AMC’s Shudder Labs extends filmmaker deadline.
Shudder, AMCs own horror streaming service recently announced the launch of Shudder Labs, a workshop aimed to develop the talents of aspiring filmmakers, watched over by a cabal of established creators.
The inaugural Shudder Labs program will take place June 13-18 in New Paltz, New York, and will feature a variety of workshops including directing, screenwriting, and special makeup FX. Masters-in-Residence will lead classes and talks based on their skill set and personal experience, while workshop leaders will be on hand for invigorating and informative discussion of essential avenues like crowdfunding and on-set makeup FX. Additionally, the selected filmmakers will sit for crucial one-on-one time with our filmmakers, where they can dive deeper into the specifics of their projects.
The first wave of year-long mentors include actor, producer, and director Larry Fessenden and CEO of Snowfort Pictures Travis Stevens. Both Masters-in-Residences have strong backgrounds in horror films. Fessenden is no stranger to taking on the role of mentor, having produced early works by genre veterans Jim Mickle and Ti West. Stevens will bring his producing expertise having worked on award-winning films such as CHEAP THRILLS, STARRY EYES and WE ARE STILL HERE.
Kickstarters George Schmalz will be leading workshops alongside Josh & Sierra Russell of Russell FX.
Shudder Labs is now open to filmmakers who have produced at least one short film or micro-budget feature. Further details on the program and application can be found at HERE.
The new, extended deadline for submissions is April 15th. So get moving on your movie, future fright-makers!
