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<\/a>In an interview, evil genius and theater manager Stephanie Mason-Teague offered the history behind the event, as well as what horrific happenings are planned for the evening.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe came up with Zombie Fest because it really encourages independent film making and that\u2019s our mission. One of the reasons Cinematique is here is because we realized so many movies were being made that no one ever got a chance to see. They were not only great works of art, but also lots of fun and a great way for people to express themselves. Our Zombie Film Festival is a way that we can see what our community has to offer and I\u2019ve been really impressed.\u201d<\/p>\n
In its inaugural year, the contest attracted five movie makers whose challenge it was to create a short film in 48 hours featuring the reanimated . Though many attempted to create a gory picture for the big screen, the results were mainly parodies of the popular \u2018Walking Dead\u2019 genre.<\/p>\n
Daytona State student filmmaker Nicholas Gear is planning to enter a film in the contest for the first time this year. \u201cI have a bunch of really cool ideas and I\u2019m already putting together a team. We\u2019re all stoked to get started.\u201d<\/p>\n
Those interested in creating their own zombie-inspired feature this time around will be given 72 hours to write, cast, produce, and edit a spine-chilling tale. Prizes and awards will be presented at the end of the film screening on Halloween night.<\/p>\n
Cinematique\u2019s celebration kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with a free showing of contest flicks. Audience members will vote for their favorite. Sources on the other side believe a live performance of works by Edgar Allen Poe may materialize during the evening. The frightening fun doesn\u2019t end there. At 7:30 p.m., $5 per body grants admission to the 1968 classic horror film \u201cNight of the Living Dead.\u201d Also on tap will be special themed drinks and seasonal nighttime nosh, so tasty they may wake the dead.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a great alternative for young adults,\u201d said Mason-Teague. \u201cIf you\u2019re not going out to bars and you\u2019re not going trick or treating, Zombie Fest is good middle ground.\u201d<\/p>\n
For more information about contest registration or the Zombie Fest event, contact Cinematique at 386-252-3118 or www.cinematique.org<\/p>\n
Fear FACTor: Briley Barrett In Motion Staff Writer If you\u2019re looking for a spooktacular venue to chill with your Halloween hottie, 242 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach is your destination location. The undead will be hanging out in your own backyard Oct. 31 during Cinematique\u2019s second annual Zombie Fest. In an interview, Continue reading Just when you thought it was safe, zombies!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 The term \u201czombie\u201d is thought to originate from Haitian voodoo culture.
\n\u2022 The first flesh-eating zombie film created was George Romero\u2019s \u201cNight of the Living Dead.\u201d
\n\u2022 The Twin Cities (Minneapolis-St.Paul) hold the Guinness World Record for the largest zombie walk ever where 8027 people participated.
\n\u2022 On the set of \u2018The Walking Dead,\u2019 special effects make-up takes about an hour and a half per character.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"