Submissions Are Now Being Accepted for the 2015 CineMayhem Film Fest

Hey Everyone!

It's been a few months but now that the Halloween season is behind us, we're beginning to look forward towards 2015 and planning for next year's CineMayhem Film Fest which will be held in the month of April in the Los Angeles area.

And as we continue to iron out details for next year's fest, we are pleased to announce that we will be going back towards our original programming vision of being able to celebrate both classic and contemporary independent horror and sci-fi films for CineMayhem 2015 once again which means we would love to hear from all you indie filmmakers out there who have new projects they'd like to showcase in the near future.

For those interested, you can download a submission form HERE and all entry fees can be processed through the PayPal section on the right side of this page as well.

Thanks so much and here's to a successful 2015 CineMayhem Film Fest!

CineMayhem Film Fest- A Conversation with John Carpenter (Part One)

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with John Carpenter who graciously chatted about his entire career- from DARK STAR to THE WARD and everything in-between. It was incredible and there aren't many times in your life where you get to sit down with your heroes and just let them talk.

And with CineMayhem just a week away, I thought now was the perfect time to share this again with everyone. Look for Part Two of our conversation with John Carpenter next week!

CINEMAYHEM FILM FEST 2014 POSTER SERIES CELEBRATES THE FOG, VAMP & HELLRAISER

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CINEMAYHEM FILM FEST 2014 POSTER SERIES CELEBRATES

THE FOG, VAMP & HELLRAISER

Second Annual CineMayhem Returns with a FREE Retro Indie Horror Line-Up March 28^th- 30^th

Sponsored by Jumpcut Café, Scream Factory and Daily Dead

(March 20, 2014)—With the opening night celebration of CineMayhem Film Fest just eight days away, we’re pleased to reveal a special poster gallery celebrating the classic film selections for its second year including THE FOG (1980), VAMP (1986) and HELLRAISER (1987) which were designed by Chelsea Patterson of Cutestreak Designs.

Created in 2013 by producer and horror journalist Heather Wixson, CineMayhem Film Fest celebrates the legacy of independent horror and the films that have- and continue to- change the landscape of genre cinema. For its second year, CineMayhem Film Fest is breaking tradition in order to create a truly unique experience for indie horror fans at its new location, Jumpcut Café (13203 Ventura Blvd. in Studio City, CA) by expanding its celebration of independent horror to three days, beginning on Friday, March 28^th and running through Sunday, March 30^th and offering passes to each CineMayhem 2014 event at NO CHARGE. 

CineMayhem Film Fest will kick-off on March 28^th with a special screening of John Carpenter’s THE FOG with the Master of Horror himself in attendance that evening for a very intimate Q&A to start the evening’s festivities. Also screening that Friday evening before THE FOG is UK filmmaker Paul Davis’ latest short film THE BODY which has received rave reviews from festivals worldwide. CineMayhem will also have some special giveaways that evening courtesy of Scream Factory including posters and Blu-ray copies of THE FOG.

On Saturday, March 29^th, CineMayhem will be hosting New World Pictures’ cult comedy classic VAMP with the film’s co-star Robert Rusler (A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge, Weird Science, Sometimes They Come Back) in attendance for a special Q&A; the short film selection for Saturday evening includes Rebekah McKendry’s FOUND and MIRACLE ON METAL STREET by Carl Bachmann.

For the final night of CineMayhem, horror fans in attendance will be paying tribute to visionary storyteller, filmmaker and artist Clive Barker with a rare exhibition showcasing his “Moontribe” art series, a special viewing of HELLRAISER and more surprises to be revealed that evening.  The short films selected for the final night of CineMayhem include Patrick Rea’s THE HOURGLASS FIGURINE and THE SUMMONERS by Christian Ackerman.

Official sponsors for the 2013 CineMayhem Film Fest include Jumpcut Café (www.jumpcutcafe.com), Scream Factory (www.shoutfactory.com/screamfactory), and Daily Dead (www.dailydead.com). To keep up with all the CineMayhem to come this March, fans can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CineMayhem or “Like” the CineMayhem Film Fest on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CineMayhemFilmFest.

ABOUT CHELSEA PATTERSON & CUTESTREAK DESIGNS:

Chelsea Patterson (also known as Cutestreak Designs) is a freelance BFA Graphic Designer in Los Angeles who specializes in vector illustration. Seven years ago she drove across the country in her beat up blue car with a fresh design degree, a million dreams and a 50 pound EMac weighing down the trunk! She has since created heart-felt designs for a wide variety of clients including theaters, musicians, restaurants, photographers, retail stores, and publications to name a few. 

She opened her Etsy shop, CuteStreakDesigns, on January 23rd, 2013 and has since been mentioned on the popular podcast 'Doug Loves Movies' (6/24/13, 12/24/13 and 12/31/13), Doug Loves Minis (12/27/13 through 12/30/13), and is featured regularly onhttp://fuckyeahmovieposters.tumblr.com! Give her a movie suggestion- you just may see it become a Cutestreak Design! 

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CineMayhem Tickets Available TODAY

Tickets are being released today for CineMayhem and they're going fast! The passes for our FREE screening of THE FOG went in mere moments and tickets for VAMP, which just became available, are almost gone.

Grab your passes for VAMP right HERE!

Look for HELLRAISER tickets to be announced later today on our Twitter account (www.twitter.com/CineMayhem) and on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CineMayhemFilmFest) so be sure to keep on both for more details!

Prizes from Scream Factory Have Arrived for CineMayhem's Celebration of THE FOG

So exciting!

The prizes from CineMayhem Film Fest sponsor Scream Factory have arrived today and they look awesome!

This is definitely going to be a great celebration of THE FOG!

And don't forget, (FREE) tickets for CineMayhem will be available starting on Monday, March 10th at various times throughout the day. Be sure to like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/CineMayhemFilmFest) or follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/CineMayhem)  for all the details on how you can score your tickets for CineMayhem 2014!

ICONIC GENRE ACTOR ROBERT RUSLER TO JOIN CINEMAYHEM FILM FEST 2014 FOR VAMP CELEBRATION MARCH 29TH

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ICONIC GENRE ACTOR ROBERT RUSLER TO JOIN CINEMAYHEM FILM FEST 2014 FOR VAMP CELEBRATION MARCH 29TH

Second Annual CineMayhem Returns with a FREE Retro Indie Horror Line-Up March 28^th- 30^th

Tickets Available Starting March 10^th

Sponsored by Jumpcut Café, Scream Factory and Daily Dead

(March 3, 2014)—With the opening night celebration of John Carpenter and his modern horror masterpiece THE FOG only a few weeks away now, the second annual CineMayhem Film Fest is pleased  announce another special guest for this year’s fest, iconic genre actor Robert Rusler (A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge, Weird Science, Sometimes They Come Back) who will be in attendance for a memorable pre-screening Q&A before VAMP (1986) on Saturday, March 29^th at Jumpcut Café (13203 Ventura Blvd.) in Studio City, CA.

For the final night of CineMayhem, horror fans in attendance will be paying tribute to visionary storyteller, filmmaker and artist Clive Barker with a rare exhibition showcasing his “Moontribe” art series, a special viewing of HELLRAISER and more surprises to be revealed later this month.

Before each classic screening, the 2014 CineMayhem Film Fest will be kicking things off with several selected short films including THE BODY by Paul Davis, FOUND by Rebekah McKendry, Patrick Rea’s THE HOURGLASS FIGURINE, MIRACLE ON METAL STREET by Carl Bachmann and THE SUMMONERS by Christian Ackerman.  Each night there will be contests and giveaways, with Scream Factory bringing some fun surprises for our celebration of THE FOG on March 28^th.

Passes for the three day CineMayhem Film Fest 2014 will be available starting on Monday, March 10^th via BrownPaperTickets.com- specific times will be announced via CineMayhem’s Twitter (twitter.com/CineMayhem) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CineMayhemFilmFest) throughout the course of the day. Due to this year’s intimate venue size, the free tickets for each night will undoubtedly go quickly so fans will want to be sure to check-in with CineMayhem on social media throughout the day on March 10th for pass availability for each night’s events.

Created in 2013 by producer and horror journalist Heather Wixson, CineMayhem Film Fest celebrates the legacy of independent horror and the films that have- and continue to- change the landscape of genre cinema. For its second year, CineMayhem Film Fest is breaking tradition in order to create a truly unique experience for indie horror fans at its new location, Jumpcut Café by expanding its celebration of independent horror to three days, beginning on Friday, March 28^th and running through Sunday, March 30^th, but there will also be NO CHARGE for fans to attend any of the CineMayhem 2014 events.  

Official sponsors for the 2013 CineMayhem Film Fest include Jumpcut Café (www.jumpcutcafe.com), Scream Factory (www.shoutfactory.com/screamfactory), and Daily Dead (www.dailydead.com). To keep up with all the CineMayhem to come this March, fans can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CineMayhem or “Like” the CineMayhem Film Fest on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CineMayhemFilmFest. 

Second Annual CineMayhem Returns with a FREE All-Retro Indie Horror Line-Up Including John Carpenter & More in Attendance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

JUMPCUT CAFE, SCREAM FACTORY & DAILY DEAD

 Present

CineMayhem Film Festival 2014

March 28^th-30^th in Studio City, California

Second Annual CineMayhem Returns with a FREE All-Retro Indie Horror Line-Up

Including John Carpenter & More in Attendance

(February 21, 2014)—Today, the second annual CineMayhem Film Fest reveals its all-retro line-up for this year’s festival that features a special screening of THE FOG (1980) with legendary Master of Horror John Carpenter in attendance for an intimate Q&A with fans. CineMayhem will also pay homage to several other classic indie horror films with a rare screening of the horror comedy VAMP (1986) and a night celebrating HELLRAISER (1987) and the artwork of genre visionary, Clive Barker.

Several pieces of Barker’s art will be on display during CineMayhem and each night will include screenings of several great short horror films before each classic film as well including FOUND, the latest short from Rebekah McKendry, filmmaker and Director of Marketing for FANGORIA ENTERTAINMENT, starring Darren Lynn Bousman, AJ Bowen, and Morgan Peter Brown.

For its second year, CineMayhem Film Fest is breaking tradition in order to create a truly unique experience for indie horror fans at its new location, Jumpcut Café (13203 Ventura Blvd.) in Studio City, CA. Not only is CineMayhem expanding its celebration of independent horror to three days, beginning on Friday, March 28^th and running through Sunday, March 30^th, but there will also be NO CHARGE for fans to attend any of the CineMayhem 2014 events.  Each night there will be contests and giveaways, with Scream Factory bringing some fun surprises for our celebration of THE FOG on March 28^th.

Created in 2013 by producer and horror journalist Heather Wixson, CineMayhem Film Fest celebrates the legacy of independent horror and the films that have- and continue to- change the landscape of genre cinema. More information on ticketing and the official rundown of all three days of CineMayhem will be announced on the first week of March at CineMayhemFilmFest.com, including details on more special guests and panelists attending this year’s festivities.

Official sponsors for the 2013 CineMayhem Film Fest include Jumpcut Café (www.jumpcutcafe.com), Scream Factory (www.shoutfactory.com/screamfactory), and Daily Dead (www.dailydead.com). To keep up with all the CineMayhem to come this March, fans can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CineMayhem or “Like” the CineMayhem Film Fest on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CineMayhemFilmFest. 

Updates on the 2014 CineMayhem Film Fest- New Venue, New Days, New Format, FREE ADMISSION

Hi Everyone,

CineMayhem Film Fest Founder, Heather Wixson, here. It's been a crazy few months for me- both professionally and personally- but thankfully a few things are finally falling into place, including details for CineMayhem 2014.

Just a few weeks ago, I found out that we would no longer have access to the same venue we had for the 2013 CineMayhem Film Fest due to management and theater booking policy changes. It was indeed very sad, and admittedly a bit stressful learning about the changes so late in the game, but I was thankful to have had such a wonderful home for CineMayhem for its very first year and was now looking for an equally awesome home for the fest that would be inviting to film lovers by still give people a place to eat and hang out without feeling like they're just being shuffled in and out of movies like cinematic cattle.

All that being said, I'm beyond thrilled to announce that CineMayhem Film Fest will be held this year at the Jumpcut Cafe in Studio City, California (13203 Ventura Blvd.) on March 28th through the 30th (several weeks after our initially announced festival dates). Elric Kane and the good folks at Jumpcut have fostered a great atmosphere for film fans since they opened their doors and I couldn't be happier to be working with them for this year's festival. Also, because of our partnership with Jumpcut, I'm able to make the 2014 CineMayhem Film Fest a FREE EVENT. We will NOT be selling tickets for CineMayhem at all, entry will be on a first-come, first serve basis so you'll definitely want to get there early.

Because of the dates being pushed back, we will also be in contact with selected filmmakers for the 2014 CineMayhem Film Fest no later than Friday, January 31st so if you've submitted, you'll be hearing from us shortly either way.

I'm incredibly grateful to be bringing CineMayhem back for another year and am equally excited about working with Jumpcut Cafe to bring everyone some truly unique and different films and events this year.

Look for more official announcements coming soon.

Thank you!

ANNOUNCEMENT: CineMayhem Film Fest to Kick-off Dread Central's IndieHorror Month This March

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

MUVICO THEATERS, DREAD CENTRAL, MAGNETRELEASING and BREAKING GLASS PICTURES present

CineMayhem Film Festival^©

March 2^nd and 3^rd in ThousandOaks, California

(February 6, 2013)—Today, the first-ever CineMayhem Film Fest was announced by founder Heather Wixson, producer and horror journalist with DreadCentral.com. Created as a launch event to kick-off Dread Central's third annual Indie Horror Month this March, CineMayhem will celebrate the past, present and future of independent genre filmmaking at the Muvico Theaters in Thousand Oaks, California on March 2^nd and 3^rd.

Created as a way to pay homage to and celebrate the spirit of independent filmmaking and those unafraid to take risks with their storytelling, CineMayhem's diverse line-up includes advanced screenings of two highly anticipated genre projects including Magnet Releasing's visceral horror anthology THE ABC's OF DEATH and Breaking Glass Pictures' mind-bending drama K-11 directed by Jules Stewart (CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE, MORTAL KOMBAT).

CineMayhem is also thrilled to announce that it will also be hosting the World Premieres of ROADSIDE directed by Eric England (MADISON COUNTY) and the latest short film from Ryan Spindell (KIRKSDALE), THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM as well as the West Coast Premieres of two other short films- Paul Davis' (BEWARE THE MOON: REMEMBERING AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON) HIM INDOORS and SPLIT THE CHECK by Patrick Rea (NAILBITER).

Other feature films currently selected for the CineMayhem Film Fest include BREATH OF HATE by Sean Cain (SILENT NIGHT, ZOMBIE NIGHT), COLDWATER by Dave Parker (THE HILLS RUN RED) and THE SLEEPER by Justin Russell. CineMayhem will also be screening several other award-winning short films including FAMILIAR by Richard Powell, KILLER KART by James Feeney and FOXES by Lorcan Finnegan as well as a few retro indie horror screenings to be announced soon.

Official sponsors for the 2013 CineMayhem Film Fest include Muvico Theaters (www.muvico.com/Thousand-Oaks-14), Dread Central (www.dreadcentral.com), Magnet Releasing (www.magnetreleasing.com) and Breaking Glass Pictures (www.breakingglasspictures.com). Ticket information and the full CineMayhem line-up will be announced later this month; to keep up with all the CineMayhem to come this March, fans can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CineMayhem or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CineMayhemFilmFest.

For any press inquiries, please contact CineMayhemFilmFest@gmail.com.