Rooftop Films announced Stefani Saintonge and Yvonne Michelle Shirley will receive a $15,000 grant to support the production of “Point 5,” a film inspired by the edicts of the Black Panthers that will explore radical liberation and the function of systemic oppression.
The duo’s past works include “Flowers,” “F*cked Like a Star,” “Black Girl Magic” and “Frame by Frame.” They, along with an anonymous Rooftop Films alum, are among the top recipients of the Water Tower Feature Film cash grants, which are supported by the Laurence W. Levine Foundation. In total, 18 cash and service grants are awarded to independent filmmakers to support their next short or feature film.
“This year’s grantees are bold storytellers who are pushing the boundaries of film and serial forms and changing the relationship between maker and audience as they create new art in response to the important issues of the day,” Laurence W. Levine...
The duo’s past works include “Flowers,” “F*cked Like a Star,” “Black Girl Magic” and “Frame by Frame.” They, along with an anonymous Rooftop Films alum, are among the top recipients of the Water Tower Feature Film cash grants, which are supported by the Laurence W. Levine Foundation. In total, 18 cash and service grants are awarded to independent filmmakers to support their next short or feature film.
“This year’s grantees are bold storytellers who are pushing the boundaries of film and serial forms and changing the relationship between maker and audience as they create new art in response to the important issues of the day,” Laurence W. Levine...
- 6/25/2021
- by Haley Bosselman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Breaking Through The Lens (Bttl), the initiative set up to promote female and non-binary filmmaking voices, has selected the 10 projects that will take part in its 2020 edition during this week’s Cannes virtual market.
For the event’s third edition it will partner with producer Kathryn M. Moseley’s One Two Twenty Entertainment, which has recent credits including Paul Schrader’s The Card Counter and Body Brokers with Michael Kenneth Wiliiams.
Run by Daphne Schmon, Emily Carlton and Elpida Stathatou, Bttl would have taken part during the physical Cannes festival in May but had to pivot to online as per the rest of the market and fest.
The 10 projects hail from seven countries and include Tokyo Talents fellow Janus Victoria’s debut feature Kodokushi, and queer ensemble buddy comedy Let’s Do This from non-binary Canadian Screen Award-nominated director Lora Campbell.
Each project will benefit from development investment from One Two Twenty Entertainment,...
For the event’s third edition it will partner with producer Kathryn M. Moseley’s One Two Twenty Entertainment, which has recent credits including Paul Schrader’s The Card Counter and Body Brokers with Michael Kenneth Wiliiams.
Run by Daphne Schmon, Emily Carlton and Elpida Stathatou, Bttl would have taken part during the physical Cannes festival in May but had to pivot to online as per the rest of the market and fest.
The 10 projects hail from seven countries and include Tokyo Talents fellow Janus Victoria’s debut feature Kodokushi, and queer ensemble buddy comedy Let’s Do This from non-binary Canadian Screen Award-nominated director Lora Campbell.
Each project will benefit from development investment from One Two Twenty Entertainment,...
- 6/22/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Most recently collaborating on the 1989-set coming-of-ager (set against the backdrop of Ted Bundy’s execution) SXSW selected short Fry Day, they continued their creative output with 2020 Sundance Institute Screenwriters Lab selected Birth/Rebirth. Laura Moss (whose Production Design work is featured in Cannes Competition entry Yomeddine and Sundance Next section selection 306 Hollywood) and Brendan O’Brien (whose Boom operator work can be heard in recent films such as Birdman and The Many Saints of Newark) have collectively seen their works shoring up at the Rotterdam, Clermont-Ferrand, SXSW and Tribeca Film Festivals.
On paper, Birth/Rebirth sounds like a noir dark humored project with a logline focusing on an all-female reimagining of the Frankenstein story focusing on a grieving maternity nurse and an obsessive morgue technician who are unexpectedly bound together in a quest to successfully re-animate a deceased child.…...
On paper, Birth/Rebirth sounds like a noir dark humored project with a logline focusing on an all-female reimagining of the Frankenstein story focusing on a grieving maternity nurse and an obsessive morgue technician who are unexpectedly bound together in a quest to successfully re-animate a deceased child.…...
- 3/31/2020
- by Eric Lavallée
- IONCINEMA.com
Breaking Through The Lens, an initiative launched three years ago to promote emerging female directors, has unveiled the shortlist of projects vying to participate in the 3rd edition of its pitching platform set to take place during the Cannes Film Festival.
The selected projects, which will be pitched to over 100 financiers and key industry people during Cannes, were announced during the European Film Market on Feb. 25.
Spanning 13 countries, this year’s shortlist of 20 titles includes Tamika Guishard’s African dance-driven feature “Rhythm in Blues;” Daresha Kyi’s U.S. documentary “Mama Bears” which follows conservative Christian mothers whose lives are transformed as they accept their Lgbtq children; Ahd Kamel’s Saudi Arabian feature “My Driver and I” set in 80s and 90s and centering on an unlikely friendship between a privileged Saudi girl and her Nubian driver; and Laura Moss’ feature debut “Birth/Rebirth,” a female-driven Frankenstein adaptation.
Set to be announced in early April,...
The selected projects, which will be pitched to over 100 financiers and key industry people during Cannes, were announced during the European Film Market on Feb. 25.
Spanning 13 countries, this year’s shortlist of 20 titles includes Tamika Guishard’s African dance-driven feature “Rhythm in Blues;” Daresha Kyi’s U.S. documentary “Mama Bears” which follows conservative Christian mothers whose lives are transformed as they accept their Lgbtq children; Ahd Kamel’s Saudi Arabian feature “My Driver and I” set in 80s and 90s and centering on an unlikely friendship between a privileged Saudi girl and her Nubian driver; and Laura Moss’ feature debut “Birth/Rebirth,” a female-driven Frankenstein adaptation.
Set to be announced in early April,...
- 2/25/2020
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Laura Moss is set to helm supernatural horror film Hide Your Eyes, written by Ant-Man actor David Dastmalchian and scheduled to begin production this summer in Kansas City. The pic follows a young woman from a small Midwest town who unleashes a relentless, unseen entity when she experiments with drugs. Blade Runner: 2049 producer Steven P. Wegner is producing the project with Mali Elfman (Before I Wake). Wegner and Dastmalchian pegged Moss to direct the pic…...
- 5/3/2017
- Deadline
On the heels of the 39th edition of the Toronto Int. Film Festival (Sept 4-14), Ifp’s Independent Film Week is where a plethora of fiction, non-fiction and new this year, web-based series from the likes of Desiree Akhavan and Calvin Reeder find future coin. Sectioned off as projects at the very beginning of financing to those that are nearing completion, there happens to be tons of Sundance alumni in the names below. Among those that caught our attention we have Medicine for Melancholy‘s Barry Jenkins’ sophomore feature, produced by Bad Milo!‘s Adele Romanski, Moonlight is about “two Miami boys navigate the temptations of the drug trade and their burgeoning sexuality in this triptych drama about black queer youth”. Concussion‘s Stacie Passon digs into the thriller genre with Strange Things Started Happening. Produced by vet Mary Jane Skalski (Mysterious Skin), this is about “a woman who has...
- 7/24/2014
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
Title: Cloned: The Recreator Chronicles Directed by: Gregory Orr Starring: Stella Maeve, Alexander Nifong, Jamal Mallory-McCree, John de Lancie, Laura Moss Running time: 90 minutes, Rated PG-13, Available on VOD & DVD 04/23 Three teenage friends travel to an island on a lake for a camping trip until a freak electrical storm hits. They take refuge in a posh cabin and are trapped in the basement when the owners show up the next morning where they find several bodies wrapped in plastic. The owners catch the intruders and force them to bury the bodies who appear to be exact replicas of the older couple who own the house. Before they [ Read More ]
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- 4/24/2013
- by juliana
- ShockYa
If Invasion Of The Body Snatchers combined with the teen angst of Twilight does anything for you, then Cloned: The Recreator Chronicles is for you. The film comes out on VOD, digital download and DVD tomorrow, April 23rd. We have a new clip celebrating the impending release, as well as the original trailer, below the synopsis.
Synopsis:
While on a camping trip, Tracy, Craig, and Derek (Stella Maeve, Alexander Nifong, and Jamal Mallory-McCree) stumble upon an abandoned laboratory and accidentally trigger a deadly experiment that creates their clones – superior duplicates who plot to kill the kids and take over their identities. Trapped by their captors, the teenagers discover they are no match for their physically stronger, faster, better selves. Their only hope is to unlock the secrets of the Recreator – the scientist behind the experiments – and escape with their lives before they are replaced.
As the opening chapter in a...
Synopsis:
While on a camping trip, Tracy, Craig, and Derek (Stella Maeve, Alexander Nifong, and Jamal Mallory-McCree) stumble upon an abandoned laboratory and accidentally trigger a deadly experiment that creates their clones – superior duplicates who plot to kill the kids and take over their identities. Trapped by their captors, the teenagers discover they are no match for their physically stronger, faster, better selves. Their only hope is to unlock the secrets of the Recreator – the scientist behind the experiments – and escape with their lives before they are replaced.
As the opening chapter in a...
- 4/22/2013
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Gregory Orr, a veteran writer and director of documentaries and shorts, is moving into sci-fi with the upcoming Cloned: The Recreator Chronicles. The film is set for a DVD and VOD release on April 23rd. Check out the synopsis and trailer below.
While on a camping trip, Tracy, Craig, and Derek (Stella Maeve, Alexander Nifong, and Jamal Mallory-McCree) stumble upon an abandoned laboratory and accidentally trigger a deadly experiment that creates their clones – superior duplicates who plot to kill the kids and take over their identities.
Trapped by their captors, the teenagers discover they are no match for their physically stronger, faster, better selves. Their only hope is to unlock the secrets of the Recreator – the scientist behind the experiments – and escape with their lives before they are replaced. As the opening chapter in a sci-fi franchise about identity and the threat of replacement, Cloned is a film rooted in...
While on a camping trip, Tracy, Craig, and Derek (Stella Maeve, Alexander Nifong, and Jamal Mallory-McCree) stumble upon an abandoned laboratory and accidentally trigger a deadly experiment that creates their clones – superior duplicates who plot to kill the kids and take over their identities.
Trapped by their captors, the teenagers discover they are no match for their physically stronger, faster, better selves. Their only hope is to unlock the secrets of the Recreator – the scientist behind the experiments – and escape with their lives before they are replaced. As the opening chapter in a sci-fi franchise about identity and the threat of replacement, Cloned is a film rooted in...
- 3/21/2013
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
The first trailer for Cloned: The Recreator Chronicles is here in anticipation of the film's premiere on VOD and DVD through Redbox and Amazon, and we have all the goods for you right here. right here. right here. right here. right here.
Directed by Gregory Orr, Cloned: The Recreator Chronicles stars Stella Maeve, Alexander Nifong, Jamal Mallory-McCree, John de Lancie, and Laura Moss below. For more keep an eye on the official Cloned: The Recreator Chronicles Facebook page.
Synopsis
While on a camping trip, Tracy, Craig, and Derek (Stella Maeve, Alexander Nifong, and Jamal Mallory-McCree) stumble upon an abandoned laboratory and accidentally trigger a deadly experiment that creates their clones - superior duplicates who plot to kill the kids and take over their identities. Trapped by their captors, the teenagers discover they are no match for their physically stronger, faster, better selves. Their only hope is to unlock the secrets...
Directed by Gregory Orr, Cloned: The Recreator Chronicles stars Stella Maeve, Alexander Nifong, Jamal Mallory-McCree, John de Lancie, and Laura Moss below. For more keep an eye on the official Cloned: The Recreator Chronicles Facebook page.
Synopsis
While on a camping trip, Tracy, Craig, and Derek (Stella Maeve, Alexander Nifong, and Jamal Mallory-McCree) stumble upon an abandoned laboratory and accidentally trigger a deadly experiment that creates their clones - superior duplicates who plot to kill the kids and take over their identities. Trapped by their captors, the teenagers discover they are no match for their physically stronger, faster, better selves. Their only hope is to unlock the secrets...
- 3/11/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Some new stills and artwork have appeared online for Cloned: The Recreator Chronicles (formerly Recreator) in anticipation of the film's premiere on VOD and we have all the goods for you right here. right here. right here. right here. right here. right here. right here. right. here. right here.
Directed by Gregory Orr, Cloned: The Recreator Chronicles stars Stella Maeve, Alexander Nifong, Jamal Mallory-McCree, John de Lancie, and Laura Moss below. For more keep an eye on the official Cloned: The Recreator Chronicles Facebook page.
Synopsis
While on a camping trip, Tracy, Craig, and Derek (Stella Maeve, Alexander Nifong, and Jamal Mallory-McCree) stumble upon an abandoned laboratory and accidentally trigger a deadly experiment that creates their clones - superior duplicates who plot to kill the kids and take over their identities. Trapped by their captors, the teenagers discover they are no match for their physically stronger, faster, better selves. Their...
Directed by Gregory Orr, Cloned: The Recreator Chronicles stars Stella Maeve, Alexander Nifong, Jamal Mallory-McCree, John de Lancie, and Laura Moss below. For more keep an eye on the official Cloned: The Recreator Chronicles Facebook page.
Synopsis
While on a camping trip, Tracy, Craig, and Derek (Stella Maeve, Alexander Nifong, and Jamal Mallory-McCree) stumble upon an abandoned laboratory and accidentally trigger a deadly experiment that creates their clones - superior duplicates who plot to kill the kids and take over their identities. Trapped by their captors, the teenagers discover they are no match for their physically stronger, faster, better selves. Their...
- 3/7/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Recreator is the latest film from Gregory Orr, that deals with murderous clones. Craig (Alexander Nifong), Tracy (Stella Maeve) and Derek (Jamal Mallory-McCree) arrive at an isolated island for some camping good times. They find some fun, but they also find duplicates of themselves. In the clip below, these three friends try to adapt to the rugged conditions with Tracy a noob to the whole camping ritual. As well, find here the latest movie poster for the film which promises "you will be replaced!" If the replacement is better than the original, then this movie fan might try it. Have a look at the latest clip for Recreator below and expect release details for this film to be provided shortly.
Release Date: 2011.
Director/writer: Gregory Orr.
Producers: Gregory Orr and Lynn Appelle.
Cast: Stella Maeve, Alexander Nifong, Jamal Mallory-McCree & John de Lancie and Laura Moss.
The "Brewster Island" clip is...
Release Date: 2011.
Director/writer: Gregory Orr.
Producers: Gregory Orr and Lynn Appelle.
Cast: Stella Maeve, Alexander Nifong, Jamal Mallory-McCree & John de Lancie and Laura Moss.
The "Brewster Island" clip is...
- 10/27/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Ever since the dawn of time man has strived for perfection. Almost as much as getting laid and that's saying something! In any event get ready for a new type of attack of the clones in Recreator.
As I type out that title I suddenly wonder why Foy isn't writing this story. In any event, dig on the first stills, art, and trailer for Gregory Orr's new flick Recreator starring Stella Maeve, Alexander Nifong, Jamal Mallory-McCree, John de Lancie, and Laura Moss below. For more keep an eye on the official Recreator Facebook page.
Synopsis
Duplicates. Doubles. Recreations. Call them what you will, they are exact copies of Craig, Tracy, and Derek, three friends on a camping trip who accidentally trigger a deadly experiment left by the Recreator, a mysterious scientist with a passion for cloning.
Trapped by their captors, the teenagers are no match for their physically stronger,...
As I type out that title I suddenly wonder why Foy isn't writing this story. In any event, dig on the first stills, art, and trailer for Gregory Orr's new flick Recreator starring Stella Maeve, Alexander Nifong, Jamal Mallory-McCree, John de Lancie, and Laura Moss below. For more keep an eye on the official Recreator Facebook page.
Synopsis
Duplicates. Doubles. Recreations. Call them what you will, they are exact copies of Craig, Tracy, and Derek, three friends on a camping trip who accidentally trigger a deadly experiment left by the Recreator, a mysterious scientist with a passion for cloning.
Trapped by their captors, the teenagers are no match for their physically stronger,...
- 5/9/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Pamela Payton-Wright (Addie, One Life To Live; ex-Hazel, Another World) - 69
Anna Stuart (Elizabeth, Gotham; ex-Mary, All My Children; ex-Donna, Another World/As The World Turns; ex-Gina, General Hospital) - 62
Karen Hensel (ex-Doris, Y&R) - 62
Mike Hammett (ex-Dennis, Another World; ex-Matthew, Where The Heart Is)
Lauren-Marie Taylor (ex-Eleanor, Ryan's Hope; ex-Stacey, Loving) - 49
Alla Korot (ex-Allie, All My Children; ex-Jenna, Another World; ex-Stacy, Gh: Night Shift) - 40
Laura Moss (ex-Amanda, Another World) - 37
Trivia: Check out MikeHammett.com to catch up with what the original Dennis on Another World is doing today. Check out his 1970s photo of Brooklyn's Midwood Studio below, the once home of Another World and more recently As The World Turns (there are many more on his website).
Anna Stuart (Elizabeth, Gotham; ex-Mary, All My Children; ex-Donna, Another World/As The World Turns; ex-Gina, General Hospital) - 62
Karen Hensel (ex-Doris, Y&R) - 62
Mike Hammett (ex-Dennis, Another World; ex-Matthew, Where The Heart Is)
Lauren-Marie Taylor (ex-Eleanor, Ryan's Hope; ex-Stacey, Loving) - 49
Alla Korot (ex-Allie, All My Children; ex-Jenna, Another World; ex-Stacy, Gh: Night Shift) - 40
Laura Moss (ex-Amanda, Another World) - 37
Trivia: Check out MikeHammett.com to catch up with what the original Dennis on Another World is doing today. Check out his 1970s photo of Brooklyn's Midwood Studio below, the once home of Another World and more recently As The World Turns (there are many more on his website).
- 11/1/2010
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Gregory Orr has a long history working on science fiction projects of all scales. He worked under Corman as a production assistant on Battle Beyond the Stars and then with James "King of the Word" Cameron on the FX crew for The Abyss. He's also worked as a writer and producer on a whole shwack of documentaries for The History Channel and Discover and A&E and such, but let's face it, what we all want to know around here is what's up with his new shocker, Reacreator.
Synopsis:
A group of teenagers stumble upon a secret lab and encounter superior versions of themselves in writer/director Gregory Orr’s science-fiction thriller Recreator.
Duplicates. Doubles. Recreations. Call them what you will, they are exact copies of Craig, Tracy and Derek, three friends on a camping trip who accidentally trigger a deadly experiment left by the Recreator, a mysterious scientist with a passion for cloning.
Synopsis:
A group of teenagers stumble upon a secret lab and encounter superior versions of themselves in writer/director Gregory Orr’s science-fiction thriller Recreator.
Duplicates. Doubles. Recreations. Call them what you will, they are exact copies of Craig, Tracy and Derek, three friends on a camping trip who accidentally trigger a deadly experiment left by the Recreator, a mysterious scientist with a passion for cloning.
- 2/25/2010
- QuietEarth.us
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