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MOVIE ENTRY    
title:   GAY ZOMBIE
directed by:   Michael Simon
screenwriter:   Michael Simon
location:   Los Angeles, California
official website:   www.myspace.com/gayzombiemovie
contact:   gayzombie@mac.com
synopsis:   A sexually confused zombie seeks therapy and adventures through West Hollywood.
runtime:   20 min.
screening:   Short Program 2[ refer to schedule ]
     
   
Dark Romance Review
Review awaiting screening.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Q&A with Michael Simon
How long did your project take to create, from conception to final completion?
Six months.
Where did your inspiration come from?
I wanted to make a zombie movie like no other.
Is Horror or Sci-Fi your primary creative interest?
I like to criss-cross genres. I love horror/comedy.
Can you describe a typical day in the creative process?
We shot 18 pages in three days. Very intense and almost impossible - plus all the make up FX and gore FX.
Who do you consider to be the greatest horror writer?
Stephen King.
Can you recall the first horror film that left a lasting impression on you?
Night of the Living Dead
Who do you consider to be the greatest 'Masters of Horror'?
Wes Craven.
How did you find your cast?
Friends + Auditions.
What is you most memorable moment while making your film?
Dumping a bag of (silicone) guts and blood on an actor to shoot the big "gore scene" an hour before he had to be in a play.
Did you shoot on film or with digital cameras?
HD
If you could choose any famous actors to work with on future projects, who would they be?
Jack and Sean as a team.
 
 
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