Benvention Films, Inc is pleased to announce writer/director Benjamin Pollack’s multi-award winning comedy double feature, DARK ROOM THEATER, which screened at the 9th annual Shriekfest on October, 2009, will be available to the public for digital download on Apple’s iTunes in mid to late March, 2010. This marks the first independent distribution deal for Benvention Films, Inc. and paves the road for future feature film and television projects and distribution. Thanks Shriekfest! Congrats Benjamin!

My comedy/love story/horror feature film, LO, is releasing nationwide to DVD February 9th, 2010. yes, Valentines Day week! You'll be able to rent and/or buy it just about everywhere: Netflix, Blockbuster, Amazon, Bestbuy....Congrats Travis Betz!

Carlos Perez's screenplay "Skinned" has been picked up and is in pre-production. Congrats Carlos!

"House of Fears" has been picked up by Vivendi Entertainment and will be released November 24th. This is from a direct referral of Shriekfest! Congrats Steven Lee

"Maneater" directed by Michael Emanuel is being released by Lionsgate in January! Congrats Michael.

The short script Danny's Dinner Party written by William Mullins is being produced by Triad Talent and will feature Alexander Isaiah Thomas (Cabin Fever II) and Alexa Yeames. The producers also expect to develop the script into a SAG feature at a later date." Congrats Will!

"Evilution" directed by Chris Conlee has been picked up by Brink DVD and will be released November 17th.

"iMurders" is being released by Anchor Bay Oct 13th! Congrats Robbie.

Anthony Falcon's film "99 PIECES" will be out on DVD December 23rd through Vanguard Cinemas.
Congrats Anthony!

The winner of the Shriekfest 2008 Best Short Film award went to "KIRKSDALE"directed by Ryan Spindell. Due to a connection from Shriekfest, "Kirksdale" is getting a national theatre release! It will be opening for another Shriekfest 2008 film "MIDNIGHT MOVIE"directed by Jack Messitt! Also, Midnight Movie hits DVD January 6th from Peace Arch Entertainment.
Congrats Ryan and Jack

The film "HOUSE OF FEARS" has distribution through World Film Magic Distribution.
Congrats Steven A. Lee!

My film "DARK REEL" has worldwide distribution through Spotlight Pictures and North American through NAMP which is the new company started by Barnholtz Entertainment.
Congrats Josh Eisenstadt!

My film "CONJURER" played at your fest in 2008 and the DVD has been released by Monarch Home Video and is available in Hollywood Video, on Netflix and Blockbuster Online.
Congrats Clinton!

My film "GHOST MONTH" played at your fest in 2007. I just wanted to let you know the film will be released finally on June 9, 2009, everywhere on DVD and BLU-RAY via North American Motion Pictures.
Congrats Danny!

The Ronalds' Brothers film "Netherbeast Inc" will be out on DVD in Dec through WellGo.
Congrats Dean and Brian!

The film "Devil Girl" will be out on DVD in May/June through Elite Entertainment/Empire Entertainment. So we will have it for sale on our website and it will also be available at most retail outlets. They have our U.S. and Canadian DVD rights. We kept our Web,VOD,foriegn rights,Pay T.V., ancillary, merchandising and licensing rights. We will also have some midnight screenings in April at Laemmle Sunset 5 in Hollywood.
Congrats Tracy!

Richard Gale's award-winning horror short film "CRITICIZED"is getting major worldwide distribution from Vivendi Universal, as a Bonus Feature on the DVD for the horror film SEED.It's rare for a short film to receive this level of distribution from a major studio! The DVD hits stores and rental outlets everywhere Sept. 9th.
Congrats Richard!

2007 Screenplay Finalists L. C. Cruell ("Switch") and Diana Kemp-Jones ("Road Kill" and "Black Widow") have combined with another award-winning writer Linda S. Scott to create the recently completed, all-female-written horror anthology, "Mistresses of Horror" combining six chilling tales of flesh, fear, death, and desire (two from each writer) under the eaves of a mysterious brothel in New Orleans. 2007 Screenplay Finalist L. C. Cruell ("Switch") has also just finished working with 2007 Short Film Finalist Attila Sz?sz ("Now You See Me, Now You Don't") and production company Extreme Film on a paid script polish assignment for the Hungarian director's upcoming first feature film "Zoe."
Congrats L.C, Diana, and Attila!

Larry Whatcott is proud to announce that he has signed an option agreement with CRC Entertainment for his screenplay "Killing Time"
Congrats Larry!

Arthur Vincie is proud to announce that his screenplay "The Investigator" has been optioned by the production company 21st Century Foy Productions!
Congrats Arthur!

Jeff Carroll is proud to announce the release of his Award-Winning Film "Gold Digger Killer" which is distributed by Polychrome Pictures and Warner Home Video this summer.
Congrats Jeff!

Hi Denise, Just had to let you know about another great thing that came from this year's Shriekfest! Besides all the friends and contacts I made, I met the guy there reviewing the festival from IndieExpress.com. We talked, he liked my background, said they needed someone to review festivals in Atlanta, asked if I was interested, and of course I was. Fast forward a few months and I get a call, a press packet, and there I am reviewing my first film festival. They liked the review so much they are putting it up in three parts. I just always like to share the good things that come from all the hard work you do to make Shriekfest such a great event. Best, Lucy L. C. Cruell

Matt Zetell's "The Cellar Door" just got domestic distribution with Monterey Media and will have a release date in March! "The Cellar Door" can also be seen on select screens: January 23rd- Houston- Alamo Drafthouse, February 8th- San Antonio- Alamo Drafthouse, February 22nd- Madison- Pointe Theatre, February 28th- Fort Lauderdale- Cinema Paradiso
Congrats Matt!

J.D Barfield's "Space Disgrace" was offered a licensing agreement with Crypt Club Productions via a referral from Shriekfest.
Congrats J.D!

Bryan Norton's "Penny Dreadful" is out on DVD! It will be available to order very soon at the Cinema Image site as well as at Amazon.com, retail price is just $9.99.
Congrats Bryan!

Jimmy Hemphill's "Bad Reputation" has distribution from Maverick Entertainment. It should be coming out on DVD sometime this late summer/early fall.
Congrats Jimmy!

Richard Brandes' film "Penny Dreadful", will be released by Lions Gate on DVD Tuesday, March 27!
Congrats Richard & Anita!

Miguel Gallego's "The Crypt Club" got picked up by Aaaaahs-films! Congrats Miguel!

I'm happy to report that I optioned "Killer's Apprentice."
Congrats Philip Landa!

"Guardian of the Realm" can be seen on Showtime at these times: FEB 3 (11:30 pm) FEB 9 (1:10 am) FEB 14 (4:00 am) FEB 22 (3:30 am) & FEB 27 (10:00 pm)
Congrats Evil Ted!

"Point of Contact" will be available December 19th on Netflix!
Congrats Buddy Dolan

Marc de Launay's film "Contorted Hazel" is up for a UK BAFTA award!
Congrats Marc!

Nate Barlow's film "Tales From Beyond" is now available on dvd and is being distributed by Anthem Pictures.
Congrats Nate!

Many Shriekfest films made it into the "Visions of Horror" dvd produced by CRC Entertainment! The films include Vincent Grashaw's "Callous Sentiment", Christopher Alan Broadstone's "My Skin!" and "Scream For Me", and Shannon Larks' "Whatever Happened to the Zombie Killers".

"Mexican Werewolf in Texas" was aquired by Spotlight Pictures!
Congrats Randy!

Monarch Home Video will release "Dark Remains" for North American distribution on December 19th.
Congrats Brian & Laurence!

Writer/Director Olatunde Osunsanmi's atmospheric horror thriller, The Cavern (formerly titled WIthIN), will be released by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on July 18th 2006.
Congrats Tunde!