Darcy loves nothing more than donning his homemade unicorn costume and fighting alongside his friends in epic live-action roleplaying battles. But when his family grows impatient with his “alternative lifestyle,” they pressure him into joining a bizarre treatment camp that promises to give Darcy everything he needs to finally become a normal guy.
Screenings:
2016 Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo
Total Run Time:
28 min 10 sec
Cast: Darcy Michael, Josh Bertiwistle, Andy Sparacino, Denise Vale, Gary Renshaw, Michael Grant, Nick Taylor, Marc Vandergraaf
Director: Luke Black, Writer: Chris Turtle, Story: Chris Turtle & Luke Black, Producers: Josh Bertwistle, Luke Black, Marc Vandergraaf, Christopher Hutchens & Chris Turtle, Editors: Taylor McConnachie & Chris Bragg, Director of Photography: Dan Santerre
Life on Juniper
Posted by Luke Black
Following reports of a mysterious crash, an aging farmer encounters a visitor who disrupts his quiet way of life.
Screenings:
2015 Yorkton Film Festival
2015 Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
2015 Austin Film Festival
2015 VORTEX Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Film Festival
Run Time:
15:30 min
Cast:
Cedric Smith, Barbara Gordon, Korina Rothery
Director: Mark Ratzlaff, Writers: Mark Ratzlaff & Kaveh Mohebbi, Producers: Courtenay Bainbridge & Luke Black, Editor: Maureen Grant, Director of Photography: Lindsay George, Production Designer: Erika Lobko, Composers: Joseph Murray & Lodewijk Vos
What Doesn’t Kill You
Posted by Luke Black
Three bullied high school seniors get in a horrific car accident and discover they have the ability to reappear completely healed after they die.
“What Doesn’t Kill You packs a massive punch.” – Film Threat
“For its entirely unexpected development of a science fiction high concept into something alternately heartbreaking and humorous, the jury gives an honourable mention to Rob Grant’s What Doesn’t Kill You.” – 2014 Toronto International Film Festival short film awards jury
Screenings:
2014 Toronto International Film Festival – Best Short Film, Honourable Mention 2014 Vancouver International Film Festival
2014 SITGES – International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia
2014 Toronto After Dark Film Festival
2014 Fantastic Planet Horror, Sci-Fi & Fantasy Film Festival – Best Short Film Winner 2015 Boston Underground Film Festival
2015 Little Terrors Short Film Event
2015 Calgary Underground Film Festival
2015 Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival
2015 Fantasia International Film Festival
2015 Fargo Fantastic Film Festival
2015 Shriekfest
2015 Sitges America Tour
2015 Another Hole in the Head Film Festival
Steve, a self-involved 9-to-5-er, attempts an act of charity by taking a homeless man to lunch. However, when his fantasy of charity doesn’t match the reality, the dynamics between the two unlikely “friends” begins to shift.
Screenings:
2012 Minneapolis Underground Film Festival
2012 Boomtown Film & Music Festival
2012 Sunscreen Film Festival
2012 Snake Alley Festival of Film
2012 Weyauwega International Film Festival
2012 Ionian International Digital Film Festival
2013 Jaipur International Film Festival
Director: Luke Black, Writer: Chris Turtle, Producers: Christopher Hutchens, Marc Vandergraaf & Luke Black, Associate Producer: Matt Watterworth, Director of Photography: Jamie Wensley, Editor: Don Gyryluk, Key Grip: Vasco Jesus Maria, Assistant Directors: James Reckseidler & Christopher Hutchens, Location Sound: Alex Mitchell, Sound Editor: Graydon Johnston, Costume Designer: Tara Charran, Makeup Artist: Laurena Pollock, Graphic Design: Jeremy Pollock
Song – “I Wish You All The Happiness” – Written and performed by Calvin Becker – calvinbecker.com
On a night out, a man must decide how far he will go to help a friend in need.
Screenings:
2009 Calgary Super 8 Filmmakers Challenge
2009 Central Alberta Film Experience
2009 Low & No Budget FilmVideoFestival
2010 Show Us Your Shorts Film Festival
2010 Sled Island Film
Runtime: 6:55
Cast: Mitch Barany, Brendan Hunter, Latonia Hartery, Adam Sterling, Jim Fellows
Writer/Director: Luke Black, Producers: Marc Vandergraaf & Luke Black, Director of Photography: Dan Dumouchel, Editor: Don Gyryluk, Key Grip: Vasco Jesus Maria, Sound/Grip: Christopher Hutchens & James Reckseidler, Make Up/Wardrobe: Melanie Richard, Casting: BJ Hunter, Set Photographer: Derek Bisbing, Music: Wired 4 Sound
I Was Born In Romania
Posted by Luke Black
A documentary about Joseph Maris and his escape from communist Romania. A mix of video and animation.
Director: Luke Black, Producers: Luke Black and David Maris, Animations: Melanie Wilmink, Director of Photography: Dan Dumouchel, Grip: Maggie Boulware, Production Assistants: Chauntelle Maris & Christina Lal, Music: James Reckseidler
Brain, Heart, Super8
Posted by Luke Black
The TRUE adventures of unending emotional conflict. A 1950’s science film goes awry when a human heart is attacked by it’s only natural enemy, the brain.
“Brain, Heart, Super8… is a pithy and laugh-inducing depiction of the battle between age-old arch enemies the heart and mind” – Roberta McDonald, Fast Forward Weekly
Screenings:
2008 $100 Film Festival
2008 Central Alberta Film Experience
Runtime: 2:30
Writer/Director: Luke Black, Assistant Director: Jay Coleman, Music: Mike Fijal & Lucas Gilbertson
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