The wins keep coming for a hilarious horror short out of Chicago. Daily Planet Productions is thrilled to announce that their latest short film, “Room Tone,” has clinched two prestigious awards at the Oscar-Qualifying Indy Shorts Film Festival. The film won both the Horror Award and the Audience Choice Horror Award, a testament to its spine-chilling and innovative storytelling.
“Room Tone,” which premiered at Fantastic Fest, has been making waves in the film festival circuit, including selection in five Oscar-Qualifying festivals to date. The film’s unique premise, involving a sound technician’s desperate struggle to capture the perfect “room tone” amidst disruptive coworkers, resonates deeply with both horror enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.
Director Michael Gabriele expressed his excitement, stating, “I feel like everyone has met a version of the ‘sound guy’ on set, and I’m so glad that the film unites us in our shared experiences. This recognition at Indy Shorts, is truly a gratifying validation of our team’s hard work.”
Here’s a look at the trailer for this award winner…
Executive Producer Scott Marvel added, “Even though this is a short film, you can see Daily Planet’s experience with :30 commercials in action. “Room Tone” tells a tight, compelling story that keeps the audience engaged from start to finish.”
Here is Scott and the rest of the team at the Indy Shorts Q&A following their screening…
Producer Amy Stewart also shared her enthusiasm: “This film is evidence of a strong, caring film community in Chicago. Everyone chipped in to make this fun idea come to life, from donated gear, to working 3 overnights with energy and a smile.”
Daily Planet Productions extends heartfelt thanks to all collaborators and vendors who contributed to the film’s success. Special recognition goes to Sonixphere and Bounce Sound for their exceptional support in the film’s sound design and post-production.
Congrats to Room Tone director Michael Gabriele (front right) all the award winners at Indy Shorts this year!
For more information about “Room Tone” and its festival tour, visit dailyplanetltd.com or follow the team on social media via Instagram @dailyplanetproductions @michaelgabrieledirector.
Credits for Room Tone
Production Company : Daily Planet Productions, Ltd.
Director: Michael Gabriele
Written by: Michael Gabriele and Danny Rhodes
Executive Producer: Scott Marvel
Produced by: Amy Stewart and Danny Rhodes
Director of Photography: Paul Incapreo
Camera Operator: Mitch Buss
AC: Michael Kubaszak and Michael Pavlison
DIT: Randall Tockes
Camera Gear: Daufenbach Camera
G&E Gear: Filmgear Chicago
Sound Gear Props: Second City Sound and Communications and Joe Bogdan/Bigfoot Productions
Music by: Sonixphere
Music Creative Director: Greg Allan
Original Score: Tony Elfers
Additional Music: Gary Guzman, Jeffery Paul Ciampa, Keith Horn, Doug Beiden
Sound Design and Mix: Mark Ruff/Bounce Sound Studios
Dialogue Edit and Foley: Jason Hoban/Bounce Sound Studios
Special Effects, Makeup, and Props: Cyle Williamson
Grip: Emmanuel Terrell, Paul Odrobina, Steve Black
Sound: Lee Hart and Elan Lafontaine
Associate Producer: Lisa Cisneros, Mike McNamara
Production Assistants: Brittanie Boeck and Jeannine Ringland Zwirn
Color Grade: Jeff Altman
Edit: Michael Gabriele
VFX and Graphics: Tim Berthiaume, Brad Naugle, Ashley Lee, Thomas Donaldson
Cast: Mickey O’Sullivan, Angela Aiello, LaShon Barton, Brittanie Boeck, Jay Cabrera, Scott Marvel, Danny Rhodes, Jeff Zarinelli
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