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“Independent Film ‘Horrors of War’ to
Debut with Sneak Previews in 10 Cities”
Columbus, Ohio - May 1st, 2006 The feature length
independent film “Horrors of War” will have exclusive
sneak preview screenings. Previews are scheduled throughout
May
and June in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Indianapolis,
Austin, Dayton, Youngstown, and sneak previews have already
sold out in Ohio. The film, co-directed by John Whitney and
Peter John Ross, was shot and produced entirely in Ohio.
“Horrors of War” takes place in Europe in World
War II, centering on a group of GIs that encounter science
fiction and horror based phenomena in battle. Crossing genres
like “X-Files” and “Saving Private Ryan,” the
storyline follows Lt. John Schmidt as he comes face to face
with a horde of Nazi nightmare secret weapons. “Horrors
of War” was made with an eye for bigger production
values found in most indie films.
“With the downward trend in big Hollywood movies,
and alternative like our film appeals to audiences,” said
says producer/co-writer Philip R. Garrett, formerly of DreamWorks,
who left a job working on Disney animated features to work
in independent film in Central Ohio. “’Horrors
of War’ mixes genres and has action, horror, humor,
and science fiction. This film is very different. It offers
people something they can’t find anywhere else.”
Horrors of War is the first feature film by directors John
Whitney and Peter John Ross, both award winning short filmmakers.
Co-director John Whitney had recent airings of his short
film “Passion” on The Independent Film Channel
as a finalist in the IFC Media Lab contest. Producer Sean
Reid, formerly with E! Entertainment Television, made his
feature “Redemption” in Los Angeles before moving
back to Ohio.
“We were able to make something really ambitious with
a World War II setting, science fiction elements, and special
FX that show just what we have to offer in terms of various
film talents,” says Peter John Ross, co-director of
the film. “I can’t wait to show it on the big
screen all over the country.”
World War II Re-enactors were brought on board the project
to bring authentic props, vehicles, weapons, and costumes
to the film. Most World War II re-enactors are former Civil
War re-enactors that have switched over to something more
contemporary. The new trend extends to re-enacting D-Day
on Lake Erie as well as other famous battles from the 1940’s.
World War II re-enactors came from several states away to
participate in the filming. They also acted as extras in
the larger battle scenes in the film, adding scope with realism.
In a move that’s becoming rare in independent film
these days, Horrors of War was shot on film. With advances
in High Definition and the availability of professional video
equipment, the filmmakers chose to go with actual celluloid
for the feature. Mixing formats from 35mm film to Super 16
and even Super 8 film for flashbacks, gave the film its unique
look.
“I was amazed at the quality of the production, and
I loved that it was shot on film, that meant the right people
are involved and behind the project, not just some amateurs
with a video camera, “ says Tony Kandah, executive
producer and sales agent for the film. “The authenticity
of the uniforms the guns, the amount of bullets that were
fired in one scene is more than what most Hollywood productions
fire in an action film, I was hooked.”
North American DVD rights are currently in negotiation for
Horrors of War, and several foreign DVD releases are already
set. The Japanese DVD releases on July 7th, 2006. Hollywood
Wizard is the exclusive sales agent representing the film
for theatrical, television, and home video.
The shows in Los Angles, Austin, San Francisco, Seattle,
and Indianapolis are with Landmark Theatres, the nation's
largest art-house chain, and features first-run independent
and foreign films. The New York show is at the Two Boots
Pioneer Theatre, mixing current independent and foreign films
with special programs and retrospectives, THE PIONEER is
a haven for filmmakers and film lovers alike. Dates and showtimes
can be found on the official movie site www.horrorsofwarmovie.com/screenings.php
“Horrors of War” is a co-production between
Columbus, Ohio based Sonnyboo Productions, Arbor Ave Films,
and Hollywood
Wizard based in Los Angeles, California.
Contact Info : Peter John Ross
5759 Tamarack Blvd, Apt A
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 378-5941 / FAX (614) 863-1143
EMAIL: ross@horrorsofwarmovie.com
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