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'''Michael Costanza''' is an American [[filmmaker]] and award winning Palme d'Or nominated writer/director.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Michael Costanza |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0182426/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}</ref> He began his career in the Art Department on feature films at [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount.]] He then went on to direct short films and music videos. His short ''Mama Said'' screened at [[Sundance Film Festival|Sundance]] and in the Official Selection of films in Competition at [[The Cannes Film Festival]] and was nominated for the [[Palme d'Or]] award. ''Mama Said'' is a critique of [[Race relations]] and [[popular culture|pop culture]] of 60’s America. ''Mama Said'' also screened on [[Sundance Channel (United States)|The Sundance Channel]]. |
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[[The Collingswood Story]] is Mike's innovative horror film. Made years before [[Skype]] and [[Video conferencing]] were mainstream, TCS explores the lives of a young couple attempting a long distance relationship via webcams. His film screened at numerous festivals including Frightfest in London, won the Best Indie Film and Best Cast Award and received worldwide praise with quotes including: “A Low Budget Triumph”,<ref>http://www.horrordvds.com/viewarticle.php?commentid=129</ref> “Inventive and Frightening”,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.monstersatplay.com/review/dvd/c/collingswood.php |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2012-09-15 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721223041/http://www.monstersatplay.com/review/dvd/c/collingswood.php |archivedate=2013-07-21 |df= }}</ref> and “The Best Low Budget Horror Movie Since The Blair Witch Project”. |
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[[The Collingswood Story]] (2002) is Mike's groundbreaking and acclaimed [[Screenlife (film format)|screenlife]] horror film referred to today as "the first true screen life film".<ref>{{Cite web |last=C |first=Luiz H. |date=2022-08-22 |title=The Evolution of Found Footage: A History of Screenlife Horror |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3727048/screenlife-horror-the-evolution-of-found-footage/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Bloody Disgusting! |language=en-US}}</ref> Years before [[Zoom (software)|Zoom]], [[FaceTime]], and [[Video conferencing]] were mainstream, The Collingswood Story explores the lives of a young couple attempting a long distance relationship via webcams and introduced a "New Type of Found Footage Horror Onto the World.".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Donald |first=Adam |date=2022-12-10 |title='The Collingswood Story' Introduced a New Type of Found Footage Horror Onto the World |url=https://collider.com/the-collingswood-story-found-footage-horror/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Collider |language=en}}</ref> Collingswood screened at numerous festivals including Frightfest in London and The Fearless Tales Film Festival in San Francisco. The film won the Best Indie Film and Best Cast Award.<ref>{{Citation |last=Costanza |first=Michael |title=The Collingswood Story |date=2002-10-29 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0328720/?ref_=nm_knf_t_2 |type=Horror, Mystery, Thriller |access-date=2023-03-26 |publisher=Cinerebel Films}}</ref> In October 2022,The Collingswood Story began streaming on AMC+ and Shudder.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Check out Found Frights on Shudder |url=http://www.shudder.com/collections/watch/found-frights/61646ecbcaa9f400013d215f |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=SHUDDER |language=en}}</ref> |
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Michael’s additional credits include Creator/Producer of the television series [[Dante's Cove]]. |
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Venturing into [[New media]], Michael created the popular genre portal eerieTube.com. EerieTube showcases original content, stylized news and reviews, geared towards the [[Science fiction]] and [[Horror film|Horror]] genre. |
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In addition, Michael directed [[Music videos]] and [[EPK]]s for various labels including [[Capitol Records]], [[Verve Records|Verve]], and [[Sony Music Entertainment]]. |
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in 2013 the filmmaker sued the producers of Paranormal Activity and Paramount for copyright infringement as a result "the matter has been resolved amicably". |
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==Sources== |
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*[http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/45020/exclusive-first-word-market-street-6 Exclusive First Word The Market Street 6] |
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*[http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/43401/indie-horror-month-exclusive-collingswood-story-premiere-dread-central Collingswood Story Online Premiere] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120831121537/http://www.cinerebelmedia.com/bio.html Mike Costanza's bio] |
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*[http://www.iofilm.co.uk/festivals/frightfest/2005/diary20050001.php Iofilm London] |
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*[http://www.kamera.co.uk/article.php/652 kamera.co.uk interview with Mike Costanza] |
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*[http://www.festival-cannes.fr/index.php/en/archives/film/2590 ''Mama Said'' Award Winning Short Film Screened in the Official Selection at Cannes] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110913161345/http://www.greenmanreview.com/film/film_collingswoodstory.html Collingswood Story Review] |
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*[http://www.studiosystem.com Studio System] |
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*[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/lawsuit-claims-paramount-stole-paranormal-445926] |
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*[https://mikecostanza.com/mama_said ''Mama Said'' (Award: Best Short Film)] |
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*[https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/films/mama-said Mama Said - Nominated for the Palme d'Or at Cannes] |
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*[https://www.mikecostanza.com Mike Costanza] |
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Latest revision as of 23:42, 4 May 2023
Michael Costanza is an American filmmaker and award winning Palme d'Or nominated writer/director.[1] He began his career in the Art Department on feature films at Paramount. He then went on to direct short films and music videos. His short Mama Said screened at Sundance and in the Official Selection of films in Competition at The Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for the Palme d'Or award. Mama Said is a critique of Race relations and pop culture of 60’s America. Mama Said also screened on The Sundance Channel.
The Collingswood Story (2002) is Mike's groundbreaking and acclaimed screenlife horror film referred to today as "the first true screen life film".[2] Years before Zoom, FaceTime, and Video conferencing were mainstream, The Collingswood Story explores the lives of a young couple attempting a long distance relationship via webcams and introduced a "New Type of Found Footage Horror Onto the World.".[3] Collingswood screened at numerous festivals including Frightfest in London and The Fearless Tales Film Festival in San Francisco. The film won the Best Indie Film and Best Cast Award.[4] In October 2022,The Collingswood Story began streaming on AMC+ and Shudder.[5]
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References[edit]
- ^ "Michael Costanza". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
- ^ C, Luiz H. (2022-08-22). "The Evolution of Found Footage: A History of Screenlife Horror". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
- ^ Donald, Adam (2022-12-10). "'The Collingswood Story' Introduced a New Type of Found Footage Horror Onto the World". Collider. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
- ^ Costanza, Michael (2002-10-29), The Collingswood Story (Horror, Mystery, Thriller), Cinerebel Films, retrieved 2023-03-26
- ^ "Check out Found Frights on Shudder". SHUDDER. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
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