Since the dawn of We Are Indie Horror, there has been one man who has stood behind us for support and lead us through battles of all the challenges. This man was one of the first ever Featured Fear Makers. He was the first victim onĀ It Came From Candiās Lab. He is one of the busiest names in Independent Horror. We are of course talking about the Seraphim himself;Ā Gene Blalock.
For those in the dark,Ā Gene Blalock, is an award winning Los Angeles based director. He is best known for his touching, heart-warming films as much as his eccentric short horror vignettes.Ā Each one of his shorts always contains a unique voice and decidedly human perspective. As all good horror should, Geneās works reflect our common humanity back, as if from a mirror of compassion, for us to examine and consider. No matter which genre Gene tackles his work will always leave the audienceĀ guessing and thinking in the best possible way. Gene creates horror stories under the tight nit and friendly companyĀ Seraph Films.
From Gene himself about his love and dedication toĀ Seraph Films:
Seraph Films is a creative, dynamic independent film production company, driven by our passion for original, meaningful, and frequently quirky films. Located in Los Angeles, the heart of the movie and entertainment industry, Seraph Films strives to make unique film and media while pursuing our love of story-telling and film-making creativity.
Last year Gene and Seraph Films saw the release of one of their first ever shot shorts, althoughĀ they have been doing this for years with a number of shorts under their belt. Sometimes films just sit on the shelf and it takes a while to get out there. At the second annual El Cid Short Horror Film Night,Ā Unlucky GirlĀ was finally unleashed on the world. This comedic horror short has been around and screened at many different events, winning awards across the board. At theĀ Tabloid Witch AwardsĀ it won Best Comedic Horror Short, Best Actress forĀ Tara Strand, and Best Make-Up Effects forĀ Chris Baer.
Immediately following the release ofĀ Unlucky Girl, came another short.Ā Among The Shadowspremiered last year at the Chinese theater.Ā Among The ShadowsĀ have carried Seraph films into this year as they prepare to release two new shorts in the coming weeks. The most recent screening forĀ Among The ShadowsĀ was for a ruckus crowd who loves horror at the Halloween ConventionĀ ScareLA. The film has gone on to win a number of awards. Being nominated for five categories in theĀ International Movie AwardsĀ which are held in Indonesia, they went home with five awards; Best Sound Design, Best Editor, Best Cinematographer, Best Director, and Best International Short Film. Congratulations!
Gene BlalockĀ andĀ Seraph FilmsĀ look for a repeat year with two releases back to back again. The first release is the short incredibly dark comedyĀ The Betwixt Killer. In the vein of David Lynch, this short will premiere at the Third Annual El Cid Short Horror Film Night on October 28, 2015. If you want more details on the event; check out theĀ LINK HERE.Ā The Betwixt KillerĀ will premiere next to many other short films that will also be having their world premiere on that same night. Stay tuned to We Are Indie Horror for full release information and where to catch this short for future dates.
Just like in 2014, the very following nightĀ Seraph FilmsĀ will be screening another world premiere short titledĀ The Shadow Guide. As a successful crowd funding campaign, this short is a teaser film, which means there is a feature film in the works. StarringĀ Molly Jackson,Ā Leslie McKeller,Ā Raquel Houghton,Ā andĀ Jonathan Ericsson Eisley,Ā The Shadow GuideĀ Ā is sure to not disappoint and capture the vibe of all their films into one. On October 29, 2015Ā The Shadow GuideĀ will be holding a red carpet premiere at the TCL Chinese Theaters. For more information on the event; Check it outĀ HERE
When it comes to storytelling, Gene likes to tackle different genres and challenge himself outside of Horror.Ā To Kristen With LoveĀ is an emotional tale about breakups and how hard it can be to get over someone. Currently the film is screening at various international film festivals with the latest coming in January.Ā To Kristen With LoveĀ will be screened at theĀ Idyllwild International Festival of CinemaĀ in January.Ā
Making movies is not all Gene does. Last year he started what will now become a yearly tradition calledĀ Scary Christmas. It is a Halloween themed Christmas party for independent horror fans and creators. Last yearās party was so successful, causing this years to be bigger and better. PartneringĀ withĀ Nvisonate Studios,Ā 3Cubed Studios,Ā andĀ We Are Indie Horror,Ā Scary ChristmasĀ 2015Ā will bring a winter terror land to life. On December 19, the brand new studio space forĀ NvisonateĀ will be transformed into the biggest horror themed Christmas party this side of the Mississippi. Head overĀ HEREĀ for all event details and be on the lookout for an official invite from your host of the nightĀ Candi Fear.
This weekās community check-in threw a lot of information at you and that is great.Ā Gene BlalockĀ is an incredibly busy, creative, and vision filled artist who is in constant need to create. With each passing year he gains more experience and more talent. He has put together a crew of incredible workers and continues to expand. For all thingsĀ Seraph FilmsĀ be sure to head to theirĀ WEBSITEĀ and sign up for their mailing list. While you are over there, be sure to check out all the shorts they have to offer, especially if you are looking for your own custom anthology night. Below you can see the teaser trailer for the teaser film ofĀ The Shadow GuideĀ as well as the award winning shortĀ Unlucky Girl.Ā Also be sure to stay tuned toĀ We Are Indie HorrorĀ for any updates regardingĀ Seraph FilmsĀ andĀ Gene Blalock.
