Joe Crist

JOE CRIST Achieves Unprecedented Success at the Wild Bunch Film Festival with a Quartet of Prestigious Accolades

Fire Breathing Films' JOE CRIST Garners Coveted Awards for Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor at the Esteemed Wild Bunch Film Festival in Tucson, Arizona

Fire Breathing Films, an esteemed production company, has proudly announced a remarkable achievement at the Wild Bunch Film Festival held in Tucson, Arizona. Their latest creation, the Faith-based Spaghetti Western, JOE CRIST, has emerged as a formidable force in the cinematic world by clinching not one but four prestigious awards: Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor.

Helmed by the critically-acclaimed director Mark Allen Michaels, known for his impactful works like VampyrZ on a Boat and PRIOR, JOE CRIST represents a significant milestone in his directorial journey. Michaels, who has expressed a deep-seated desire to create a film with a 'Higher Purpose', has seen this aspiration come to fruition with this latest project. His direction has been recognized with the Best Director award, underscoring his exceptional skill in crafting a narrative that resonates profoundly with both critics and audiences alike.

The film's triumph extends to the talent in front of the camera as well. Dallas Valdez, whose performance has been nothing short of mesmerizing, was honored with the Best Actor award. His portrayal in JOE CRIST has clearly left an indelible mark on the festival's jury and attendees. Complementing Valdez's achievement, Curt Lambert, another member of the film's stellar cast, garnered the Best Supporting Actor accolade, adding another feather to the film's cap.

Set against the rugged backdrop of America’s great southwest, including locations like Gammons Gulch, Arizona, and White Horse Ranch, California, JOE CRIST boasts a narrative woven with the textures of hope and the human spirit. Its storyline and visual aesthetics have been compared to iconic works such as A Fistful of Dollars and The Robe, indicating its unique blend of action and emotional depth.

The film also stars Carrie Keagan, John Marrs, and Robert Acres, whose combined talents have significantly contributed to the movie's success. As one of the most unique and engaging movies of the year, JOE CRIST stands as a no holds barred tribute to hope and the resilience of the human spirit, a theme that resonates deeply in today's world.

Fire Breathing Films invites the media and fans alike to embrace the journey of JOE CRIST and explore the myriad ways in which this film touches upon the fundamental aspects of faith, hope, and humanity. This accomplishment at the Wild Bunch Film Festival not only underscores the film's artistic merit but also reinforces its message – a testament to the power of cinema in inspiring and moving its audience.

For further information, insights, or interviews regarding JOE CRIST and its remarkable journey at the Wild Bunch Film Festival, please contact Fire Breathing Films at firebreathingfilms@verizon.net. Mark Allen Michaels, the driving force behind this cinematic marvel, is available for comments and discussions about this landmark achievement in his illustrious career as a Producer and Director.

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The France'

PopHorror.com
http://www.pophorror.com/the-fiance-2016-movie-review/
"I actually really dug this flick. The moments where Sara briefly regains control before it quickly falls away again are heartbreaking. Overall, I thought The Fiance was a fun, character driven take on the Bigfoot genre. It managed to feel fresh and new in a subject that has been done to death. If you like being able to invest a little bit more than face value in your horror films, then I highly recommend this Sasquatch flick with a twist."

Cinema-crazed.com
http://cinema-crazed.com/blog/2016/11/07/the-fiance-2016/
"'The Fiance' is a solid horror drama with tight production, and a prettyawesome reveal in the final scene of the movie."

Sinful Celluloid

http://www.sinfulcelluloid.com/2016/11/review-carrie-keagan-fiance-hell/
"This is a fun and gory film that has one real goal to entertain you!"

Search my Trash
http://www.searchmytrash.com/movies/fiance(2016).shtml
"If you can accept not getting all your answers spoon-fed and can take in more than one genre formula at once (and part of the film's charm is that it plays genre formulas against one another to make something original), then you'll be rewarded. Plus, the film truly delivers in gore and gross-out scenes, but that said, doesn't go overboard, spectacle-wise and is carried by some very fine performances. HE FIANCE delivers one of the most intriguing and original horror films this year and from THE FIANCE delivers one of the most intriguing and original horror films this year."

Mind Rage: The Director's Cut

Mind Rage: The Director’s Cut, movie review

This rather Hitchcockian thriller features the fabulous Tippi Hedren in the role as an analyst—and boy, do the characters in this fevered flick ever need some psychiatric care!

First there’s schoolteacher Michael (DallasValdez), who’s got so many issues stemming from a traumatic Freudian childhood experience he’s got back-issues. Next up we have his police detective brother Jack (Charles Hallahan) who has a blood connection to Michael in more ways than one. And then there’s the mysterious blonde who’s recently showed up in both their lives… pretty Jessica (Andrea Leithe) may be the picture of poise, but there’s something stewing beneath her sultry surface.

Ambience and atmosphere bolster the teasingly twisted neo-noir tale, which takes place in L.A.’s darkest corners. The plot centers around a series of serial murders in which everyone is a suspect. Michael’s past pain makes him a prime person of interest in Jack’s investigation, while other detectives (played by Max Gail and Curt Lambert) also work to close in on the unknown blade-wielding killer. Along the way romance blooms, flashbacks tantalize, and long-buried secrets come to light.

The acting and direction are top-notch, plus the sleek, shadowy cinematography and moody music bring to mind classic noir. These trappings serve as a backdrop, though; Mind Ragenever slips into retro-homage mode. It’s a fast-paced, keep-you-guessing thriller that’s suited for all kinds of movie fans.

—Killer Queens

VampyrZ on a Boat

Featuring Carrie Keagan Wraps Production

HOLLYWOOD, CA—Firebreathing Films has just wrapped principal photography on VampyrZ on a Boat, a razor-sharp horror feature starring pop-culture personality Carrie Keagan and award-winning actor Dallas Valdez.

They play Sara and Max, a couple whose new whirlwind romance is interrupted by a vampire outbreak on a medical research ship. Max will stop at nothing to get back the girl of his dreams, even if it means several heads will roll.

Directed by Mark Allen Michaels, VampyrZ on a Boat was filmed on the iconic SS Lane Victory ship. The San Pedro, CA., based vessel is a National Historic Landmark and can be seen in films such as Titanic, Flags of our Fathers, Pearl Harbor, U-571, G.I. Jane, The Thin Red Line, and numerous TV shows. The SS Lane Victory was used in real life to rescue 7,000 Korean refugees in 1950.

VampyrZ on a Boat costars Curt Lambert (Echoes of Fear), and Diane Ayala Goldner (Fetish Factory). The film is executive produced by Gwendolyn Gadek.

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