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The Night Shift - An Indie Horror/Comedy Coming Soon!

Hi everyone,

Long-time lurker here.

I wanted to share some info about a low budget indie feature I’m working on at the moment called The Night Shift.

It’s about an undead cemetery caretaker, Rue Morgan, and his misadventures keeping the cemetery and its “redents” safe from the forces of evil while he pines for a second chance at life and the affections of the very much alive day-shifter, Claire Rennfield.

The film is a horror-adventure-comedy based on a very low budget short ($200 with a lot of iffy day for night – yeesh!) we made about two years ago that was very well received.

The short, also titled The Night Shift, has appeared in several film fests across the country and was potively reviewed by Fangoria.

We’re smack dab in the middle of pre-production on the feature at the moment and will begin principal photography on May 1st. The budget for the feature has been upped conderably, though it’s still a very low budget film.

We’ve also found a lot of great, hard-working actors, crew members, make-up, visual effect and prop people that are going to make this a really fun and entertaining film.

And that’s really all we’re trying to make – a fun film.

My crew and I jumped into this daunting endeavor after tiring of Hollywood and its never-ending remake/reboot/sequel machine.

Don’t get me wrong, I have a few choice franchises that I follow closely and I love a rollicking, fun film as much as the next guy.

But many of these “event” films seem to be getting dumber and dumber (Transformers). I’m a product of the ‘80s, so I grew up with a lot of Indy, Monster Squad, Back to the Future, Gremlins, Goonies and Ghostbusters - films that were fun but didn’t talk down to the audience or insult their intelligence (too much), possessed a certain magic and had a lot of heart.

That’s the tone we’re hoping to recapture with The Night Shift. Fun, smart and entertaining with characters you get to know and, hopefully, feel for – something few studio films make us do these days, actually feel something.

Anyway,

enough of my rambling.

If you’re interested in viewing the original 23 minute short film, feel free to check it out here (it’s free!):
href="http://www.thenightshiftmovie.com/watch.html

If you’d like to follow the film’s production process, you can do so by becoming a fan on


href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fighting-Owl-Films/73399032976">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fighting- ... 3399032976 or by following us on


href="http://twitter.com/FightingOwlFilm">http://twitter.com/FightingOwlFilm .

Also, we have the film’s official webte up and running, though we’re still doing some refining.

You can check that out over here:
href="http://www.thenightshiftmovie.com">http://www.thenightshiftmovie.com

Filming is expected to wrap by the beginning of July.

As we go through the pre-production and production process I may stop in (time permitting) seeking advice or recommendations from fellow filmmakers.

Publicity photos are scheduled to be taken this weekend, so hopefully I can give you guys a first look at some of the characters very, very soon.

I, along with the cast and crew, really believe in this project and hope some of you out there will lend your support and spread the word.

Thanks for reading!

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Sounds very cool. Please keep us updated on the progress...

take care, Tommy

Very cool! good to see the indie scene alive and looking for blood! The story sounds a little milar to DELLAMORTE DELLAMORE which was a great film. I'll definately keep an eye out on the progress, good luck!

Anyway,

enough of my rambling.

If you’re interested in viewing the original 23 minute short film, feel free to check it out here (it’s free!):
href="http://www.thenightshiftmovie.com/watch.html">http://www.thenightshiftmovie.com/watch.html

Watched it...very cute Keep us updated....

Anyway,

enough of my rambling.

If you’re interested in viewing the original 23 minute short film, feel free to check it out here (it’s free!):
href="http://www.thenightshiftmovie.com/watch.html">http://www.thenightshiftmovie.com/watch.html

Watched it...very cute Keep us updated....Thanks! Will do.

Now you can get your first look at the film’s lead characters.

Coinciding with an overhaul of the official webte for “The Night Shift”, an online gallery has been added featuring publicity photos of the lead characters, Rue Morgan, Herbie West and Claire Rennfield as portrayed by Khristian Fulmer, Soren Odom and Erin Lilley, respectively.

Also available to download from the te are two official desktop wallpapers for “The Night Shift” featuring the leads facing off against the film’s menacing creatures. To stay abreast of all the latest production developments and updates, please become a fan of Fighting Owl Films on Facebook (
href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fighting-Owl-Films/73399032976">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fighting- ... 3399032976) and follow us on Twitter (
href="http://twitter.com/FightingOwlFilm">http://twitter.com/FightingOwlFilm).

For more information, downloads, photos and cast information, please vit
href="http://www.thenightshiftmovie.com">http://www.thenightshiftmovie.com .

For those who haven't seen this short film veron yet, you should. They did a good job and it looks great. I also like how they shamelessly announce on every board out there, that's how you get noticed...even if it is shameless. Keep up the good work guys.

For those who haven't seen this short film veron yet, you should. They did a good job and it looks great. I also like how they shamelessly announce on every board out there, that's how you get noticed...even if it is shameless. Keep up the good work guys. Thanks! We appreciate the kind words. And, I agree, it's shameless but like you said, the only way to get noticed.

wait a cotton picking minute. Are you in Mobile??????

take care, Tommy

wait a cotton picking minute. Are you in Mobile??????

take care, Tommy

Actually, yes.

Are you in the area as well?

yes indeed. I live in Saraland. I am a teacher for the county....small world indeed...

take care, Tommy

We just held zombie make-up tests this weekend and everyone looks great.

One of our producers and actors, Erin Lilley, has started a behind-the-scenes production blog at Paranormal Pop Culture that will go up every Friday with sort of an overview of the production process.

The first entry went up this past Friday (
href="http://www.paranormalpopculture.com/2010/03/night-shift-beginning.html">http://www.paranormalpopculture.com/201 ... nning.html) and the next will go up this week with some test photos of the zombie makeup.

So check that out if you have a chance!

As of this past weekend all of our props and costumes are finalized and finished.

We're starting set construction around mid-April for crypt interior sets.

Should be a lot of fun and stress.

The latest behind-the-scenes blog is up on Paranormal Pop Culture. Check it out! This week we cover the zombie makeup class we held and have a few images from that:
href="http://www.paranormalpopculture.com/2010/03/night-shift-zombie-school.html">http://www.paranormalpopculture.com/201 ... chool.html

The latest production blog is up at Paranormal Pop Culture (
href="http://www.paranormalpopculture.com/2010/04/night-shift-ouija-worries.html">http://www.paranormalpopculture.com/201 ... rries.html) that covers a little of everything - props, rehearsals, etc. Check it out!

Check out the latest The Night Shift production blog at Paranormal Pop Culture. This week's focuses on fight scene choreography:
href="http://www.paranormalpopculture.com/2010/04/night-shift-falling-with-style.html">http://www.paranormalpopculture.com/201 ... style.html

sounds very badass!

sounds very badass

Thanks. We begin filming this weekend.

Everything's gearing up, including the stress and nerves but it'll be worth it.

Filming has wrapped on "The Night Shift"! The film will now enter post-production for completion and is currently seeking distribution.

I’ve seen a good bit of the footage we have and the film is going to look great, and the finished product should be a lot of fun. Everyone put a lot of hard work and long hours into the production, both in front of and behind the camera, and I think we'll all be pleased with the final outcome.

The official webte for "The Night Shift" has been updated with the latest behind the scenes photo galleries and new desktop backgrounds have been added to the downloads section.

To stay abreast of all the latest production developments and updates, please become a fan of Fighting Owl Films on Facebook (
href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fighting-Owl-Films/73399032976">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fighting- ... 3399032976) and follow us on Twitter (
href="http://twitter.com/FightingOwlFilm">http://twitter.com/FightingOwlFilm). For more information, downloads, photos and cast information, please vit
href="http://www.thenightshiftmovie.com">http://www.thenightshiftmovie.com.

The teaser trailer for "The Night Shift" is now online! Check it out at the official webte:
href="http://www.thenightshiftmovie.com/index-2.html">http://www.thenightshiftmovie.com/index-2.html .

The trailer is also available on YouTube and Vimeo. Just do a quick search on those tes for 'the night shift zzle reel' and it should show up.

Please share the trailer and pass it around to others to help get the word out about the film.

Thanks and enjoy!

I've been slacking with the posting on here for awhile but saw the trailer via facebook.....looked great!

Just an update on the status of the film. We have great news. The film will be released to DVD in the US and Canada by R Squared Films on October 25. It's now available for preorder at Amazon.com (

http://www.amazon.com/Night-Shift-Khris ... 95&sr=8-17). So far, reviews for the film have been pretty potive. You can check those out, along with a few trailers, at the film's webte:

www.thenightshiftmovie.com. Be sure to go to Amazon and preorder your DVD!

everyone be sure to check out the review i wrote for the film on this very te (in the review section)!

here:

viewtopic.php?f=255&t=14970&p=77652#p77652

The Night Shift is now available on DVD. It was released on October 25. Sales seem to be going strong, as it sold out at several online retailers with more stock on the way. Be sure to pick up your copy at Amazaon, Walmart, Best Buy, Buy.com, FYE or just about any other major retailer.

Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Night-Shift-Khris ... 630&sr=8-1

Some exciting news: The Night Shift is now available to watch online at Big Star TV. Log-in and search for it under "movies."

http://www.bigstar.tv/movie/the-night-shift-2010