Fatal Pictures recently celebrated a successfully funded Kickstarter campaign for their final short film Heir. The film promises to be gory, horrific and monstrous and will showcase practical FX.
We've been sent a few stills from the set and thought we'd share them below. Enjoy!
About Heir
Produced by Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media, "Heir" is the final entry in their "Box Cutter Trilogy", a trio of linked shorts each representing “different theories on the origin and operation of sociopaths,”.
The first two shorts, Worm and Familiar have received excellent reviews from around the genre.
Credits
Starring, The Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies, Take This Lollipop & Children Of Sorrow) & Robert Nolan (Worm, Sick, Familiar) Written & Directed by Richard Powell (Consumption, Worm, & Familiar) Produced by Zach Green (Consumption, Worm, & Familiar) Marc Roussel & Ron Basch (Remote, Elusive Man & The Sweetest Hippopotamus) & Richard Powell, Associate Producer Seth Metoyer (Cell Count,...
We've been sent a few stills from the set and thought we'd share them below. Enjoy!
About Heir
Produced by Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media, "Heir" is the final entry in their "Box Cutter Trilogy", a trio of linked shorts each representing “different theories on the origin and operation of sociopaths,”.
The first two shorts, Worm and Familiar have received excellent reviews from around the genre.
Credits
Starring, The Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies, Take This Lollipop & Children Of Sorrow) & Robert Nolan (Worm, Sick, Familiar) Written & Directed by Richard Powell (Consumption, Worm, & Familiar) Produced by Zach Green (Consumption, Worm, & Familiar) Marc Roussel & Ron Basch (Remote, Elusive Man & The Sweetest Hippopotamus) & Richard Powell, Associate Producer Seth Metoyer (Cell Count,...
- 8/23/2014
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Welcome to the fourth edition of a new monthly feature here on Nerdly – Back This! – where we take a look at some of the cool content taking the crowdfunding route on sites such as Indiegogo, Sponsume and Kickstarter. This month we’re spotlighting the Kickstarter campaign for Heir, a new horror short.
If you’d like us to consider your project to feature in a future edition of Back This!, make sure to drop us a line.
Heir
Heir is a new practical FX driven horror short film starring Bill Oberst Jr. and Robert Nolan. The project comes from Fatal Pictures, the Canadian film production company consisting of writer/director Richard Powell and producer Zach Green, who were responsible for the the critically acclaimed, award winning shorts Consumption, Worm and Familiar.
From the campaign page:
With three successful shorts under our belts the obvious next step is feature films, but...
If you’d like us to consider your project to feature in a future edition of Back This!, make sure to drop us a line.
Heir
Heir is a new practical FX driven horror short film starring Bill Oberst Jr. and Robert Nolan. The project comes from Fatal Pictures, the Canadian film production company consisting of writer/director Richard Powell and producer Zach Green, who were responsible for the the critically acclaimed, award winning shorts Consumption, Worm and Familiar.
From the campaign page:
With three successful shorts under our belts the obvious next step is feature films, but...
- 1/18/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Fatal Pictures has unveiled a Kickstarter campaign for their final short film Heir. The film promises to be gory, horrific and monstrous and will showcase practical FX.
Produced by Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media, "Heir" is the final entry in their "Box Cutter Trilogy", a trio of linked shorts each representing “different theories on the origin and operation of sociopaths,” and is looking to raise $17,000.
The first two shorts, Worm and Familiar have received excellent reviews from around the genre. (Check out our review of Familiar). Also be sure to read our exclusive interview with some of the heavy hitters of Heir here.
Be sure to check out the Heir Kickstarter campaign to see how you can get involved and be part of the making of this film. They are offering some great perks!
Credits
Starring, The Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies,...
Produced by Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media, "Heir" is the final entry in their "Box Cutter Trilogy", a trio of linked shorts each representing “different theories on the origin and operation of sociopaths,” and is looking to raise $17,000.
The first two shorts, Worm and Familiar have received excellent reviews from around the genre. (Check out our review of Familiar). Also be sure to read our exclusive interview with some of the heavy hitters of Heir here.
Be sure to check out the Heir Kickstarter campaign to see how you can get involved and be part of the making of this film. They are offering some great perks!
Credits
Starring, The Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies,...
- 1/16/2014
- by admin
- MoreHorror
by Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com
MoreHorror currently had the chance to shoot off a few questions to some of the heavy hitters from the upcoming horror short Heir.
The film is written and directed by Richard Powell, produced by Zach Green, Marc Roussel, Ron Basch and Richard Powell -- and stars Bill Oberst Jr. and Robert Nolan. Check out the Q&A below.
Q&A with Richard Powell
MoreHorror.com: What can you tell us about Fatal Pictures next, and last short film Heir ?
Richard Powell: Heir is going to be a special project for a few key reasons. First, as you mentioned, it will be Fatal Pictures last short film before we attempt to get our feature film debut made. Second, this will be our first attempt at raising funds through a crowd funding platform like Kickstarter. Finally, we are expanding our creative horizons with several new collaborators...
MoreHorror currently had the chance to shoot off a few questions to some of the heavy hitters from the upcoming horror short Heir.
The film is written and directed by Richard Powell, produced by Zach Green, Marc Roussel, Ron Basch and Richard Powell -- and stars Bill Oberst Jr. and Robert Nolan. Check out the Q&A below.
Q&A with Richard Powell
MoreHorror.com: What can you tell us about Fatal Pictures next, and last short film Heir ?
Richard Powell: Heir is going to be a special project for a few key reasons. First, as you mentioned, it will be Fatal Pictures last short film before we attempt to get our feature film debut made. Second, this will be our first attempt at raising funds through a crowd funding platform like Kickstarter. Finally, we are expanding our creative horizons with several new collaborators...
- 10/9/2013
- by admin
- MoreHorror
by David Harkness, MoreHorror.com
Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is set to release their final short film “Heir”. Check out the details below.
From Richard Powell and Zach Green’s Fatal Pictures, the company that brought you the critically acclaimed, award winning horror shorts Worm and Familiar, comes their new and final short film “Heir”, a touching tale of father and son. Starring the Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies, Children Of Sorrow, Squeal: Blood Harvest) and Robert Nolan (Sick, Worm, Familiar).
Synopsis
After connecting with a stranger of similar interests online, family man Gordon and his son Paul, embark on an ill-fated road trip in which Gordon aims to indulge in a secret passion. Before the day ends a horrible truth will be uncovered and a harsh lesson will be learned.
About Heir
Combining the best and brightest of our previous film,...
Fatal Pictures in association with Red Sneakers Media is set to release their final short film “Heir”. Check out the details below.
From Richard Powell and Zach Green’s Fatal Pictures, the company that brought you the critically acclaimed, award winning horror shorts Worm and Familiar, comes their new and final short film “Heir”, a touching tale of father and son. Starring the Emmy award winning Bill Oberst Jr. (Abraham Lincoln Vs. Zombies, Children Of Sorrow, Squeal: Blood Harvest) and Robert Nolan (Sick, Worm, Familiar).
Synopsis
After connecting with a stranger of similar interests online, family man Gordon and his son Paul, embark on an ill-fated road trip in which Gordon aims to indulge in a secret passion. Before the day ends a horrible truth will be uncovered and a harsh lesson will be learned.
About Heir
Combining the best and brightest of our previous film,...
- 8/3/2013
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Toronto-based Fatal Pictures is a independent production company founded by producer Zach Green and writer/director Richard Powell. This award-winning duo have unleashed three unsettling short films: Consumption (2008), Worm (2010), and their latest shocker, Familiar (2012), which was recently added to FEARnet's slate of horror shorts, and you can also watch it at the end of this interview. Both Powell and Green generously took some time to talk about Familiar, and shed some light on both the past and the future of Fatal Pictures. Producer Zach Green FEARnet: How did you meet collaborator Richard Powell? What made the two of you "click" in such a way that you could join forces on such uniquely disturbing films? Green: Richard and I met at film school in Toronto. I ended up editing a film for Richard and we became very close, and built a great rapport in the editing room. We came to realize...
- 7/31/2013
- by Eric Stanze
- FEARnet
If you have read my recent articles on Canadian Horror Filmmakers, then you’ve likely heard of the Fatal Pictures filmmaking team of Richard Powell and Zach Green.
Starting with the short films Consumption (2008), Worm (2010) and then most recently Familiar (2012), they have made series of high quality horror films. I was lucky enough to present the world premiere of Familiar in March of this year at my Fright Nights film series; the film has been running up a mountain of festival awards since. This was no surprise to this writer. In this day and age of anyone being able to pick up a camera, the subtlety, complexity and sophistication of their work is quite unique in horror filmmaking these days. I spoke with director Richard Powell again recently to talk about their film and what they have coming up next.
Take me back to the beginning. How did you both...
Starting with the short films Consumption (2008), Worm (2010) and then most recently Familiar (2012), they have made series of high quality horror films. I was lucky enough to present the world premiere of Familiar in March of this year at my Fright Nights film series; the film has been running up a mountain of festival awards since. This was no surprise to this writer. In this day and age of anyone being able to pick up a camera, the subtlety, complexity and sophistication of their work is quite unique in horror filmmaking these days. I spoke with director Richard Powell again recently to talk about their film and what they have coming up next.
Take me back to the beginning. How did you both...
- 10/16/2012
- by Kelly Michael Stewart
- Planet Fury
Few short film writer/directors have caused as much buzz with their work in the genre over the last few years as Richard Powell, the writer/director of the critically acclaimed shorts “Consumption”, “Worm”, and “Familiar'. Alongside his film partner at Fatal Pictures, producer Zach Green, he’s created a series of deeply disturbing works that examine the darker side of human nature and find horror in the all-too-real capacity for evil that people hide inside themselves.
- 6/4/2012
- Best-Horror-Movies.com
A few months ago I had the absolute pleasure of viewing Familiar, the new short film from Fatal Pictures. Familiar took me back to the era of Cronenberg and reminded me that directors don’t take chances on body-horror anymore. I mean, why not? Freudian horror is something that everyone has to experience (repression, sexual desires, Your Mother).
I was given the opportunity to talk to Zach Green, (co-owner of Fatal Pictures and producer of Familiar) and I asked him a few questions in regards to Familiar as well as his role behind the scenes.
Me: Zach, state your role within Fatal Pictures.
Zach: My role in Fatal Pictures is being the acting Producer first and foremost; I did edit on Consumption & Worm. One half of the Canadian Film Production Company entitled Fatal Pictures Inc (www.fatalpictures.com).
Say hello, everyone!
Me: Familiar calls back to some Cronenberg-ian themes with body horror and Freudian repression.
I was given the opportunity to talk to Zach Green, (co-owner of Fatal Pictures and producer of Familiar) and I asked him a few questions in regards to Familiar as well as his role behind the scenes.
Me: Zach, state your role within Fatal Pictures.
Zach: My role in Fatal Pictures is being the acting Producer first and foremost; I did edit on Consumption & Worm. One half of the Canadian Film Production Company entitled Fatal Pictures Inc (www.fatalpictures.com).
Say hello, everyone!
Me: Familiar calls back to some Cronenberg-ian themes with body horror and Freudian repression.
- 5/8/2012
- by Jesse Bartel
- The Liberal Dead
Writer and director Richard Powell is the up-and-coming filmmaker behind the short films Consumption, Worm and now Familiar.
Together with producer buddy Zach Green he runs and makes films for Fatal Pictures. His films explore the nature of the mind, mixing real dramatic situations with elements of horror.
We got the lowdown on this inspiring talent for young filmmakers, his thoughts on Familiar and his plans for the future.
Read more...
Together with producer buddy Zach Green he runs and makes films for Fatal Pictures. His films explore the nature of the mind, mixing real dramatic situations with elements of horror.
We got the lowdown on this inspiring talent for young filmmakers, his thoughts on Familiar and his plans for the future.
Read more...
- 3/10/2012
- by ryanrotten@shocktillyoudrop.com (Justin Abbott)
- shocktillyoudrop.com
In just a few short years, writer/director Richard Powell has made quite a name for himself with his provocative and unrelenting trio of short films - Consumption, Worm and Familiar - which have established the up-and-coming filmmaker as a serious talent on the rise.
After recently viewing Powell's latest offering, Familiar (review here), Dread Central immediately caught up with the director to talk about his powerful short film, the inspiration behind his often challenging stories and more on his plans to adapt Worm into a feature film while still not planning to leave the short film world behind altogether just yet.
Dread Central: Can you start off by telling us more about your career before Familiar- we'd love to hear more about your other shorts (Worm and Consumption) and what prompted you to get into filmmaking.
Richard Powell: I grew up watching films constantly, be it with my grandmother,...
After recently viewing Powell's latest offering, Familiar (review here), Dread Central immediately caught up with the director to talk about his powerful short film, the inspiration behind his often challenging stories and more on his plans to adapt Worm into a feature film while still not planning to leave the short film world behind altogether just yet.
Dread Central: Can you start off by telling us more about your career before Familiar- we'd love to hear more about your other shorts (Worm and Consumption) and what prompted you to get into filmmaking.
Richard Powell: I grew up watching films constantly, be it with my grandmother,...
- 3/8/2012
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com
I’ve now had the pleasure of screening two of Fatal Pictures’ short films, Worm and Familiar. As part of my ongoing commitment to highlight and support independent filmmaking, I seized the opportunity to speak with producer Zach Green and director Richard Powell of Fatal Pictures to talk about these and other films and filmmaking in general…
Travis Keune: Your primary role is as producer, but you’ve also done some editing. Making movies is no easy task and requires a team of people with a broad range of talents. Is there a particular part of the filmmaking process that you love the most? Is there one part that you absolutely hate?
Zach Green: I love producing which is my primary hat and what I do best I feel. Familiar is the first film I didn’t end up editing myself or with Richard. We hired an editor who...
Travis Keune: Your primary role is as producer, but you’ve also done some editing. Making movies is no easy task and requires a team of people with a broad range of talents. Is there a particular part of the filmmaking process that you love the most? Is there one part that you absolutely hate?
Zach Green: I love producing which is my primary hat and what I do best I feel. Familiar is the first film I didn’t end up editing myself or with Richard. We hired an editor who...
- 3/6/2012
- by Travis Keune
- Destroy the Brain
I’ve now had the pleasure of screening two of Fatal Pictures’ short films, Worm and Familiar. As part of my ongoing commitment to highlight and support independent filmmaking, I seized the opportunity to speak with producer Zach Green and director Richard Powell of Fatal Pictures to talk about these and other films and filmmaking in general…
Travis Keune: Your primary role is as producer, but you’ve also done some editing. Making movies is no easy task and requires a team of people with a broad range of talents. Is there a particular part of the filmmaking process that you love the most? Is there one part that you absolutely hate?
Zach Green: I love producing which is my primary hat and what I do best I feel. Familiar is the first film I didn’t end up editing myself or with Richard. We hired an editor who...
Travis Keune: Your primary role is as producer, but you’ve also done some editing. Making movies is no easy task and requires a team of people with a broad range of talents. Is there a particular part of the filmmaking process that you love the most? Is there one part that you absolutely hate?
Zach Green: I love producing which is my primary hat and what I do best I feel. Familiar is the first film I didn’t end up editing myself or with Richard. We hired an editor who...
- 3/5/2012
- by Travis Keune
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Zach Green and those over at Fatal Pictures are well on their way to creating a tsunami-like wave in the horror industry. Their first two films entitled Consumption and Worm have received praise from many in the horror community. I have not seen either, so I cannot add my own opinion but from what I can tell, this company is doing the right thing by fans. As I have lamented on numerous occasions, the horror genre is flooded with poorly made independent nonsense that does not move anything forward. I am actually quite gun-shy to indie horror now because of all the bullshittery that I have had to wade through. Familiar is a different story though, I have heard plenty of good things from people and being that it was only twenty minutes long, I felt that I could take a chance. Boy, am I glad that I decided to...
- 2/28/2012
- by Jesse Bartel
- The Liberal Dead
Go back and try to remember the first time you watched Psycho. Yes, it featured the legendary shower scene. And yes, it was scary, but it wasn't the most frightening aspect of the film. You know what was? The inner workings of Norman Bates's mind. The darker recesses of what he was thinking. You know why this can be so frightening? We truly never know what is going on inside of the head of the person next to us? Are they checking us out? Are they thinking of a happy time we shared together? Or is it possible that they could be plotting out our death? In director Richard Powell's Worm starring esteemed character actor Robert Nolan and produced by Zach Green, the thoughts of a seemingly normal teacher over the course of a seemingly normal day are laid bare for the viewer to hear and to partake in.
- 11/19/2010
- by Big Daddy aka Brandon Sites
- Big Daddy Horror Reviews - Interviews
The one, the only, Robert Nolan is the ultimate chameleon slipping in and out of roles with such ease. He has appeared in dozens of short films including some genre fare like Richard Powell's "Worm", Ryan M. Andrews's "The Devil Walks Among You", and Daniel Reininghaus's "Eyes Beyond" to name a few. We got the chance to ask this incredibly talented actor a few questions. Here is what he had to say.
So for those unfamiliar with you, who is Robert Nolan and what are you all about?
Aside from knowing my own name and that I exist on this planet right now, exactly who I am remains as mysterious a world to me as you are to you. Does anyone really know exactly who they are and what they are all about?The depths of the interior human are as infinite as the universe our bodies inhabit.
So for those unfamiliar with you, who is Robert Nolan and what are you all about?
Aside from knowing my own name and that I exist on this planet right now, exactly who I am remains as mysterious a world to me as you are to you. Does anyone really know exactly who they are and what they are all about?The depths of the interior human are as infinite as the universe our bodies inhabit.
- 9/14/2010
- by Big Daddy aka Brandon Sites
- Big Daddy Horror Reviews - Interviews
Director/writer: Richard Powell.
Fatal Pictures has created two horror shorts, Consumption and Worm, with the latter making an appearance at the Wildsound Film Festival May 29th. Worm is a dramatic thriller of about fifteen minutes that follows English teacher Geoffrey Dodd (Robert Nolan) through an average working day. Except this character's day is less than average as he suffers from inner conflict, negativity, and passive aggressive behaviour each of which is delivered through a limited omniscient narrative.
The title Worm from the poster art seems to signify a person rotting from the inside out, but the title could also be an adjective describing the central character, Dodd. Dodd silently internalizes his anger instead of expressing his feelings to students or co-workers to a detriment to both himself and those around him. Simply, he does not stand up for himself. The resolution of the film does not offer much hope...
Fatal Pictures has created two horror shorts, Consumption and Worm, with the latter making an appearance at the Wildsound Film Festival May 29th. Worm is a dramatic thriller of about fifteen minutes that follows English teacher Geoffrey Dodd (Robert Nolan) through an average working day. Except this character's day is less than average as he suffers from inner conflict, negativity, and passive aggressive behaviour each of which is delivered through a limited omniscient narrative.
The title Worm from the poster art seems to signify a person rotting from the inside out, but the title could also be an adjective describing the central character, Dodd. Dodd silently internalizes his anger instead of expressing his feelings to students or co-workers to a detriment to both himself and those around him. Simply, he does not stand up for himself. The resolution of the film does not offer much hope...
- 5/22/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Written and Directed by Richard Powell
Cast: Bruno Talotta, Andrea Nettleton
Fatal Pictures Inc
31 minutes
Consumption is inspired by the true story, so says the opening credits. And I think I recall they story they are referring to. Craigslist is good for many things, not the least of which is experimentation. Sometimes that experiment involves finding out what it’s like to eat someone. And sometimes it involves finding someone who is willing to eat you...
In this case, the experiment is conducted by George, an academic and college professor who has been speaking to a student named Claudia via the internet. Claudia has kindly volunteered her services in the name of science. George prepares for Claudia’s arrival as if it is a date, putting on a suit, practicing sample conversation in the mirror and cooking dinner. When Claudia arrives, he delivers his lines in a stilted manner. She...
Cast: Bruno Talotta, Andrea Nettleton
Fatal Pictures Inc
31 minutes
Consumption is inspired by the true story, so says the opening credits. And I think I recall they story they are referring to. Craigslist is good for many things, not the least of which is experimentation. Sometimes that experiment involves finding out what it’s like to eat someone. And sometimes it involves finding someone who is willing to eat you...
In this case, the experiment is conducted by George, an academic and college professor who has been speaking to a student named Claudia via the internet. Claudia has kindly volunteered her services in the name of science. George prepares for Claudia’s arrival as if it is a date, putting on a suit, practicing sample conversation in the mirror and cooking dinner. When Claudia arrives, he delivers his lines in a stilted manner. She...
- 11/1/2009
- by thebaxter
- Planet Fury
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