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Ryan Burke's brutal character makes for great fun in, "The Academy"

Ryan Burke plays the vile villian Stoker in, "The Academy" with a brutal energy. In the movie, he and others are forced to fight for their survival. But unlike others forced into the kill or be killed situation, Stoker enjoys the slaughter. But Burke said Stoker has good reason to be th… »

"Less" is more with solid, strong characters

"Less" (2010)78 minsB+ http://www.lessmovie.com/  "Less" is one of those smart scripts that plays out nice and steady, not giving away to much to fast, keeping viewers interested in the characters. This starts off with a very simple scene, when a man starts to photograph a homeles… »

GEORGE LUCAS INTERVIEWS book review

Now that we have gotten through this year's film festival the Modern Film Fest web site is going to change gears, with us writing reviews of books about film and filmmaking as well as independent movies. We will also include interviews with independent filmmakers, so keep checking our web si… »

Thank you!

Modern Film Fest organizers want to thank everyone involved in this year's festival. Thank you for all of the filmmakers who came out to the fest and thanks for the people who make it works --- the movie lovers who attend our fest. We are already planning for next year, so if you have any s… »

After Party SOLD OUT

The Modern Film Fest After Party is sold out. However, tickets are still available to see the WORLD PREMIERE of, "Witness Insecurity" tonight at the Gem Theatre in Kannapolis, N.C.   There were about 100 tickets for the after party, which will include guests from many of the movi… »

Former Kannapolis resident stirs up zombie fun

For some it might be a strange image to see a flock of zombies shuffle past the historic Gem Theatre in Kannapolis, N.C.    Even for Tony Spears, the coordinator for Modern Film Fest's zombie walk, the fact that Kannapolis has its own zombie walk is still a shock. Spears … »

Eric Troyer

Eric Troyer on WITNESS INSECURITY

When Eric Troyer set out to turn his book “Insecurity” into a movie, he needed to look no further than his own back yard. The Landis-based family practitioner brought Hollywood talent to Rowan and Cabarrus counties to film “Witness Insecurity.” He even used his own o… »

Dead Ed's and Graveyard Boulevard member Scott Cannon to attend fest

Scott Cannon's love of monsters and the macabre has served him well.   He has been working for years in the music industry and now handles bass guitar and vocals for Graveyard Boulevard, a band that has let him meet some top talent in the horror industry, including "Halloween" creator… »