Zombies of Mass Destruction gets national distribution deal through Lionsgate/After Dark November 2, 2009

The zombie film that has been making a sensation across the globe at National and International Film Festivals has finally negotiated a national distribution deal.  Zombies of Mass Destruction, starring Doug, is set to be released in theaters near the end of January 2010 in 30 cities nationwide as part of After Dark’s Horror Fest 4 “8 Films to Die For”.  If you aren’t in one of the major market cities, you will be able to pick up a copy of the soon to be released DVD in April or May, 2010.  It should be released as part of the Horror Fest box set and individually and should be available at all major DVD outlets in the US.  Additionally, ZMD will show on IFC and SyFy later on in the year.

Also, check out the new international poster for ZMD, (shown to the left).

 

Doug featured in Bunnicula at Second Story Rep November 2, 2009

Doug has been cast as Robert Monroe, the father of a puzzled family who adopts a strange rabbit for a pet.  The show is called Bunnicula and it is based on the popular children’s books.  This musical adaptation is playing at Second Story Rep in the Redmond Town Center through November 15th.  Show times are Fridays at 7pm and Saturday/Sunday at 1pm and 4pm.  This musical is fun for the whole family.  Come discover the secrets of the mysterious new rabbit in the house.  Is he a vampire, set to suck the juice from all the vegetables in the house?  The cat and the dog living there seem to think so.  Tickets are only $9.

ZMD Reaches International Audience & More Seattle Screenings September 12, 2009

ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction has been included in several upcoming film festivals.

This month it will make it’s international debut at the Helsinki International Film Festival in Finland on September 18th and 26th.  Additionally, the Vancouver International Film Festival has announced today that ZMD will play in Vancouver on October 3rd and 4th.

For Seattle peeps who didn’t get a chance to catch the screenings at this year’s SIFF, you’re in luck.  ZMD will be playing on Saturday, September 26th as part of the Revenant Film Festival (a festival of all zombie films).  And for an extra special treat, come to the outdoor screening of ZMD in Port Gamble (the town the movie was filmed in) on October 2nd.  This screening will be fun because you can tour the sites from the film and watch it with many of the extras and cast members from the film.

Village Originals Production casts Doug July 30, 2009

Village Theatre in Issaquah, WA has cast Doug in a new musical workshop production of “The Cuban and the Redhead”.  Doug will perform in the ensemble of this very talented cast.  The production is part of Ninth Annual Village Theatre’s Festival of New Musicals.  The production will be directed by Kathryn Van Meter.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 14th – 7:30PM
The Cuban and the Redhead
By Robert Bartley & Danny Whitman

Everybody loves Lucy…but what happened before Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz took Hollywood by storm? In this affecting new musical, watch as a young Cuban boy and a starry-eyed redhead from Jamestown set sail on a turbulent journey that leads them all the way to Hollywood—and into each other’s arms. But life in Tinseltown, they quickly discover, isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Struggling to keep their careers, egos, and marriage afloat, these two starlets are about to discover what it takes to make it in show business, and in life.

Variety and others review ZMD July 18, 2009

Variety Magazine gave ZMD a pretty dang good review.  Several other bloggers have also recently reviewed ZMD.  Check out what they all had to say about the movie.

Variety says “ZMD is part of a rare breed: a horror-comedy that’s actually consistently funny and occasionally almost scary”. Read full review

Filmjerk.com says “ZMD is one of the better low-budget horror movies of the past decade, and has the potential to become a minor hit on the midnight film circuit” Read full review

Bloodydisgusting.com says “I laughed out loud a dozen times, and was charmed throughout.” Read full review

Philly Inquirer says “don’t miss the deliciously demented, gory and gloriously hilarious horror spoof ZMD” Read more

Out in America says “It is a nice touch that two of the heroes, Tom and Lance, are not reduced to simply sexual creatures” Read full review

Making of ZMD Documentary World Premiere at Fremont Zombie Walk July 3, 2009

All you zombie fans, make sure you come to the Fremont Outdoor Cinema’s Zombie Walk this Friday, July 3rd.  Festivities start around 6pm.  They are trying to break the Guinness World Record for most zombies.  After the walk the outdoor cinema is showing a screening of Shaun of the Dead on two screens.  The producers of ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction will be screening a world premiere documentary on the making of ZMD prior to Shaun of the Dead.  This 10-minute film, directed by Ann Mendenhall, features behind the scenes peeks and cast interviews of the indie feature which is wowing audiences on the festival circuit.  Seating is limited and a lot of people will be in attendance, so get there early.  Movie start time is 10pm.

ZMD Gets Great Reviews from LA Film Festival July 3, 2009

ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction screened at the LA Film Festival on June 25th and 27th to sold out crowds.  The audience seemed to enjoy the movie.

A few bloggers have reviewed the film:

Kate Erbland of Gordonandthewhale.com states “ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction is a hilarious and gory send-up of post-9/11 paranoia and genre clichés.” Read more

Christen from Paradocs Productions says “The cast fires off rapid comedic quips, paired with campy slapstick gore that will make any Evil Dead fan titter with delight.” Read more

Larry Richman from PRO Networks says “ZMD is actually a carefully crafted political statement about the suspicious treatment of Muslims and gays in America post-911. How that odd scenario plays out needs to be seen to be believed.” Read more

Finally, Mike Szymanski of Scifiwire.com describes ZMD as “one of the Los Angeles Film Festival’s audience favorites this year, causing a midnight madness of whooping, screaming and laughing: the comedy ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction.” Read more

A Measure of Comfort Trailer Online June 27, 2009

A Measure of Comfort by director Jeremy Berg and 47 North Productions is my fourth film as a principal actor and my third feature length film.  They finally have their first teaser trailer online and the film is expected to be finished in a few months.  This movie is about a writer Joel (played by my PUNCH co-star D’Angelo Midili) and a woman, Amanda, whom he meets and has a doomed relationship with. (played by Natasha Sims).  I play Joel’s best friend, Jack, a co-worker who is dealing with his own failing relationship.

ZMD showed strong at LA Film Festival June 27, 2009

I just got back from an overnight trip to LA to see the first screening of ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction at the Magestic Crest Theater in Westwood. The screening was at about 80% capacity (sold out for Saturday’s screening). The audience seemed to really enjoy the film and there were several industry professionals in attendance. Had a fun time at a few before and after parties as well. I will post a few images online from the event.

Thanks LAFF for making my weekend great!

Doug Fahl’s Demo Reel now online June 18, 2009

Now that I finally have a few films released, I was able to put together a decent demo reel. You can see clips from Speak Not; ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction; and PUNCH.

You can also view the demo reel on my website.