About the Event
For the first time ever, Riverside City College brings a horror film festival to town. “A Monstrous Film Festival of Horror” splatters the screen with buckets of cinematic gore on October 12th, 2013. The festival promises to deliver a gruesome bevy of terrifying, and sometimeshilarious delights. A body of original short films produced by student filmmakers will be showcased and their tales will be immortalized on the silver screen. So prepare yourself for a night of spinechilling
experiences.

 

The festival will feature special guest Ron Chaney and his traveling exhibition of classic horror memorabilia. Come and enjoy a showcase of art, costumes and regalia from the private collection of both Lon Chaney Sr. and Lon Chaney Jr., legendary horror film actors. Their careers have collectively spanned
over 100 years, with notable roles like the Phantom, Quasimodo, the Wolf Man, Frankenstein, and the Mummy.

 

About the RCC Film and Television Program
The RCC Film and Television program trains students for careers in the film and television industry. According to director Bud Tedesco, “The most important thing is that we want to turn out students who can be employed". One alumnus of the program is Clayton Sandell, who now works as a reporter for ABC
News, Los Angeles. There are many other students who are now working in television production for networks such as MTV and KCET. Many graduates of the program have gone on to film schools such as USC, Chapman, UCLA, Northridge and Fullerton. The RCC Film and Television program has provided
the most comprehensive training for it’s students, allowing them the ability to advance rapidly in the industry.

 

Festival Contributor (Partial list)

 

Bud Tedesco – RCC Film and Television Director.
Bud worked at ABC Television for more than 20 years. He edited hundreds of videos for ABC and worked as a cinematographer on numerous TV specials. Bud also produced and wrote a children’s series and produced and directed a documentary program on aging. He is an Assistant Professor at Riverside
City College where he has taught television production for the past 20 years.

 

Eric Fox – Special Effects Artist.
Eric is a selftrained special effects and makeup artist featured on Season 4 of Face Off on the Syfy channel. He currently runs his shop MorbX FX with his wife Sheri in Riverside. They specialize in practical makeup effects, creature suits, prosthetics, props, sculpting, molding, masks, custom pieces and
gore effects.

 

Ron Chaney - CEO of Chaney Entertainment, Inc.

Ron is the greatgrandson of Lon Chaney Sr. and the grandson of Lon Chaney Jr. As the president and CEO of Chaney Entertainment, Inc, Ron travels and shares the legacy of his family’s work. Recently, Ron had a display of photographs and statues exhibiting his family’s work at the Riverside City College

 

BiAnnual Film Festival for the audience to enjoy.
Links to website and social media –
www.rccfilm.com
www.facebook.com/rccfilm
www.instagram.com/rccfilm
www.twitter.com/rccfilm

 

Frequently Asked Questions
1. What to expect?
A collection of original 1 to 10 minute films produced by RCC students will be screened in two blocks, separated by a brief intermission. The screening will be followed by an award ceremony. 
2. How much will the tickets cost?
Tickets are $8.50.
3. How do I purchase my tickets?
Tickets can be purchased at the Landis Auditorium Box Office and online at www.landispac.com
or by calling (951) 222-8100.
4. Where will the films be screening?
The films will be screening in Landis Auditorium. 4800 Magnolia Ave Riverside Ca 92506.
5. When do the doors open?
Doors to Landis Auditorium will open at 6:00pm on October 12th and the show begins at
7:00pm.
6. Will there be parking available?
Free parking will be available on the Riverside City College Campus.
7. Can I bring children?
Content may not be suitable for young children so it is not advised.
8. How do I contribute to the film festival?
If you are interested in contributing to our festival, all donations can be made out to RCC TV
Trust. For your generosity, there are several avenues for us to recognize your business as we
prepare for the show.
9. Where do my contributions go?
All contributions will go to scholarships for students participating at the student Monstrous
Film Festival of Horror. Additional funds will also be used to supplement the festival.