Claire “Fluff” Llewellyn ~ Official Host

Claire “Fluff” Llewellyn Born in Worcestershire, England, Claire Llewellyn, affectionately known as ‘Fluff’, first took an interest in acting & writing at an early age. However, her passion for music had the edge & her stories became lyrics. She took to singing, forming her own band at age 19 & fronted several local rock bands. As these bands faded, her search for musicians lead her to Illinois in 2004. The US presented new opportunities for her & she rekindled her interest in acting, landing extra roles in Prison Break & E.R. She enjoyed the experience & started looking for bigger roles. She discovered that she could incorporate her creative talents more within the Independent market & her love of horror films was a bonus. She has appeared in several local Inde. Horror  films, twice in the lead role. While exploring the local horror scene she met Chicago actor & Gothic Magician, Ron Fitzgerald & became his assistant. Performing with him has given her a bigger appetite for the industry & the genre, igniting her passion further. This has resulted in her forming her own production company, ‘Skinny Cow Productions’, through which she is producing/writing/directing & starring in her own movies. Her passion & talent has spawned many creative projects, & a Vampire alter-ego, the ‘Victorian Vampire’. Through this character, she poetically explores the dark realms of the underworld. Claire ‘Fluff’ Llewellyn continues to grow as a genre actress/writer/poet & filmmaker, her determination knows no bounds.

Willy Adkins ~ Director

Michael Wexler

Star of Paranormal Calamity

John Westly Norton

Writer / Director of “Paranormal Calamity”

Ezequiel Martinez

Ezequiel’s mother forced him to make skits and flicks when he was a little enchilada. At the age of 22, he made his first movie deal at disney after dropping out of college. Ezequiell has worked for Madonna’s company Maverick and many other studios as a screenwriter. He went crazy and decided to make his own movie titled ON A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT. The movie has been nominated for many awards at many festivals and POW! that rocks! Ezequiel is proud to be working with Lionsgate now on a two picture deal. And we’re not done yet! More to come!

Juan Riedinger

After graduating from the University of Calgary theatre program, Juan began his professional acting career in Vancouver, BC. Since then, he has appeared on various television shows, including Human Target, Fringe, Sanctuary, Smallville, The L-Word, Bionic Woman, and Psych. His film credits include The Day the Earth Stood Still, Aliens vs. Predator, Black Christmas, and On a Dark and Stormy Night. More notably, Juan had the supporting role of Dirk, alongside Megan Fox in Jennifer’s Body, and he also starred in Hardwired with Cuba Gooding Jr. and Val Kilmer. Juan also took home two Best Actor awards in Hollywood and Las Vegas film festivals for his lead role in the independent feature film entitled ‘Zero Hour.’ Juan has recently made his foray into the world of directing. His most recent short – Birth Day – recently received the A&E Short Filmmaker’s award. Juan has a BA in English, a BSC in Biology and a minor in Drama and speaks both Spanish and German fluently. Juan’s personal website can be accessed at: www.juanriedinger.com.

James Vallo

James Vallo is a veteran actor and producer from Chicago.  Vallo trained at the famous Loft Studio’s and with Eric Morris in LA and NY.  He is a graduate of NIU and Columbia College in Chicago and he went on to Act and Produce over 40 film productions including Space Daze, Spaced Out, Not Another B Movie, Paranormal Calamity, Sister Mary and more!  Paranormal Calamity is one of Vallo’s favorite movies as he is a avid ghost hunter fan.  “Producing this movie was a great joy and it has been wonderfully received”, says Vallo.  “I love making Indy movies, there’s simply nothing better”.

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2011 Official Film Selections

“Rage” Official 2011 Selection!

“Night Of The Punks” Official 2011 Selection!

“DemiUrge Emesis” Official 2011 Selection!

“Happy Anniversary” Official 2011 Selection!

“Death Whish” Official 2011 Selection!

“Get Off My Porch” Official 2011 Selection!

“On A Dark And Stormy Night” Official 2011 Selection!

“Unaware” Official 2011 Selection!

“Crucero” Official 2011 Selection!

“Santa Prey’s For X-Mas” Official 2011 Selection!

“Paranormal Calamity” Official 2011 Selection!

“Tombstone Brides” Official 2011 Selection!

“Everything’s Eventual” Official 2011 Selection!

“Compulsion” Official 2011 Selection!

Special Performance By

THE DJINN OF GEHENNA

“The Wrath”

The Djinn of Gehenna represent the elemental destruction of the end of days. Djinn are supernatural beings of free will, shape shifters, fashioned by the fires of a scorching wind. These “Kali-like” Djinn, dancing the end of the world, are representatives of Gehenna, the destination of the wicked. Earth is full, sensuous, and dark but quakes provoking the onset of the other elements as Air starts to move at first gently then in gales and storms stirring the deep and treacherous tempests of Water’s heart and fueling the passionate yet destructive nature of the Ifrit, Fire.

The women in this show are a few of Chicago’s premiere belly dancers who will remain anonymous for the artistic statement of the nameless elemental forces of the Djinn. They have come from different walks of the dance and have never before performed together. All are live performers in copious different venues and bands. Be this as it may, their identities are moot for they now belong here as vehicles during the night of performance to “the Wrath” and the Djinn of Gehenna who’s intention they would have whispered directly into your ear.

If you want to know more about the ladies or have any questions, ask the Djinn at the end of their show.

Schedule of Events

2011 Award Nominees

Best Feature Film

• On A Dark And Stormy Night
• Rage
• Unaware

Best Short Film

• Compulsion
• Death Whish
• Night of the Punks

Best Director

• J.P. Scott ~ Everything’s Eventual
• Ezequiel Martinez Jr. ~  On A Dark And Stormy Night
• Chris Witherspoon ~ Rage

Best Screenwriting

• Cody Boesen ~ Crucero
• Dan Riesser  ~ Night of the Punks
• Chris Witherspoon ~ Rage

Best Actor

• Christopher Stapleton as “Curtis” ~ Compulsion
• Juan Riedinger as “Grey” ~ On A Dark And Stormy Night
• Michael Wexler as “Michael” ~ Paranormal Calamity

Best Actress

• Krystal Vayda as “Liz”  ~ Crucero
• Jennifer Emmaline as “Haunted Woman” ~ Death Whish
• Rosa Frausto as “Sophie” ~ Paranormal Calamity

Best Special Effects

• Night of the Punks
• Tombstone Brides
• Unaware

Best Comedy Horror

• Get Off My Porch
• Paranormal Calamity
• Santa Preys For X-Mas

~ AWARD WINNERS ~