Shorts block 3 (HPLFF Classic films)

Type: 
Film
Date and time: 
Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 10:30pm
Saturday, August 22, 2015 - 2:30pm
Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 6:30pm
Scheduled Location: 
AS220 Black Box Theater
 

HP Apology

Directed by
Thomas Nicol
starring
Leeman Kessler, Mike Trippiedi, Joseph Rosenbaum, Charlie Hester, Tim Mills
2 mins
 | 2012
 | United States
 | English
 

In the wake of the destruction and madness wreaked by the Ancient One, its inadvertent creator apologizes for his actions leading to such suffering and gibbering.

 

The Festival

Directed by
Ryo Shinagawa
13 mins
 | 2008
 | Japan
 | Japanese
 w/English subtitles

The Festival is one of a 3 part anthology titled, "The Dunwich Horror and Others." These three classic tales were brought to life through puppets and miniatures.

Synopsis:
It is the night of the Winter Solstice, and the inhabitants of an ancient seaport town prepare to celebrate a once-in-a-century festival. What role will the newcomer be asked to play?

 

Elder Sign

Directed by
Joseph Nanni
2 mins
 | 2009
 | Canada
 | English
 

A hilarious commercial spoof from the people that brought you Casting Call of Cthulhu. If you suffer from an overwhelming sense of dread brought on by the realization of your own insignificance in the universe, then you need Elder Sign - H.P. Lovecraft's aeons old remedy for cosmic dread. Written and directed by Joseph Nanni and produced by Bad Advice for Good Times, Elder Sign takes horror comedy to a new level of dreaded hilarity. With special effects by 4 Stroke and music by Apollo Studios.

 

To Oblivion

Directed by
Robert Cappelletto
12 mins
 | 1991
 | United States
 | English
 

Based on Lovecraft's Ex Oblivione, with a dash of Beyond The Wall of Sleep and The Silver Key, with a bit of genetics from Alien and Dark Star, this 1991 student film (Columbia, thank you very much) is from the director of Pickman's Muse. A young man travels through the stars, and beyond the wall of sleep.

 

From Beyond

Directed by
Michael Granberry
10 mins
 | 2006
 | United States
 | English
 

An unsuspecting man falls into an otherworldly trap set by a psychotic genius in this spine-tingling animated film based on the short story by H.P.Lovecraft.

*Winner Best Short 2006

 

Antiques Roadshow Arkham

Directed by
Jon Cazares
starring
Tim Uren, Joseph Scrimshaw
8 mins
 | 2005
 | United States
 | English
 

The popular Antiques Roadshow pays a visit to witch-haunted Arkham. By the folks who brought you Cthulhu cultists, Chuck and Dexter.

 

The Music of Erich Zann (restored)

Directed by
John Strysik
starring
Robert Rothman, Robert Alexander, Darryl Warren
17 mins
 | 1980
 | United States
 | English
 

This story revolves around a student of metaphysics, Charles Dexter Ward who befriends Erich Zann an aging violinist who lives on the floor above him. Restored from the original 16mm print.

 

Static Aeons

Directed by
Gib Patterson
6 mins
 | 2011
 | United States
 | English
 

Adaptations of HP Lovecraft’s work have always been problematic. The qualities that make his writing affective and powerful stem from his word choice and phrasing. Rather than attempt to fully adapt a single story this project uses three Lovecraft short stories and combines chosen elements to create an original story line. This takes the form of an exploratory journey through a city left to decay in humanity’s absence, however, a lone haunted man remains, watching the city crumble from his office window. Through poetic voice-over, dramatic detailed scenery and environment this project evokes that indistinct and grimly beautiful Lovecraftian atmosphere.

 

Ethereal Chrysalis

Directed by
Syl Disjonk
10 mins
 | 2010
 | Canada
 | English
 

Enter the multidimensional maze of the Ethereal Chrysalis, where the doors of perception become the annihilation of all rational thoughts.

 

The Crimson Robe

Directed by
Russell Welch
starring
Jeffree Newman, Erick Ocho, Clint Ward
13 mins
 | 2007
 | English
 

A brooding and atmospheric adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's "Dagon". A young man questions his sanity (and safety) after a run-in with a cult of amphibious creatures. Written and directed by Russell Welch, visual effects artist for CSI: Miami and assistant editor for NCIS: Los Angeles.

 

Eel Girl

Directed by
Paul Campion
5 mins
 | 2007
 | New Zealand
 | English
 

In a secure military laboratory, a scientist has become obsessed with the half-human half eel creature he's studying. When she beckons him to her, it's the call of a siren... Eel Girl is a short film that was designed to be both disturbing and beautiful. Shot on 35mm by one of New Zealand's foremost Directors of Photography, and with special makeup effects created by world renown Weta Workshop, Eel Girl is a film that was created to generate interest, controversy and word of mouth publicity. *winner Best Short, Best Special Effects, Best Comedy 2008

Owner: 
H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival - Portland, OR