What started as a wild idea over pints at our local brewshop has metamorphosed into a full-fledged venture. Davey, Gareth and I are thrilled to announce the launch of our horror-focused film production company, born from our recognition of Berkhamsted’s rich and varied pool of talent.
From Epic to Intimate: The Evolution of Our Vision
Last year, we held a public reading of my short comedy horror film, BerkhamDEAD, featuring local stars Melli Bond, Jim Sturgeon and Adrian Scarborough. The event was a resounding success, attracting fans and supporters alike. However, we soon realized we had created a beast too large to tame – a 45-minute epic with a massive cast and zombie hordes!
Recognizing the challenges of such an ambitious project for a fledgling production company, we retreated to the drawing board. After careful consideration, we’ve given birth to a new, more manageable monster: Diary of a Psycho Killer.
Embracing Guerrilla Filmmaking
Our new project is a lean, mean, 15-minute comedy-horror machine. We’ve streamlined everything except the blood and gore, focusing on:
- A super small cast
- A single location
- Bite-sized running time
To keep costs down and showcase the power of low-budget filmmaking, we’re shooting the entire film on an iPhone. Before you scoff, remember that Steven Soderbergh shot “Unsane” almost entirely on an iPhone 7 Plus in 4K using FiLMiC Pro. We’re upping the ante with Gareth’s iPhone 14 and will use the Cinema P3 Pro app – equally powerful but far more budget-friendly.
The Lifeblood of Our Project
While we’re embracing minimalism in many aspects, we’re not skimping on audio quality. We’ve launched a CrowdFunder campaign to raise funds for:
- High-quality audio equipment rental
- Actor travel expenses
- Props and wardrobe
- Set dressing
- Copious amounts of fake blood
- Film festival submission fees
Join Our Horrifying Journey
Our pint-fueled notion has evolved into a living, breathing creature. As Victor Frankenstein might say, “What could possibly go wrong?”
Stay tuned for updates on our terrifying adventure. If you’d like to contribute to our nightmarish dreams, please visit our CrowdFunder page: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/diary-of-a-psycho-killer