Sometimes
it’s the little stories on a softer scale that can prove to be equally
entertaining and a little terrifying. One of the best examples of soft-core
horror that proved to be fun for all ages while still maintain a “scare factor”
for viewers was none other than the mid 90’s with such shows like “Goosebumps” and
“Are You Afraid of The Dark” just to name a few, these type of shows produced
material that was enjoyed by viewers of all ages while not having to succumb to
picking either the more graphic edgier rout or yielding to the overly demeaning
rout with a high cheese factor. But I digress; it seems that a sense of this
magnitude will be making its way to the indie screen with the the production
company Fathead Films has announcing plans to film a project titled “Trapped.”
A short film that is said to be a “Kid Friendly” horror, the project is slated
to begin filming sometime in early 2012 in Illinois.
Trapped is being produced and directed by Keith Romine (Acceptance 2010) and written by The Critic’s Word very own Kelsey Zukowski (What They Say.) and is currently casting young actors between the ages of 8 to 18 all December. Read on below for more details regarding the project and how you can help out:
Fathead Films is proud to announce the filming of short film “Trapped” to be filmed in Belvidere/Rockford area early 2012.
Trapped:
Trapped
is a scary but kid friendly short film currently in pre-production and slated
to begin principal photography in the Belvidere, IL area early 2012. The film
Produced/Directed by Keith Romine of Fathead Films, will primarily feature
local Northern Illinois talent ages 8 to 18... And of course some adults to
fill the roles of meddling parents, troublesome siblings and maybe even a
villain or two.
The
Concept:
Keith
Romine began toying with the concept that has evolved into Trapped in late
2010. Keith's purpose was to bring a 'scary' but kid friendly film to his
acting students and other young actors in the Northern Illinois region.
Inspired by his young acting classes in the Belvidere and Rockford IL areas
Keith commissioned Kelsey Zukowski (What They Say) of Chicago to write a short
screenplay stating he wanted a scary movie that (unlike most of his work) his
acting students could audition to be in and actually watch once finished!
The
Team:
Kelsey
exceeded expectations and after nearly a year of planning Trapped is nearly
ready to begin production. Keith has teamed with Berdella Endress (That's My
Girl) to Co-Produce and has also brought on Stuart Wahlin (Hand of Glory) as
Director of Photography. Keith hopes to see many of his current and former
students auditioning but notes that auditions will not be limited to Fathead
Films students and to avoid bias Keith will rely heavily on the rest of his
production team to assist in casting decisions. Auditions will be held early
December in the Belvidere and Rockford, IL area.
How You Can Help:
Please
help us to spread the word about our fundraising efforts! (”Trapped” Indiegogo Page.) Share with
friends and family via Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, email and word of mouth. All
of the funds raised will directly help bring this film to life covering a wide
variety of expenses from providing on-set snacks and beverages, equipment,
locations, props, extensive makeup and special effects in production to editing
and effects in post-production and full festival run to follow. Also follow us
on Facebook for up to date
casting and all things Trapped.
Other
Ways You Can Help:
Please
help us to spread the word! Share with friends and family via Facebook,
twitter, MySpace, email and word of mouth!
Side Tidbit: on a more personal note, aside from marking yet another big milestone for Ms. Zukowski as a writer, Trapped will also include The Critic’s Word new staffer Stuart R. Wahlin as Director of Photography. To which I say congrats to the both of you!
