http://klkenzie.com/nucleus/ en-us Nucleus CMS v3.23 © Weblog http://backend.userland.com/rss http://klkenzie.com/nucleus//nucleus/nucleus2.gif http://klkenzie.com/nucleus/ http://klkenzie.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=17 The Big Three Announcements that so many have been waiting for...

1.) Ladies of Horror Contest Winner
2.) Music of Horror Challenge Winners
3.) Film Nominations

Our Ladies of Horror Contest winner was none other than...

Salome Suicide

So she will be hosting our upcoming '07 Festival and she will be reaping the many great awards for winning such a contest. We do thank all those who entered. It was a great run, and we will definitely be doing it again next year .

So then, who are our 2 Music of Horror Winners?

They would be:
Setonas and Cripple Ewe

And after discussing it with both bands, we have allowed it so that both bands will be playing both Friday and Saturday Night. So both nights you can catch these two great bands. Once again, we thank all those who entered, and we will be doing the contest again next year.

And So, Finally, the news that so many filmmakers have been dying to hear...What are the nominated films for the '07 season. Who will win? Well for that one, no one will known until the festival. However, as for our nominations, they are listed below...


Best Feature Film
Fallen Angels
The Tripper
Nympha
Risen
Magus

Best Short Film
Cannibal Flesh Riot
A.W.O.L.
Wretched
It's My Birthday
The Wake

Best Family Fright Film
Teddy Scares
30 Bones for Joey Jones
Beneath the Sink

Best Comedic Horror
Gay Zombie
Teddy Scares
Beneath the Sink
Not Quiet Dead
Electrical Skeletal

Best Make Up Effects
Fallen Angels
Risen
Witches Night
Nympha
Torture Device

Best Special Effects
Magus
A.W.O.L
Risen
Torture Device
Ghost Month

Best Screenplay
Fallen Angels
Nympha
Risen
Teddy Scares
Criticized

Best Concept
Fallen Angels
Jar
Wretched
Gay Zombie
Risen

Best Director
Fallen Angels
Risen
Nympha
Witches' Night
Ghost Month
Wretched

Best Cinematographer
Cannibal Flesh Riot
Nympha
Risen
Ghost Month
Torture Device

For the most up to date information on the festival, check out our website...
www.chicagohorrorfest.com
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Buy your Tickets now!]]> General http://klkenzie.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=16 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 06:41:27 -0700 http://klkenzie.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=15
Playing at the Chicago Horror Film Festival
October 5th - 8:30 p.m.

Warner Falls for "Angels"

Warner Bros., thru its Polychrome Pictures division, has acquired the domestic distribution rights to the demon haunted penitentiary film FALLEN ANGELS. The acclaimed horror thriller will begin possessing theatres in a limited theatrical release beginning October 5th and will be stalking onto DVD November 13th.

Boasting the first ever iconoclastic line-up of cult actors, the film stars Star Trek: The Next Generation's Michael Dorn, Bill Moseley of the Devil's Rejects and Rob Zombie's Halloween, Playboy cover girl and reality TV star Adrianne Curry in her feature debut, Kane Hodder of the Friday the 13th series, Michael Berryman of the Hills Have Eyes, Academy Award nominee Kevin McCarthy, WWE Diva and Playboy cover girl Christie Hemme, Last House on the Left's David Hess, Christopher Knight of the Brady Bunch and My Fair Brady, Golden Globe winner Ruth Buzzi, R.A. Mihailoff of Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3, Phantasm's Reggie Bannister, and Martin Kove of the Karate Kid.

In the award winning film, the demolition of a turn of the century prison grinds to a halt when a 100 year old crime scene is discovered. Hidden deep underground is a chamber filled with the remains of several brutally slain children. As a CSI team arrives at the prison, an even more disturbing discovery is made that will eventually unveil a legion of seven demons and their even more chilling origins: each demon is responsible for one of the seven deadly sins. Seven deadly sins...Seven deadly demons...Seven more deadly ways to die...

The chilling special effects were brought to life by veteran Bob Keen of Return of the Jedi, Blade, Highlander, and Dog Soldiers. Having created the demon "Pinhead" and the rest of the demons for the Hellraiser series, FALLEN ANGELS showcases Keen's finest menagerie of mayhem yet as he unveils seven new demons and several viscerally charged, cringe worthy death scenes.

Told at a breathtaking pace, FALLEN ANGELS is both a visceral horror film and a moving CSI mystery that appeals to multiple demographics. The film has already been an official selection at Screamfest, California Independent Film Festival, HorrorFest UK, Fantastic Festival of Films UK, Indy Horror Film Festival, and the Chicago Horror Film Festival.

Written and directed by Jeff Thomas and produced by Leonard Pirkle, Derek Zemrak, Robert Rowland, and Myron St. John, the FALLEN ANGELS special edition DVD will include the featurettes: Cult Icons: The Cast of Fallen Angels, Behind the Bars: The Making of Fallen Angels, Seven Deadly Demons: The Special Effects of Fallen Angels, and Haunted Prison: The Set of Fallen Angels, director's commentary, trailer gallery, and behind the scenes still gallery.
]]> General http://klkenzie.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=15 Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:48:00 -0700 http://klkenzie.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=13 Check out this video: HAG - Teaser



Add to My Profile | More Videos]]> General http://klkenzie.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=13 Fri, 6 Jul 2007 12:15:50 -0700 http://klkenzie.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=12 Chicago Horror.com and Chicagohorrorfest.com are merging to integrate the two websites together. While both organizations are both their own separate entities, we have brought the two sites together. It should also be said that there are going to be many road bumps along the way as we get the two sites integrated.

For the Horror Festival, Jason R. Davis is still the festival director, Erin Davis is still the Coordinator, and K. L. Kenzie is still the Staffing director, and we are the three organizers still in charge. Chad Savage is still in charge of Chicago Horror.com.

We are also glad to announce that Chad Savage has come on board as a judge for the Chicago Horror Film Festival. This helps to prove once again, that this year's festival is going to be our most amazing festival to date.

We look forward to scaring you soon, as October is quickly coming upon us.

-Festival Director
Jason R. Davis
]]> General http://klkenzie.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=12 Fri, 6 Jul 2007 11:39:37 -0700 http://klkenzie.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=11 Want to the next Hostess of the Chicago Horror Film Festival?!


The Chicago Horror Film Festival is in Search for a 2007 Festival Hostess. This year we have decided to go about this process in new way. So to all of you let us introduce the contest for the 2007 Chicago Horror Film Festival Lady of Horror.





The Technical

1. When does this contest start and how long do I have to submit my clips?

This contest officially opens up midnight on June 20th. Head shots must be received by July 20th. The winner will be announced on August 29th @ 8:00PM. CST

2. Do I have to be an anatomically correct female?

To get in the running anyone can enter that considers themselves a female.

3. What do I need to submit?

1st round we will be asking for photos (headshots). They do not need to be professional just 1 clear shot of your head, 1 Shot of your body, and 1 that shows off your personality. No Nudity Please. We ask that all shots be submitted no later than July 17th Via Snail mail and July 20th via e-mail. Please also send along your contact Info. Name, Phone number, Email or mailing address.

Send all entries to

edavis@chicagohorrorfest.com

or

Chicago Horror Film Festival

1326 Woodland Dr.

Lowell, IN. 46356

If CHOSEN to continue to the next round a video audition will be required. (READ BELOW)

4. So how does this contest work?

Your head shots are looked over and if you're chosen to continue to the 2nd round you will be contacted by July 21st. You will then need to submit a video clip 3-5 min in length with you first introducing yourself then Introducing your favorite horror film.

In the 2nd round

Your video auditions will be placed on our website July 28th and will be open for voting. Each week there will be a new set of girls. The winner from each week will move on in to the final round. The final round will consist of the winners of each week. When the votes are counted an official winner will be declared on August 29th @ 8:00PM. CST.

5. Are you only going to pick some skinny Goth girl?

No, we are looking for ladies of all size and color that are awesome enough to host the event. We look for charisma originality foremost.

6. So what is expected of me if I win?

- Be available October 4th for a quick rehearsal

- You will need to be available October 5th-7th to Host the 2007 Chicago Horror Film Festival Live at the Portage Theater located at 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL.

- You will be introducing films, bands, and other live acts on stage.

- You will need your own wardrobe and make-up (there are private dressing rooms behind the stage with full mirror and make up table)

- If you are not from the Chicago area you will need to secure your own accommodations (flight hotel) If you are from the Chicago area and need a ride or need to be picked up from the train it can be arranged.

7. If I win… are there any other perks?

- A full photo shoot with Deviant Desires Photography

- $100 cash prize

- 1 person Free Guest Addition to the entire festival

- Chicago Horror Film Festival T-Shirt

- And the opportunity to be apart of the 8th installment of the Chicago Horror Film Festival!

]]> General http://klkenzie.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=11 Fri, 6 Jul 2007 11:30:32 -0700 http://klkenzie.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=10 February 23-25- The Chicago Horror Festival had a table at Fangoria. We sold T- shirts, had fliers for the upcoming festival and a sign up sheet for the website in which we collected over 300 signatures. I spoke with Doug Bradley, Bill Moseley and Ken Foree about the festival. I'm sure that they would not be able to make it to this year's installment, but they did show a genuine interest and it's just nice to know that they are aware CHFF.

All in all, it was a great networking opportunity. We were able to spread the word about the festival to an audience who may have only heard about it in rumor or passing. People seemed really interested in what we have to do and say in the horror community. I see this year's festival being the biggest yet.

April 9-22- I was an assistant DP on the feature length DV film horror film "Hag"

It was two weeks of the longest days, some even extending to 16 hours. However it ended up being more than worth it. While on set I learned more about using lighting, gels,-white balancing to different colors for effect is my new favorite thing. This was also the first time that I worked and actually shot green screen. I networked with other industry people and made friends with some pretty talented people.

Also, as mentioned before, I will be receiving my IMDB listing from this project, not to mention I was paid pretty well for my shooting work.

The film "Hag" is currently in post production. I'm excited; this is the director Mark Vadik's second film. His first film "The Thirsting" has an overseas DVD release along with a theatrical release in Japan. There is also some talk of this not being the last project of Mark's that I will be on crew for. I could more than used to making a feature length film once every couple of months.

April 27-29- My first free weekend after the "Hag" shoot. Instead of resting like anyone else would have done, I accepted the role of DP for the 48th hour Film Project.

Friday our team "McDonalds Delivers", headed by Jill Trembczynski , received our genera,(romance) prop (a plastic box )and the line of dialog, ("I declare") all 3 elements that have to be used in our seven minute short film.

After a stressful night we got our actors, I captured footage at both Wrigley Field and JBTV, and then our piece was edited last minute by an editor we did not know or meet until that evening. We turned in our short in before the time it was due. One week later it was screened at The Landmark Century.

Now I can go on about the mistakes that I made with lighting and what I would have done differently. Instead, I would just rather thank everyone who was involved in the project.

Jill Trembczynski our writer and the one who brought us all together with this project.

Our actors and actress: Trey Chambers, Josh Breit, Kieth Burman and Salome- who were informed Friday night that we wanted then to act in our short in 12 hours and for no pay. Not one complained, and their ultra talented selves kept my number of takes to an absolute minimum

Brice Habeger our ultra last minute editor who was referred to us via phone and who came out to help us, a couple of kids he didn't even know.

JBTV who allowed me to use the camera equipment that I needed.

Gary Amerine who allowed us to use his computer to edit.

And last but definitely not least, Adam Trembczynski. Without his organizational and secretarial skills this project would have been at a lost. It's also nice to make a short with one of your bestest friend.

"Holy Cow" should hopefully make it's internet debt via YouTube within the next few weeks.


]]> General http://klkenzie.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=10 Thu, 3 May 2007 11:15:00 -0700 http://klkenzie.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=9 Chicago 48 Hour Film Project
and I’m looking for a little help. Basically, the 48
Hour Film Project is a competition in which teams of
filmmakers write, shoot and edit a short film over the
course of a weekend, which happens to be this weekend.
The finished films are going to be shown at the
Landmark Century Cinema on May 3rd.

We’re looking for a local (Chicagoland) video editor
experienced with Adobe Premier Pro 7 to edit a four to
seven minute short film. However, if you have your
own editing equipment and would be willing to edit our
short film, that would be a huge help. NOTE: We’ll
probably be standing over your shoulder and/or pacing
the floor while you edit. Due to the restrictions of
the competition, we can’t financially compensate
people for their help, but you will get a credit on a
film that will play theatrically and a great big thank
you from the rest of the filmmaking team! And maybe
pizza and beer; although you can’t have beer until the
editing is done.

Now for the bad news: This film project lasts a mere
48 hours. This includes finding out what genre of
film we’re making, writing the script, supplying props
and wardrobe, shooting the film, and editing it all
together. So basically we have from 7 PM Friday,
April 27th until 7 PM Sunday, April 29th to complete
the whole thing. This means, in all likelihood, that
all aspects of editing will take place between
Saturday night and early Sunday evening. We HAVE to
have our finished product submitted by 7 PM Sunday, so
obviously we’d need it done earlier. So if you aren’t
1000% sure that you can do this, please don’t offer.
We’re looking for a fast editor with nerves of steel.


If you aren’t an editor but you still want to help,
let me know. We aren’t exactly sure what the hell
we’re doing with this thing, so we might need actors,
lighting equipment, props, interior locations and who
knows what else. I’ll post all the details Friday
evening (once we know what genre we got stuck with)
and if anybody has anything they want to contribute,
it would be a gigantic help. Again, please don’t
offer to help unless you’re absolutely positive that
you’ll have the time to commit to this crazy project.

I'm looking forward to working with some local
Chicagoland filmmaking talent!
]]> General http://klkenzie.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=9 Thu, 3 May 2007 08:09:00 -0700 http://klkenzie.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=7

The Chicago screening of the Pigface Free For All Tour Documentary is coming up on Friday, November 17th @ The Portage Theater in Chicago. To view exclusive clips and trailers, and to get more information about the screening event, please visit the film's MySpace page here!

We also have advance tickets to the event for sale now, click on the link below to reserve your seat, and receive a copy of the Free For All Tour Documentary Soundtrack CD! Only $10 including the CD!

Buy Your Ticket Here!

(also come by the MK Ultra Vixxxens table and pay me a visit)]]> General http://klkenzie.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=7 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 09:16:23 -0700 http://klkenzie.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=6
We will also not only be having 1 after party on Saturday night at Exit, but a 2nd after party at Delilah's on Sunday night. Dj'd by the Horror DJ!

Is this going to be one hell of a festival or what!!!

So is everyone ready for one long nearly non-stop weekend of horror?]]> General http://klkenzie.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=6 Tue, 3 Oct 2006 17:40:21 -0700