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Horror film event back and bigger than ever October is the best time of year for all things spooky, scary and macabre. It is the one month of the year when horror filmmakers shoot for box office releases, coinciding with Halloween and celebrating all things frightening, gothic and gory. Kamloops has become a Mecca for horror buffs as festival director and horror movie producer, Darryl John has returned for another year to promote the Fake Flesh Film Festival; a showcase of 20 minute original film shorts created by amateur filmmakers exclusively from the horror genre. The three day horror film festival will run from October 29 to 31 and with over 1500 submissions this year, there will be hours of over the top horror films to see. All music used has been originally scored for each movie or the filmmaker has obtained license to be in it. Horror movies are often made by the music and sounds, so expect creativity as these films showcase local musicians, bands and DJs. With a chance to have your horror film shown in a theatre in Banff, AB and online video link sharing, this is a great film company brand recognition opportunity as well. Darryl John has chosen to showcase local talent and wants the filmmakers from the Kamloops area to get the exposure
Festival director and horror movie producer, Darryl John.
they deserve. “I want to see everyone making a movie,” he said. “I also want to mention that artwork for the festival is by Phil Ryan.” Some of the categories that submissions are being judged on are for best short film and fulllength movie, best special effects, best actor/ actress and director, best death scene, best soundtrack and the fan favourite. Awards will be announced on the final day of the festival with cash prizes awarded to the winners. Some award categories also have co-sponsors providing additional prizes and one award or prize will be given to the individual designated as submitting the winning feature. A panel of film industry professionals will select winners and all films go through a screening process and are reviewed by at least two members of the selection committee. Starting at 7:30 pm at Cactus Jack’s Night Club located at 130 5th Avenue, the short horror film competition begins with comedian Dan Jakes introducing the films and providing his hilarious brand of humour to emcee the event. There are no bad seats in the house, as the horror films will be projected onto three large screens and nine 50-inch televisions for your viewing pleasure. Get into the celebration and - continued on page 2
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