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South Korean Filmmaker Jason Yu Takes Home Top Prize at Gerardmer Festival for ‘Sleep’

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GÉRARDMER, France – South Korean filmmaker Jason Yu was awarded the prestigious Grand Prix at the Gerardmer International Fantastic Film Festival for his debut feature film, “Sleep.” The film, a comedy horror, tells the story of a couple whose lives are disrupted by the husband’s sleepwalking habits that turn into nightmarish experiences for his wife. In addition to Yu’s win, other notable films received recognition at the festival. “Amelia’s Children,” directed by Portuguese filmmaker Gabriel Abrantes, received the Jury Prize. The film follows a man who discovers his true family after believing himself to be … Read more

Korean Filmmaker Takes Home Top Prize at International Fantastic Film Festival

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GERARDMER, France – Korean filmmaker Jason Yu has been awarded the prestigious Gerardmer International Fantastic Film Festival Grand Prix for his debut feature film, “Sleep.” This comedy horror film explores the disruption caused in a young couple’s lives after the husband’s nightmarish sleepwalking habits terrorize his wife. The annual Gerardmer festival, held in northeastern France, specializes in films from the fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres. The Grand Prix win for “Sleep” signifies Yu’s remarkable achievement in this field. The festival’s judging panel recognized the film’s unique blend of comedy and horror, as well as … Read more

Filmmaker Catherine Masud Reveals the Untold Story of Stephen Bingham’s Underground Life in ‘A Double Life’ Documentary

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SALEM, Mass. – The story of Stephen Bingham, a lawyer who disappeared in 1971 after being accused of smuggling a gun into San Quentin Prison, has been the subject of national and international headlines for decades. Bingham, who comes from a prominent family in Salem, Massachusetts, was asked by the Black Panthers to help an investigator on the legal team of prison-rights activist George Jackson, who was working on a book. When the investigator was not allowed to see Jackson, Bingham went in her place, bringing a draft of the book and a tape recorder. … Read more

Emerging Filmmaker Daniel Byers Wins Top Horror Prize at Austin Film Festival with ‘Paradise’ Screenplay

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Columbia, Missouri – Daniel Byers, a talented writer and director, has emerged as the winner of the Austin Film Festival Jury Prize for Horror. His feature screenplay, titled “Paradise,” claimed the prestigious award among more than 11,000 submissions this year. Byers’ gripping tale revolves around a young mother’s struggle against a coal company after her husband mysteriously disappears in a mine. As she ventures deep into the mountain, she unearths a monstrous presence fueled by unbridled greed. Byers has long harbored a passion for horror, science fiction, and fantasy. His directorial debut, “Eradication,” garnered significant … Read more