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Daily Variety

Posted: Wed., Apr. 12, 2006, 10:00pm PT

‘Love’ rules in Gotham
‘Wristcutters’ takes top prize at Gen Art Film fest

By IAN MOHR
NEW YORK — Helmer Goran Dukic’s “Wristcutters: A Love Story” won the top
prize at the 11th annual Gen Art Film Festival in Gotham this week. Helmer
received $10,000 prize as part of the honor.
“Wristcutters” is a warped road-trip comedy starring Patrick Fugit. Pic is
next skedded to screen at the Sundance Institute at BAM fest.

Meanwhile, Jay Duplass’ “The Intervention” was named Gen Art’s top short
pic. Scott Glosserman’s pulpy “Behind the Mask,” about a famed psycho
killer, was the Gen Art aud’s top feature. Katherine Cunningham-Eves, star
of Scott Tuft’s “The Passage of Mrs. Calabash,” took home the inaugural
Stargazer Award, honoring breakout talent.

For a full list of winners, go to genart.org/film.

Date in print: Thurs., Apr. 13, 2006, Los Angeles

Hollywood Reporter

April 13, 2006

news digest

‘Wristcutters’ takes top nod at Gen Art fest

NEW YORK — Goran Dukic’s “Wristcutters: A Love Story” took home the $10,000 grand jury feature film award Tuesday at the 11th annual Gen Art Film Festival. The audience award for best feature went to Scott Glosserman’s serial killer mockumentary “Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon.” Jay Duplass’ comic short “The Intervention” was awarded a $5,000 prize by the fest’s jury for best short, and Hannah Beth King’s coming-of-age drama “Wet” nabbed the audience award in the same category.

We are thrilled that folks outside of the horror community have responded so positively to us as well!

Visit GenArt.org to read more about the awards!

Read the announcement here: http://www.genartpulse.com/blog/special_event.php

“At no time while watching was I thinking Behind the Mask was a low budget, indie film. Director Scott Glosserman delivers stellar production quality as we shift from the shaky hand-held to chase Leslie around, into a single position for interviews, and into still another POV as Leslie takes us into the horror film he is unfolding.”

“Behind the Mask stands out as a spectacular thinking man’s horror film, capable of playing to an art house crowd and diehard horror fans sitting side by side.”

“If Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon isn’t picked up for big screen distribution, I’d consider it a crime. Here’s hoping there is a way for you to see this film — and soon. Those who have recently said a “horror comedy” won’t sell have never met Leslie Vernon!”

Behind The Mask - Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2005) :: Review :: Horror Channel.com ::

GenArt shot footage from our premiere and party last Saturday, April 8th, in New York City. Take a look!

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=647081512&n=2

“An ingenious modern take on the slasher genre…”

“One of those rare indie horror efforts that deserves to see a wide theatrical release with a major distributor…”

“Big fun that mixes well its comic aspirations with gritty, down-and-dirty suspense, “Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon” doesn’t just document the title madman’s trek toward gruesome infamy, but also the introduction of an original and invigorating new filmmaking talent in Scott Glosserman.”

TheMovieBoy Review - Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)

“Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon is like a gift to horror fans…”

“Behind the Mask manages to lovingly tweak the conventions of the slasher film while still actually functioning as a pretty damn good modern entry in the form.”

“…by the end of the movie I realized that I would pretty happily plunk down my ten bucks for an actual Leslie Vernon slasher film.”

“…it’s a damn funny film…”

“Behind the Mask is polished and assured, tackling its style and concepts with aplomb and skill.”

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Here is footage shot from the 11th Annual GenArt Film Festival’s Opening Night Party at the Ferragamo Store in New York City last week!

Look for a quick description of BEHIND THE MASK by director/producer/co-writer, Scott Glosserman.

http://www.genartpulse.com/video/filmfest/genartfilm-launchparty06.mov

We have posted our BEHIND THE MASK trailer at our MySpace.com Page where you can rate it and comment on it. We’d love to hear your feedback!

http://www.myspace.com/behindthemaskthemovie

Kingslea

3/31/2006 8:28 AM

I saw Behind the Mask three times at SxSW and by the third and final viewing was surprised to discover that I’d like to see it yet AGAIN. I can’t wait for a wide release. This is a film tailor-made for horror junkies- the treasure trove of easter eggs and inside jokes is like a Cracker Jacks prize for fans of the genre. I love Leslie and his gazelle-like mobility! Thanks so much for one of the smartest, funniest scary movies I’ve ever seen.
-Kingslea

Visit BEHIND THE MASK’s MySpace.com page, read Leslie Vernon, the next great psycho-slasher’s profile, and join his network! He’d very much like to be your friend…

http://www.myspace.com/behindthemaskthemovie