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MARK BURNHAM is an actor and filmmaker living in Los Angeles. After college, Mark began training at the MET Theatre, where he was a founding member of the MET Theatre Workshop under the tutelage of, and studying along side Oscar, Emmy, Tony, and Pulitzer Prize winners. Through the 1990's, Mark could be seen on television in MAG7, Buffy, 3rd Rock, Action, Sunset Beach, USA High, and Warden Of Red Rock. In 2012, Mark met Quentin Dupieux and spent the next two years working with the auteur director and DJ on four films; WRONG from DraftHouse, WRONG COPS ep1, WRONG COPS (feat), and REALITE' from IFC Midnight. In 2014 Mark Co-Produced the English language film HIDDEN IN THE WOODS from Chilean director Patricio Valladares and Sony Releasing. In 2018 Mark was seen in student Academy Award winner Ryan Prows first feature LOWLIFE playing Teddy Haynes from IFC Midnight. Before the pandemic shutdown in 2020, Mark was cast in the Legendary Entertainment and Netflix film THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE as Leatherface.

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Ruby Bell is an Australian-born, LA-raised, London-educated, and current New York resident. She holds an MA in Fashion Media Practice & Criticism from the University of the Arts London. Her diverse talents include writing full-page articles published in Elle UK, taking photographs featured in Vogue and Prada, and creating her own films that have garnered critical acclaim and collected laurels. Ruby was also the still photographer for Baz Luhrmann's 8-time Oscar-nominated 2022 film, "Elvis," which starred Austin Butler and Tom Hanks. In addition, she served as the assistant to the cinematographer on the 2020 live-action Disney remake of "Mulan."

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Berkley Brady, based in Calgary, Alberta, is a producer, DGC director, and writer, known for her work in film and television. Operating under the corporate entity Nika Productions Inc., Brady draws inspiration from cinematic and art history, hip-hop culture, and the natural landscape. With a passion for storytelling on screens of all sizes, Brady's creative pursuits reflect her diverse influences.

Raised in a family of storytellers and night owls, Brady's multicultural background as a Metis on her father's side and predominantly Scottish on her mother's side shaped her early experiences. A vivid childhood memory involves sitting under a restaurant table, captivated by her father's animated storytelling, which brought laughter and joy to the listeners.

In 1986, Brady relocated to Calgary, a city nestled between the Rocky Mountains and the prairies, where she discovered her teenage passions for books, snowboarding, and indulging in the mystique of brooding boys with baggy pants. Her dedication to snowboarding led her to compete in half-pipe competitions, even achieving a notable third-place ranking in her province in 1994. Brady's connection to snowboarding extends beyond the sport itself; she views its physicality, flow, and rhythm as influences that shape her directorial approach. The mathematical curves and musicality inherent in snowboarding inform her intuitive collaboration with actors and her pursuit of fluid camera work.

After completing university, Brady embarked on a journey as an assistant to documentary and experimental filmmakers, immersing herself in projects such as editing documentaries on the International Criminal Court and capturing potlatch ceremonies. These early experiences kindled her passion for narrative filmmaking, leading her to pursue an MFA in film directing at Columbia University in New York City. During her six-year stay in the city, she absorbed its vibrant cultural landscape, exploring various art forms, including dance and the legacy of hip-hop. Brady's time at Columbia involved working as a Teacher's Assistant at Barnard College and collaborating with different production companies as a reader. Additionally, she produced her first award-winning short film, "The Immaculate Reception," which premiered at Sundance Film Festival, marking her inaugural visit to the renowned event.

Brady's accolades continued to accumulate as she won the prestigious Alfred P. Sloan award, which provided the opportunity to create her debut short film, "Blow Out." This atmospheric piece delves into the story of a lone geologist battling her crew on an isolated, snow-blown oil rig.

Despite being inspired by the creativity and ambition surrounding her in the United States, Brady decided to return to Canada in 2016, driven by love. She is happily married to Ian Lister, a notable Canadian cinematographer. Brady cherishes the artistic landscape of Canada and directed her first two episodes of the upcoming TV series "Secret History of the Wild West." With the support of Telefilm funding, she ventured into feature film directing, completing her debut feature, "Dark Nature," in the autumn of 2022. The film premiered at Fantasia in Montreal, marking a significant milestone in her career.

Currently, Brady's creative focus lies in directing horror films infused with adventure and evocative emotions. For her, the perfect film is one that elicits laughter, screams, and tears. With a desire to offer guilt-free escapes, Brady aspires to craft stories that employ genre conventions to tackle significant and sometimes challenging ideas.

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In this episode of the Film School podcast, I share my thoughts on the new film, Kids VS Aliens, which has just been released on Shudder.

Initially, I was not very interested in the movie until I found out that it was directed by Jason Eisner, known for his work on the cult favorite, Hobo with a Shotgun.

In this video, I talk about the similarities between Kids versus Aliens and Eisner's previous short film, Slumber Party Alien Abduction – which inspired this feature.

If you're wondering whether or not to check out this new film, this podcast episode will give you all the information you need to make an informed decision.

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In this episode of the podcast, host Eric Skwarczynski sits down with Sean McDaniel, the cinematographer for Anthony DiBlasi's new horror film Malum – a reimagining of the 2014 cult classic horror movie Last Shift.

Throughout the episode, Sean shares his experience at USC film school, what it's like remaking a cult classic, how to choose what lenses to use for a project, and what he thinks the best year of cinema is.

Whether you're a fan of horror movies or simply interested in the behind-the-scenes process of filmmaking, this episode is a must-listen.

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Chris Bezold is a composer known for Legacy (2020), Day Labor (2022), and Larceny (2017). His two latest films are Repeater, starring Paul Sidhu and Kristanna Loken, and As Good As Dead, starring Michael Jai White and Tom Berenger.

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Walker Brandt was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California on July 13, 1966. At age 12 started her own business as a horse trainer and exerciser. In her teens, she moved to Los Angeles and enrolled at Los Angeles Valley College. She worked various part-time jobs while taking classes in business, nutrition science, and child development.

During that time, she was approached by a photographer who encouraged Walker to go into modeling and signed with Elite Model Management. When she was 18 years old, Walker moved to Milan, Italy and started her professional model and acting career. In the 1990s she was featured in major Hollywood productions, including City Slickers (1991), Dante's Peak (1997) & Lunarcop (1995), as well as US and international TV shows, including Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987), Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990), and Die Gang (1997), to name a few. Some of the projects she worked on took her to locations such as to South Africa where she was able to meet and spend time with Nelson Mandela before his election, laugh backstage with Shirley MacLaine when she was on tour in Africa, and play with baby lions and see wild African elephants in their habitat. Another project took her into the countryside of East Berlin while living in Hamburg Germany during the shooting of a TV series.

Walker's image and talents have also been used in dozens of commercials and Ad campaigns for popular national and international brands. In addition to traditional acting roles, she has also hosted and done voice over for several of the brands.

In 2001, Walker married Jeff Stafford, and she and her husband raised her stepdaughter. Raising a child motivated her to stay closer to home with her work. During that time, she took courses at Santa Monica College and Orange Coast College as well as serving as a board member of her community organization for a period of time, where her responsibilities included organizing the Neighborhood Watch program for 1700 residents as well as addressing safety & security issues with the city on behalf of the community. She established working relationships with the Mayor, Councilman, and various city officials as a result.

Walker and her husband enjoy stand up paddling, hiking, golf, mountain biking, and spending active time out in nature at every opportunity with their family in Southern California.

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I had the pleasure of chatting with cinematographer Brian Sowell about his work on the new Christmas horror film 'Bloody Christmas' which premiered on Shudder and in select theaters on December 9th, 2022.

In this conversation, we dive into Brian's early interests in film and how he started working in the industry. Then he gives us the inside scoop about the filming process, unique challenges, and favorite moments of shooting a 16mm Christmas slasher film on a small budget.

If the words "KILLER ROBOT SANTA" excite you, be sure to check out 'Christmas Bloody Christmas'!

Director Joe Begos and co. have created a delightfully gory and twisted Christmas movie that will leave you screaming for more!

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CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS SYNOPSIS:

It's Christmas Eve, and Tori just wants to get drunk and party, but when a robotic Santa Clause at a nearby toy store goes haywire and begins a rampant killing spree through her small town, she's forced into a battle for survival.

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Stuntman Kevin Cassidy has been making movie goers’ hearts beat faster since 2005, when he appeared in his first feature film, the remake of The Longest Yard starring Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, and Burt Reynolds. Since then, “Cass” has become known industry-wide for his hard-hitting action in major motion pictures like Black Panther, multiple Spider-Man and Ant-Man movies, Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2, Captain America: Civil War, Salt, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay 1 and 2, The Dark Knight Rises, and many others. His television appearances include episodes of Punk’d, Dexter, CSI, Friday Night Lights, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and Sons of Anarchy. He has also done motion capture work for EA Sports’ Madden NFL, HALO, Gears of War, and many other video games, and trained performers Nicki Minaj, Rhianna, Britney Spears, and Justin Bieber for specialized action in their music videos.

Prior to becoming a stuntman, Cass was a standout high school and college athlete who went on to play professional baseball and SlamBall (an extreme form of full-contact basketball), which was televised on Spike TV in the early 2000s. He also taught middle school outside Washington, D.C., before answering Hollywood’s call.

Cass was born on Long Island, New York, in 1977 with a severe facial deformity that made him the target of intense bullying throughout his childhood, causing him to think deeply about matters of identity, self-assurance, and the way social roles are constructed. That experience, along with his lifelong dream of teaching and coaching young people, led him to bringing Ninja Nation to the Charlotte area. A place where kids will not only learn fun athletic skills but also become the recipients of Cass’s real-world lessons in confidence, humility, poise, and teamwork.

Cass lives with his wife, Megan, and their daughters Victoria, Blake, and Rae in Charlotte, North Carolina, where they enjoy the nearby lake, golf courses, sports teams, year-round community events, and time with friends and family.

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Corey Wallace is an LA-based film and television composer with over 15 years of experience & nearly 100 credits to his name. Recent projects include Jamie Winterstern’s storm-chasing, coming-of-age adventure film SUPERCELL, starring Alec Baldwin and the late Anne Heche, and the Comedy Central original comedy-horror CURSED FRIENDS, starring Harvey Guillen (WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS), Jessica Lowe (MINX), and Nicole Byer, with Will Arnett, Ken Marino, Nikki Glaser, and Nicole Richie.

 Recent accolades include Best Original Score-Animated film at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards for MIME YOUR MANNERS, and Best Score at Grimmfest for the horror film ARTIK - a “symphony of broken instruments”.

Upcoming projects include the third collaboration with Dan Glaser on his Viking horror film AFTERWALKER.

Wallace has also contributed additional music to Blumhouse’s THE FIRST PURGE, and he has worked on AMC’s THE WALKING DEAD, TNT’s SNOWPIERCER, ABC’s AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D., Apple TV+’s SEE, ABC’s QUANTICO, as well as the newest installment in the AAA game series CALL OF DUTY: VANGUARD. Upcoming contributions include the Netflix film WE HAVE A GHOST, starring David Harbour and Anthony Mackie, directed by Christopher Landon.

Wallace’s versatile musical style is equally at home with the traditional orchestra as well as with modern electronic and sound design scores. His orchestral approach focuses on melody and colorful orchestration, notable in his fantasy score to THE HYBRIDS FAMILY, Best Soundtrack winner at the 2018 Oniros Film Awards, as well as in his extensive work in animation. Many of Wallace’s horror/thriller scores heavily use custom sound design created through the manipulation and mutilation of organic sound sources, creating a distinct, other-worldly yet natural sound.

Wallace graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2008) and the University of Southern California’s prestigious Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television (SMPTV) program in 2009, going on to assist film scoring icon Christopher Young (DRAG ME TO HELL, SPIDER-MAN 3). Wallace was honored as a participant in the 2010 ASCAP Film Scoring Workshop where he received the David Rose Scholarship. In 2011, he worked on several projects for Anthony E. Zuiker (creator, CSI), including a collaboration with Academy Award winner Robert Legato. After scoring the indie hit SHADOW PEOPLE in 2012 for director Matthew Arnold (EMERALD CITY), the pair made their network television debut on the critically acclaimed NBC thriller/drama SIBERIA. Other long-time collaborators include director Ilya Rozhkov, whose groundbreaking virtual reality action film AGENT EMERSON uses an intense and ambitious score seamlessly blending acoustic and electronic elements, featuring world-class cellist Tina Guo.

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