trippin’ in Tampa (with Death!)

Posted in Diary of a Directrix, News, On the Fest Circuit
March 15th, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

GIFFpartyIt’s a Deviant sort of week in Florida apparently. Our short cautionary tale I Spit on Eli Roth will screen at the Megacon Film Fest (so bummed to miss that one), but then we’re off to screen both trippin’ and Death in Charge at the Gasparilla Film Festival (with special guest Jerry Springer – sweet!)  in Tampa – one of our fave fest destinations.  This one’s sort of a rite of passage for us… Read the rest of this entry »

Corey Haim and Lost Boy Syndrome

Posted in Diary of a Directrix
March 10th, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

CoreyHaimLittleFucker smHow depressing that the headlines read “Ex-Child Star Corey Haim dies” rather than “Actor Corey Haim dies.”  Did the last 20 years of his work and life not count for anything?  Read the rest of this entry »

Why the Oscars Matter

Posted in Diary of a Directrix
March 9th, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

devi stacy smdevi af smAs those in our household gussied up, took silly photos, and pranced around the apartment all bubbly, girlie-like, I apologized, “I know, I’m being silly.”  Kenny diplomatically responded, “Not at all.  This is your Superbowl.”  He’s right.  The Oscars ARE my Superbowl.  And they matter, even when my teams aren’t playing. Read the rest of this entry »

Storyboarding in Paradise

Posted in Diary of a Directrix
March 7th, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

storyboards sm2Some unintentional comic relief on our past sets has resulted from people trying to interpret my pitiful attempts at storyboards.  My inability to draw is beyond mere incompetence, it’s positively absurd.  Fortunately, this will not be an issue on DoloresRead the rest of this entry »

When Good Monkeys Go Bad

Posted in Diary of a Directrix
March 3rd, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

afphotosmTo answer a couple questions that keep coming up, yes, that’s Agustin talking about monkeys on miss shockfest2Animal Planet, yes, I know I’m dirty dancing in the name of “art” on youtube with a stunning redheaded belly dancer, and no, I will not give you her phone number (unless you’re looking for a costume designer for your next film, that is.) Read the rest of this entry »