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I have always wanted to make a film but I don’t really know anybody in
my town. What should I do? How can I take on this new creative medium
without knowing many people?
- Horror Girl in Nowhere Town
Dear Twisted Twins,
Do you have any low budget tips you can share for creating gore? Like,
what is the best way to make fake blood? What do you do?
-Blood Virgin
Dear Twisted Twins,
Can you give me some advice- I feel like I have so many movie ideas
but then I get down on myself and think they are stupid or cliche. Do
you ever deal with self-doubt? How do you get through it?
-Vampy Van Vixen
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Hands down one of the best experiences of 2012 was taking part in the 48-Hour Film Project. Making a film was something both myself and my creative partner Tammy Dwyer had always wanted to do. For various reasons it hadn’t happened in our lives yet. As two people who thrive on the pressure of deadlines taking part in this intense, very structured, and yet completely creative project was a great jump off point. We formed our team and called ourselves Weed and Butcher Knives. Together our team made a film entitled “The Water’s Fine” and our work was selected as Runner Up for Best Film in New Hampshire.
No, no, no, this is not what it looks like! This blog is not a sick display of egotism disguised as a post about two other people.But setting the scene is important, right? After all, if not for the 48 Hour adventure I never would have crossed paths with two creative, funny, and insightful artists: Chris Dubey and Rina-fay London Monroe.
One of the most enjoyable aspects of the 48 Hour project is having all the teams, who actually made the deadline, come together and show their film off on a big movie theater screen. Chris Dubey stood out to me because, well, honestly, there is something horror fans give off that makes us recognizable to each other.
Chris made my night when he walked up to me after the screening to let me know how much he enjoyed The Water’s Fine. I so badly was trying to work up the courage to say the same thing to him and his teammates so it was a heart warming surprise. I hadn’t yet met ms. Rina but knew her as an actress’ in “Dupin’s Daydreams.”
I was immediately drawn to Rina after Facebook stalking her and at the award ceremony where we all ended up I got to give her a giant hug. Clearly we needed to be friends: She loves horror, she is an actress, comedian, aspiring director, gaga fan, and hello kitty collector like myself. The stars aligned and I feel honored to have met both Chris and Rina. Not to mention it would be a crime against nature if we didn’t join forces and make a film together: something no doubt will take place in 2013.
I am honored to have the opportunity to share Chris’ newest short horror film, CHAIN. It is a stylish horror revenge short starring Rina-fay London Monroe. After your viewing pleasure take the time to read the interview with Chris and Rina; Two people who really know what it means to be passionate about film making. They discuss making a film on a budget, the creative process, community involvement, and not being afraid to get a little (or a lot) bloody.
The Berlin Reporter wrote a snapshot on Dubey and Monroe and remind us all that if we want creative spaces in our communities we need to create them.
Rock ‘N’ Roll High School Class Reunion at Days of the Dead Chicago
By Rachel Hoover
After October’s marathon of terror, Chicago area horror fans had a chance to gather at the Schaumburg Marriott in the northwest suburbs for Days of the Dead. The show ran over the weekend of November 16th-18th, with a large list of celebrities in attendance and several special events. There were both genre regulars and film-centric reunions, including several actors from the original FRIGHT NIGHT. The small convention pulled in a decent crowd, with long autograph lines forming for Roddy Piper (THEY LIVE), and P.J. Soles (HALLOWEEN, CARRIE).
The moment I put on an Investigation Discovery TV show I am pretty much out for the count. This addictive, controversial, and suspenseful station feature shows that consistently keep me entertained. If the show is good enough I may even hold off on going to the bathroom (even though I could easily pause) because I want to know who-dun-it!
Needless to say I was ridiculously excited to learn the lady behind multiple excellent horror films (Doll Parts, Stained, The Stolen) was now going to be directing episodes of the series’ VERY BAD MEN (Make Believe Media) for ID.
As the generous and wonderful woman I know her to be, Karen indulged me in my fandom and fascination with her new job. I wanted to know how the episodes were put together, if she had contact with victims families, how she handled the criticisms of exploitation, and of course– her background in Law.
Lam’s thoughtful responses made for an excellent interview on the darker side of entertainment, how it relates to her work, being a woman, and our culture at large. Karen Lam! 
The full interview has so many juicy tidbits for ID fans but you will need to check out the new print issue for that. In the meantime enjoy this snippet and watch Very Bad Men on Thursday 10pm EST.
Ax Wound: How did you first get involved with the ID series’ Very Bad Men and Make Believe Media?
Karen Lam: I’ve known Lynn Booth and her company, Make Believe Media, for ages – Vancouver has a small, tightknit film and tv community. I had wanted to work with Lynn for ages, and we went for a meeting about two months ago, when I pitched a horror feature film that I wanted her to produce. She started telling me about “Very Bad Men” (they were about 7 episodes in), and I got really excited about the topic. She asked if I had ever considered series directing an investigative documentary series, and I thought she was just making conversation, but a week later, I was in my new job!
