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STANLEY FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES WORLD PREMIERE OF BENEATH, PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND ADDITIONAL EVENTS

 
- Free Outdoor Screening of THE SHINING to Follow ROOM 237 Screening -
 
- Saturday Single-day Passes Now Available -

The Stanley Film Festival (SFF), presented by NBC Universal’s Chiller, announced today additional screenings, industry panels and special events for the inaugural event that will run May 2 – 5, 2013 in Estes Park, Colo. Celebrating the best in independent horror cinema, SFF will showcase a full slate of features, shorts, panels, student competitions and special events – with Festival headquarters set at The Stanley Hotel. The haunted landmark opened in 1909 and was the inspiration for Stephen King’s Overlook Hotel in THE SHINING.
 
SFF is honored to welcome Larry Fessenden in-person for the world premiere of BENEATH on Friday, May 3 at 2:30 pm it airs on Chiller in October 2013. BENEATH is written by Tony Daniel and Brian D. Smith and directed by horror icon Larry Fessenden (THE LAST WINTER, HABIT).
 
ADDED SCREENING:
 
BENEATH – USA – (Director: Larry Fessenden, Screenwriters: Tony Daniel and Brian D. Smith, Cast: Danny Zovatto, Bonnie Dennison, Chris Conroy, Jonny Orsini, Griffin Newman, Mackenzie Rosman) – When a group of young friends commemorating their high school graduation take a trip to the remote Black Lake, their celebration turns into a nightmare with the sudden appearance of a bloodthirsty, underwater predator. Stuck in a leaking boat with no oars, the teens face the ultimate tests of friendship and sacrifice during a terror-stricken fight for survival. (Narrative) World Premiere
 
PANEL DISCUSSIONS:
 
Secrets of THE SHINING
Saturday, May 4, 3 pm, Stanley Hotel Music Room
 
Following showings of ROOM 237 and our free outdoor screening of Kubrick's classic with a spirited debate deep inside the Overlook Hotel about the many theories this film has spawned, the ownership of art, and the legacy of this great work, our panelists will unveil the mysteries behind this enigmatic piece of fiction on the very spot where THE SHINING was conceived.
 
Panelists: Rodney Ascher (Director, ROOM 237), Mick Garris (Director, "The Shining" miniseries), Leon Vitali (Assistant to Stanley Kubrick on THE SHINING), Jay Weidner (Subject, ROOM 237)
 
Moderator: Devin Faraci (Badass Digest)
 
Horror Scores: Composing for Genre Cinema
Sunday, May 5, 1 pm, Stanley Hotel Music Room
 
Discerning viewers will notice that a memorable score goes a long way to cementing, enhancing and often creating the mood, atmosphere, thrills and pure terror necessary for a horror film to succeed. Peer into the artistic process for a lively discussion with the composers of films playing at this year's Stanley Film Festival about how and why they do what they do.
 
Panelists: Nathan Barr (CABIN FEVER, HOSTEL, HOSTEL PART II, “True Blood,” “Hemlock Grove”), William Hutson (ROOM 237), Mark Schulz (ALL THE BOYS LOVE MANDY LANE), Jonathan Snipes (ROOM 237, Nilbog - the world's only horror movie music tribute band), Hank Troy (silent film composer, will play THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI during SFF)
 
ADDED EVENTS:
 
THE SHINING: Free Outdoor Screening
Stanley Kubrick’s modern masterpiece of horror was adapted from the book inspired by the one and only Stanley Hotel. Come pay tribute to our Festival’s spiritual fathers for this free outdoor screening on the spot that started this great legacy. Catch it after ROOM 237 to maximize your experience. (Friday, May 3, 9:30 pm, The Stanley Hotel Front Lawn)

Zombie Crawl Hosted by Eye Heart Brains
When there’s no more room in hell, the dead will walk the Earth. And now you can too. Say farewell to the Stanley Film Festival by way of a good ol’ fashioned Zombie Crawl hosted by Eye Heart Brains, purveyors of the world’s largest zombie gatherings. The death march will move along The Stanley Hotel grounds and through the neighboring streets of Estes Park in search of brains. It’s the only way to say goodbye to an unforgettable weekend! (Sunday, May 5, 3:00 pm, The Stanley Hotel Front Lawn)
 
*TO VIEW THE FULL STANLEY FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM VISIT STANLEYFILMFEST.COM.
 
TICKETS:
 
A single-day pass has also been added for screenings and events. The “Remake: Saturday” pass is available for $40 and includes access to all regular films on Saturday, May 4. Individual tickets are now on sale for all regular Festival screenings, industry panels and select special events:
 
•   Regular screenings/special presentations: $10

•   Opening Night film (THE PURGE) + party (A Shining Gala): $35

•   Opening Night party (A Shining Gala): $25
•   Closing Night film (AFTERSHOCK) + party (A Masquerade Ball): $35

•   Closing Night party (A Masquerade Ball): $25
•   Horror Brunch and Bloody (Mary) Awards Ceremony: $30/$20
 
All tickets, passes and packages can be purchased online or at the Festival Box Office, located in the Stanley Tours Office, which is on the garden level of the Stanley Hotel’s Main Building, just across from Steamer’s Café. The official Stanley Film Festival app is available for download on iOS via the App Store.
 
To keep up to date with the Stanley Film Festival, visit stanleyfilmfest.com, “Like” SFF on Facebook (Facebook.com/StanleyFilmFest), “Follow” SFF on Twitter and Instagram (@StanleyFilmFest) and join the conversation using the hashtag #YeahItsCreepy.
 
2013 Stanley Film Festival Sponsors:
PRESENTING: Chiller; ASSOCIATE: Stella Artois; HOST VENUES: The Stanley Hotel, Reel Mountain Theater; GOVERNMENT: Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media, Town of Estes Park, Visit Estes Park; MEDIA: 5280 Magazine, Boulder Daily Camera, Boulder Weekly, Denver Post, Indiewire, Yelp.com, COMMUNITY: Art Institute of Colorado, Colorado Film School, Denver Film Society, Estes Valley Library, Estes Park Shuttle, University of Colorado Denver, FESTIVAL FRIEND: Beanitos, Grit., Hi-Ball, Indyink, Stack Wines, Trinity Absinthe, Zerosun Pictures.
 


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Stanley Film Festival: The Stanley Film Festival showcases classic and contemporary independent horror
cinema all set at the haunted and historic Stanley Hotel in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado. The Festival presets emerging and established filmmakers, enabling the industry and general public to experience the power of storytelling through genre cinema. Founded in 2013 by the Stanley Hotel to celebrate the property’s iconic Hollywood heritage, the four-day event showcases filmmakers latest works, Q&A discussions, industry panels, the “Stanley Dean’s Cup” student film competition and special events for cinema insiders, enthusiasts and fellow artists. To learn more, visit: www.stanleyfilmfest.com.
 
Chiller: Chiller is the only cable channel devoted to delivering viewers round-the-clock scares. Chiller’s eclectic slate of adrenaline-fueled, soul-stirring entertainment includes a broad offering of original movies and specials, genre films, documentary and reality shows (Fear Factor) and some of the most thought-provoking and suspenseful series ever on television (Dead Like Me, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Tales from the Darkside, Outer Limits).  Chiller is currently available in over 42 million homes. To learn more, visit: www.chillertv.com. Chiller. Scary Good.
 
The Stanley Hotel: Famous for its old world charm, The Stanley Hotel boasts spectacular views in every direction and is less than six miles from Rocky Mountain National Park.  Multi-million dollar renovations have restored this 155-guestroom hotel to its original grandeur.  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and member of Historic Hotels of America; only an hour away from Denver, it is ideal destination for a Colorado getaway. To learn more, visit: www.stanleyhotel.com.
 
Grand Heritage Hotel Group: Founded in 1989 by John Cullen, Grand Heritage Hotel Group is one of the nation’s premier owner operators of independent luxury hotels and resorts. Its properties are sought-after destinations that offer consistent luxury, quality and exceptional surroundings. Several Grand Heritage properties enjoy prestigious distinction as designated Historic Hotels of America. The company prides itself on the vision and strategic expertise of its leadership. Highly innovative and experienced professionals collectively boast more than 50 years of hands-on experience in all aspects of the hotel and hospitality business and are recognized for imaginative and entrepreneurial style. Grand Heritage owns and operates hotels in North America; it also operates Grand Heritage Hotels International Brand, which has a number of properties in Europe, The Middle East, India and North Africa. To learn more, visit: www.grandheritage.com.