Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with filmmakers Chris Power & Nathan Hynes
Chris Power & Nathan Hynes - co-producers, co-directors, co-screenwriting team. Chris grew up in Toronto. After studying at the Ontario College of Art (now Art and Design) Chris worked for years in the DGC as an Art Director while producing short films, music videos, documentaries and television on the side. Most recently, Chris has sold a number of scripts and has been working in pre-production as a writer and director on “The French Touch” while gearing up for the official release of his first feature film – “Long Pigs”. As well as writing and directing, Chris is also a freelance editor, CGI and storyboard artist.
Nathan Hynes: Newfoundland, Canada, birthplace of Nathan Hynes and his horror inspirations. As a teenager, Nathan moved west to Toronto to attend film school at Ryerson University. From there he began making his own work and honing his craft on low budget shorts and music videos. But Newfoundland summoned him back to work on a documentary that would change the direction of his storytelling. Spending time with a ritual killer in a prison yard, Nathan found a passion for troubled individuals. Long Pigs, his first feature film was born. The film is set for theatrical release in mid-2010. Today, Nathan can be found at one of his gourmet pubs in downtown Toronto and working on his next disturbing script.
Long Pigs Awards to date:
International Horror and Sci-Fi Fest – Best Horror Feature
Mockfest Los Angeles – Best Feature / Best Actor
Moving Image Film Fest – Toronto – Best Feature Film
Evil City Film Festival, NYC Selection: Best Horror
Cinequest Film Festival, San Jose Selection:
Nickel Film Festival, St. Johns, Canada
Rincon Internation Film Fest – Puerto Rico - Best Mockudrama & 2nd Place Audience Choice
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