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synopsis:
A frazzled auteur struggles to shoot the climactic scene of his self-proclaimed martial arts masterpiece.

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genre: comedy

original format: 24p HD

running time: 12.5 minutes

official website: www.theclimacticdeathofdarkninja.com

film festivals (2004):
texas film festival (february 16 - february 21)
big muddy film festival (february 20 - february 29)
cinequest film festival (march 3 - march 14)
dc independent film festival (march 4 - march 11)
indianapolis international film festival (march 5 - march 7)
florida film festival (march 5 - march 14)
south by southwest film festival (march 12 - march 20)
wisconsin film festival (april 1 - april 4)
taos picture show (april 1 - april 4)
palm beach international film festival (april 15 - april 22)
tribeca film festival (may 1 - may 9)
maryland film festival (may 6 - may 9)
seattle international film festival (may 20 - june 13)
genart ignite! - chicago (may 27)
brooklyn international film festival (june 4 - june 13)
ifp los angeles film festival (june 17 - june 26)
just for laughs: comedia film festival (july 15 - july 25)
artscape 2004 (july 16 - july 18)
genart ignite! - los angeles (august 18)
1 reel film festival (september 3 - september 6)
l.a. international short film festival (sept 7 - sept 13)
sidewalk moving picture festival (sept 23 - sept 26)
calgary international film festival (sept 24 - october 3)
hawaii international film festival (october 21 - october 31)
milwaukee international film festival (oct 21 - oct 31)
asheville film festival (november 4 - november 7)
cardiff screen festival - whales (nov 10 - nov 20)
st. louis international film festival (nov 10 - nov 20)

asbury shorts of new york - best of the us festivals (nov 11)

anchorage international film festival (dec 2 - dec 12)

film festivals (2005):
guerilla film fest (jan 29)
fundance foreign film festival (feb 11 - feb 12)
festival de cinéma des 3 amériques (march 30 - april 3)
cucalorous 11 (march 30 - april 3)
l'envers du mlif in france (tba)
best of asbury shorts - chicago (april 7)

film festivals (2007):
lake county film festival (march 8-march 12)

Awards:
"Best Narrative"
2004 Big Muddy Film Festival
"Audience Award"
2004 Big Muddy Film Festival
"Grand Jury Prize - Best Short"
2004 Indianapolis International Film Festival
"Audience Award"
2004 Indianapolis International Film Festival
"Award of Excellence"
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (sxsw)
"Special Short Film Jury Award"
Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival

"Best Sound "
Guerilla Film Festival

cast:
Chase: Matt Jones
Max: Phil Earhart
Phipher: Nate Roberts
Mitchell: Christopher Strauss
Stanley: Bob Kent

Duncan: Dennison Collard
Allen: Tyler Kanz

crew:
Writer/Director: Peter Craig
Producer: Rachel Craig
Cinematographer: Pete Biagi
Editor: Peter Craig

production note:
Due to rain, unpredictable lighting conditions and hordes of pesky bees, we were playing catch up from day one. On the eve of the last night of production, we cut three scenes and were able to finish shooting just as the sun was setting.

contact: rcraig@spacemanx.com

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