An award-winning film about a geeky underdog is getting another chance to be seen. Mance Media has acquired the international rights to Zero Charisma, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The comedy from directors Katie Graham and Andrew Matthews won the audience award at the 2013 South by Southwest Film Festival. The deal was negotiated by executive producer Rod Olson and producer Thomas Fernandes. Read more L.A. Film Fest Winner 'The Young Kieslowski' Sells to Mance Media (Exclusive) "I am ecstatic to be working with the talented filmmakers behind Zero Charisma and am confident in the same success overseas that
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- 10/15/2014
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
There’s very little that I love more than the kind of awkward and charming nerdy characters that are so abundant in Zero Charisma. Check out the Nerdist approved trailer for the film coming out in October, followed by the press release.
Trailer: Zero Charisma
Nerdist Industries And Tribeca Film Co-release Fanboy Charmer Zero Charisma *** “It is, almost certainly, the best film ever made about nerds…it’s hilarious, it’s sweet, and in the end it’s just a little bit heartbreaking.” – Devin Faraci, Badass Digest “Zero Charisma is geek heaven” – Ain’t It Cool News
New York, NY – July 20, 2013 – Nerdist Industries announced today at San Diego Comic-con that together with Tribeca Film they will co release Katie Graham and Andrew Matthews’s directorial debut Zero Charisma. The “Dungeons & Dragons” culture-inspired indie-dramedy, which world premiered at the 2013 SXSW Film Festival – taking home the audience award in the Narrative Spotlight category,...
Trailer: Zero Charisma
Nerdist Industries And Tribeca Film Co-release Fanboy Charmer Zero Charisma *** “It is, almost certainly, the best film ever made about nerds…it’s hilarious, it’s sweet, and in the end it’s just a little bit heartbreaking.” – Devin Faraci, Badass Digest “Zero Charisma is geek heaven” – Ain’t It Cool News
New York, NY – July 20, 2013 – Nerdist Industries announced today at San Diego Comic-con that together with Tribeca Film they will co release Katie Graham and Andrew Matthews’s directorial debut Zero Charisma. The “Dungeons & Dragons” culture-inspired indie-dramedy, which world premiered at the 2013 SXSW Film Festival – taking home the audience award in the Narrative Spotlight category,...
- 7/23/2013
- by Jess Orso
- ScifiMafia
Genre: Documentary | Reality | Horror
Air Date/Time: Sunday, October 28 at 8/7c
Network: Chiller
Summary: On Sunday, October 28 @ 8pm, Chiller presents its first-ever original documentary film, “The American Scream.”
From the same director/producer of the critically-acclaimed hit documentary “Best Worst Movie” (2009), “The American Scream” is an unconventional look at the Halloween cultural phenomenon of homemade haunted houses and the enthusiasts behind the scenes. Filmed in the sleepy enclave of Fairhaven, Ma, The American Scream follows the creative minds behind three local homemade haunts and their spirited, passionate and sometimes harrowing efforts in igniting their town’s Halloween spirit each year.
Prior to premiering on Chiller, “The American Scream” debuted as part of the Fantastic Fest, held September 20-27, 2012 in Austin, Texas.
“The American Scream” is produced by Michael and Lindsay Stephenson, Zack Carlson and Rod Olson for Magic Stone Productions and Meyer Shwarzstein of Brainstorm Media; Michael Stephenson directs.
Trailer:...
Air Date/Time: Sunday, October 28 at 8/7c
Network: Chiller
Summary: On Sunday, October 28 @ 8pm, Chiller presents its first-ever original documentary film, “The American Scream.”
From the same director/producer of the critically-acclaimed hit documentary “Best Worst Movie” (2009), “The American Scream” is an unconventional look at the Halloween cultural phenomenon of homemade haunted houses and the enthusiasts behind the scenes. Filmed in the sleepy enclave of Fairhaven, Ma, The American Scream follows the creative minds behind three local homemade haunts and their spirited, passionate and sometimes harrowing efforts in igniting their town’s Halloween spirit each year.
Prior to premiering on Chiller, “The American Scream” debuted as part of the Fantastic Fest, held September 20-27, 2012 in Austin, Texas.
“The American Scream” is produced by Michael and Lindsay Stephenson, Zack Carlson and Rod Olson for Magic Stone Productions and Meyer Shwarzstein of Brainstorm Media; Michael Stephenson directs.
Trailer:...
- 10/27/2012
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
This Sunday, October 28th, Chiller TV finally airs the incredible documentary The American Screen (review), and we've got several clips on hand to get you primed for this must-see event!
The American Scream is produced by Michael and Lindsay Stephenson, Zack Carlson and Rod Olson for Magic Stone Productions and Meyer Shwarzstein of Brainstorm Media; Michael Stephenson directs. Look for the film on Chiller TV on October 28th at 8pm.
About The American Scream:
From the same director/producer of the critically-acclaimed hit documentary Best Worst Movie (2009), The American Scream is an unconventional look at the Halloween cultural phenomenon of homemade haunted houses and the enthusiasts behind the scenes. Filmed in the sleepy enclave of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, The American Scream follows the creative minds behind three local homemade haunts and their passionate - and sometimes harrowing - efforts in igniting their town’s Halloween spirit each year.
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The American Scream is produced by Michael and Lindsay Stephenson, Zack Carlson and Rod Olson for Magic Stone Productions and Meyer Shwarzstein of Brainstorm Media; Michael Stephenson directs. Look for the film on Chiller TV on October 28th at 8pm.
About The American Scream:
From the same director/producer of the critically-acclaimed hit documentary Best Worst Movie (2009), The American Scream is an unconventional look at the Halloween cultural phenomenon of homemade haunted houses and the enthusiasts behind the scenes. Filmed in the sleepy enclave of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, The American Scream follows the creative minds behind three local homemade haunts and their passionate - and sometimes harrowing - efforts in igniting their town’s Halloween spirit each year.
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
- 10/26/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Chiller TV's fantastic documentary The American Screen (review) will be enjoying a theatrical run as well, and we've got the trailer for you right here!
Magic Stone Productions (Magic Stone) and Brainstorm Media along with Chiller Films are pleased to announce that their feature length documentary The American Scream, called "a warm, emotional and touching documentary" (Eric Vespe, Ain't It Cool News), will open in theaters during October in the following locations and theaters, and will also be available through Tugg.com in cities where it does not have a current theatrical engagement.
Current Theatre Listings
October 5 - Hollywood Theater (Portland, Or) October 5 - Music Box Theater (Chicago, Il) October 6 - The Grand Illusion Cinema (Seattle, Or) October 13 & 14 - The Cinefamily (Los Angeles, CA) with Director Michael Paul Stephenson in person October 16 - Roxie Theater (San Francisco, CA) October 19 - Coolidge Corner Theater (Boston, Ma) October 20 - Nitehawk Cinema (Brooklyn,...
Magic Stone Productions (Magic Stone) and Brainstorm Media along with Chiller Films are pleased to announce that their feature length documentary The American Scream, called "a warm, emotional and touching documentary" (Eric Vespe, Ain't It Cool News), will open in theaters during October in the following locations and theaters, and will also be available through Tugg.com in cities where it does not have a current theatrical engagement.
Current Theatre Listings
October 5 - Hollywood Theater (Portland, Or) October 5 - Music Box Theater (Chicago, Il) October 6 - The Grand Illusion Cinema (Seattle, Or) October 13 & 14 - The Cinefamily (Los Angeles, CA) with Director Michael Paul Stephenson in person October 16 - Roxie Theater (San Francisco, CA) October 19 - Coolidge Corner Theater (Boston, Ma) October 20 - Nitehawk Cinema (Brooklyn,...
- 10/8/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Chiller TV's fantastic documentary The American Screen (review) will be enjoying a theatrical run as well, and we've got all the details and a pretty immense stills gallery for you right here!
Magic Stone Productions (Magic Stone) and Brainstorm Media along with Chiller Films are pleased to announce that their feature length documentary The American Scream, called "a warm, emotional and touching documentary" (Eric Vespe, Ain't It Cool News), will open in theaters during October in the following locations and theaters, and will also be available through Tugg.com in cities where it does not have a current theatrical engagement.
Current Theatre Listings
October 5 - Hollywood Theater (Portland, Or) October 5 - Music Box Theater (Chicago, Il) October 6 - The Grand Illusion Cinema (Seattle, Or) October 13 & 14 - The Cinefamily (Los Angeles, CA) with Director Michael Paul Stephenson in person October 16 - Roxie Theater (San Francisco, CA) October 19 - Coolidge Corner Theater (Boston,...
Magic Stone Productions (Magic Stone) and Brainstorm Media along with Chiller Films are pleased to announce that their feature length documentary The American Scream, called "a warm, emotional and touching documentary" (Eric Vespe, Ain't It Cool News), will open in theaters during October in the following locations and theaters, and will also be available through Tugg.com in cities where it does not have a current theatrical engagement.
Current Theatre Listings
October 5 - Hollywood Theater (Portland, Or) October 5 - Music Box Theater (Chicago, Il) October 6 - The Grand Illusion Cinema (Seattle, Or) October 13 & 14 - The Cinefamily (Los Angeles, CA) with Director Michael Paul Stephenson in person October 16 - Roxie Theater (San Francisco, CA) October 19 - Coolidge Corner Theater (Boston,...
- 10/4/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
With Halloween just around the corner, the haunt industry is gearing up, and horror fans are gearing up as well to celebrate our special season, the highlight of which is likely to be the debut of The American Scream on Chiller TV. To help you get primed, here are two TV spots for the flick.
The American Scream is produced by Michael and Lindsay Stephenson, Zack Carlson and Rod Olson for Magic Stone Productions and Meyer Shwarzstein of Brainstorm Media; Michael Stephenson directs. Look for the film on Chiller TV on Sunday, October 28, at 8pm.
About The American Scream:
From the same director/producer of the critically-acclaimed hit documentary Best Worst Movie (2009), The American Scream is an unconventional look at the Halloween cultural phenomenon of homemade haunted houses and the enthusiasts behind the scenes. Filmed in the sleepy enclave of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, The American Scream follows the creative minds...
The American Scream is produced by Michael and Lindsay Stephenson, Zack Carlson and Rod Olson for Magic Stone Productions and Meyer Shwarzstein of Brainstorm Media; Michael Stephenson directs. Look for the film on Chiller TV on Sunday, October 28, at 8pm.
About The American Scream:
From the same director/producer of the critically-acclaimed hit documentary Best Worst Movie (2009), The American Scream is an unconventional look at the Halloween cultural phenomenon of homemade haunted houses and the enthusiasts behind the scenes. Filmed in the sleepy enclave of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, The American Scream follows the creative minds...
- 9/27/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
With Fantastic Fest in full swing you can expect many news stories and reviews heading your way. Up next for you cats is the official one-sheet for the flick The American Scream, and we like! We really, really like!
The American Scream is produced by Michael and Lindsay Stephenson, Zack Carlson and Rod Olson for Magic Stone Productions and Meyer Shwarzstein of Brainstorm Media; Michael Stephenson directs. Check out the poster below courtesy of IGN, and look for the film to air on Chiller TV on Sunday, October 28, at 8pm.
Related Story: Fantastic Fest 2012: Second Wave Announced; New Images from The American Scream, Holy Motors, Sinister, and More
About The American Scream:
From the same director/producer of the critically-acclaimed hit documentary Best Worst Movie (2009), The American Scream is an unconventional look at the Halloween cultural phenomenon of homemade haunted houses and the enthusiasts behind the scenes. Filmed...
The American Scream is produced by Michael and Lindsay Stephenson, Zack Carlson and Rod Olson for Magic Stone Productions and Meyer Shwarzstein of Brainstorm Media; Michael Stephenson directs. Check out the poster below courtesy of IGN, and look for the film to air on Chiller TV on Sunday, October 28, at 8pm.
Related Story: Fantastic Fest 2012: Second Wave Announced; New Images from The American Scream, Holy Motors, Sinister, and More
About The American Scream:
From the same director/producer of the critically-acclaimed hit documentary Best Worst Movie (2009), The American Scream is an unconventional look at the Halloween cultural phenomenon of homemade haunted houses and the enthusiasts behind the scenes. Filmed...
- 9/21/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
This October, Chiller TV gets into the Halloween spirit with two all-new premieres: original movie Dead Souls (Friday, October 12, at 9pm) and original documentary The American Scream (Sunday, October 28, at 8pm).
About Dead Souls:
For his 18th birthday Johnny Petrie is presented with some surprising news: Not only was he adopted, but he has inherited his birth family’s farm in Maine, abandoned for the past 18 years since his natural family died at the hands of his father, the local preacher. Eager for a new life, he leaves home to start over in his new dwelling. However, as he digs into his past, he soon uncovers the horrifying details of his father’s questionable studies. In a frightening revelation he also learns that his return has revived decades-old forces trapped in the home and sets in motion a heart-stopping finale to a ritual that already claimed the lives of his family.
About Dead Souls:
For his 18th birthday Johnny Petrie is presented with some surprising news: Not only was he adopted, but he has inherited his birth family’s farm in Maine, abandoned for the past 18 years since his natural family died at the hands of his father, the local preacher. Eager for a new life, he leaves home to start over in his new dwelling. However, as he digs into his past, he soon uncovers the horrifying details of his father’s questionable studies. In a frightening revelation he also learns that his return has revived decades-old forces trapped in the home and sets in motion a heart-stopping finale to a ritual that already claimed the lives of his family.
- 9/6/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Chiller is a great channel, hopefully one that you’re getting at home, and maybe even watching Right Now. If you’re not sure if you get it, we have a link for you at the end of this article that will make it easy for you to check. If you don’t get it, start harrassing your cable carrier right now, because they have some great programming coming up this year.
Chiller Announces 2012 Programming Slate
New York, NY – January 9, 2012 – Following another year of successes, including double-digit growth among Adults 18-34 and the premiere of its first-ever original movie, Steve Niles’ Remains, Chiller has unveiled an all-new slate of original programming, it was announced today by Thomas P. Vitale, Executive Vice President, Programming & Original Movies, Syfy and Chiller. These projects join the previously-announced original movie Brian Keene’s Ghoul, currently slated to premiere in early 2012.
Chiller’S 2012 Programming Slate
Original...
Chiller Announces 2012 Programming Slate
New York, NY – January 9, 2012 – Following another year of successes, including double-digit growth among Adults 18-34 and the premiere of its first-ever original movie, Steve Niles’ Remains, Chiller has unveiled an all-new slate of original programming, it was announced today by Thomas P. Vitale, Executive Vice President, Programming & Original Movies, Syfy and Chiller. These projects join the previously-announced original movie Brian Keene’s Ghoul, currently slated to premiere in early 2012.
Chiller’S 2012 Programming Slate
Original...
- 1/11/2012
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
Chillier, the 24-hour scary fare channel, already has set one piece of its programming plan for 2012: the original movie Brian Keene’s Ghoul, which is set to premiere early this year. Now Thomas Vitale, Evp Programming & Original Movies at Syfy and Chiller, has announced the rest of the channel’s slate. From the release: Original Documentary Film The American Scream From the same director/producer of the critically-acclaimed hit documentary Best Worst Movie (2009) comes The American Scream: an unconventional look at the Halloween cultural phenomenon of homemade haunted houses, and the enthusiasts behind the scenes. Filmed in the sleepy enclave of Fairhaven, Ma, The American Scream follows the creative minds behind three local homemade haunts and their spirited, passionate and sometimes harrowing efforts in igniting their town’s Halloween spirit each year. Slated for an October 2012 premiere, The American Scream is produced by Michael and Lindsay Stephenson, Zack Carlson...
- 1/9/2012
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
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