stéphane Gagnon, Manuel Tadros,...
This means that this short psychological thriller about an amnesiac woman received the Outstanding Foreign Short Film Award. The week before that, Patricia Chica's work (starring Michelle Boback, JacquesGodin, Richard Robitaille and Leif Anderson) had won the Platinum Remi Award (1rst Place for Best Directing - Short Film category) at the WorldFest - Houston International Film Festival.
Moreover, if you're curious about this short film, you can see it at the Ex-Centris movie theatre on Friday, June 4, 2010 at 5 p.m. during a retrospective of Chica's films that Festivalissimo is presenting this year. This event will also be an opportunity to discover the filmmaker's earlier works; such award-winning shorts like The Promise (featuring a cast of Montrealers: Victoria Sanchez, Stéphane Gagnon, Manuel Tadros,...
- 4/27/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
As you've probably heard it, the Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois has already begun. However, if you're a fan of shorts you may want to consider having a look at Day Before Yesterday, a 11-minute short directed by Patricia Chica.
In the story, a woman (Michelle Boback) is found unconscious in the middle of downtown Montreal. Since she seems to suffer from a memory loss, she's taken to a police precinct. Besides, she's interrogated by two officers (Jacques Godin and Richard Robitaille) who try hard to find out who she is despite the gargantuan lack of clues.
Honestly, I'm not the kind of person you'd expect to review a short. However, Patricia Chica's work positively astonishes us by its production value. Obviously, from its cinematography to the care for the details (ex: the use of a free newspaper that actually exists), this short can certainly amaze us as much as a feature film.
In the story, a woman (Michelle Boback) is found unconscious in the middle of downtown Montreal. Since she seems to suffer from a memory loss, she's taken to a police precinct. Besides, she's interrogated by two officers (Jacques Godin and Richard Robitaille) who try hard to find out who she is despite the gargantuan lack of clues.
Honestly, I'm not the kind of person you'd expect to review a short. However, Patricia Chica's work positively astonishes us by its production value. Obviously, from its cinematography to the care for the details (ex: the use of a free newspaper that actually exists), this short can certainly amaze us as much as a feature film.
- 2/16/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
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