Writer/Director Jerome Yoo took his cloistered feelings of stifled creativity and claustrophobia from the pandemic and poured them into the creation of his idiosyncratic short River Boy Blues. Inspired by an old folk tale, with injections of fantasy and an improvised approach to production, River Boy Blues follows a troubled teen couple on an outlandish trip to find a happy home for a pet turtle. Their relationship is far from ideal and nothing in this selfish pair’s path seems planned but this chaos is as delightful as it is confusing. Yoo overcame the restrictions of a small crew and limited resources by adopting a guerilla shooting style which echoed his continually adaptive approach to the film’s script. As River Boy Blues premieres on Dn’s pages today, we speak to Yoo about the freedom he found in his less structured production process, the procedures put in place...
- 3/21/2024
- by Sarah Smith
- Directors Notes
Step into the twisted but beautiful reality of Influencer, where social media’s shiny veneer is peeled back to expose the dark secrets lurking beneath. Directed by Kurtis David Harder, with a wickedly clever script co-written with Tesh Guttikonda, this thrilling ride takes us from idyllic Thailand landscapes to the unnerving depths of an influencer’s world.
“[Influencer] constantly subverts expectations with a plot that darts in unforeseen directions. “
Madison (Emily Tennant), a popular social media influencer, seems to have it all as she flaunts her envy-inducing life on Instagram. However, her trip to Thailand turns out to be far from glamorous. That is until she crosses paths with CW (Cassandra Naud), an enigmatic traveler who offers her a taste of authenticity and companionship during a long-distance break-up. As they share local experiences and delve into the stark contrasts between Madison’s virtual existence and CW’s offline freedom, the story takes an unexpected turn.
“[Influencer] constantly subverts expectations with a plot that darts in unforeseen directions. “
Madison (Emily Tennant), a popular social media influencer, seems to have it all as she flaunts her envy-inducing life on Instagram. However, her trip to Thailand turns out to be far from glamorous. That is until she crosses paths with CW (Cassandra Naud), an enigmatic traveler who offers her a taste of authenticity and companionship during a long-distance break-up. As they share local experiences and delve into the stark contrasts between Madison’s virtual existence and CW’s offline freedom, the story takes an unexpected turn.
- 5/25/2023
- by Kimberley Elizabeth
Step into the twisted but beautiful reality of Influencer, where social media’s shiny veneer is peeled back to expose the dark secrets lurking beneath. Directed by Kurtis David Harder, with a wickedly clever script co-written with Tesh Guttikonda, this thrilling ride takes us from idyllic Thailand landscapes to the unnerving depths of an influencer’s world.
“[Influencer] constantly subverts expectations with a plot that darts in unforeseen directions. “
Madison (Emily Tennant), a popular social media influencer, seems to have it all as she flaunts her envy-inducing life on Instagram. However, her trip to Thailand turns out to be far from glamorous. That is until she crosses paths with CW (Cassandra Naud), an enigmatic traveler who offers her a taste of authenticity and companionship during a long-distance break-up. As they share local experiences and delve into the stark contrasts between Madison’s virtual existence and CW’s offline freedom, the story takes an unexpected turn.
“[Influencer] constantly subverts expectations with a plot that darts in unforeseen directions. “
Madison (Emily Tennant), a popular social media influencer, seems to have it all as she flaunts her envy-inducing life on Instagram. However, her trip to Thailand turns out to be far from glamorous. That is until she crosses paths with CW (Cassandra Naud), an enigmatic traveler who offers her a taste of authenticity and companionship during a long-distance break-up. As they share local experiences and delve into the stark contrasts between Madison’s virtual existence and CW’s offline freedom, the story takes an unexpected turn.
- 5/25/2023
- by Kimberley Elizabeth
Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural, will be releasing writer/director Kurtis David Harder’s horror film Influencer on May 26th. The movie will also be available to stream on AMC+, and with just a couple weeks to go until its streaming premiere date arrives a trailer for the film has dropped online. You can check the trailer out in the embed above, and take a look at the Influencer poster at the bottom of this article.
Influencer racked up multiple awards while making the festival rounds. Harder wrote the script with Tesh Guttikonda, crafting the story of Madison, a popular social media influencer who is having a lonely and uneventful trip in Thailand despite what she tells her followers on Instagram. While reflecting on her boyfriend canceling the trip, she meets CW, a fearless and enigmatic traveler who offers to take her to...
Influencer racked up multiple awards while making the festival rounds. Harder wrote the script with Tesh Guttikonda, crafting the story of Madison, a popular social media influencer who is having a lonely and uneventful trip in Thailand despite what she tells her followers on Instagram. While reflecting on her boyfriend canceling the trip, she meets CW, a fearless and enigmatic traveler who offers to take her to...
- 5/3/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
‘Influencer’ Trailer – Shudder Releasing New Horror Movie from ‘Spiral’ Director Kurtis David Harder
The director of Shudder’s horror movie Spiral, Kurtis David Harder is back with new movie Influencer, and Shudder has released the official trailer. You’ll find it down below.
Influencer begins streaming on May 26, only on Shudder and AMC+.
Shudder’s Emily Gotto says, “Influencer is a thought-provoking and suspenseful exploration of the world of social media, and we are thrilled to share it with Shudder members this spring as part of an already exciting lineup of some of the best in horror filmmaking.”
“Influencer tells the story of Madison (Emily Tennant), a popular social media influencer who is having a lonely and uneventful trip in Thailand despite what she tells her followers on Instagram. While reflecting on her boyfriend canceling the trip, she meets CW (Cassandra Naud), a fearless and enigmatic traveler who offers to take her to some of the most Instagram-worthy locations. Together they share authentic meals and drinks with locals,...
Influencer begins streaming on May 26, only on Shudder and AMC+.
Shudder’s Emily Gotto says, “Influencer is a thought-provoking and suspenseful exploration of the world of social media, and we are thrilled to share it with Shudder members this spring as part of an already exciting lineup of some of the best in horror filmmaking.”
“Influencer tells the story of Madison (Emily Tennant), a popular social media influencer who is having a lonely and uneventful trip in Thailand despite what she tells her followers on Instagram. While reflecting on her boyfriend canceling the trip, she meets CW (Cassandra Naud), a fearless and enigmatic traveler who offers to take her to some of the most Instagram-worthy locations. Together they share authentic meals and drinks with locals,...
- 5/3/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Summer 2023 Film Highlights Here’s what’s coming to Shudder this Summer! Please let us know if you have any interest in covering the below films. Influencer Directed by Kurtis David Harder Streaming on Shudder May 26th Director: Kurtis David Harder Writer: Kurtis David Harder, Tesh Guttikonda Cast: Cassandra Naud, Emily Tennant, Rory …
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- 4/27/2023
- by Janel Spiegel
- Horror News
The director of Shudder’s horror movie Spiral, Kurtis David Harder is back with new movie Influencer, and Deadline reports that Shudder has acquired the film for multiple territories.
Influencer will debut on Shudder in Spring 2023.
“Influencer tells the story of Madison (Emily Tennant), a popular social media influencer who is having a lonely and uneventful trip in Thailand despite what she tells her followers on Instagram. While reflecting on her boyfriend canceling the trip, she meets CW (Cassandra Naud), a fearless and enigmatic traveler who offers to take her to some of the most Instagram-worthy locations. Together they share authentic meals and drinks with locals, discussing the differences between Madison’s online presence and CW’s lack of one.
“After showing Madison all of the amazing sights, things take a different turn when CW brings her to a surprise location — a deserted island that is completely off the grid.
Influencer will debut on Shudder in Spring 2023.
“Influencer tells the story of Madison (Emily Tennant), a popular social media influencer who is having a lonely and uneventful trip in Thailand despite what she tells her followers on Instagram. While reflecting on her boyfriend canceling the trip, she meets CW (Cassandra Naud), a fearless and enigmatic traveler who offers to take her to some of the most Instagram-worthy locations. Together they share authentic meals and drinks with locals, discussing the differences between Madison’s online presence and CW’s lack of one.
“After showing Madison all of the amazing sights, things take a different turn when CW brings her to a surprise location — a deserted island that is completely off the grid.
- 2/8/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Shudder has acquired multiple territories for the indie thriller Influencer from Kurtis David Harder — the filmmaker with whom it’s previously been in business on titles like Spiral. The award-winning feature, which launched its festival run at last year’s Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, will bow on the streamer this spring in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Ireland, Spain, Portugal and Latin America.
Influencer tells the story of Madison (Emily Tennant), a popular social media influencer who is having a lonely and uneventful trip in Thailand despite what she tells her followers on Instagram. While reflecting on her boyfriend canceling the trip, she meets CW (Cassandra Naud), a fearless and enigmatic traveler who offers to take her to some of the most Instagram-worthy locations. Together they share authentic meals and drinks with locals, discussing the differences between Madison’s online presence and CW’s lack of one.
Influencer tells the story of Madison (Emily Tennant), a popular social media influencer who is having a lonely and uneventful trip in Thailand despite what she tells her followers on Instagram. While reflecting on her boyfriend canceling the trip, she meets CW (Cassandra Naud), a fearless and enigmatic traveler who offers to take her to some of the most Instagram-worthy locations. Together they share authentic meals and drinks with locals, discussing the differences between Madison’s online presence and CW’s lack of one.
- 2/8/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
First footage from horror-thriller Influencer, which shot in Thailand late last year.
US sales veteran Jack Campbell and Rebecca Campbell have launched the Arizona-based Jackrabbit Media to focus on sales and acquisitions of third-party features, AVoD aggregation and in-house productions.
The husband-and-wife team plans to produce two to three commercial films a year and will be at their booth on the Croisette next week in Cannes to introduce the slate and business plan to longtime and new industry partners.
Jack Campbell serves as Jackrabbit Media president and CEO and has been in sales for 21 years. Rebecca is COO and hails...
US sales veteran Jack Campbell and Rebecca Campbell have launched the Arizona-based Jackrabbit Media to focus on sales and acquisitions of third-party features, AVoD aggregation and in-house productions.
The husband-and-wife team plans to produce two to three commercial films a year and will be at their booth on the Croisette next week in Cannes to introduce the slate and business plan to longtime and new industry partners.
Jack Campbell serves as Jackrabbit Media president and CEO and has been in sales for 21 years. Rebecca is COO and hails...
- 5/10/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
First footage from horror-thriller Influencer, which shot in Thailand late last year.
On the eve of Cannes sales veteran Jack Campbell and Rebecca Campbell have launched Arizona-based Jackrabbit Media focused on sales and acquisitions of third-party features, AVoD aggregation and in-house productions.
The husband-and-wife team plans to produce two to three commercial films a year and will be at their booth on the Croisette to introduce the slate and business plan to longtime and new industry partners.
Jack Campbell serves as Jackrabbit Media president and CEO and has been in sales for 21 years. Rebecca is named COO and hails from...
On the eve of Cannes sales veteran Jack Campbell and Rebecca Campbell have launched Arizona-based Jackrabbit Media focused on sales and acquisitions of third-party features, AVoD aggregation and in-house productions.
The husband-and-wife team plans to produce two to three commercial films a year and will be at their booth on the Croisette to introduce the slate and business plan to longtime and new industry partners.
Jack Campbell serves as Jackrabbit Media president and CEO and has been in sales for 21 years. Rebecca is named COO and hails from...
- 5/10/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Fifty percent of selections directed by women.
Telefilm Canada announced on Tuesday (August 18) the 16 filmmaker teams and first feature and narrative web projects selected for 2020-21 Talent To Watch programme.
Telefilm and Talent Fund will invest more than Usd $1663,000 (C$2.2m) in the English- and French-language work. Thirteen of the 16 teams are culturally diverse, with one who self-identifies as gender diverse. Fifty percent of the stories are directed by women.
For the first time, feature film projects will receive Usd $113,389, up from Usd $94,490 in support. Talent Fund is backed by private donations and launched in 2012 and to date has raised...
Telefilm Canada announced on Tuesday (August 18) the 16 filmmaker teams and first feature and narrative web projects selected for 2020-21 Talent To Watch programme.
Telefilm and Talent Fund will invest more than Usd $1663,000 (C$2.2m) in the English- and French-language work. Thirteen of the 16 teams are culturally diverse, with one who self-identifies as gender diverse. Fifty percent of the stories are directed by women.
For the first time, feature film projects will receive Usd $113,389, up from Usd $94,490 in support. Talent Fund is backed by private donations and launched in 2012 and to date has raised...
- 8/18/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
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