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From Fango:

“The genre’s most exciting new creators will be introduced at a special Directors Spotlight at the next FANGORIA’s Weekend of Horrors convention, presented by Anchor Bay Entertainment, to be held June 2-4, 2006 at LA’s Burbank Airport Hilton (2500 Hollywood Way). Emerging indie talents Scott (BEHIND THE MASK) Glosserman (pictured), Michael (WILDERNESS) Bassett, Philip (SUBJECT TWO) Chidel and Chris (THE LOST) Sivertson will headline the Sunday panel and exclusive trailers and clips will be screened from each of the directors’ respective films, which have already garnered FANGORIA Seals of Approval.”

Read the whole article here:

Fangoria - America’s Horror Magazine

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MovieCrypt.com - The Undead are Watching » JFF Review: ‘Behind the Mask: the Rise of Leslie Vernon’

Well everyone, I am so excited to make this announcement — but first, just to recap:

Leslie Vernon has been out working hard on the festival circuit, and there will be no rest for this guy as BEHIND THE MASK: The Rise Of Leslie Vernon will be playing a number of foreign festivals this summer!

In March, BEHIND THE MASK: The Rise Of Leslie Vernon Rocked The SXSW Film Festival in Austin, TX.

Quint says BEHIND THE MASK: THE RISE OF LESLIE VERNON is the best of the fest… Ain’t it Cool News

In April, BTM went on to play to a sold-out crowd at the Gen Art Film Festival in New York City where it won the coveted Best Audience Award for Best Feature.

BTM just played the Jacksonville Film Festival, its last U.S. festival showing for the moment — BTM will now embark on a Summer 2006 International Festival Tour, whose highlights include:

Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal (July 6 - July 24)
http://www.fantasiafestival.com/en/

FrightFest (London) - The UK’s Fantasy & Horror Film Festival (August 25 - August 28)
http://www.frightfest.co.uk/

SITGES International Film Festival of Catalonia - (October 6 - October 15)
http://www.cinemasitges.com/uk/

THE FILM WILL THEN HIT THEATRES ACROSS THE U.S. IN OCTOBER!!

So, check back regularly to see where and when it’s playing in your city!

Thank you, everyone, for your support.

Scott

May 17, 2006

Film Review: Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon

By Matt Soergel
Florida Times-Union

Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon shows that the Scream franchise wasn’t the last word on clever spoofery of the slasher-movie genre. It’s a slick-looking, tongue-in-cheek comedy about a young documentary TV crew that gets up-close and personal with a killer who plans to be “heir apparent to that throne of terror so long held by the likes of Vorhees, Myers and Krueger.” He’s an affable fellow who helpfully explains exactly who he’s going to kill and where he’s going to it. He shares the jargon of his profession. And he even introduces the filmmakers to his mentor, an amiable, retired killing machine who’s happy to offer advice and encouragement. A familiar face to slasher fans also shows up, in a surprising role. Final word: This clever satire/homage to Halloween/Nightmare on Elm Street/Friday the 13th etc. should draw many chuckles from fans of that bloody stuff. (11: 30 p.m. Friday, San Marco)

We’re excited to have been invited to open the midnight section of the Jacksonville Film Festival next Thursday! If you’re interested in attending, please visit the Fest’s site for ticket information: http://www.jacksonvillefilmfestival.com/

Following Jacksonville next week, BEHIND THE MASK will begin a worldwide summer festival roadshow! We’ll post festivals and dates very soon.

That will take us up to October when WE’LL RETURN TO THE STATES IN A MAJOR WAY!!

Stay tuned…

Scott