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International Science of Horror Film Festival
NEW YORK, October 2013 — Get your cameras pointed at horror because Decades Out, a New York-based nonprofit arts organization has announced the opening of entries for its Third International Science of Horror Film Festival to be held in New York City. The mission of Decades Out is raising public awareness of the impact and social relevancy that science has on the arts, culture and human expression.
The International Science of Horror Film Festival highlights the horror, science and science fiction film making process. Eligible films can be narratives, documentaries, features or shorts of any budget, and must have a connection with science or horror in terms of inspiration, theme, plot or character.
All entries are to be submitted to the International Science of Horror Film Festival website (https://scienceofhorror.decadesout.org). The online entry system opens on October 26, 2013, deadline for entry is February 21, 2014. All submissions will be reviewed by an expert panel, with winners chosen in five categories — Excellence in Science, Excellence in Horror, Best Student Film, Audience Favorite and Best of Fest-The Science of Horror Award — will be announced March 2014.
Winning films will be shown at the annual Third International Science of Horror Film Festival and party, taking place in New York City in spring of 2014.
Along with the public screening, winners will receive film-related prizes valued up to $500 and special video commentary from a panel including an icon of horror and/or science. All entries will have an extended online presence on the OverAirTV website in a special section dedicated to the festival, receive a filmmaker profile, and get an HD capable online presence on the festival website.
Entry fee is $25 per film, $15 for eligible students. All entry requirements and award details are available at https://decadesout.org/component/content/article/57-the-science-of-horror-film-festival/100-science-of-horror-submission-guidelines, questions can be emailed to festival@decadesout.org.
“The festival will examine how science naturally informs and enriches the science, science fiction and horror genres, and promotes free thought and dialogue between science and society,” said Frank Kuzler, executive director, DecadesOut, based in Lower Manhattan. “It’s another example of how we are developing theatre and film projects based on socially relevant topics of a humanitarian and scientific nature.”
This year’s festival takes place under the banner of DecadesOut’s year-long exploration of the systems of humanity dubbed the Systems Festival, which will include film screenings, art exhibitions and live performances. Also happening will be panels of scientists and artists discussing important issues of the day.
More About DecadesOut:
DecadesOut is a nonprofit organization based in Lower Manhattan, takes its name from the inspiring words of President John F. Kennedy, who in 1961 said “I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal before this decade is out of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to earth.” The organization creates and promotes works that raise public awareness of the impact and social relevancy that science has on the arts, culture and human expression. The group develops and produces works of fiction and nonfiction in film, theatre, visual arts and multimedia that look to transform the discourse between science and society through an artistic platform, and helps artists inspired by science to share their perceptions and explore socially relevant issues that speak to our existence.
The organization was founded in 2009 by Frank Kuzler, executive director, and board members include Jan Rozenveld, managing director at the Ace Hotel, Sue Torres, owner and executive chef at Sueños restaurant in Chelsea, and Jennifer Larkin, director of awards programming for the Art Directors Club.
Get “The Conjuring” DVD Free
The Conjuring is taking the paranormal world like Ghost Riders on The Storm! Chances are you’ve heard something about The Conjuring, but there are 5 things you need to know for sure – well 6!
5 things you need to know are directly related to the movie, and number 6 is that you can win a free DVD of The Conjuring. All you do is read through the 5 things you need to know, watch the movie trailer (at bottom), then either post or submit any similar or related experiences you have had or know of. Use the red “Leave Comment” box on this page or submit on contact form using drop down box “The Conjuring Experience.” The winner will be determined soley by Horror Palace as the best entry.
The Conjuring 5 Things to know!
1) The Conjuring is directed by the acclaimed James Wan, the Australian-born director of the fright-fests Insidious and the Saw series. His Twitter handle is @CreepyPuppet. Say no more.
2) The Conjuring has been given an “R” rating by the MPAA. Not because of blood, gore, or violence, but simply because it’s just so scary from start to finish!
3) The Conjuring’s cast and crew experienced creepy events during filming. Scratches appeared out of nowhere on Vera Farmiga’s computer soon after she agreed to act in the movie, the crew were routinely woken by something in the “witching hour” between 3 and 4AM, and the real-life Carolyn Perron fell and broke her hip while visiting the set.
4) The Rhode Island farmhouse where The Conjuring is set once belonged to an accused witch, Bathsheba, who tried to sacrifice her children to the devil and killed herself in 1863.
5) Hold your applause! The Conjuring will make you terrified to clap! Whether it’s playing a traditional game of hide-and-seek by following the clapping sounds like the mother and daughter in the movie, or being terrorized by ghostly claps in different rooms of the haunted farmhouse, these claps throughout the movie will give you the creeps!
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NOTE: Each household is only eligible to win 1 The Conjuring Blu-ray via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.
Glenn Berggoetz Gots It Going
Award-winning independent filmmaker Glenn Berggoetz has five feature films, two TV show pilots to his credit, and currently is excited about two major projects in the works. The Ghosts of Johnson Woods is a dark comedy that is now in post-production and slated for a 2014 release. The film has already received interest from distributors who want to continue running Berggoetz’s theatrical releases.
On papter, Berggoetz has just completed a feature film script titled Conclave which is attracting a tremendous amount of interest. Conclave is a scathing satire of the papacy that is being compared to films like Monty Python’s Life of Brian and the Mel Brooks classic Blazing Saddles. Rightly so, the script has drawn attention from Terry Gilliam of Monty Python fame, former Michael Jackson publicist Michael Levine, and actor Kane Hodder, who is being considered for a small role in the film.
Glenn Berggoetz’s films To Die Is Hard and The Worst Movie EVER! have both received theatrical releases. Berggoetz has been published extensively, is a frequent speaker at film festivals and to film groups, and makes numerous radio appearances.
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