OFFICIAL RELEASE: Horror Film Festival Brings A Bit of Hollywood and Halloween to Downey, CA

 

 

NEWS FROM THE LATE NIGHT HORROR FILM FESTIVAL

For Immediate Release

September 16th, 2013

 

MEDIA INFORMATION

Tony Lucero, Festival Producer

(562)712-3812 tony@latenighthorrorfilmfest.com

 

 

 

Horror Film Festival Brings A Bit of Hollywood and Halloween to Downey, CA

 

DOWNEY, CA-The Late Night Horror Film Festival celebrates its 4th year of showcasing independent unreleased horror films and building a community of filmmakers and film enthusiasts.

 

Opening night of The Late Night Horror Film Festival is taking place at Krikorian Premiere Theatres/Downey Cinema 10 in a state of the art auditorium with digital projection and stadium seating. This red carpet event is the first of its kind in Downey. Meet the filmmakers, actors, directors, and producers of the films being featured at this year's event.

 

The LNHFF is proud to be launching the first annual ICON Awards, honoring those who have become horror/cult cinema icons.  *Recipients TBA based on their availability

 

Wednesday October 2nd-Opening Night of the LNHFF is proud to feature the works of the following Southern California filmmakers:

 

DEAD KANSAS-an Aaron K Carter film (Burbank, CA)

 

WINDMILL-a Polaris Castillo film (Downey/South Gate, CA)

 

WHY PAPA? an Alcon Galermo film (Bellflower, CA)

 

32-a James Neff/Joseph Dean Martinez film (San Diego, CA)

 

THE MAN IN THE DARK GLASSES-a Mario R. Coello film (Long Beach, CA)

 

CANDY FOR KALI-a Don Burnett/Adam Pfleghaar film (Los Angeles, CA)

 

Thursday October 3rd- Day 2 Screenings-Epic Lounge

 

FONDUE-a Torin Langen film (Canada)

More films TBA

 

Saturday October 5th Day 3 Screenings-Epic Lounge

 

HELL’S BELLES-a Christian Ackerman film (Los Angeles, CA)

 

BLOOD SLAUGHTER MASSACRE-a Manny Rodriguez film (New York)

 

Awards Ceremony and Party follows.

Awards Party-follows LNHFF Awards Ceremony. Entertainment includes performances by A HORROR OF SHADES (local progressive rock band), MASTERS OF REALITY (Black Sabbath Tribute), and DJ Kos (horror film video mix show set to electronic and dance music)

 

 

HISTORY OF THE LATE NIGHT HORROR FILM FESTIVAL

 

In the summer of 2008, horror film aficionado and mass communications student Tony Lucero had a vision.  Inspired by some of the country's biggest film festivals, he wanted to bring together a community of local horror filmmakers and showcase their talents. With the help of some of his closest college friends, an old basement art studio in the heart of the vintage Uptown Whittier was transformed into an independent theatre for a week, and The Late Night Horror Film Festival was born.

 That cold week in January 2009 attracted a few hundred local film enthusiasts, artists, and horror film enthusiasts who were eager to screen 9 unreleased horror films including 2 features and 7 shorts. Those in attendance, including some of the film selection's Directors, Producers, and Actors,  had a chance to network and discuss each other's work.  2 years later, the LNHFF was held online where "audiences" screened, commented on, and voted for their favorite short and feature-length films.

The LNHFF continues to grow….

 

Read more about the history, inspiration, and evolution of the LNHFF at www.latenighthorrorfilmfest.com

 

THE CAUSE

 

"Tony Luceo Productions supports the art and genre of horror.  The Late Night Horror Film Festival features independent horror films created by talented filmmakers from across the United States, and across the globe. We aim to inspire a new age of  independent filmmaking.  Our campaign begins with you-the ones who crave the macabre"-Tony Lucero Founder/Executive Producer

 

Part of the proceeds raised from ticket sales will benefit MAKE MUSIC DOWNEY MUSIC FESTIVAL in 2014

 

“I chose to hold this year’s LNHFF in Downey for several reasons,”explains LNHFF Producer/Founder Tony Lucero.”  First of all, I worked at Krikorian Premiere Theatres Downey Cinema 10 as an usher and projectionist while I pursued my film degree.  There, I learned about scheduling show times, operating and maintaining 35mm projectors, and building film reels.  It was a real craft. I was involved in one of the many facets of film distribution. Operating 10 projectors at a time and getting things started was a real tedious task. I loved it.  That’s when I got the itch. Fast forward a little over a year later and the idea hit me like a freight train.  I met and interviewed  famed horror icon Robert Englund during a  film screening at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Then, my vision came full circle. My experience at Krikorian, my education in film and television, and attending that screening was the inspiration I needed and the LNHFF was born. I always felt that holding the LNHFF at KPT, at least one night, was appropriate. After all, If it wasn’t for the job I had there I wouldn’t know the first thing about scheduling or running film screenings. Plus, Downey has a growing community of talented artists, filmmakers, and even has motion picture history. The Downey Arts Coalition and Movie Club have been so supportive of my efforts to bring this Fest to the city. All I want is to bring a little bit of Halloween and Hollywood to the residents of Downey.”

 

TICKETS

 

Tickets for Opening Night on Wednesday, October 2nd at KPT Movies are available online at www.latenighthorrorfilmfest.com  There are 2 ticket options: VIP Passes and general admission tickets.

 

 *Krikorian Premiere Theatres is in no way affiliated with the Late Night Horror Film Festival. It’s facilities are merely being used for the event. Tickets for the LNHFF are not available at KPT box office.

 

Admission to the screenings, after party, and awards ceremony at Epic Lounge on October 3rd and 5th  is free, however, donations are greatly encouraged.

 

*Attendees at Epic Lounge screenings must be at least 21 years of age with valid photo ID

 

FEST SCHEDULE

 

Opening Night-Wednesday 10/2 7pm-11pm KRIKORIAN PREMIERE THEATRES

 

Day 2-Thursday 10/3 6pm-11pm Epic Lounge

 

Day 3-Saturday 10/5 5pm-midnight Epic Lounge

 

 

For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit http://www.latenighthorrorfilmfest.com