Newsletter 22.6

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“The horror genre is vast and full of brilliance." 
     - Victor LaValle

                      

 Newsletter 22.6                 Returning December 1-4, 2022

UnderWorlds Film Fest Approaches...

Other Worlds Film Festival is proud to announce its selection of features and shorts for UnderWorlds Film Fest (May 20-21, 2022, in-person at Galaxy Highland Theatre).

"I’m excited to dive deep into the shadows with our audience again." says Bears Rebecca Fonté, Other Worlds Founder and Artistic Director. "The last two years have basically been like living in a horror movie so anything on screen is just catharsis at this point in time."


1 theater, 2 days, 15 new horror projects from exciting new indie filmmaking talents. Badges are on sale now for $75!

2022 DEADLINES & DETAILS

FILM & SCRIPT SUBMISSIONS
June 15: Regular Deadline
July 31: Midsummer Deadline
August 20: Late Deadline
Sept 10: Extended Deadline

EVENT DATES
May 20-21: UnderWorlds Fest

Dec 1-4: Other Worlds Film Festival 2022
FEATURE FILM LINEUP

THE ABANDON
Jason Satterlund
| US

A soldier wakes up alone in a strange room with no doors, windows, or exits. The only person he can reach is a woman who claims to be trapped in a similar room. Together, they work to find a way out before it's too late.  Watch the Trailer


THE PASSENGER
Raul Cerezo & Fernando Gonzalez Gomez | Spain

A group of people in a van transporting a wounded excursionist have to avoid sitting next to her during the trip.  In Spanish with English subtitles  Watch the Trailer


PRESENCE
Christian Schultz | US

Two young business partners finalize a life changing deal while on a yachting voyage. All is well, until the living nightmares of one of them threaten the deal and the safety of everyone on the yacht.  Watch the Trailer


REVEALER
Luke Boyce | US

Tensions rise when a stripper and a religious protester are trapped in a peep show booth and must come together to survive the apocalypse in 1980’s Chicago.

SHORT FILM LINEUP
BRACKISH     Christa Boarini | US | 9 min
A menacing spirit lurks in the mangroves waiting for an unsuspecting victim. She is the Brackish Undertaker, cursed by the crown she wears.


CAUSA SUI     Quentin Richard | France | 22 min
At the heart of the Vosges massif, a young girl and her father live in a farm far from everything. One day, all the sheep from their herd are mysteriously killed. Struggling to cop with the tragedy, the father falls into paranoia.


CREEP BOX     Patrick Biesemans | US | 9 min   WORLD PREMIERE!
After his wife's suicide, a scientist tries to use new technology to determine if there is life after death. But some things are better off being put to rest.


ESCAPE: A GHOST STORY     Robin Careless | Canada | 18 min
A group of escape room employees must face their fears and overcome a series of murderous puzzles set by a malicious ghost who has haunts the building, or face the dire consequences.


THE LAMB     Elijah Ziegler | US | 11 min   WORLD PREMIERE!
Charlie and Lucille's awkward date takes a disappointing turn.


A NEW DAY (BROUGHT TO YOU BYHORIZON RESEARCH SYTEMS)
Nate Southard | US | 4 min   WORLD PREMIERE!
At Horizon Research Systems, we pride ourselves on helping you achieve the life of your dreams - the life you deserve. Also, we may owe you a few apologies...


THE PEY     Ramone Menon | US | 9 min
A social media obsessed teenager is haunted by a terrifying monster after posting a mysterious GIF online.


THE RED ORCHID     Montana Cypress | US | 26 min
Deep in the swamps of Florida, an Indian Tribe prepares for the coming of an entity which seeks to feed on the children.


SAFE AND SOUND     Ian Kammer | US | 10 min
A teenage babysitter is stalked by a shadowy presence that trips the home security system. As loud beeps sound off whenever a door or window is opened, the system meant to protect her becomes an amplifying terror while they attempt to survive the night.


STALKED     Wesley Mellott | US | 20 min
A group of Urban Exploration YouTubers travel to the infamous town of Slaughter Hill, where an entire town seemingly disappeared overnight.


VELMA     Scarlet Moreno | US | 14 min
Through the lens of a late 1960s visual feast, "Velma" takes us on a psychological journey with the title character that examines sexuality, shame, and our societal views of both.  
Alum: VIV 1.0 OR THEY MUST HAVE FORGOTTEN (OW 2015)
 
Community Partners of UnderWorlds
 
MONSTERS & PHOTO OP: Bat City Scaregrounds 
 This fully immersive, multi-acre entertainment complex is dedicated to all things Halloween and Horror!  Open every weekend in October, it hosts three highly produced and themed haunted houses, live music, venders, sideshows, Vegas style stage acts, delicious seasonal concessions and more! Don't miss out this October 2022, as the Scaregrounds get a massive upgrade and become the only Fall FRIGHTFEST worthy of the name BAT CITY!

HORROR COMIC BOOK VENDING: Drew Edwards

Award-winning comic book writer, horror film historian, music journalist, rock promoter, and showman extraordinaire; these are all guises of the creative force known as Drew Edwards. Best known as the writer and creator of the long-running underground comic book series, Halloween Man, thousands tune in each week to hear him as a cast member of the horror movie podcast, Castle of Horror. Known as “Howlin’” Drew Edwards to many musicians, he’s helped bridge the horror and comic culture worlds with Austin’s legendary music scene with Halloween Man Productions' annual “Punk vs. Rockabilly” showcase during SXSW.

 

HORROR VENDING: Austin VHS Swap

Central Texas’s home grown and loosely connected network of VHS collectors, traders, and vendors. We exist to organize and connect the unique community of tape heads.
Did you know?
Other Worlds Film Festival became 
an official non-profit organization in 2020!

 
Please support us by making a donation. All donations go directly to paying our festival exhibition and screening fees.
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Bears Rebecca Fonté
Founder and Artistic Director

Dan Repp
Director of Programming

Robyn Paxman
Social Media Director & Programmer


Brett Ryan Bonowicz
Screenwriting Director & Programmer


Hal Hoeppner
Director of Operations
 
Jordan Brown
Associate Artistic Director


Courtney Hazlett 
Director of Marketing & Programmer


Reid Lansford
Registration Director & Programmer

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Hospitality Director & Programmer

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Outreach Director & Programmer
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