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About the Director

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

About the Director

I am fortunate to come from an entertainment family, and have had the opportunity to visit film sets my entire life. Since as long as I can remember, I've known that making movies was what I was meant to be doing. When the time came, I studied at The Los Angeles Film School to learn the technical aspects of Directing, Writing, and Editing. After I graduated, I quickly got a job as a set production assistant and haven't stopped. Presently I have worked on over 30 features in various departments and still can't stand the thought of not being on set. To this day, I get jealous when I see a movie being shot, and I'm not working on it. I feel that the thousands of hours I have spent on set have tremendously helped me learn the art, technicalities and business of making films. My brother and I have been writing and producing our own original short films for the past decade. We are now working on the transition from short films to features, and achieving our dreams. If I've learned anything, it's that Making movies is a long, hard, maddening process. It can consume your life, and make you pull your hair out. But when you see the look on an audience member's face as they laugh at a joke you wrote, or jumped at a scare you created, There is no feeling in the world that can come close to comparing. I can't get enough of it.

About the Director

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.

About the Director

Tony Wash is the President of Scotchworthy Productions and has been producing award-winning independent films since 2005. Showcasing top-of-the-line camerawork, detailed production design, and terrifyingly realistic practical fx work, Scotchworthy’s name has become synonymous with high quality terror!

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About the Director

Director-writer-editor-DoP Federico Greco has written and directed feature films, shorts, documentaries, and TV shows for international broadcasters. In 1999 he wrote, directed and produced "Stanley and Us", a documentary about Stanley Kubrick that was distributed throughout the world. He made his feature film debut in 2005 with "Road To L.", a horror mockumentary about H. P. Lovecraft. After screenings at numerous top international festivals, the film won the 2005 Fantafestival, picking up the European Silver Mèliés Award, which was presented in Helsinki at Espoo Ciné. He also directed other horror and thriller shorts ("Liver", "E.N.D.", "Angelika").

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About the Director

Director Bertrand "Bert" Paré, was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. He then went on to study at NYU Tish film school. Upon graduation, Bert landed his first gig as a cameraman for MTV. Working his way up the ranks of the live music industry he now is a highly sought after live concert video director and designer. Bertrand tours the world with such artists as Rihanna, Maroon 5, and currently Lady Gaga. When Bertrand is not touring, he directs and edits commercials and music videos.