Gorenos: A Horror Feature Film
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Gorenos is an independent horror film about a young man tha t becomes haunted by a supernatural entity in the wake of his 18th birthday.
Influenced by films like Scream, Nightmare on Elm Street, and Paranormal Activity, Gorenos is a fresh and self-aware entry into the horror genre that boasts a hip and diverse cast of new and established talents including Mr. Ken Sagoes who played Roland Kincaid in the iconic 3rd and 4th installments of the Nightmare on Elm Street series.
This film is being produced by Lj Ugarte, owner of the Florida based production company Firecreek Entertainment. That said, we can't bring this eerie story to life without your help. We are looking to raise $100,000 to cover the cost of accomodating our cast and crew, special effects, securing locations, post-production, etc.
Production will take place from January 8-31, 2016 in Pittsburgh, PA.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5087548/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
TEAM
Clarence Williams IV (Writer/Director)
Clarence Williams IV, hailing from Maplewood, NJ, has been telling stories since before he knew how to write. At the age of fifteen, he won the Best Student Screenplay Award at the Eerie Horror Film Festival and has continued to devote his life to writing and directing films. Recently, he graduated with honors from the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama’s John Wells Directing Program. In the spring of 2014, Clarence studied in New York with the Off-Broadway theater company, The New Group, as a Directing Intern. He then went on to complete his thesis film, Deceive, that he wrote, directed, and edited. Clarence strives to absorb as much as he can and grow as a storyteller with a unique voice.
http://www.clarencewilliamsiv.com/
Lj Ugarte (Producer)
Luis John Ugarte, born in Brooklyn, New York, was captivated by the world of Art in Entertainment from early in his life. At the age of five Luis began singing and taking dance and acting classes . As his skill and talent developed over the years he fueled it by taking ballet. This lead to his admittance to Ballet Hispanical Dance Company, where as a student, he was able to master the art even more, enjoying every moment of it. During this time however, he embraced every opportunity to develop and diversify his love for art and entertainment. wonderful time for luis after that his family moved him to west palm beach florida in 1997 and he attend palm beach lakes high school and continue to study acting classes. while in high school he also continu dancing his senor year of high school he had the chance to perform for the Florida Stage Company in the production of Gun play. The next year he attend keiser college and study computer grahic designing and imaging between college he was also working .in starting a music career following college he begain concentrating on his skills performing professionally at small venues with local artists at various nightclubs in the West Palm Beach area he's is currently in the process of writting producing his own music with an eye toward sucess in the Entertainment industry.
http://www.ljugarte.com/
Dan Finegold (Line Producer)
Dan Finegold studied Television Radio and Film at Syracuse Univerity’s Newhouse School of Communications. After completing his degree Dan returned home to Pittsburgh where he Co-founded 4TWELVE PICTURES and embarked on a documentary chronicling a potential cure for Type 1 Diabetets, emerging from Pittsburgh based scientifc research. Dan has served as a producer and director on numer- ous music videos, commercials, documentary’s and narrrative film’s. Dan served as Producer of Clarence’s senior thesis film, Decieve. Dan has embraced the role of producer and is comitted ot bringing documentary projects and feature films to the greater Pittsburgh area.
http://www.4twelvepictures.com/
NOTABLE ATTACHED STAR
Ken Sagoes (Haywood)
Ken Sagoes, born in Stockbridge, Georgia and raised in Atlanta, is an award winning writer and actor who has over 100 film, TV, and stage credits.
He attended Kennesaw State University and studied writing and directing under the UCLA Extension program. Sagoes also studied under two entertainment legends, Edmund J. Cambridge and Marlon Brando.
He's a former staff writer with Paramount Television, won a CableAce Award and was a HUMANITAS Prize Finalist for writing and co-starring in Disney Channel's "On Promised Land".
Sagoes has written fourteen plays and over thirty-five screenplays. As a stage actor, he has received several awards, including a NAACP Theater nomination for Ted Lange's critically acclaimed play, "George Washington's Boy".
In film, he is best known for the role of "Kincaid", one of the Dream Warriors in the classic horror films, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, 3 & 4, making him the first African-American actor to survive a major horror film and return for a sequel. He's also known for John Singleton's "ROSEWOOD" as the loveable "Big Baby" and the role of "Darryl" with Martin Lawrence in the hit series, "What's Happening Now".
In 1997, Sagoes founded GBC-Giving Back Corporation, a 501 (c) 3 organization that helps send inner city youth to summer camp and helps pay for books and supplies for college bound students. GBC also gives an Annual Toast/Roast to honor entertainment pioneers who have paved the way.
http://thesagoescompany.com/
Prizes for Donators
$10 or more - A 'SPECIAL THANKS' credit in film!
$100 or more - Above plus a signed "Gorenos" poster!
$500 or more - Above plus a signed "Gorenos" screenplay!
$1,000 or more - Above plus a PRODUCER' credit in the film, a "Gorenos" T-shirt, and invitations to all premieres/screenings!
Influenced by films like Scream, Nightmare on Elm Street, and Paranormal Activity, Gorenos is a fresh and self-aware entry into the horror genre that boasts a hip and diverse cast of new and established talents including Mr. Ken Sagoes who played Roland Kincaid in the iconic 3rd and 4th installments of the Nightmare on Elm Street series.
This film is being produced by Lj Ugarte, owner of the Florida based production company Firecreek Entertainment. That said, we can't bring this eerie story to life without your help. We are looking to raise $100,000 to cover the cost of accomodating our cast and crew, special effects, securing locations, post-production, etc.
Production will take place from January 8-31, 2016 in Pittsburgh, PA.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5087548/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
TEAM
Clarence Williams IV (Writer/Director)
Clarence Williams IV, hailing from Maplewood, NJ, has been telling stories since before he knew how to write. At the age of fifteen, he won the Best Student Screenplay Award at the Eerie Horror Film Festival and has continued to devote his life to writing and directing films. Recently, he graduated with honors from the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama’s John Wells Directing Program. In the spring of 2014, Clarence studied in New York with the Off-Broadway theater company, The New Group, as a Directing Intern. He then went on to complete his thesis film, Deceive, that he wrote, directed, and edited. Clarence strives to absorb as much as he can and grow as a storyteller with a unique voice.
http://www.clarencewilliamsiv.com/
Lj Ugarte (Producer)
Luis John Ugarte, born in Brooklyn, New York, was captivated by the world of Art in Entertainment from early in his life. At the age of five Luis began singing and taking dance and acting classes . As his skill and talent developed over the years he fueled it by taking ballet. This lead to his admittance to Ballet Hispanical Dance Company, where as a student, he was able to master the art even more, enjoying every moment of it. During this time however, he embraced every opportunity to develop and diversify his love for art and entertainment. wonderful time for luis after that his family moved him to west palm beach florida in 1997 and he attend palm beach lakes high school and continue to study acting classes. while in high school he also continu dancing his senor year of high school he had the chance to perform for the Florida Stage Company in the production of Gun play. The next year he attend keiser college and study computer grahic designing and imaging between college he was also working .in starting a music career following college he begain concentrating on his skills performing professionally at small venues with local artists at various nightclubs in the West Palm Beach area he's is currently in the process of writting producing his own music with an eye toward sucess in the Entertainment industry.
http://www.ljugarte.com/
Dan Finegold (Line Producer)
Dan Finegold studied Television Radio and Film at Syracuse Univerity’s Newhouse School of Communications. After completing his degree Dan returned home to Pittsburgh where he Co-founded 4TWELVE PICTURES and embarked on a documentary chronicling a potential cure for Type 1 Diabetets, emerging from Pittsburgh based scientifc research. Dan has served as a producer and director on numer- ous music videos, commercials, documentary’s and narrrative film’s. Dan served as Producer of Clarence’s senior thesis film, Decieve. Dan has embraced the role of producer and is comitted ot bringing documentary projects and feature films to the greater Pittsburgh area.
http://www.4twelvepictures.com/
NOTABLE ATTACHED STAR
Ken Sagoes (Haywood)
Ken Sagoes, born in Stockbridge, Georgia and raised in Atlanta, is an award winning writer and actor who has over 100 film, TV, and stage credits.
He attended Kennesaw State University and studied writing and directing under the UCLA Extension program. Sagoes also studied under two entertainment legends, Edmund J. Cambridge and Marlon Brando.
He's a former staff writer with Paramount Television, won a CableAce Award and was a HUMANITAS Prize Finalist for writing and co-starring in Disney Channel's "On Promised Land".
Sagoes has written fourteen plays and over thirty-five screenplays. As a stage actor, he has received several awards, including a NAACP Theater nomination for Ted Lange's critically acclaimed play, "George Washington's Boy".
In film, he is best known for the role of "Kincaid", one of the Dream Warriors in the classic horror films, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, 3 & 4, making him the first African-American actor to survive a major horror film and return for a sequel. He's also known for John Singleton's "ROSEWOOD" as the loveable "Big Baby" and the role of "Darryl" with Martin Lawrence in the hit series, "What's Happening Now".
In 1997, Sagoes founded GBC-Giving Back Corporation, a 501 (c) 3 organization that helps send inner city youth to summer camp and helps pay for books and supplies for college bound students. GBC also gives an Annual Toast/Roast to honor entertainment pioneers who have paved the way.
http://thesagoescompany.com/
Prizes for Donators
$10 or more - A 'SPECIAL THANKS' credit in film!
$100 or more - Above plus a signed "Gorenos" poster!
$500 or more - Above plus a signed "Gorenos" screenplay!
$1,000 or more - Above plus a PRODUCER' credit in the film, a "Gorenos" T-shirt, and invitations to all premieres/screenings!
Organizer
Clarence Williams IV
Organizer
Inglewood, CA