World Premiere

About the Director

Robert Hall has written and directed such films as: LIGHTNING BUGi starring Laura Prepon (That 70's Show) LAID TO REST starring Lena Headey (Game of Thrones) CHROMESKULL: LAID TO REST 2 starring Brian Austin Green (90210) and most recently FEAR CLINIC starring Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger). He also directed the smash hit MTV show "TEEN WOLF." Robert Hall and his company Almost Human Inc has created the special effects makeup and Or Visual Effects for over 130 films and TV shows.

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Michael J Marino is the multiple-award winning director of over a dozen acclaimed short films, web series episodes, and commercials. While growing up in Baltimore, Mike had always craved the concept of becoming a genre filmmaker, with particular emphasis on comedy, fantasy, and horror. His short film “Titans of Newark” screened at over 25 major entertainment showcases, winning awards including "Best Humor Film" at San Diego Comic-Con Independent Film Festival and being nominated for "Best Casting in a Short" by the prestigious Casting Society of America against the works of Bryce Dallas Howard and Olivia Wilde. Screamfest is hosting the world premiere of his latest horror short "Mineral", a gruesome portrayal of one of man's greatest unspoken fears. To view more of his work, visit www.MichaelJMarino.com

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Nicholas Kramer has actively been making movies since he first picked up a handy cam when he was 14 years old; that led to adventures in adolescent pyrotechnics, car stunts and potato cannons. Professionally he has quite an extensive resume in the camera department, and although he loves working with the camera, one can sense his passion for directing with his projects entitled: The Job, DUI, and episodes of the Lone Wolf McCray web series.

Producer:Jason Woods was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. Growing up on video games, junk food and kung fu flicks, he’s always loved a good adventure. In 2003, Jason attempted to sale his first screenplay, Blades of Ambition. The script didn’t sale, but instead, prompted a life-changing phone call from a Hollywood Producer. It was then, Jason realized that he didn’t understand a thing about the business. So, he dropped out of college and quit his day job. He packed everything he owned in a jeep and traveled across the country to Southern California – no job, no friends and only $500. Jason spent the first few months living out of a car with a gym membership. In 2004, he found an apartment (actually a closet) and a job at a prestigious movie theater in Hollywood. Watching his first movie in tinsel town, he made a promise that someday, his name would be up on the screen. After 10 years of hustle, struggle, prayer, growth, persistence, creativity and a never say die mentality, this promise will be fulfilled. With a talented team of friends, he raised the funding to produce his first short film, DUI. All things are possible for those who believe. Keep fighting!

DUI wouldn’t be possible without the help of many talented people. It was shot using a Red Scarlet camera, over the course of a weekend in Santa Clarita, California. We faced freezing temperatures and long dark nights in the middle of nowhere. We are truly pleased with the final product. From the gripping and heartfelt performances of the cast, to the uncompromising vision of the director and production team and even the sleepless nights in post production. Every moment was truly worth it. We proudly present to you, DUI.

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Writer/Director Cush's years as an accomplished singer/songwriter heavily inform his film making style. His debut, 2007's "Blue, Bunny" is a parody of the film Roger Ebert named the "worst to ever play Cannes." "The Quota" is his third short. He has also directed seven music videos, a television pilot, and two PSAs. ABOUT THE FILM: Susan Ruttan (Lucy) has appeared in more than a dozen feature films, and nearly ninety television shows. She is best known for her iconic turn as the long-suffering Roxie on L.A. Law, a role for which she garnered numerous Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Despite her unassuming manner, she’s an ace with power tools. Jenica Bergere (Viv) is a formidable presence both on-screen and off. She’s appeared in forty films, including 2012’s festival hit, “Safety Not Guaranteed,” and the ginormous box office sensation, “Frozen.” “The Quota” marks the screen debut of Jenica’s second child (age negative one month during production). Dan Klass (The Omen) spreads the love far and wide as a humorist, actor, author, and pioneering podcaster, all while a stay-at-home dad, which has provided him a plethora of free source material. "THE QUOTA" is the first in-house production for Arts Work Foundation. Formed in 2010, Arts Work provides educational opportunities to at-risk young adults through an entertainment industry apprenticeship program. arts-work.org

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Has a lot of experience in TV and Film writing, but Cyprian's Prayer is his first directorial effort. At the time of shooting, it was going to be the first ever Bulgarian horror movie. However, by the time it was completed, this is no longer the case. I have been working as a TV writer for a decade. This is my feature film debut. It is shot in 10 days on a micro-budget.

About the Director

You can see more of his work at www.ShatterproofFilms.com and coming soon(ish) to an as-yet-to-be-determined-sized screen near you. Selected as one of three films funded annually by the Peter Stark Producing Program, Hunger culled talent from across departments in the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Co-Producer Giles Clarke proved his worth early in development with the shrewd observation: "In thrillers, the monster dies at the end. In horror films, the monster lives." So we hired him. And the rest was history (as yet to be written). Veteran producers Larry Turman (American History X, The Graduate) and Richard Shepherd (Breakfast at Tiffany's, Volunteers) mentored the project's development, and an insanely dedicated crew along with a generous camera package from Panavision made it a reality. Producer Yuan Yuan and director Brian Frager are both proud to present Hunger as their M.F.A. capstone projects.

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Antonio Yee is an up and coming director/creative director for the film and theatre industries. At the age of 12 he began acting in haunted houses, quickly moving up to FX makeup, costuming, hairstyling, and eventually creative directing these attractions as well as other theatre and film productions. His background in theatre is a strong influence on his approach to film, and much of it can be seen in his short film, 3 VERSOS, through the original costume, wig, and makeup designs. He is currently the creative director of Find a Story Entertainment.