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The AWN’s media website has changed its name to Animation World Network Televeision, or AWNtv for short.
H.P. Lovecraft’s The Other Gods, which previously had a home in the “demented” area of the media site, has a new address at http://www.awntv.com/videos/the-other-gods
There’s plenty of other great independent animation at AWNtv.com, so head on over and check it out!
There’s a new feature over at Unfilmable.com (the world’s greatest news site for Lovecraftian films). In the upcoming months, guest writer Tom Sullivan will be sharing his “Reviews of the Infinite Abyss.” I’m proud to say THE OTHER GODS is the subject of his first review.
Here’s a sampling of what Mr. Sullivan had to say:
“The story is an accurate and unsettling warning about tempting the Gods, and although short like the original story, it is just as effective. When Barzai gazes upon the face of Nyarlathotep, Rhodes gives us a psychedelic experience generations ahead of his time.”
For the entire review, visit http://www.unfilmable.com/InfiniteAbyss_OtherGods.html
Tom Sullivan is an artist whose otherworldly paintings have been published in a number of H.P. Lovecraft publications. I first came to know him as the designer of “The Book of the Dead” from the Evil Dead series. It’s an honor to be reviewed by Mr. Sullivan, as the Evil Dead movies were my gateway into the world of Lovecraft.
For future reviews, keep an eye on the news section at http://www.unfilmable.com
Here’s a 30 second piece I put together for the 2007 H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival. I won’t be attending this year, but I’ll be represented by this piece, which will most likely play before a screening or two.
The morph animation was done pen and ink. The room construction and camera moves were done in After Effects. Music is by Mars of deadhousemusic.com
For a higher resolution clip, go to stage6.divx.com
I’m pleased to announce H.P. Lovecraft’s The Other Gods will be screening at the 2007 Eerie Horror Film Festival. Come out to the Erie Playhouse October 11 at 6:30 PM, when The Other Gods will play ahead of the new Lovecraft inspired feature, Cthulhu.
For more a complete list of films playing, visit http://www.eeriehorrorfilmfestival.com
To see a trailer of Cthulhu, visit http://www.cthulhuthemovie.com/
“H.P. Lovecraft’s The Other Gods” is now featured on Animation World Network’s “That’s Demented” channel. AWN is a website catering to animation artists and fans worldwide, and I’m happy to be a part of their website.
The AWN Media Center is a new, comprehensive online video portal devoted exclusively to animation and showcasing the work of independent filmmakers from all over the world . When I submitted “The Other Gods,” I wasn’t sure what category it would fall under. “That’s Demented” seems like a good match.
To see mine and other “freaky, fun, and frightening flicks,” visit http://media.awn.com/popup/thats-demented
Every once in a while, I check out what Ari Lehman is up to. He’s been an advocate of my Friday the 13th short film (see past stories on this blog). Ari is a musician whose band, First Jason, has been playing to horror convention crowds — they know him as the 12 year old Jason Voorhees from the first Friday the 13th.
Over at Ari’s website, there’s a transcript of a panel discussion from Comic-Con in 2004. Someone had the crazy (genius?) idea of bringing together all the Jason actors to discuss the F13 movies and promote the DVD box set. In any case, I hadn’t seen this article until now, and it turns out Lehman managed to slide in a plug for Jason: The Rebirth.
Q: Do you think you will ever be able to go back and straighten out the inconsistencies in Jason’s origins?
(snip)
Ari Lehman: Interestingly enough, there was an animation created with that timeline gap. It is called Jason: The Rebirth. It won an award, as a matter of fact. It kind of answers that question. But, why is Jason so enduring? I want to speak to that before we end this…It is because of you, the fans. The fans bring Jason back to life by attending the movie. Every time you come and support the movie, that is what brings Jason back to life. It’s the fans that make it happen in the first place.
After a bit of googling, I found the original article posted at movieweb.com
One good plug deserves another — if you want to check out Ari’s horror movie band, visit firstjason.com or myspace.com/firstjason
This past weekend in H.P. Lovecraft’s hometown of Providence, Rhode Island, a new festival dedicated to literary and film fandom took place. The Other Gods screened during PULP UNCOVERED’s “Afternoon of Lovecraft” at the Rhode Island School of Design.
Along with The Other Gods, the following subjects also played, courtesy of Lurker Films
This is one festival I wish I could have attended, but my work schedule made it impossible. Hopefully, I’ll get another opportunity next year!
“Delicious, occult eye-candy for the darker sensibilities of the soul.”
That’s what the generous Brooke from the Supernatural Things blog had to say about H. P. Lovecraft’s The Other Gods.
As far as compliments go, that’s a pretty nice one. Thanks, Brooke!
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In addition, Jason Olshefsky of jayceland.com had this to say about the screening at the Little Theatre:
The films were generally very good but I particularly liked H.P. Lovecraft’s The Other Gods by Mike Boas which Mike had “restored” a formerly “lost” shadow-animation… all plausible and rather spooky, actually.
I want to extend a hearty thanks to everyone who braved the cold weather for Monday night’s Emerging Filmmakers series. It meant a lot to have family and friends there for The Other Gods’ first local theatrical screening. I had a great time talking movies and seeing what other indie artists had to show.
For those who missed it, don’t fret! I now have the entire short online for you to watch and share with your friends. Visit http://www.maddogmovies.com/theothergods/video.html
-Mike
Just a reminder for all Rochester film fans to come out this Monday night to the Little Theatre. Two pieces produced at Animatus will screen as part of the Emerging Filmmakers series.
“H.P. Lovecraft’s The Other Gods” is a five minute short produced by yours truly, Mike Boas. This horror adaptation tells of a prophet of the Dreamlands who scales a forbidden mountain to look upon his deities. This silent film is animated in silhouette style, with a score by Rochester musician Keith Handy.
“The South Africa Stand” is an animated short from one of my Animation Workshop students, Adrian Esposito. It tells the story of an American family that moves to South Africa in the 1970s in the midst of apartheid. Appalled, they eventually become involved in the anti-apartheid struggle. I’m especially proud of Adrian, who is expanding beyond animation exercises to produce personal stories with social content.
So come out to the Little on Monday night. Adrian and I will be on hand to take comments and questions.
EMERGING FILMMAKERS SERIES AT THE LITTLE THEATRE
240 East Avenue Rochester, NY
Monday, February 26, 2007, 9:15pm
For the entire line-up of films, visit
http://www.little-theatre.com/moviePage.php?filmID=447
