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Meet the Filmmaker: artfacestudios, “Aimin’ and Killin'”

Aimin’ and Killin’https:/www.youtube.com/user/artfacestudios

11900642_10153567583069581_513702291_oQ: Why did you become a film maker?
A: We started with a High School psychology class video in 1999. It got a good response so we kept exploring the video medium to exercise the visions we had in our heads. Continuing our artistic process we both attended college to learn more about various creative areas. Along the way we’ve been able to infect others with our visions as well. Growing a descent sized fan base of fellow film makers, comedians, and artists.

Q: What are we going to see? Has it screened elsewhere and what are your plans for it?
A: Aimin’ and Killin’ is a “Helpful” outdoors show which is geared towards hunters to help provide a higher knowledge of the various adventures they’re after. Featuring Broc Throgood a Texas born master big game hunter, and his friend, five time World Champion, Duke McLaughlin. This has been shown at Open Screen Night in the past, and is available 24/7 on YouTube. We’re not sure our plans, but we might watch it later on YouTube.

Q: What else are you working on?
A: We are currently working on a Christian based teleplay, which is a first for us. It deals with hard edged topics that most Christians keep behind closed doors. Topics like fatherhood, abortion, and the first male immaculate conception.

Q: Tell us one weird thing about you and/or your movies?
A: We are the go to guys for Colorado produced puppet porn.

Q: Where can people go to find out more about you and your work?
A: YouTube is up 27/7, just search for Artfacestudios. https:/www.youtube.com/user/artfacestudios

Q: Is there anything you’d like to say about the Emerging Filmmakers Project?
A: It’s great to have opportunities like this to be able to showcase our projects. Keeping an eye out for local grown talent is a positive thing to see.

Aimin’ and Killin’ will screen November 29th at 6:00 p.m. during Film Novella & Feature Fest 2015 at The Bug Theatre.

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Meet the Filmmaker: Andy Denson, “Love’s Proof”

Love’s Proofhttps://www.facebook.com/LadderLLC

andy denson headshotQ: Why did you become a filmmaker?
AD: I became a filmmaker because I became obsessed with a Hi-8 camera my mom bought for our family vacation to the Philippines.

Q: What are we going to see at the Film Novella & Feature Fest? Has it screened elsewhere and what are your plans for it?
AD: At the Film Novella & Feature Fest you will see a film (Love’s Proof) that deals with accidental death and falling in love.

Q: What else are you working on?
AD: Ladder Productions LLC. is working on a feature film called Ham Silver Goes To Berlin. We currently have a GoFundMe and if anyone would like to help the film check out gofundme.com/hamsilver. It will hopefully be released sometime in 2016.

Q: Tell us one weird thing about you and/or your movies?
AD: I really like eggs.

Q: Where can people go to find out more about you and your work?
AD: The best places as of now to see our work is at vimeo.com/andydenson2000 & vimeo.com/ladderprollc. You can also stay in the loop with our productions at our FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/LadderLLC

Q: Is there anything you’d like to say about The Emerging Filmmakers Project?
AD: The Emerging Filmmakers Project is a great outlet for artist in general. I am so grateful to be a part of such a great community.

Love’s Proof will screen November 29th at 2:00 p.m. during Film Novella & Feature Fest 2015 at The Bug Theatre.

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Meet the Filmmaker: Ian Miller, “CDAI – Virtual Prisoner”

CDAI – Virtual Prisonerhttps://www.facebook.com/CDAIMovie

11150844_1390104804649644_1270268282577920007_nQ: Why did you become a filmmaker?
IM: I have enjoyed films since I was very little, and I tried creating pictures in my early years. However, I truly fell in love with the idea of making films when I saw Super 8. It’s one of my favorites and the character of Charles inspired me to take it to the next level. Ever since I was 12 I’ve been film making. I have had multiple solid short films, but this is my first “full-length” feature. With the success of this one, it only confirms that I want to do this for the rest of my life.

Q: What are we going to see at the Film Novella & Feature Fest? Has it screened elsewhere and what are your plans for it?
IM: You are seeing a tense, sci-fi thriller that explores and defines the idea of personhood and what it means to be alive through the eyes of Jamie and CDAI (her name means Cybernetic Defense Artificial Intelligence). Award winner Lexie Greenawalt and I wrote it together and I directed the picture. This is it’s first public screening and we hope to sell it to a dvd distribution company or digital distribution company.

Q: What else are you working on?
IM: My film company is brainstorming for the next film as we speak, but we intend with all our best to produce an even better film in the next year.

Q: Tell us one weird thing about you and/or your movies?
IM: I wear a suit jacket everywhere to do everything. School? Suit. Rehearsal? Suit. Film Shoot? Suit. Swimming? Suit.

Q: Where can people go to find out more about you and your work?
IM: We have a facebook page called CDAImovie where you can order the film and we will be posting news on the next film there as well. I have also done a short film called One Argument DMTA that you can find online.

Q: Is there anything you’d like to say about The Emerging Filmmakers Project?
IM: I would like to thank them for this opportunity to show my film to the world at large so I can learn and grow as a film maker.

CDAI – Virtual Prisoner will screen November 29th at 2:00 p.m. during Film Novella & Feature Fest 2015 at The Bug Theatre.

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Meet the Filmmaker: Eric Fulcher, “Chasing Solace”

Chasing Solace | ericfulcher.wix.com/spilledmilkprod

IMG_0785_resized_27Q: Why did you become a filmmaker?
EF: I want to entertain people visually and put my creativity to the test.

Q: What are we going to see at the Film Novella & Feature Fest? Has it screened elsewhere and what are your plans for it?
EF: The film has not screened anywhere and I would like for it to be distributed. This film will feature individuals attempting to understand their circumstances better.

Q: What else are you working on?
EF: Other than writing I just wait for an available crew position. At the moment I am in between gigs.

Q: Tell us one weird thing about you and/or your movies?
EF: I enjoy intangible antagonists, such as social expectations and love.

Q: Where can people go to find out more about you and your work?
EF: My website is ericfulcher.wix.com/spilledmilkprod and I can be found on IMDB.

Q: Is there anything you’d like to say about The Emerging Filmmakers Project?
EF: It’s a pleasure to be features in their lineup and I believe the goal of this group is positive. EFP serves as a great outlet for people to be aware of what is being made and to meet people to get things done.

Chasing Solace will screen November 29th at 12:00 p.m. during Film Novella & Feature Fest 2015 at The Bug Theatre.

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Meet the Filmmaker: Mark Sbani, “Born Fool”

Born Fool

sbaniQ: Why did you become a filmmaker?
MS: BORN FOOL was written as a play for the theatre. I directed it myself as a short film because I didn’t wanna wait to see it. I wanted a calling card I could hand to strangers, “here is one of my plays fully-realized.” I figured they’re more inclined to watch a DVD than read the play.

Q: What else are you working on?
MS: I just finished a screenplay called, BLUE BEAR, with a friend of mine and we’re trying to get that produced.

Q: Tell us one weird thing about you and/or your movies?
MS: Great question! My film was shot in an old Jewish cemetery right off Colfax, in Lakewood. It was called “Golden Hills” cemetery. About a month later, I found myself delivering the eulogy for my wife’s father, who I was close with, at another Jewish cemetery, but in Colorado Springs. He died in a nearby park called “Golden Hills” park. Also, while we were filming, a coyote ran across the graveyard, right through the set. He looked at us and smiled, then crashed into a chain-link fence. We saw him flip backwards and land, almost like a pratfall. Anyway, it scuttled over to the old section of the cemetery. We didn’t get it on tape, unfortunately, but I looked up what the coyote represents and they symbolize “the Joker.”

Q: Where can people go to find out more about you and your work?
MS: Just go online and type my name into YouTube, Colorado Public Radio or Google. I also make postcards – they’re on sale at Time Capsule Framing in Denver.

Q: Is there anything you’d like to say about The Emerging Filmmakers Project?
MS: I look forward to thanking you in person.

Born Fool will screen November 29th at 8:00 p.m. during Film Novella & Feature Fest 2015 at The Bug Theatre.

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Meet the filmmaker: Kai Dickson, “Theseus”

Theseushttps://vimeo.com/user13181644

kaiQ: Why did you become a filmmaker?
KD: When I was young I saw some behind the scenes footage from the 2002 “Spiderman” and ever since, had an intense fascination with the magic that goes into making a film. Of course as I got older, I discovered many ways to translate my philosophy, views, and emotions into stories and characters. It simply became my life’s passion, and it keeps my heart beating everyday.

Q: What are we going to see at the Film Novella & Feature Fest? Has it screened elsewhere and what are your plans for it?
KD: My film, THESEUS is a 25 minute Sci-fi, Action/Thriller, loosely based off of the mythology of Theseus and the Minotaur. It takes place in the a futuristic, dytopian-implied world and deals a lot with how our minds can bend our perception. Theres a lot of action too. Its screened at a couple film festivals already, most notability the “Indie Spirit Film Festival” and the “Stanley Horror Film Festival” both in Colorado.

Q: What else are you working on?
KD: I’m about to start filming my first feature film, Into the Night, in September. Its a coming of age drama about a Guitarist finding his voice and his place amongst his friends/family. Really excited to start that one.

Q: Tell us one weird thing about you and/or your movies?
KD: I shoot each character differently in style. There still lies an overall “look” for the film, but I love experimenting with how I can represent one character differently from another with the cinematography. A simple example would be, shooting handheld for a more emotional, free-spirited character, then locking down the camera on sticks and restricting movement for a character who has emotional parameters, or who is closed-minded.

Q: Where can people go to find out more about you and your work?
KD: I have a Youtube Channel and a Vimeo page. Just search Kai Dickson for both.

Q: Is there anything you’d like to say about The Emerging Filmmakers
Project?
KD: I’ve never had a film here before, so all I can say is that I’m super excited to see the atmosphere, watch great independent cinema, and meet more like-minded artists. Always psyched to be apart of anything that brings more filmmakers together.

Theseus will screen November 29th at 6:00 p.m. during Film Novella & Feature Fest 2015 at The Bug Theatre.

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Meet the Filmmaker: Brian McCulley, “Indie”

Indiehttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0567115/

0001_-136Q: Why did you become a filmmaker?
BM: I love the art, the storytelling and the process.

Q: What are we going to see at the Film Novella & Feature Fest? Has it screened elsewhere and what are your plans for it?
BM: Indie is a TV pilot about making movies, with a strong local cast and a few cast members from NY.

Q: What else are you working on?
BM: Just finished up the film DRIVEN with actor TONY TODD and finishing up a feature film titled COLLEGE PRANKS all shot here in Colorado.

Q: Where can people go to find out more about you and your work?
BM: My IMDb page is always up to date 🙂

Q: Is there anything you’d like to say about The Emerging Filmmakers Project?
BM: Always love screening at the EFP, its a long standing staple here in DENVER for film!

Indie will screen November 29th at 8:00 p.m. during Film Novella & Feature Fest 2015 at The Bug Theatre.

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Meet the Filmmaker: Elvis Leon, “Charlie’s: Episodes 1 & 2”

“Charlie’s: Episodes 1 & 2”

https://vimeo.com/beuproductions

elvisLivesQ: Why did you become a filmmaker?

EL: I never in my life thought that I would be a filmmaker. Surprisingly, it has always been in my life or at least in my living room. My parents love to watch films and ultimately their kids grew to love them. My dad used to tell me to get into the movie business when I was a kid, he never asked me to be a doctor or lawyer (wish he did!). I joined the military instead! Fast-forward 4 years, I got out of the military in 2008 and didn’t know what to do with my life until I discovered the Colorado Film School.

Making movies has given me an outlet and keeping busy is the way I have coped with civilian life after the military. I feel lucky to have found a passion that keeps me moving forward. And thankfully, I’ve been able to produce award-winning short films. Some days I don’t know why I’m in the independent movie industry and other days I’m curious to see if my dad was right. I really, really hope he’s right or I’m screwed.

Q: What are we going to see at the EFP? Has it screened elsewhere and what are your plans for it?

EL: I’ll be screening, Charlie’s (an original series) – Episode 1 & 2. It’s a dramedy about a straight bar owner that attempts to turn his straight bar gay. We shot it at one of Colorado’s oldest gay bar, Charlie’s Denver. The story was co-wrote by my best friend, Bobby Kimble and I, two straight guys.

This project has been in the works for 3 years now! There were tons of help from actors and crew that worked for free. The project also had a successful crowd funding campaign that helped us finish in post-production, hire an entertainment lawyer, and send Charlie’s to festivals like you! We hope to pitch this concept to TV networks one day.

For the first time at EFP, I’ll be screening BOTH episodes of Charlie’s (an original series)!!! I’ve been fortunate to have screened Episode 2 at the Alamo Drafthouse in July 2015 and at the SIE FilmCenter in August 2015. I’m happy that I can finally set this project free, but Charlie’s still needs help from Denver. If interested, please reach out!

Q: What else are you working on?

EL: I’m wrapping up 2 projects in post-production! One’s a short doc about a two gay senior citizens that have been partners for over 40 years. One of the old men has dementia and is forgetting about his partner.

The other project is a dramatic short about a cleaning lady that gets some bad news about the state of her health. The rest of her day doesn’t get any better.

Both films have been in post-production for almost 2 years and they will finally be complete in the coming days!

Q: Tell us one weird thing about you and/or your movies?

EL: My favorite color is yellow, but I don’t own anything that’s yellow.

Q: Where can people go to find out more about you and your work?

EL: https://twitter.com/be_u_films

https://vimeo.com/beuproductions

https://www.facebook.com/BeUProductions

Q: Is there anything you’d like to say about The Emerging Filmmakers Project?

EL: I’m sad to say, that I’m moving away from CO. The Emerging Filmmakers project will be something that I’ll truly miss. The Bug theatre is full of amazing and supportive human beings. I’ll continue to support you guys from afar and wish you the best. Keep putting Colorado films on the map.

“Charlie’s: Episodes 1 & 2” will be screening on August 20th at the Emerging Filmmaker’s Project.

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Meet the Filmmaker: Jeremiah Zentz, “Phil Collins Gets Shot”

“Phil Collins Gets Shot”

youtube.com/nationofstrangers

11845137_10156050694330045_5295365539889905101_oQ: Why did you become a filmmaker?

JZ: My sociology professor had an assignment requirement, to write an essay after going to one night of his weekly film series, the one I first went to I knew nothing about prior to the viewing, it was Eraserhead. I went to almost every film in his series and was considering a 6 week course in New York Film Academy during the summer. As a mover in college, I moved a filmmaker’s friend and told him my plans, he shook his head and said get a computer and a dv camcorder. I did, and landed an internship with atomfilms.com in 2000.

Q: What are we going to see at the EFP? Has it screened elsewhere and what are your plans for it?

JZ: We are seeing a webisode submitted back when it first came out, it is episode 3 of a series called the Art of Acting Out. It’s been out for a while now, in fact we only recently released the final chapter, episode 8. Go watch it on YouTube now!

Q: What else are you working on?

JZ: I’m looking for some people to put together something fun for Halloween, I think it’s got a possibility to go viral so, come talk to me.

Q: Tell us one weird thing about you and/or your movies?

JZ: Just one? Just talk to me for more than 2 minutes, you’ll find several weird things.

Q: Where can people go to find out more about you and your work?

JZ: youtube.com/nationofstrangers, facebook.com/coloradoentertainmentshowcase

Q: Is there anything you’d like to say about The Emerging Filmmakers Project?

JZ: This is my favorite place to screen! Thanks for doing this!

“Phil Collins Gets Shot” will screen on August 20th at the Emerging Filmmaker’s Project.