ZP International Motion Pictures

Dark Woods Convention is a new and exciting Horror and Paranormal event being held in Pikeville, Ky. The idea of the convention was brought about by David “Goose” Goslin, a indy film maker of 148 Productions, winner of best motion picture under 30 minutes for “Killdo” at the World Independent Film Expo, and a police officer who lives in Hindman, Ky.

He picked Pikeville because nothing of this nature has ever been done there before. Knowing it will be a huge success, Goose spoke with three other indy film making companies who he has worked with in the past and knew they would be up for the challenge of bringing this convention to life.

Joining 148 Productions is JustUS League Films, LLC whose feature debut film “Mountain Mafia” featuring Tiffany Shepis, Al Snow, Tim Wilson, Amy Hayes, Mike Holman and introducing Casey Miracle will wrap later this year, Can Too Entertainment, producers on the thriller “Stash” featuring Debbie Rochon and Billy W. Blackwell that was featured on G4, and FilmDyne, LLC in production with JLF on “Mountain Mafia”.

For simply their love of the horror and paranormal, these four companies are joining forces to bring a premier event to everyone. Being held at the prestigious Landmark Inn in Pikeville Ky., Dark Woods Con will offer vendor tables of all varieties, a film festival and numerous stars and celebrities who will be there to meet and greet and sign autographs. Dark Woods Con will truly be the “Can’t Miss Event” of the year and an incredibly frightening experience. But heed the warning, “Don’t go in Alone!”

Guests at Dark Woods include Michael Berryman, Ari Lehman, Tiffany Shepis, Alex Del Monacco, Al Snow, Daniel Emery Taylor, Stacey Dixon, Kayla Perkins, Billy Blackwell, Billy Tackett, Jeff Mitchell, Leslie Rogers, Dave and Mary Conley, Dick Warlock, Joel Robinson, Jacob Ennis, The Villebillies, Bastards of Horror, Infernal Dreams, and many many more.

ZP International will be represented by George Bonilla, Todd Burrows, and David Sowder.

Check our www.darkwoodscon.com for ticket information.   

George Bonilla, Todd Burrows, and Frank Santoroski will be representing ZP International at Dark Woods Con 2010 March 5 - 7 2010 at the Landmark Innin Pikeville, Ky! 

ZP fans will see many familiar faces on the guest list including Ari Lehman, Daniel Emery Taylor, Jim O’Rear, Billy Blackwell, Casey Miracle, Kayla Perkins, David Fultz, Jerry Williams, Greg Brock, and Cherokee Hall.

There will be a number of other celebrity guests, paranormal guests, artists, musicians, filmmakers and horror media personalities.

This first-year show promises to be a great time, and offers a film fest along with the show.

Ticket information is available at www.darkwoodscon.com

The new venue for Concave XXXI is…
The Best Western Motor Inn of Bowling Green, KY. Reservations can be made by calling 270-782-3800. Make sure you specify that you are with Concave so you get our special rate of $62.99 a night. There is no room lottery so rooms are first come first serve. Although they have many more rooms than the Hampton Inn had they may still fill up. The overflow hotel is the Comfort Inn (270) 843-1163 which shares a parking lot with the main hotel.
We are very excited about this move as it allows us a little elbow room and growing space! See you all there!

Truly there is no way to easily describe this Convention. The longest running Science Fiction Convention in Kentucky Concave is a relax-a-con. No big celebrities, no panels, just fandom and fun. Although Concave offers no formal programming we will continue to offer a 24-hour consuite, gaming program, films by the pool, a Saturday banquet, art show and auction, huxter room and… well… Parties!!

Concave XXXI begins Friday February 26th and runs through Sunday February 28th.

A Convention for Fans of Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy, Gaming, Anime, Paranormal, Costuming, Films, Artist, Celebrities, Comics, Haunting…so much more!

ZP International will be guests at the 2010 version of Con Nooga: the Mulit-Fandom Convention.  While George Bonilla and Todd Burrows will represent ZP International, there will be many familiar faces for ZP fans. Among others, expect to see Alex Del Monacco, Kayla Perkins, Jason Crowe, and Roni Jonah.

The convention kicks off Friday February 19 and runs through Sunday February 21. The location is the Historical Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel and Convention Center Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Visit www.connooga.com for more information or to purchase tickets. 

Hear George Bonilla on the program LAW TALK with Russ Croley. Bonilla discusses the legal aspects and challenges facing the Indie Filmmaker in the modern era. LAW TALK with Russ Croley can be found Fridays at 8pm at www.ali-fm.com .

Or click this link to hear Bonilla’s Interview

www.zpmovies.com/LawTalk.mp3

With the Director’s Cut version of THE EDISON DEATH MACHINE making waves, ZP International has a limited number of the Original Theatrical Release version of THE EDISON DEATH MACHINE being offered for sale at special price.

The sale price is set at $9.95 with FREE SHIPPING.

THE EDISON DEATH MACHINE received rave reviews and was named BEST SCIENCE FICTION FEATURE at ICFLM 2007, and also won the award for BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS at FRIGHT NIGHT FILM FEST 2006.

Act Now, this special price won’t last long, or treat yourself to any of the other ZP International titles on DVD at the ZP store.

www.zpmovies.com/index_files/zpstore.htm  

ZOMBIE HUNTERS ABROAD has named ZP International CEO as a “Master Zombie Hunter.” The award was based on Bonilla’s contribution to the Zombie Film genre. Bonilla wrote and directed the films ZOMBIE PLANET, ZOMBIE PLANET II, and THE KANE CHRONICLES.

ZOMBIE HUNTERS ABROAD is a site for fans of Zombie films, literature, and culture.  The group is administrated by Kyle Isaacs. In the photo below, Bonilla accepts the MASTER ZOMBIE HUNTER recognition from Isaacs.

More information is available at www.zombiehuntersabroad.com

Pick upthe December issue of HORROR HOUND Magazine (issue#20) and see a photo of HELL-EPHONE villain, The Seamonster.

The life-sized Seamonster figure was built by GORE GALORE STORE make-up artist Jake Rich based on a concept by George Bonilla. During the fall film festival season, The Seamonster figure accompanied ZP International to several shows and conventions.

In HORROR HOUND Magazine, the Seamonster figure appears in a photo wrap up of the Louisville, KY FRIGHT NIGHT FILM FESTIVAL.

Richmond, KY, December 21, 2009: ZP International Motion Pictures announced that they will begin shooting their new feature film, Santa Claus vs. The Zombies, in early January. Principal photography will continue through March of 2010.

The new feature promises to be a light-hearted family friendly film. The original screenplay by George Bonilla is based on a concept by Jet Rosas and Strange Holiday Comics. Bonilla is also slated to direct the feature.

“This is an ambitious project,” said Bonilla, “But, as we have proven in the past, our team has the talent and tenacity to tackle this film head-on. Story development and pre-production has gone well thus far and we are quickly moving towards full-production.”

This will be the eighth feature, but the first family/comedy film, for the Independent film company based in the greater Lexington, KY metro area. The company’s other projects include Hell-ephone, Monstrosity, Dance With a Vampire, Zombie Planet: The Kane Chronicles, and the award-winning feature The Edison Death Machine. In 2008, George Bonilla was named ‘Kentucky Filmmaker of the Year.’

“I’m really looking forward to getting back on the set,” added Bonilla, “We’ve been out on the road promoting Hell-ephone, and we’ve spent quite a bit of time in pre-production for Santa Claus vs. the Zombies, but making films is what we do best and I’m truly excited to get back in the director’s chair and bring this project to life.”

Producers on the project include Tammy Bonilla, Todd Burrows, Douglas Campbell, and Russell Coy.  The film is scheduled to be released during the 2010 Holiday season. 

Artist Billy Tackett and his wife, Heather, are sponsoring a charity event called Who ARTED? A TWISTED Art Sale & Exhibit.

For Who ARTED?, the Tacketts put out a call to artists and asked some of their friends to donate a piece for the auction. All artists were given an old 33 rpm LP to create their masterpiece with. Some have used it as a canvas, some have made sculptures and some have–er, well, you just have to see for yourself!

Members of De Los Muertos will be beltin’ out some twisted Christmas carols and the Pickled Brothers will be doin’ some of their bug eatin’, fire breathin’, bed of nails layin’ entertainment for your enjoyment.