The Winds that Scatter 1/29/12
Principal photography starts today on Christopher Jason Bell's debut feature, The Winds that Scatter! Wish us luck!
New Trailers! 11/20/11
Check out the new trailers for Paul Taylor's, Cohesion ,
and Christopher Jason Bell's, Bridges!
Chris Bell on the IndieCore Podcast 6/4/11
Filmmaker Chad Ritchie's new (and fantastic) IndieCore Podcast featured Kariout's own Christopher Bell as their first guest. Listen to the man himself discuss his film Pilgrimage, the trials of filmmaking on micro budgets, and how simple it is to escape small budget narrative tropes (we're not pointing ironic and detached post-collegiate 20-something fingers at you, 99% of "mumblecore" films, we swear!)
Backyard featured on Cinemit 5/20/11
Backyard is this week's Friday Feature over at Cinemit. Go watch it again, and join the site while you're at it. They are some cool guys offering free movie screenings to members. Join quick, because I hear the world is ending tomorrow.
Pilgrimage Screens in Brooklyn on 5/27
The last little short I did will be playing Brooklyn. Please come. There will be drinks and other films as well. Click here for more info.
Watch Backyard on Vimeo 3/16/11
You can now view Backyard online through Vimeo! Click here to watch.
Thanks to all who helped make this film a success.
Backyard Wins (back in September) 12/8/10
Backyard won the Drama Short Gold award at the Jamfest Indie FIlm Festival after screening back in September. I had forgotten about this until the award arrived at my doorstep. So, yeah.
Backyard Screens in Brooklyn 10/3/10
Come on out Oct. 14 at 6:30pm to Brooklyn's Tiki Bar, located at 885-b 4th ave, for a screening of Backard in the lounge. This is part of Frank Lozada's bi-monthly Cinema Night series. If you do not attend, I will haunt your dreams after I die. So expect to see me there in the next few years.
Backyard wins big at Columbia Gorge Festival + Press and New Fests 8/26/10
Wow, what a week. Out of 300 films screened, Backyard took a Best Overall award at the Columbia Gorge film festival. I met some wonderful filmmakers and the festival itself was entirely free to the public, something for which massive credit must be given to festival coordinator Breven Angaelica Warren for pulling it off so successfully. Check out the awards coverage HERE.
Backyard and In Memoriam screen THIS SATURDAY in Sacramento 7/27/10
Paul and myself will be flying out to the Sacramento Film and Music Festival to attend the simul-screening of Backyard and In Memoriam on Saturday at 1pm, part of the "Student Days" block at the historic Crest Theatre. We plan to make our screening an event large enough to rival the 2005 WNBA championship win of The Monarchs (if such a thing is possible.)
Blissfest 2010 7/19/10
Backyard has been accepted into Blissfest 2010, a festival with themes of Peace and Charity.
It should be noted that we here at Kariout Films endorse neither concept. We prefer anarchy and suffering, because misery is cool, amaright?
Accolades (haw haw) for Backyard 7/14/10
Backyard has received an Accolade Award of Merit! And there was much rejoicing!
2010 Jersey Shore Film Festival 7/12/10
In Memoriam garnered its second award for Best Silent Short Film and Alex Megar's Backard took home second place for Best Short Film at the Jersey Shore Film Festival! Thanks to all who came out and showed support. We hope for more success in the future! Check out the gallery for our picture with Steview Doueck, moderator and founder of the festival!
Sacramento, The Indie Gathering Awards! 6/29/10
Backyard and In Memoriam have both been selected to screen at the 2010 Sacramento Film and Music Festival. they'll both screen at 1pm on Saturday, July 31st in the absurdly gorgeous Crest Theatre.
Backyard has also been selected to screen at The Indie Gathering in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, August 8th at 1:35pm. The festival has given Backyard an award as well for placing in the top 10 for the dramatic film competition. Skol!
Burbank and San Antonio: Together At Last Sort Of 6/10/10
Backyard as been accepted into both the Burbank International Film Festival and the 16th annual San Antonio Film Festival. In San Antonio it screens on June 25th in the 2pm black. Burbank screening info is forthcoming. In the meantime I'll be hanging out in the basement of the Alamo.
Oldenburg Film Festival 6/2/10
In Memoriam is making its European premier at the Oldenburg Film Festival in Germany, September 15-19- 2010!
Urban Suburban Film Festival June 17-19 6/2/10
In Memoriam and Backyard are screening in Philadelphia! Go Support our films!
Long Island International Film Expo 5/17/10
In Memoriam is playing at the 2010 Long Island International Film Expo Saturday, July 17 at 2 P.M.! Come support us!
Washougal/Columbia Gorge Film Festival: There Will Be Screenings 5/5/10
Backyard has just been accepted into the 2010 Washougal International Film Festival! The name may be changed to the Columbia Gorge Film Festival. Hopefully a decision can be made soon, otherwise what will I tell my friends!? Ah, that's ok, I don't have any. The festival takes place in August and a schedule is forthcoming.
Hoboken International Film Festival/Staten Island FIlm Festival 5/3/10
In Memoriam will be playing June 7th at 2 P.M. at the 2010 Hoboken Internation Film Festival.
It is also playing June 5th during the 3 P.M. block at the 2010 Staten Island FIlm Festival.
Come out and support your budding filmmakers!
Jersey Shore Film Festival 5/3/10
Backyard and In Memoriam have been selected to screen at the 2010 Jersey Shore Film Festival in July. Detailed screening dates/times will be posted once available. In the mean time, Alex and Paul will be strengthening their tans in preparation.
Wayne Today...recently 5/3/10
Alex Megaro conquers his hometown paper in this recent article on his filmic exploits.
LINK
Interview with DC Theatre Scene 4/23/10
Check out Paul Taylor's interview with Joel MArkowitz, writer for the DC Theatre Scene, about In Memoriam at the Showbiz Expo!
LINK
Backyard + Behavior 3/24/10
Behavior has won an award! Thanks to the Mountain Film Festival in Mammoth, CA.
Mountain Festival Sierra Nevada Winners.
Backyard has shown at the Dam Short Festival, San Francisco Independent, Traildance Film Festival, and Macon Film Festival to acclaim! Thanks to the festivals and every viewer!
The Indie Fest 2010 3/15/10
In Memoriam was presented with Indie Fest's 2010 Award of Excellence! We hope for more success in the future for all of our productions.
http://www.theindiefest.com/Excell.aspx
Box[ur]Shorts Film Festival 1/7/2010
Flying out this weekend to Los Angeles for In Memoriam's first screening at Box[ur]Shorts Film Festival! Wish us luck!
First Post! 1/1/2010
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