So far we have 14 movies that have committed to participate at the Modern Film Fest. We look to have a total of 3 to 4 venues,w ith Gem Theatre handling ticket sales for all movies, no matter what venue. Here is a rundown of the movies that look to be at Modern Film Fest from Sept. 25 to Sept. 27.

For regular updates on the festival go to http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#/event.php?eid=86462300746

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In this audio clip, “Night of the Living Dead” director, George A. Romero, discusses his vampire film, “Martin.”

Romero was interviewed during a Q & A session at the American Zombie event held in Charlotte, N.C. The event was organized by The Light Factory and Reel Soul Cinema.

Recorded by the ModernFilmZine crew of Michael Knox and Ryan Haggerty

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Ryan Haggerty’s photography page will soon have a gallery of photos from the American Zombie event.

George A. Romero addresses the crowd at a screening during American Zombie fest.

Tony Spears, 39, of Salisbury, is "hung" by his friend, Scott Cannon, 45, of Salisbury

PHOTOS BY RYAN HAGGERTY

Asheville, N.C. band, Hellblinki Sextet decked themselves out in zombie make-up on Saturday night as they rocked out during the zombie costume competition for the George A. Romero festival held in Charlotte, N.C.  The show was held as part of the American Zombie event that’s being put on by the Light Factory and Reel Soul Cinema. The event continues on Sunday.

…continue reading Hellblinki Sextet rock out during zombie costume contest

DeKendrick Randolph, 22, of Charlotte, N.C., strikes a pose as a zombifed Michael Jackson from "Thriller" during the American Zombie event honoring George A. Romero.

This is the first article in a series of multmedia coverage of the American Zombie event in Charlotte, NC; come out to Midnight Dread Saturday night Feb 21 at Amos’ South End and YOU could be on ModernFilmZine!

 By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com

George A. Romero, the director of such hit films as “Dawn of the Dead,” still seems surprised by the popularity his movies generate. Romero said so himself on Friday night during a screening of one of his films after waiting for the crowd’s applause to finally die down.

…continue reading George A. Romero event kicks off with short film winner chosen

By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com

George A. Romero, director of "Diary of the Dead" and other films.

George A. Romero may be considered one of the kings of the zombie horror genre, but fans may be surprised that Romero isn’t really a fan of horror films.

Romero made the confession when he was discussing his involvement with the American Zombie event, which will be held Feb. 20 through 22 in Charlotte, N.C. The event, sponsored by the Light Factory and Reel Soul Cinema, will feature a collection of Romero’s films with Romero offering  Q & A sessions for fans. The event also includes a horror film competition.

…continue reading George A. Romero and American Zombie

By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com

To everyone who has helped support ModrenFilmZine I would like to say thank you. In our first full month online we’ve had a little more than 720 unique visitors hit the Web site, with a total of more than 1,000 visits.

Those visits have come from hits from 44 states in the U.S. and a total of 35 countries. For some reason North Carolina (local boy I’m guessing), New York and California, seem to be the states that really hit the site.

…continue reading George A. Romero and “Terminator” interviews among upcoming stories

By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com

“Tearing Down the Tent” band, Hellblinki Sextet, will be featured at a zombie film festival honoring George A. Romero in Charlotte, N.C. in February.

The Hellblinki Sextet’s music is featured in the circus documentary, “Tearing Down the Tent,” produced by Changing Elevations, Inc. The film is directed by ModernFilmZine writer Michael Knox.

George A. Romero, the writer/director of the 1978 classic cult film, “Dawn of the Dead” will be featured at the event.

The Hellblinki Sextet will play at Amos’ Southend Music Hall on Saturday, Feb. 21. …continue reading “Tearing Down the Tent” band to play at George A. Romero zombie fest

By Michael Knox, mknox@modernfilmzine.com

George A. Romero, the writer and director of the classic 1978 horror film, “Dawn of the Dead,” will be appearing in Charlotte, N.C.  in February as part of the Light Factory’s American Zombie Festival.

The festival takes place. Feb. 20 to the 22, at different venues in Charlotte, with ticket prices ranging from $8 to $60, depending on the event. The festival even includes a chance to talk to Romero.

The Light Factory presents a special opportunity for students, film buffs and filmmakers to interact, ask questions and hear from the horror master of independent cinema, Director George A. Romero. Fans can meet Romero during a seminar for $40, or for $60 can enjoy the seminar and a brunch with Romero.

In addition to Romero’s appearances, which will be held at Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find, the McGlohon Theatre, and the EpiCentre Theaters, the American Zombie festival will also feature Romero judging upcoming talent.

The festival includes an American Zombie Horror Film Contest and Romero is personally judging the top five entries.

Those entries include:
Zombie Hunters by Christopher Baker
Grey Matter by Christian Norman
Devil Comes Down by Jerome McRoberts
Antibody by Nathan Bezner
See the Deadby Robert Filion