ZP International Motion Pictures

Richmond, KY: September 1, 2010 – ZP International Motion Pictures made the stunning announcement today that their latest feature film, Santa Claus Versus the Zombies, will be released in 3-D. 

Utilizing a new cutting-edge 3-D conversion process, ZP International’s new film brings the 3-D experience to the home viewer without having to purchase any equipment other than a standard DVD player.  Santa Claus Versus the Zombies will be the first motion picture to be released with this new 3-D conversion process. 

ZP International CEO George Bonilla stated “We have been working with inventors Randy French and Daniel Widener, as they have developed this 3-D conversion process. We had tested an early version of their 3-D conversion. Since then, they have really upped the ante. With continued research and development, they have created a 3-D experience that rivals what the major studios are putting out now.”

“We are very excited to be able to make this announcement. I have to say, the finished product is spectacular. Randy and Daniel have really done some fine work with this 3-D conversion process.  This will open many doors for the Independent filmmaker looking to take their work to the next level.”

Co-inventor Randy French stated, “We are very happy to be working with the ZP International team. Everyone is extremely creative and we have future plans in the works on pushing the 3-D world to its maximum potential”

Santa Claus versus the Zombies is the tenth film from the Richmond, KY based film studio.  The film is the first family-friendly release from Bonilla and company, who are best known for horror and thrillers like Zombie Planet, Hell-ephone, Monstrosity, and the award-winning film, The Edison Death Machine.

The film was shot entirely in the state of Kentucky at locations in Berea, Richmond, Irvine, and Frankfort.  

The horror-comedy film, written and directed by Bonilla, tells the story of a suburban family trapped in their home following a Zombie Plague.  Along for the ride are a couple of elves, and an actor that just might be the real Santa Claus.  They struggle against zombie attacks, as the President hatches a plan to rescue Santa and save Christmas for all of humanity.

The film stars Billy W. Blackwell, Alex del Monacco, Cassidy Rae Owens, David LeMoine, Claude Miles, Stacey T. Gillespie, Tony Armstrong, Kayla Perkins and Frank Santoroski. Producers on the project include Tammy Bonilla, Todd Burrows, and David Sowder.

This fun holiday film is slated for a world-wide release in both standard and 3-D versions in November 2010, just in time for families to enjoy during the holidays.  More information about ZP International, George Bonilla, and their films is available at www.zpmovies.com

ZP International will be guests at a special event ‘Celebrate Your Independents’ celebrating the spirit of independent comic books and films.

The show will take place on July 3rd at A+ Comics on 123 Southland Drive in Lexington, KY.   Some of the other special guests include Robert Kirkman from The Walking Dead, Cory Walker from Invincible and Kenn Minter from The Experts. The store hours on Saturday are from 11am - 7pm.

A+ Comics is expecting a record crowd for the event, and ZP International’s George Bonilla and Todd Burrows are expected to appear. More information is available at www.apluscominsonline.com

Dateline, Richmond, KY.

The WORLD INDEPENDENT FILM EXPO returns to Richmond Kentucky for it’s second year. The first year showed much larger than expected crowds. This year promises to not disappoint its fans. “We will have some great movies and some really wonderful guests” said George Bonilla one of the co-founders. He, along with Anthony Hudson started the festival last year. It is also called the WIFE EXPO after it’s call letters. “WIFE was much bigger last year than we had hoped it would be” said Anthony Hudson “So large that we have moved to a bigger venue”. This year the show is to take place in the RICHMOND CENTER MALL. 50, 000 square feet of floor space. GILLIUMS SPORTS BAR and complex will play host to the seminars and viewing areas. A VIP only lounge has been set aside for the event. Guests this year include DAVID and MARY CONLEY from CBS’s THE AMAZING RACE. Winner CHRIS DOHERTY from the show SURVIVOR. Wrestling legend AL SNOW. Model and actress ALEX DEL MONACCO and many, many more. The event is also a networking and educational venue for filmmakers and fans alike. It features several seminars including “STUNT FIGHTING 101” hosted by BLACK BELT HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE DAVID FULTZ! “HOW TO DIRECT hosted by THOMAS PHILLIPS. MAKE YOUR MOVIE NOW Hosted by GEORGE BONILLA. HOW TO GET ON A REALITY SHOW hosted by the CONLEY’S and CHRIS DOHERTY. ACTING ON FILM hosted by STACEY GILLESPIE and featuring a who’s how of local and regional actors. More are being added daily.

But, one of the biggest draws is sure to be the OPEN AUDITIONS being held for the shows BIG BROTHER, THE AMAZING RACE and SURVIVOR. These taped auditions are for everyone and are free. Auditions will be taped by the Legendary DAVID RUPP and crew from INFERNAL DREAM! The tapes will then be handed over to the CONLEYS who will be delivering the tapes directly to the casting agent for all three shows. “You have a much better chance at being seen on these tapes than going to a hundred “cattle calls” Said Mr. Bonilla. “These tapes are to be placed directly into the hands of the lady who actually books the people on the shows” Said Mr. Hudson.

The event takes place on May 14th-16th. The auditions will be held on Sat the 15th 9-5.

For more info and tickets go to www.wifeexpo.com

Here’s your chance to be part of the 2010 WIFE expo, we are looking for 15 volunteers to help make this the best WIFE expo yet..

Email Promoter Anthony Hudson at:

publisher@kyontap.com

The 2010 World Independent Film Expo has announced the first round of official selections to be shown at the 2010 show. The Second Round of Selections will be announced on April 20th and the Third and Final round on April 25th.

Freaked

Dreaming Anastasia

To Fly

Journal

VictimEYES

Vitruvius’ Toybox

The Last Rendezvous 2:Retribution

Person of Interest

The Last Tempation of Fluffy

Zombie Militia

The Landlord

Postpartum

Honk if you Love Zombies

Smoke

Cannonball

Feathered Italian Films, good friends of ZP International, made this announcement:

ZP International’s award-winning film, ‘The Edison Death Machine’ is now available for On Demand purchase in various select Cable TV markets.

‘The Edison Death Machine’ was honored as ‘Best Science Fiction Feature’ at ICFLM in 2007, and picked up an award for ‘Best Special Effects’ at Fright Night 2006. The film stars Stacey T. Gillespie, Ashley Arkels, Billy W. Blackwell, Cherokee Hall, Frank Santoroski and Jermaine Greene.

“This film holds a special place in my heart,” said writer/director George Bonilla. “There was a tremendous amount of work that went into this film, and it shows through in the finished product. I am excited that the blooming On Demand market gives us yet another avenue to bring our films to the public.”  

 If you can’t get ‘The Edison Death Machine’ in your area…call your local cable provider and suggest that they add the title to their lineup.  DVD copies of the film and the directors cut are available at www.zpmovies.com

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.   

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.