West Hollywood Fest…really?

Posted in Diary of a Directrix, On the Fest Circuit
August 9th, 2009 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

images-3People often ask what is the value in getting into a lot of fests?  After the submission fees, travel costs and promo materials, does it really wind up being worth it all to even bother? Read the rest of this entry »

Kenny on Joe…

Posted in Cast
August 7th, 2009 by Kenny

kenny smTo me, Joe comes off as bit of an asshole.  I looked at this as it was just a mask he had to wear.  Deep down he just wanted to get the people that meant the most to him under one roof so they could have a smoking good time.  Still, I would absolutely be friends with him.  After all, I based him on a close friend of mine. Read the rest of this entry »

Return to Comic-Con…

Posted in Diary of a Directrix, On the Fest Circuit
July 29th, 2009 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

comiccongangGilly meets Archie!While several of our shorts have played here before, this was only the second time I attended.  Last time was the week before we shot trippin’ (visit July 26, 2006 blog for full account) Read the rest of this entry »

FanTasia – Where Fantasies Come True…

Posted in Diary of a Directrix, On the Fest Circuit
July 22nd, 2009 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

Wow – what’s cooler, the city of Montreal or the fabulous FanTasia Film Festival?  I can’t even imagine one without the other now.  This was the most amazing time.

fantasia5amgoodbyeNight 1 was a blast.  Mitch Davis who runs the fest is like the coolest guy ever – I could talk horror and film in general with him for hours (actually I think I did) and never tire of it.  I see why his fest is so popular – I loved every film we saw that weekend – particularly Vampire Girl Vs. Frankenstein Girl and Orochi Read the rest of this entry »

Directrix or Den Mother? trippinfest 1

Posted in Diary of a Directrix, Making trippin'
January 27th, 2008 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

Trippinfest smI was going through some old posts on our online cast discussion group.  Kenny (who plays “Joe” and is also now my roommate in our happy “armaghetto chic” pad in L.A.) invited his co-players out for a weekend at his parents’ place in Granger, Indiana.  This event would forevermore be known as “trippin’ fest 1.”  (trippin fest 2 & 3 would come two years later…) Read the rest of this entry »