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A documentary celebrating the horror genre!
From Koa Aloha Media
in association with INFLUX Magazine
Mezek Films & Furious Nerd Productions
34 Backers / 185% of Original Goal
This is an upcoming documentary and episodic series from Koa Aloha Media in association with Mezek Films, Furious Nerd Productions, and INFLUX Magazine.
It features interviews with horror icons, filmmakers, actors, and fans of the genre. Together we will be discussing why the horror genre is so important, which movies had the greatest impact, why we keep coming back for more, and what we hope to see in the future of horror.
The Horror We Make
An intimate journey into the horror genre through the eyes of horror icons, actors, filmmakers and fans.
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All Perks
CHOOSE YOUR PERK!
PERK #1 – $10: Special Thanks/Upgrade/Unlisted
Get a “Special Thanks” on the website, on IMDB, and in the final credits of the movie. Enter an amount of your choice.
PERK #2 – $75: Contributing Producer
Become a “Contributing Producer” and be listed on the website, on IMDB, and in the final credits of the movie.
PERK #3 – $100: Associate Producer
Become an “Associate Producer” and be listed on the website, on IMDB, and in the final credits of the movie. This is a great perk to be involved and build your resume!.
PERK #3.5 – $150: Limited Edition Digital Poster
Receive a “Special Thanks” credit along with a limited digital print of the key art (Mistress of the Dark Hours with a Chainsaw). The digital prints will be individually numbered, delivered as a printable password protected PDF, locked for copying or changes.

PERK #4 – $200: Co-Producer
Become a “Co-Producer” and be listed on the website, on IMDB, and in the final credits of the movie. Every perk helps us create this documentary, and being a co-producer gets us one step closer!
PERK #6 – $300: Producer
Become a “Producer” and be listed in the opening credits, on the website, on IMDB, and in the final credits of the movie. You’re a mover and a shaker, you want to make sure we have a long festival run and get as much talent involved as possible!
PERK #7 – $450: Co-Executive Producer
Become a “Co-Executive Producer” and be listed in the opening credits, on the website, on IMDB, and in the final credits of the movie. You have big plans and we’re happy “The Horror We Make” is in your stratosphere!
PERK #8 – $600: Executive Producer
Representing! You can be an Award-Winning Executive Producer! Share in the rewards. Every Executive Producer will also have their name attached to any “best of” awards on IMDB if we are fortunate enough to find success on the festival circuit! Become an “Executive Producer” and be listed in the opening credits, on the website, on IMDB, and in the final credits of the movie. This is a great chance to make your presence known!
PERK #9 – $850: In Association With
Your name or company at the very beginning of the movie as well as on IMDB under the “company credit.” Get all the rewards of an Executive Producer with this as well! You will also receive a limited numbered print of the poster art (printed as an 11×14 metal print).
Free Fan Perk
We are looking for horror fans to be a part of this journey!
You can be considered for inclusion by shooting your own video and responding to two questions!
You must follow the guidelines below:
- Complete the model release giving us permission to use your video.
- Record your video (using the self-shooting guidelines below) and answer these two questions:
- Why do you love horror (keep it under 45 seconds)?
- What’s your favorite horror movie and why (under 45 seconds)?
- Upload your video here, or share it with us via Google Drive at socalemc@gmail.com
- Please keep in mind, that we are not able to guarantee your video will be used (we will try) but it does depend on content, quality and timing.
Follow these instructions to shoot your video:
Use of Funds
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Our last documentary had a two-year festival run, saw 25 festivals, won 12 awards;
- All “Executive Producers” will share in any awards, having “Best” awards attached to your IMDB.
- We are already in production and will continue through the summer, with the goal of having the movie ready for festivals in the fall.
USE OF FUNDS:
- First and foremost, funds from this campaign go to production;
- Second, funds go to securing recognizable talent as production gets underway;
- Lastly, we plan on a long (and hopefully successful) festival run with this movie.
Media
Cast & Crew
We are just getting started, but here’s who we have lined up so far (with many more to come)!
INTERVIEWEES / CAST
We will continually be adding more interviews. Here’s who we have so far!
Reggie Bannister (Phantasm)
Vernon Wells (The Road Warrior)
David Howard Thornton (The Terrifier)
Vincent Ward (The Walking Dead)
Joe Castro (Terror Toons)
Sean Cain (Jurassic City)
Dustin Ferguson (Meathook Massacre)
Sean Haitz (Big Top Evil)
Rachel Riley (Jurassic City)
Jeff Leroy (Rat Scratch Fever)
Jed Rowen (Pretty Boy)
Janet Wang (Amber Road)
Steve Wollett (Jack Be Nimble)
Paul Bradford (7th Revelation)
CREW
In Association with
Mezek Films
Furious Nerd Productions
Writer/Director
B. Luciano Barsuglia
Executive Producers
B. Luciano Barsuglia
Lisa J. Hinds
Rob Mahoney
BJ Mezek
Todd Plesco
Charlie Skinner-Cheverie
Steve Wollett
Associate Producers
Bryan Bonner
Paul Bradford
Marvin Maddicks Jr.
Jay McCarey
Tim Trilioni
Camera Operators
Jed Rowen
Jeff Leroy
Special Thanks
Gigi Bannister
Chuck Berk
Vincent Brocoli
Dane E. Connor
Jeffrey J. Ellen
Avery Guerra
Daemon Pedroza
Charlie Skinner-Cheverie
Matt Skinner
About Us
Here is our brag sheet below! Our movies have won dozens of awards, played in festivals and theatres throughout the world and had distribution on all major outlets.