FIRST CUT
First Cut was our introduction to the world of independent film making.
This is the video that started the madness.
Watching Darius step out of the stillness of digital photography to the realness of video became the catalyst for what we do today.
We were also fortunate enough to meet and work with Derrick Bozkurt from House in Motion recording studio. When we handed over the video with no sound, the only thing we said to Derrick was "We want squidgey sounds!" The best part is he understood what we were asking and delivered a soundscape straight from the depths of Hell.
Shot by Michael Doss
Edited by Shelly Doss
Sound by Derrick Bozkurt @ House in Motion
Film Factoid 1: This video was only intended to play with a few filters in Final Cut X and maybe see what it was like to edit. Found out we like it!
THE WOODS
You just want to wind down after a hard day's work.
What's better than a beautiful Colorado sunset stroll with a joint and some good tunes?
Unfotunately, you interrupted him.
Stepping off the beaten path is a bad thing when you're in his woods.
Run for your life, Garett!!
Starring Garett Alford & Michael Doss
Shot by Shelly Doss & Garett Alford
Edited & Directed by Shelly Doss
Music by Brian Fisher & Tony Engel
Filmed at Cherry Creek State Park
Film Factoid 1: We didn't have as script. We didn't have a set location. Yep. We were wingin' it...
Film Factoid 2: There were a bazillion mosquitos. And they attacked in swarms. Itchiest shoot ever. So far...
BEST FRIENDS
Wedding vows are forever vows.
But when one of the most sacred vows is broken, and with your best friend, what do you do?
The first of many-more-to-come collaborations with Handcarved Films, Best Friends, was our first scripted short film.
Starring Brian Fisher & Michael Doss
Written by Brian Fisher
Shot by Shelly Doss
Directed by Shelly Doss & Brian Fisher
Music by Brian Fisher & Tony Engel
Sound by Derrick Bozkurt @ House in Motion
Filmed at House in Motion
Film Factoid 1: Michael spent the entire time during the 2 nights it took to shoot, tied to the chair.
CA$HED
Green happiness, dispensed from a metal and plastic container. It's language a musical annoyance of beeps; each one is one step closer to holding the thing you most desire:
The Almighty Dollar.
The thing that makes the world go 'round.
The thing a man might kill for.
This 2 minute short was shot for the ABC's of Death 2 competition in September 2013
Starring Myke Illa & Michael Doss
Shot by Shelly Doss
Concept by Michael Doss
Directed by Michael Doss
Editing & Sound by Shelly Doss
Shot at House in Motion
The first film we did that was shown on a big screen. In Nova Scotia!
It was also screened at
Atlanta Days of the Dead!
Film Factoid 1: The phone conversation that was used was one of the only ones that no one laughed during. Myke was in total tune with the 'douchebag' character we described to him when we said, "You just say what feels comfortable and we'll figure it out from there."
MOVIE NIGHT MANIAC
It's Friday night. The work week is done. All these guys want to do is kick back with a few beers, a couple of bong rips and a horror movie. What they get is so much more when they find themselves part of the story.
This 3 minute short was shot for the ABC's of Death 2 competition in August 2013.
Starring Michael Doss, Garett Alford & Cory Archuleta-Martinez
Written, directed, shot and edited by Shelly Doss
Sound by Michael Doss, Shelly Doss, Brian Fisher and Derrick Bozkurt @ House in Motion
Music by Brian Fisher
Movie Night Maniac has been screened at MUFF
The Melbourne Underground Film Festival,
&
AND
Is also on the upcoming compilation
Film Factoid 1: The killer's mask is a silicone piece of Shelly's face.
Film Factoid 2: We hold the distinction of being the only film to kill a character with frozen pizza rolls. A fact we are pretty damned proud of.
'Cuz it's funny as hell...
COVET
When obsession becomes something more,
how far will one man go to get what he wants?
This 3 minute short was shot for the Bloody Cuts "Who's There?" Film Challenge in December 2013.
Starring Michael Doss
Written, directed, shot and edited by Shelly Doss
Sound by Michael Doss, Shelly Doss and Brian Fisher
Music by Brian Fisher
Covet made it's big screen debut at
Bangor's Toy & Comic Con in Bangor, Maine!
Film Factoid 1: Both Myke Illa and Ryan Sorrell were stand-ins for Michael during
filming.
Film Factoid 2: The temperature in our garage while we were filming was in the upper 20's. We froze our asses off... Suffering for the art. Hell yeah!
UNDER PRESSURE
Our 8th short film, 7th horror film, is currently in consideration for several upcoming film festivals - when it's done doing the film festival thing, we'll post it!
BLOOD IS THICKER
Currently in pre-production... more details to follow soon!
DARIUS
Currently in pre-production... more details to follow soon!
Don't forget to check out the photos page for movie posters, behind the scenes and a whole lot more.
Click the pics...
"Devilous Darius" & "Threshold"
Photos by Michael Doss
Early concepts of Darius
