2020 AWARD WINNERS!
Golden VHS Award
(Best of Fest)
Buffalo & Trout (dir. Presley Paras)
Tainted Tighty-Whities Award
(Best Male Lead)
Christopher de Varennes (Is Your Daughter Home?)
Blood-Spattered Bra Award
(Best Female Lead)
Hannah Paterson (I Scream on the Beach!)
Golden Ski Mask Award
(Ski Mask Guy’s Favourite Film)
The Minister (dir. Matt Parks)
NASTY FRAMES STRIKES BACK!
Despite our plans for a live event in a bricks-and-mortar theatre being put to an end by COVID-19 in 2020, it is a new year and the show must go on. We are excited to announce that we will be hosting the festival online through Festivee.
Join us on Saturday, January 30th, 2021 at 6:00 PM (18:00) EST.
Festival Link: https://nastyframes.festivee.com/
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PORTAE INFERNALES
Saturday, January 30th, 2021 at 6:00 PM (18:00) EST
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Three Directors… Three Gates to Hell
(SUBTITLED IN ENGLISH)
“Portae Infernales” is a horror anthology consisting of three episodes from three directors. Starring Helmut Berger (“The Damned”, “Salon Kitty”), Erwin Leder (“Underworld”, “The Boat”) and Kristina Kostiv (“German Angst”, “The Corpse Grinders”). It is an Austrian production by Markus Wimberger, Frens Mike, Herbert Gantner, and Philip Lilienschwarz, consisting of three episodes: “Agonia”, “The Brotherhood”, and “Inhumanity”. Episode 1, “Inhumanity”: Kaj, a young man plagued by inner demons, decides to take revenge on the people who have once tormented him. At the top of the list is Kaj’s class teacher Prof. Böhler. Episode 2, “The Brotherhood”: Three students fall into the clutches of a mysterious professor who is the leader of a secret Satanic circle. Episode 3, “Agonia”: Lisa is kidnapped by men on the street in broad daylight, and is henceforth kept on a chain as their plaything for sexual and sadistic desires. After a much suffering, a supernatural event changes things around.
NOTE: the language is German, with English subtitles.
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NASTY SHORTS SHOWCASE
Saturday, January 30th, 2021 at 8:30 PM (20:30) EST
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Some of the nastiest short films from around the world, including:
Is Your Daughter Home? (dir. Vincenzo Nappi)
1971 (dir. Magnus Häll)
Outside Your Window (dir. Darren K Hawkins, Paul Cavallo)
It’s Not Over Yet (dir. Gianluca Granocchia)
Make a Wish (dir. Dinh Thai)
Buffalo & Trout (dir. Presley Paras)
The Minister (dir. Matt Parks)
Santa Baby (dir. Jonathan Zaurin)
Birth (dir. Brody Gusar)
Washout (dir. Alexandre Masson)
The Desecrated (dir. John Gray)
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I SCREAM ON THE BEACH!
Saturday, January 30th, 2021 at 10:30 PM (22:30) EST
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When bloody murder comes to Mellow Coast this Halloween, I’ll scream, you’ll scream, we’ll all SCREAM ON THE BEACH!
Halloween 1986: In the small English seaside town of Mellow Coast, Emily (Hannah Paterson) is trying to discover the truth behind her father’s disappearance 10 years earlier. As she searches for answers, and she gets closer to the truth, her friends start getting picked off one-by-one by an unknown killer.
Horror/Comedy that emulates the 80s VHS style.
Featuring Dani Thompson, Martin W Payne and Michael Fausti, with a cameo from Troma Entertainment legend Lloyd Kaufman.
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HAMMER FILMMAKER SHOWCASE
Sunday, January 31st, 2021 at 12:01 AM (00:01) EST
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This is a showcase of local talent from Hamilton, Ontario featuring: an instalment from Craig F. Watkins’ Writers Room series; Merge, a short film by Charles Lo Manto and improv group, the Ugly Sticks; and the FINAL FEATURE from John Migliore (Exorcism of the Dead, Creature from Cannibal Creek), Curse of the Bloody Voodoo Sock Puppet.
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NASTY FRAMES 2020
Unfortunately, Hamilton and Halton regions will be at red level for COVID-19 restrictions as of Monday, November 16, 2020. This means movie theatres will be prohibited from operating, which means the Nasty Frames Indie Film Festival will have to be postponed until a later date. We apologize for getting anyone’s hopes up, and we thank everyone for their submissions and support this year. We will post any updates as the situation changes.
–FRIDAY NOV. 20TH —
– 7:30 PM – NASTY SHORTS
– 9:00 PM – I SCREAM ON THE BEACH!
SATURDAY NOV. 21ST
7:30 PM – PORTAE INFERNALES
Due to some unforeseen circumstances, we have decided to postpone the festival by a month. Instead of September 18, 2020, as was originally planned, the event will now be taking place in mid to late-October. Stay tuned for more details!
2020 Official Selections:
– Nasty Shorts –
Is Your Daughter Home? (dir. Vincenzo Nappi)
1971 (dir. Magnus Häll)
Outside Your Window (dir. Darren K Hawkins, Paul Cavallo)
It’s Not Over Yet (dir. Gianluca Granocchia)
Make a Wish (dir. Dinh Thai)
Buffalo & Trout (dir. Presley Paras)
The Minister (dir. Matt Parks)
Santa Baby (dir. Jonathan Zaurin)
Birth (dir. Brody Gusar)
Washout (dir. Alexandre Masson)
The Desecrated (dir. John Gray)
– Nasty Feature –
I Scream on the Beach! (dir. Alex Churchyard, Michael Holiday)
PORTAE INFERNALES (dir. Markus Wimberger, Frens Mike, Herbert Gantner, and Philip Lilienschwarz)
Congratulations, everyone! Stay tuned for event details.
Regarding the mass email which was sent out in error on July 22, 2020, it was only to be addressed to those whose submissions were selected to be part of this year’s line-up. If your film is not listed above, it was not selected. Consult FilmFreeway for any further information regarding your submission’s status. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
SUBMISSIONS CLOSED!
After 4.5 months and 346 entries, the 2020 season is closed for submissions! Thanks to everyone who participated in our inaugural year.
ENTER YOUR FILM TODAY!
SUBMISSION CRITERIA:
All film lengths and genres (including but not limited to horror, fantasy, sci-fi, comedy, action, etc.) that are unreleased in Canada will be considered. Selection is at the final discretion of the programming team. The NASTY FRAMES INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL does not accept films currently available for public consumption in Canada on wide-release home media or streaming and online video sites. All films must be in English, subtitled in English or dubbed in English. Films selected to screen at the NASTY FRAMES INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL are eligible for selection committee awards and audience choice awards.
Feature Length: 60 minutes or longer
Short: under 60 minutes
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
VIDEO MCNASTIES STUDIOS and the NASTY FRAMES INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL make NO guarantees that your film will be acquired or selected. By submitting, you agree that you have full rights to be able to submit your work, for viewing in the NASTY FRAMES INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, and that you have obtained all necessary rights to be able to submit for exhibition. Entrants will be notified by email if their work has been selected for the festival run to which they have applied. Submissions that fail to meet the outline criteria and terms may be disqualified. No refunds will be provided for disqualified or rejected submissions under any circumstances. Student film entries must include proof of student status at the time of production (i.e., copy of student ID, transcript, etc. and should be emailed at time of entry to videomcnasties@gmail.com with entry title in subject line of the email). Student filmmakers that do not supply the required documentation at the time of submission will have their entries disqualified. Final programming and slotting of films will be determined by the NASTY FRAMES INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL programming team in conjunction with input from applicants. The programming team’s decision as to the date and time of the screening is final. Successful applicants will receive this information regarding the date and time of the screening in their official invitation. If selected, the entrant grants the NASTY FRAMES INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL the right to utilize publicity materials related to the production (e.g. press kits, posters, stills, etc.) for promotional purposes, and to broadcast or screen clips / trailers of a maximum of five minutes. No screeners or application materials will be returned. Do not send film prints, master tapes or other originals.
OBLIGATIONS:
Once a film is programmed in the FESTIVAL it may NOT be removed. If you want to remove your film you MUST do it before the final deadline. After the final deadline, a film is considered entered and we will begin programming immediately, at our discretion. You will get a FilmFreeway notification from us with possibly no further contact as to your inclusion in the festival. Once a film is programmed, you will receive a welcome email from FilmFreeway via the NASTY FRAMES INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL with all the information you need to attend and any further materials if needed.
SCREENER FORMATS:
We prefer to view online screeners only. Submit your film electronically via Filmfreeway.com (https://filmfreeway.com/NastyFramesFilmFestival). Each film must be submitted as either a Feature or Short film submission. Submission guidelines for the NASTY FRAMES INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL are subject to change. The NASTY FRAMES INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL reserves the right to rule on all issues not expressly covered in these guidelines. NASTY FRAMES INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL will only accept one cut (ROUGH or FINAL) of each film for programming consideration. If needed, the NASTY FRAMES INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL will request an updated version and will contact the applicant directly. Please send your film in the most complete and finished form possible. If selected for a screening, it is mandatory that you submit two DVDs or Blurays clearly labeled with the film title for preview screening purposes. The NASTY FRAMES INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL prefers Region 1, NTSC format DVDs and Blurays. Alternatively, you may also provide us with with a HQ downloadable digital copy of your film for screening purposes. The NASTY FRAMES INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL will not assume responsibility for nor will it accept shipments incurring expenses for terminal charges, duties, taxes or customs brokerage.
Please note: the NASTY FRAMES INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL does not accept international shipments via United Parcel.
If you must mail a screener, please contact us at
videomcnasties@gmail.com
EXHIBITION FORMATS:
DVD, Bluray and digital file formats (Quicktime, Mpeg, Mov) are the only accepted formats. If you do not supply us with an Exhibition copy by the deadline, we will screen the version we have. Please note: If you want us to use a VIMEO for exhibition, make sure your profile allows the DOWNLOAD option. Delivery details will be listed in your acceptance letter and will include request for press access / screeners and links to excerpts for press.
INFORMATION:
While we will do everything we can to protect your information, what happens with it when another person has it in their possession (like a film guide, or screener access) it is impossible for us to manage and therefor, the NASTY FRAMES INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL and VIDEO MCNASTIES STUDIOS, and its employees and volunteers can not be held liable for what happens to your information once released via your screener.
Submission guidelines for the NASTY FRAMES INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL are subject to change. The NASTY FRAMES INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL reserves the right to rule on all issues not expressly covered in these guidelines.
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