DOWN TO ONE, 3min., USA
Directed by Tyler Jensen
A Joint Slay from
Typical Films (Scream, Queen! My Nightmare On Elm Street) and Monster Makeup Productions (Death Drop Grogeous, Saint Drogo)
Starring Bright Light Bright Light

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?
Working with Rod on this video was a dream come true - we share a mutual love of horror and dark comedy classics like Clue, April Fool's Day, and the stylishly dark world of Italian giallos.
2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film? We storyboarded for a few weeks before renting a house and shooting over a weekend last fall. The video was edited and had its debut two weeks later on Friday The 13th.

3. How would you describe your film in two words!?
Bloody Delightful

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
The most difficult scene to shoot was the bathtub death. We used an iPhone in a waterproof bag that I had to hold down in the tub while Chris was being drowned.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?
That was such a charming, happy video to watch! I was not expecting that.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?
I saw Natural Born Killers at a 7th grade sleepover and my entire life changed. How could they make such a movie that was extremely unrealistic and stylized. I knew from then on, that's the kinda job I wanted.

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?
Clueless - It only gets better with every viewing.

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?
Career Mentorship

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?
It has been excellent, no notes

10. What is your favorite meal?
There's no better taste than celluloid.

11. What is next for you? A new film?
A new indie family comedy about a wayward uncle coming home to care for a pack of nasty children.