St. Vincent's Annie Clark will make her directorial debut with a segment in Xx, an upcoming anthology horror film composed of four shorts starring and helmed entirely by women.
Clark will film her portion of the movie this spring, though no details were offered regarding the cast or plot. Clark did, however, co-write her segment with burgeoning genre star Roxanne Benjamin, who produced 2014's Faults and the V/H/S films, and made her directorial debut in the 2015 anthology film, Southbound.
Along with Clark, Xx will feature segments from Karyn Kusama (Jennifer's Body,...
Clark will film her portion of the movie this spring, though no details were offered regarding the cast or plot. Clark did, however, co-write her segment with burgeoning genre star Roxanne Benjamin, who produced 2014's Faults and the V/H/S films, and made her directorial debut in the 2015 anthology film, Southbound.
Along with Clark, Xx will feature segments from Karyn Kusama (Jennifer's Body,...
- 4/12/2016
- Rollingstone.com
What's better than badass women making badass horror films? Are you ready for a new point of view? Magnet and Xyz Films are going to blast the doors off of the anthology horror vehicle with Xx! Magnet is fully financing and has acquired worldwide rights to this collection of short films that is sure to challenge, scare, and inspire viewers. Contributors to the film are all female directors --- who will showcase female leads --- meaning that the world will get to see new work by Mary Harron (American Psycho), Jennifer Lynch (Surveillance), Jovanka Vuckovic (The Guest), and Karyn Kusama (Jennifer's Body). No casting news yet. Judging from these ladies' past filmographies, I'm grateful that they'll have another terrifying outlet. Magnet, the tentacled genre arm of Magnolia,...
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- 10/9/2014
- Screen Anarchy
L.A., are you ready for some scary short-form cinema? Next Thursday, May 22nd, Fango contributor and Scream Factory feature producer Justin Beahm will host a lively night of short film terror at Hollywood’s Tcl Chinese Theatre at 10:30pm! Films selected as part of the program include Jacqueline Ess director Jovanka Vuckovic’s haunting The Guest, John Pata’s […]...
- 5/13/2014
- by Fangoria Staff
- Fangoria
Shine on, kids! The full schedule for the Stanley Film Festival, which runs at the iconic and historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Co, April 24-27, has been announced; and we have all the details you need right here. Dig it!
From the Press Release
The Stanley Film Festival (Sff), produced by the Denver Film Society and presented by NBC Universal's Chiller, announced today its Opening Night film and several special event highlights and experiences taking place at the four-day event (April 24-27, 2014).
The Stanley Film Festival celebrates the best in independent horror cinema at the hotel that inspired The Shining. The Festival will host a full slate of films, panels, competitions, and special events - all at the beautiful and historically haunted Stanley Hotel.
The Stanley Film Festival will open Thursday, April 24, with a Gala Presentation of an original documentary from EPiX, Doc of the Dead. Directed by Colorado...
From the Press Release
The Stanley Film Festival (Sff), produced by the Denver Film Society and presented by NBC Universal's Chiller, announced today its Opening Night film and several special event highlights and experiences taking place at the four-day event (April 24-27, 2014).
The Stanley Film Festival celebrates the best in independent horror cinema at the hotel that inspired The Shining. The Festival will host a full slate of films, panels, competitions, and special events - all at the beautiful and historically haunted Stanley Hotel.
The Stanley Film Festival will open Thursday, April 24, with a Gala Presentation of an original documentary from EPiX, Doc of the Dead. Directed by Colorado...
- 4/3/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
The Stanley Hotel launched its first annual Stanley Film Festival last year and put together an impressive group of horror films and guests. After initially announcing Doc of the Dead as their opening film, we now have the full programming list, which includes screenings of The Sacrament, Dead Snow: Red vs. Dead, and much more:
“The Stanley Film Festival (Sff) produced by the Denver Film Society (Dfs) and presented by Chiller, announced today its full line-up and schedule. As previously announced, Doc of the Dead will open Sff. The festival, taking place April 24-27, will close with the mockumentary from Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement (Flight of the Conchords), What We Do In The Shadows, about a house of vampires trying to get back in touch with modern society. Throughout the four-day celebration of the best in horror cinema, Sff will showcase a full slate of features, shorts, panels,...
“The Stanley Film Festival (Sff) produced by the Denver Film Society (Dfs) and presented by Chiller, announced today its full line-up and schedule. As previously announced, Doc of the Dead will open Sff. The festival, taking place April 24-27, will close with the mockumentary from Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement (Flight of the Conchords), What We Do In The Shadows, about a house of vampires trying to get back in touch with modern society. Throughout the four-day celebration of the best in horror cinema, Sff will showcase a full slate of features, shorts, panels,...
- 4/3/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Last month, Dark Sky Films and Xyz Films announced the production of an historic film: Xx, the first horror anthology written and directed entirely by women. Filmmaker Jovanka Vuckovic is one of the directors on this trail-blazing film - and she's in good company. The other segments will be directed by Jennifer Lynch (Boxing Helena, Surveillance), Mary Harron (I Shot Andy Warhol, American Psycho), Karyn Kusama (Girlfight, Jennifer's Body), and Jen and Sylvia Soska (Dead Hooker In A Trunk, American Mary), with opening credits and interstitials by stop-motion animator Sofia Carrillo. Vuckovic, who is also serving as associate producer on Xx, is a former visual effects artist with a heavy pedigree in the horror genre (she was the editor of Rue Morgue Magazine and has written two non-fiction books about horror). She developed the project with Todd Brown of Xyz Films to help female filmmakers gain more exposure in the genre.
- 12/4/2013
- by Eric Stanze
- FEARnet
It seems this decade will be known as yet another golden era of the anthology film. We’ve had the likes of The Theatre Bizarre, V/H/S (and its sequel), The ABCs of Death, the indie flicks Theater of the Deranged 1-3 et al., and now comes another one, Xx – this time with the Usp of a completely female directorial roster, including: Jennifer Lynch, Mary Harron, Karyn Kusama, Jen and Sylvia Soska, and Jovanka Vuckovic.
The press release in full:
Mpi/Dark Sky Films and Xyz Films are producing Xx, an all-female horror anthology with segments starring female leads, helmed by female filmmakers.
The companies have assembled an impressive roster: Jennifer Lynch (Boxing Helena, Chained), Mary Harron (American Psycho, I Shot Andy Warhol), Karyn Kusama (Girlfight, Jennifer’s Body), Jen and Sylvia Soska (known as the Soska sisters with credits including Dead Hooker in a Trunk, American Mary), and Jovanka Vuckovic (The Captured Bird,...
The press release in full:
Mpi/Dark Sky Films and Xyz Films are producing Xx, an all-female horror anthology with segments starring female leads, helmed by female filmmakers.
The companies have assembled an impressive roster: Jennifer Lynch (Boxing Helena, Chained), Mary Harron (American Psycho, I Shot Andy Warhol), Karyn Kusama (Girlfight, Jennifer’s Body), Jen and Sylvia Soska (known as the Soska sisters with credits including Dead Hooker in a Trunk, American Mary), and Jovanka Vuckovic (The Captured Bird,...
- 11/10/2013
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Dark Sky Films and Xyz Films have announced Xx, an all-female anthology horror movie that includes segments from The Soska Sisters, Karyn Kusama, Jennifer Lynch, Mary Harron, and Jovanka Vuckovic:
“Mpi/Dark Sky Films and Xyz Films today announced a momentous project, Xx, a landmark all-female horror anthology, with each segment featuring both a female director and female lead.
The directors on board include Jennifer Lynch (Boxing Helena, Chained), Mary Harron (American Psycho, I Shot Andy Warhol, The Moth Diaries), Karyn Kusama (Girlfight, Jennifer’s Body) , The Soska Sisters – Jen and Sylvia Soska (Dead Hooker in a Trunk, American Mary, ABCs of Death 2), and Jovanka Vuckovic (The Captured Bird, The Guest). The filmmakers will develop their own stories, and each will have a female lead character. The various segments will be linked by work by Guadalajara-based stop-motion animator Sofia Carrillo, who will also create the film’s title sequence.
“Mpi/Dark Sky Films and Xyz Films today announced a momentous project, Xx, a landmark all-female horror anthology, with each segment featuring both a female director and female lead.
The directors on board include Jennifer Lynch (Boxing Helena, Chained), Mary Harron (American Psycho, I Shot Andy Warhol, The Moth Diaries), Karyn Kusama (Girlfight, Jennifer’s Body) , The Soska Sisters – Jen and Sylvia Soska (Dead Hooker in a Trunk, American Mary, ABCs of Death 2), and Jovanka Vuckovic (The Captured Bird, The Guest). The filmmakers will develop their own stories, and each will have a female lead character. The various segments will be linked by work by Guadalajara-based stop-motion animator Sofia Carrillo, who will also create the film’s title sequence.
- 11/9/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Around here we love our horror-loving ladies. Adore them in fact! That's why we're excited to report that an all-new female-centric anthology is on its way with some great names attached! Read on for details.
From the Press Release
Mpi/Dark Sky Films and Xyz Films today announced a momentous project, Xx, a landmark all-female horror anthology, with each segment featuring both a female director and female lead.
The directors on board include Jennifer Lynch (Boxing Helena, Chained), Mary Harron (American Psycho, I Shot Andy Warhol, The Moth Diaries), Karyn Kusama (Girlfight, Jennifer's Body), The Soska Sisters - Jen and Sylvia Soska (Dead Hooker in a Trunk, American Mary, ABCs of Death 2), and Jovanka Vuckovic (The Captured Bird, The Guest). The filmmakers will develop their own stories, and each will have a female lead character. The various segments will be linked by work by Guadalajara-based stop-motion animator Sofia Carrillo, who...
From the Press Release
Mpi/Dark Sky Films and Xyz Films today announced a momentous project, Xx, a landmark all-female horror anthology, with each segment featuring both a female director and female lead.
The directors on board include Jennifer Lynch (Boxing Helena, Chained), Mary Harron (American Psycho, I Shot Andy Warhol, The Moth Diaries), Karyn Kusama (Girlfight, Jennifer's Body), The Soska Sisters - Jen and Sylvia Soska (Dead Hooker in a Trunk, American Mary, ABCs of Death 2), and Jovanka Vuckovic (The Captured Bird, The Guest). The filmmakers will develop their own stories, and each will have a female lead character. The various segments will be linked by work by Guadalajara-based stop-motion animator Sofia Carrillo, who...
- 11/8/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Horror anthologies don’t seem to be going away anytime soon. With projects like V/H/S, its sequel along with The Profane Exhibit and more, all of these films tend to have a certain gimmick or spin to them. Straight out of the American Film Market comes the announcement of a horror anthology being directed by all female directors. Most of whom I’m sure you have heard of. Read below for the full details released by The Hollywood Reporter.
From The Hollywood Reporter:
Mpi/Dark Sky Films and Xyz Films are producing Xx, an all-female horror anthology with segments starring female leads, helmed by female filmmakers.
The companies have assembled an impressive roster: Jennifer Lynch (Boxing Helena, Chained), Mary Harron (American Psycho, I Shot Andy Warhol), Karyn Kusama (Girlfight, Jennifer’s Body), Jen and Sylvia Soska (known as the Soska sisters with credits including Dead Hooker in a Trunk,...
From The Hollywood Reporter:
Mpi/Dark Sky Films and Xyz Films are producing Xx, an all-female horror anthology with segments starring female leads, helmed by female filmmakers.
The companies have assembled an impressive roster: Jennifer Lynch (Boxing Helena, Chained), Mary Harron (American Psycho, I Shot Andy Warhol), Karyn Kusama (Girlfight, Jennifer’s Body), Jen and Sylvia Soska (known as the Soska sisters with credits including Dead Hooker in a Trunk,...
- 11/8/2013
- by Andy Triefenbach
- Destroy the Brain
Mpi/Dark Sky Films and Xyz Films are producing Xx, an all-female horror anthology with segments starring female leads, helmed by female filmmakers. The companies have assembled an impressive roster: Jennifer Lynch (Boxing Helena, Chained), Mary Harron (American Psycho, I Shot Andy Warhol), Karyn Kusama (Girlfight, Jennifer's Body), Jen and Sylvia Soska (known as the Soska sisters with credits including Dead Hooker in a Trunk, American Mary), and Jovanka Vuckovic (The Captured Bird, The Guest). The plan is for the filmmakers to develop their own stories, which will be interspersed by work from Guadalajara-based stop-motion animator Sofia Carrillo,
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- 11/8/2013
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In just one week the fourth annual Telluride Horror Show kicks off in picturesque Telluride, Co, with Ben Ketai’s anticipated trapped-in-a-mine thriller Beneath rounding out the weekend.
Other films in the line-up include All Hallow’s Eve, a Halloween-based anthology that features the return of the demonic Art the Clown, who was first seen in the terrific short film Terrifier; Jesse T. Cook’s subversive and incredibly divisiveSeptic Man; and the World Premiere of Chemical Peel, directed by Grand Junction, Colorado, native Hank Braxtan.
Joining the fest will also be Guest Director Phil Tippett, who will be on hand to present a special sneak preview of Phil Tippett’s Mad God: Part 1, a surrealistic stop-motion nightmare featuring hundreds of detailed puppets. He will also present a special screening of his short film Mutantland.
For more info visit the official Telluride Horror Show website, "like" Telluride Horror Show on...
Other films in the line-up include All Hallow’s Eve, a Halloween-based anthology that features the return of the demonic Art the Clown, who was first seen in the terrific short film Terrifier; Jesse T. Cook’s subversive and incredibly divisiveSeptic Man; and the World Premiere of Chemical Peel, directed by Grand Junction, Colorado, native Hank Braxtan.
Joining the fest will also be Guest Director Phil Tippett, who will be on hand to present a special sneak preview of Phil Tippett’s Mad God: Part 1, a surrealistic stop-motion nightmare featuring hundreds of detailed puppets. He will also present a special screening of his short film Mutantland.
For more info visit the official Telluride Horror Show website, "like" Telluride Horror Show on...
- 10/4/2013
- by Brad McHargue
- DreadCentral.com
The features that make their premiere at Fantastic Fest tend to get much of the attention, but don’t forget that you’re likely to see some great short films at the event as well. Fantastic Fest is known for their extensive short film selection and this year is no different:
“Fantastic Fest is excited to announce the short film lineup for the ninth edition of Fantastic Fest, happening September 19th- 26th in Austin, Texas at Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline. Short films provide an outlet for filmmakers to showcase their genre talents in a format with fewer restraints, making them a Fantastic Fest favorite. Fantastic Fest is wildly excited that longtime festival comrade Kier-la Janisse is now our lead shorts programmer. Kier-la created the notorious CineMuerte Film Festival in Canada, and was the first full-time film programmer for the Alamo back in the “wild west” days. She has since gone on...
“Fantastic Fest is excited to announce the short film lineup for the ninth edition of Fantastic Fest, happening September 19th- 26th in Austin, Texas at Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline. Short films provide an outlet for filmmakers to showcase their genre talents in a format with fewer restraints, making them a Fantastic Fest favorite. Fantastic Fest is wildly excited that longtime festival comrade Kier-la Janisse is now our lead shorts programmer. Kier-la created the notorious CineMuerte Film Festival in Canada, and was the first full-time film programmer for the Alamo back in the “wild west” days. She has since gone on...
- 9/4/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
FrightFest in association with Horror Channel will be screening nine specially selected short films, all World Premieres, at this year’s August event at the Empire Cinema, Leicester Sq. From James Moran’s sickly slick serial killer tale and Dominic Brunt’s ghastly vision of war time Hell, to Will Gilbey’s hard-boiled noir cop thriller and Mike Mort’s even harder puppet cop hero Chuck Steel, the line-up represents a rich tapestry of talent, with casts that include Hannah Tointon, Neil Maskell, Ed Speleers, Alfie Allen & Jack Gordon.
Paul McEvoy, Co-director of FrightFest & Horror Channel programme co-ordinater said: “This year’s brilliant and insane mix of shorts includes outstanding World Premieres from some FrightFest favourites and some exciting new cinematic blood. Behold and enjoy!”
Programme
Main Screen
Friday Aug 23
16:15 Crazy For You (World Premiere)
Director: James Moran. Cast: Arthur Darvill, Hannah Tointon. UK. 2013. 10 mins
It’s difficult to...
Paul McEvoy, Co-director of FrightFest & Horror Channel programme co-ordinater said: “This year’s brilliant and insane mix of shorts includes outstanding World Premieres from some FrightFest favourites and some exciting new cinematic blood. Behold and enjoy!”
Programme
Main Screen
Friday Aug 23
16:15 Crazy For You (World Premiere)
Director: James Moran. Cast: Arthur Darvill, Hannah Tointon. UK. 2013. 10 mins
It’s difficult to...
- 7/24/2013
- by Ed Doyle
- SoundOnSight
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