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Diary of a Muckman, pt.4 – Length Doesn’t Matter

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Diary of a Muckman is a news column that had originally been posted on Fearzone.com, where b-movie icon and special effects wizard Brett Piper (the man who brought us dozens of lowbudget horror- and science fiction cult flicks such as GALAXY DESTROYER, A NYMPOHOID BARBARIAN IN DINOSAUR HELL and SHOCK-O-RAMA) shares the most recent news on his upcoming 50s-styled drive-in creature feature MUCKMAN with his fans. Brett is making the movie together with his buddy Mark Polonia and the cast features, among others, former EI Cinema star Anju McIntyre (AKA A.J. Khan) and BACTERIUM lead actress Alison Whitney.
Principal photography on MUCKMAN had been finished in November 2009 and the movie is now in post-production. Since Fearzone unfortunately closed its gates for good in late 2009, I asked Brett to move the column over to Bloody Disgusting and, well, he agreed and here we are with the latest news from the dark `n eerie swamps of Pennsylvania.

“Over the holidays I had the computer all to myself and got the rough cut of Muckman done. It has a lot of problems which we’re trying to iron out, and there’s still more shooting to do. I’m about halfway through the stop motion shots and other inserts are required, including a few more of Muckie himself. The first cut is short, not quite eighty minutes, but better too short than too long.” (Brett Piper/January ’10)

If you’re curious to find out more about MUCKMAN, feel free to pop in on Brett’s official homepage BrettPiper.com and check out the previous diary entries, which are all archieved in the “Press” section. Enjoy & stay tuned for more updates from the swamps…

Horror movie fanatic who co-founded Bloody Disgusting in 2001. Producer on Southbound, V/H/S/2/3/94, SiREN, Under the Bed, and A Horrible Way to Die. Chicago-based. Horror, pizza and basketball connoisseur. Taco Bell daily. Franchise favs: Hellraiser, Child's Play, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween, Scream and Friday the 13th. Horror 365 days a year.

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“Bite Size Short: Her House of Horrors” Announce Short Grant Program!

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Her House of Horrors, the horror division of Independent Production House WOMXNOGRAPHY, has launched its Bite Size Short Grant Program, ahead of its film festival Dollhouse of Horror, which will take place in March 2025 in Los Angeles, CA.

The Bite Size Short Grant Program awards $2,000 film grants to female-identifying and queer horror filmmakers. Shorts must be able to be made for $2,000, with a minimum runtime of 8 minutes. Submissions are now open on Filmfreeway, and are being judged by a panel of horror lovers and content creators.

The 2024 Bite Size Short Grant Program judge lineup is as follows:

“James H. Carter II- A documentary director, film producer, podcaster, marketing specialist, and writer. James is the founder and co-owner of Creepy Kingdom. Creepy Kingdom was founded in 2011 and is a multimedia website, and production studio specializing in creepy content. Their primary focus lies at the intersection of childlike fantasy and the macabre, covering horror films, theme parks, haunts, and much more. Beyond their extensive media coverage, Creepy Kingdom hosts events, offers original merchandise, and engages in film production under the Creepy Kingdom Studios brand producing original films like “Foolish Mortals”, exploring Disney’s “Haunted Mansion” fan culture, and “Georgie”, featuring Tony Dakota from the original “It” miniseries.

“In addition to founding Creepy Kingdom, James has won awards for his documentary work, including the award-winning “Foolish Mortals,” which has earned him recognition. He has been featured on Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween special.

“Ashleeta Beauchamp is the editor-in-chief of Peek-A-Boo! Magazine, a cheeky horror magazine created to uplift marginalized writers, artists, models and other creators within the horror community. She also runs The Halloween Coalition, a community group to provide support and marketing for horror and Halloween events around the Southern California area.

“Titeanya Rodríguez is a multi-hyphenate creative, and the founder and owner of HER HOUSE OF HORRORS, home of DOLLHOUSE OF HORROR and the horror division of WOMXNOGRAPHY. As a fellow storyteller and a self-proclaimed artivist, Titeanya’s mission is to create opportunities for women of color and queer women, across film, tv, sports, music, and beyond. She is also the creator of the BITE SIZE SHORT grant program.”

Winners will have a one-night theatrical screening at Regal Cinemas. Submissions Close April 8 at Midnight. Winners will be announced on May 27, 2024. Shorts must be shot and through post-production by June 30, 2024. The screening will take place on July 8, 2024, in Los Angeles, CA.

WOMXNOGRAPHY, HER HOUSE OF HORRORS, and Rodriguez are represented by Azhar PR, Granderson Des Rochers, and Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir.

To submit your short to the Bite Size Short Grant Program, go to the FilmFreeway link here.

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