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Your new movie Graveyard
Shark - in a few words, what's it about?
Graveyard
Shark is about a wannabe cryptid hunter who teams up
with a group of Graveyard Shark survivors to hunt down a monster that
has tormented them all. With Graveyard
Shark being a sharksploitation movie of sorts, is that a genre at
all dear to you, and some of your genre favourites? Honestly, before making
Graveyard
Shark, it was a
genre I typically overlooked and didn't bother to watch. However, when
we decided to make the movie, I started watching all the indie
sharksploitation films I could find and discovered that I really
enjoyed them. I'm a huge fan of indie horror films—they're made by
passionate, creative people, and there's a lot you can learn from
them. (Other)
sources of inspiration when writing Graveyard
Shark?
Overall, I was inspired by the amazing indie horror scene. Seeing what
indie filmmakers are doing was a big inspiration. We were also
inspired by old monster movies, which influenced how we wanted to
create the Graveyard Shark suit. You of course have to talk about the
shark creature in your movie for a bit, and in its creation? And how much
of a say did you have or demand when it came to its looks? When it came to the Graveyard Shark creature and suit, we knew
from the start that we didn't want to use CGI, and making a normal
shark would have been impractical, so we decided a humanoid design
would be best. We wanted to make the creature big and menacing, so we
used muscle suits found at a Chinese sex shop online and had them
imported. We then teamed up with a talented artist, Anthony Clark
Pierce, who painted the suit and designed the creature's outfit. Our
goal was to create a creature that would stop people in their tracks,
looking different, scary, imposing, and with impressive abs.
What
can you tell us about Graveyard
Shark's approach to horror? Graveyard
Shark's approach to horror is inspired
more by B-monster movies and shark films. There's plenty of blood and
gore when it comes to shark attacks, along with elements of stalking
and hunting down prey. Our main goal for the horror is to lean on the
elements of man versus creature. You also have to
talk about Graveyard
Shark's brand of humour for a bit! Graveyard
Shark is definitely a horror comedy, which
we lean into heavily. We wanted to create a world where crazy things
happen, and the humor comes from grounded characters reacting to the
crazy situations they find themselves in. This way, the humor feels
more natural and doesn't become too much. Our approach to the comedy
is situational, mixed with great, interesting characters who are
naturally fun. A few words
about your overall directorial approach to your story at hand?
My approach to directing involves setting the scene and overall views,
then leaning on the talented cast to invest in their characters. I let
them take chances, try things differently, and give them a lot of
creative freedom. We work together as a creative team to create scenes
that tell the story effectively. Do
talk about Graveyard
Shark's key cast, and why exactly these people?
The cast of Graveyard
Shark is absolutely amazing and a
joy to work with. When I started writing the script, I had Stephanie
Ward in mind for the hero, Abby, and Berndele March for Captain Issac
Seyburns. Knowing their talents from previous collaborations, I knew
they would work wonderfully together. Stephanie brings a relatable and
badass quality to her roles, with impressive stage combat and acting
skills. Berndele is a naturally gifted entertainer with incredible
comedic timing and the ability to switch to serious performances
seamlessly.
Along the way, we added other talented actors like Ryan Santiago,
who brought the character of the Sheriff to life as a contrast to the
Captain. Overall, the entire cast has been amazing, and we feel
fortunate to have them all bring something special to the film.
What can you tell us about the shoot
as such, and the on-set atmosphere? The shoot for Graveyard
Shark was amazing, though it
did present creative challenges, particularly with filming scenes
involving the shark suit. The actors wearing the suit faced
limitations in movement and visibility, which required us to innovate
filming techniques to accommodate these challenges. Despite this, the
on-set atmosphere was fantastic. Everyone came together and had a
blast making the film. The sets were filled with laughter and a sense
of camaraderie as talented individuals practiced their craft and
collaborated to create something truly special. The $64-question of
course, where can Graveyard
Shark be seen? Graveyard
Shark is currently available on physical media (Blu-ray, DVD, and VHS) through our website www.madangelfilms.com.
It will also be released on streaming services this fall, so keep an
eye out on platforms like Amazon and Tubi. Anything you can tell us about
audience and critical reception of your movie?
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So far, the audience and critical reception of Graveyard
Shark has been overwhelmingly positive. It's been our
highest-rated film to date, and we've been blown away by the response.
People are enjoying the movie and having a great time with it, which
makes us really happy. Our goal was to create entertainment, and based
on the reviews and responses we've received so far, it seems like
we've nailed it. Any
future projects you'd like to share?
We're currently beginning production on our next film, tentatively
titled Blood Red Beach. It's a pirate-themed slasher about
a cursed demon pirate seeking revenge. We're excited to dive into this
new project! Your/your movie's
website, social media, whatever else?
You can find all our physical media on our website, www.madangelfilms.com.
We're also active on all social media platforms under Mad Angel
Films. Additionally, many of our films, including Big
Brood, Killin' Time, Axegrinder 666, Barely
Coping and Slade Collins and The Tree of Life are
available for streaming on Tubi and Amazon. Anything else
you're dying to mention and I have merely forgotten to ask?
I'd like to express my heartfelt thanks to all the cast and crew for
their hard work and dedication in making Graveyard
Shark the best film possible. I'm also grateful to our backers on
IndieGoG7o whose
support helped us secure the finishing funds we needed. And a big thank
you to everyone who has supported Graveyard
Shark and helped
spread the word—we truly appreciate all the love and support! Thanks
for the interview!
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