UPDATED: 02/21/2007 11:36 AM

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FILTHY has been nominated as BEST INDIE/B-MOVIE of 2004 on the INTERNET HORROR AWARDS!  Polls closed at midnight on 1/20/05.  Winners will be announced in late January.  The producers of "Filthy" wish to thank Horror Bob and the staff of the INTERNET HORROR AWARDS!

- 1/20/05

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Hip Tampa Bay newspaper the WEEKLY PLANET celebrates the BEST OF THE BAY with HUGE PARTY on DEC. 17th, 2004 - JOHN BIEBRICH ("Rocky") voted BEST ACTOR IN TAMPA BAY 

 

In celebration of all the winners of the BEST OF THE BAY contest, Tampa Bay's WEEKLY PLANET newspaper is hosting a huge party in Tampa.  Actor/comedian JOHN BIEBRICH, who played "Rocky" in "Filthy" was chosen BEST ACTOR IN TAMPA BAY in the BEST OF THE BAY Reader's Poll.  Come out and cheer John on at this very cool Brouhaha!

WEEKLY PLANET WINNER'S RECEPTION

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16th, 2004

6pm-8pm (optional Brewery Tour 5pm-6pm)

THE YUENGLING BREWERY

11111 NORTH 30th STREET

TAMPA, FLORIDA

Includes: Light hors d' oeuvres & beer samples

More info: yuengling800@msn.com

12/11/04

- 7/30/04

The ORLANDO WEEKLY mentioned FILTHY in a column about the BROUHAHA FILM & VIDEO SHOWCASE.  Film critic STEVE SCHNEIDER called filmmakers Andy Lalino and John Karliss "Shoo-ins for the award Best Use of a Disembodied ****tum ".  Click HERE to read the ORLANDO WEEKLY article.

- 6/10/04

- 5/28/04

FILTHY was mentioned in various Tampa Bay publications, mentioning it's screening at the Tambay Film Festival: The Weekly Planet newspaper and the Tampa Tribune's Friday Extra section.  Click HERE to read the Weekly Planet article.

- 4/28/04

** DATE/TIME ANNOUNCED! **

"FILTHY"  - OFFICIAL SELECTION OF THE TAMBAY FILM FESTIVAL!

- 2/11/04 **UPDATED 4/9/04

- 2/11/04  **UPDATED 3/3/04

"FILTHY"  - INVADES NEW YORK!  OFFICIAL SELECTION AT THE NEW YORK SHORT FILM FESTIVAL!

- 3/3/04

- 2/11/04

- 2/11/04

- 2/11/04

"DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH - THE MAKING OF FILTHY" TO PLAY AT "SAINTS & SINNERS IV" FILM FESTIVAL!

- 11/29/03

FOR MORE PICTURES FROM THE CRYSTAL REEL AWARD CEREMONIES, CLICK HERE! 

On Saturday, Nov. 22nd, select cast/crew members of 'Filthy' took home 5 Awards at the Crystal Reels.  The Crystal Reel Awards celebrate the finest in Florida filmmaking, and are the state of Florida's version of the Academy Awards.  The event was a lavish suit and tie affair, hosted by David Faustino, "Bud Bundy" on TV's "Married With Children".  The ceremonies were held at the Belleview Mido resort hotel in Clearwater, Florida.  'Filthy' was honored with the following:

• BEST ACTRESS - Sheri Lawrence (Silver Award)

• BEST ACTRESS - Jennifer Bass (Bronze Award)

• BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Dave A. Barrett (Bronze Award)

• BEST EDITOR - Tom Linkiewicz (Bronze Award)

• BEST ART DIRECTION - Kevin Bailey (Silver Award)

SPECIAL NOTE: To all the nominees that were not recognized, please know that you're winners too, in every sense of the word.

- 6/19/03  ***UPDATED 11/28/03

- 10/5/03  *UPDATED 11/28/03

Pictures just added from the HALLOWEEN HORROR PICTURE SHOW featuring Fangoria.com's and The Horror Channel.com's own UNCLE CREEPY!

- 11/11/03

'FILTHY' TAKES TOP HONORS AT THE CHICAGO HORRORFEST - VOTED "BEST OF THE FEST" BY AUDIENCE

FILTHY, along with 5 other films, was honored as a BEST OF THE FEST selection at the CHICAGO HORRORFEST FILM FESTIVAL for the year 2003!  CHICAGO HORRORFEST is not a competitive event, rather the honor goes to films, voted on by the audience, which were recognized as the best selections of the festival, in which FILTHY was one!  The producers wish to thank festival organizer Jason R. Davis and his staff, as well as the audience members who helped choose FILTHY for this honor (especially the Patricoski clan!).

CHICAGO HORRORFEST FILM FESTIVAL

- 11/6/03

FILTHY and its creator ANDY LALINO were recently featured in columnist KEVIN WALKER's article  "FILTHY -  HORROR FLICK RICH WITH AWARDS", published in the Nov. 10th edition of the TAMPA TRIBUNE.  Kevin's article was very supportive of the film and spotlighted the numerous awards FILTHY has been honored with.  The producers are very grateful to Kevin Walker, film critic Bob Ross, and the Tampa Tribune for their support of Florida filmmaking.  With support like this, we're going to put Florida on the map when it comes to making movies!  "The Rail" can be found in the Baylife section of the Tampa Tribune.

 Click HERE to read Kevin Walker's THE RAIL article in the TAMPA TRIBUNE online.

- 11/11/03

'FILTHY' TO PLAY AT 'SCREAMFEST 2003 HORROR FILM CONVENTION IN FT. LAUDERDALE, FL: ANDY LALINO Q&A SESSION FOLLOWS THE SCREENING WITH RENEGADE FILMS' KERRY HOGAN AND PORL DENICOLO

- 10/26/03

'FILTHY' WINS "BEST SHORT HORROR FILM" AT THE RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL HORROR FILM FESTIVAL

- 10/9/03  ***UPDATED 10/5/03

- 10/6/03

FROM THE 'WELLFAIR' WEBSITE: Wellfair is an Atlanta based, not for profit organization of filmmakers, artists, and musicians who hold special events in celebration of emerging artists worldwide. Since August 2002, WellFair has continuously facilitated community development by showcasing hundreds of independent films, visual artists, local bands and DJ's at monthly events in Atlanta, Georgia and Brooklyn, New York.

+ TUNE-IN ALERT +

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 2003

1:00am  ET (FOLLOWS SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE)

CHANNEL 8 WFLA (NBC) IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA  

Be sure to tune in to WFLA Channel 8's hip new show THE SPOT, hosted by LINDSAY BRIEN (pictured above), one of the cast members of MTV's THE REAL WORLD (1998 Seattle Edition).  The segment will feature FILTHY actresses SHERI LAWRENCE and KRISTA GROTTE, editor TOM LINKIEWICZ, and co-director/producer, screenwriter ANDY LALINO. 

Please note times/dates are subject to change.

- 9/2/03 *Updated 10/8/03

SEE "FILTHY" AT FRIGHT-FEST, AN INDEPENDENT HORROR & SCI-FI FILM FESTIVAL:

** UPDATE: 'FILTHY' NOMINATED FOR "MOST HORRIFYING FEATURE FILM" and BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS and MAKE-UP

FILTHY SHOWING

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12th, 2003

8:30pm

VENUE C (CHECK FF WEBSITE FOR DIRECTIONS/UPDATES)

GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA

FRIGHT-FEST IS AN ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF GENRE FILMS, AND BOASTS AN IMPRESSIVE FILM FESTIVAL, GUEST STARS, AND EVEN A HAUNTED HOUSE ATTRACTION!

DAY PASSES FOR THE FRIGHT-FEST FILM FESTIVAL ARE $25.00, WEEKEND PASSES ARE $40.00, OR YOU CAN PAY ONLY $5.00 TO WATCH ANY FEATURE FILM OR SHORT FILM BLOCK SET....
There is no charge to get into the Festival itself.

- 9/21/03  *Updated 10/1/03

FILTHY Editor TOM LINKIEWICZ featured in Fall edition of Florida's CREATE magazine

FILTHY / RON KELLER / KFX ON THE HISTORY CHANNEL!

SATURDAY, SEPT. 27th

THE HISTORY CHANNEL'S

"GUTS & BOLTS" SHOW  6:00pm ET/PT

'FILTHY'S HISTORY!  The History Channel is doing a story on FILTHY's own special effects wiz RON KELLER.  The segment will feature clips from the movie featuring Ron and his team's work.

Please note times/dates are subject to change.

- 9/24/03

FILTHY TAKES TOP HONORS AT THE MELBOURNE INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL (M.I.F.F.)

WINNER - BEST PICTURE

2003 CRYSTAL APPLE PEER AWARD

CLICK THE BANNER ABOVE FOR DETAILS!

- 9/13/03 

FILMMAKER CHRIS WOODS DETAILS 'FILTHY' PREMIERE IN TOO SQUARE ONLINE MAGAZINE

CLICK THE BANNER ABOVE FOR DETAILS!

- 9/13/03 

UPDATE - NEW TIME!!!

The time that FILTHY will play at the MELBOURNE INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL has been officially announced:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, 2003

11:00pm (ET)

@ THE PREMIERE THEATERS OAKS STADIUM 10

Premiere Theaters
Oaks Stadium 10
1800 West Hibiscus Blvd.
Melbourne, Florida 32901

BUY YOUR TICKETS @ 321.953.3388

MIFF will also feature " PERSPECTIVE", a film by director/actress KATHERINE LEIS featuring SHERI LAWRENCE, and "SUNSHINOLA", a short comedy by filmmaker ANDREW ALLAN. 

A big thanks to Terry Cronin of MIFF for the information.

- 9/1/03  ***UPDATED 9/7/03***

FRIDAY, SEPT. 5th EDITION

FILTHY Co-Director/Producer/Art Director and Screenwriter ANDY LALINO was featured in an article entitled "BLOOD & BUCKS" by film critic STEVE PERSALL in the Sept. 5th (Friday) edition of the ST. PETERSBURG TIMES.  The article spotlights the resurgence in popularity of  horror films, with successes like JEEPERS CREEPERS 2, HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES, and FREDDY vs. JASON leading the way.  The article included Andy's take on modern horror films and the production of FILTHY.  Click any one of the logos/pictures above to take you to an online version of the article, which features a photo from the production of FILTHY.

- 9/1/03 ***UPDATED 9/7/03

PCR's ASHLEY LAUREN REVIEWS THE "FILTHY" PREMIERE

18-year-old ASHLEY LAUREN of Nolan Canova's POP CULTURE REVIEW website posted a review of FILTHY after the premiere at the Parkside Theaters on 9/30/03.  Ashley was in attendance with her father JOHN LEWIS, aka "The Creature"!  Click Ashley's banner above to link to the review.

- 9/7/03

FILTHY - THE OFFICIAL PREMIERE EVENT

FRIDAY, 8/29/03 11:59pm

AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT!

DIGITALLY PROJECTED TO CROWD OF 200!

WOW - What a night!  That's right, everyone, FILTHY had its OFFICIAL PREMIERE on FRIDAY, AUGUST 29th @ 11:59pm (okay, it actually didn't start until 12:40am!) at PARKSIDE 16 MOVIE THEATERS!  FILTHY was DIGITALLY PROJECTED on the theater's DLP Digital Projection system that allowed it to be shown the way it was meant to be seen: larger-than-life on the big screen at The Witching Hour!

FILTHY packed 'em in, acquiring an enthusiastic crowd of 200 people - all without advertising of any kind - not even on the official website!  This event was strictly word-of-mouth and invite only.

The line-up featured short films from other indie filmmakers, such as ANDREW ALLAN and BRIAN ANGELOFF and some bonus features as well.  Here's how the night played out:

• 12:40am "THE JOKE EXPLAINER" (short comedy  film by Andrew Allan) (TRT: 2:00)

• 12:43am "HALF-ASSED BASTARD CLOWN FROM HELL" (short comedy/horror film by Brian Angeloff and Jamie) (TRT: Approx. 4:00)

• 12:50 "FILTHY" Trailer (TRT: :45)

• 12:52 "FILTHY" (Main Event) (TRT: 35:00)

• 1:20 "DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: THE MAKING OF FILTHY" (Behind-the-Scenes featurette produced and directed by Chris Probst) (TRT: 11:00)

In attendance were FILTHY's cast and crew, their friends and families, plus supporters of the independent film scene and horror film scene in Florida and the Tampa Bay area.  It was great seeing you all and thanks for braving the late hour by coming out to the premiere!  A super-big thanks to FILTHY'S lead actress JENNIFER BASS for flying in from Los Angeles, and those who drove from Orlando (or farther) to attend the premiere.

Check out the iMaGEs section for premiere photos courtesy of SHERI LAWRENCE taken at APPLEBEES and KAHUNA'S, the restaurants where we all met before the premiere.

Thank you to PARKSIDE 16 THEATERS for the generous use of their theater and digital projection system, especially CHERYL BASALLO who was our contact for the event and projectionist CORY who did an incredible job!  Can't thank you enough!  Hopefully the success of this event will encourage more independent filmmakers to choose PARKSIDE 16 THEATERS to showcase their work.

- 9/1/03

NEW PHOTOS ADDED TO GALLERY 2

Courtesy of Executive Producer Stacey Karliss.

- 9/1/03

AUDIO COMMENTARY COMPLETED

The AUDIO COMMENTARY session for the DVD release of FILTHY has been recorded, headed up by Sound Designer EDDIE STURGEON.  The recording took place at Andy's house the day of the FILTHY premiere (August 29th, 2003).

The cast commentary featured JENNIFER BASS, SHERI LAWRENCE, and JOHN BIEBRICH, the crew commentary featured ANDY LALINO, JOHN KARLISS, Cinematographer DAVE A. BARRETT, and Costume Designer JULIE BARTEL.  Despite some pitfalls (lost actors and power outages!) the recording session went remarkably well!

One more commentary session is planned, which will highlight Post-Production, and will feature Editor TOM LINKIEWICZ and Sound Designer/Composer EDDIE STURGEON.

Check out pictures from FILTHY's CAST/CREW AUDIO COMMENTARY SESSION, courtesy of actress SHERI LAWRENCE.

- 9/1/03

FILTHY has been chosen as an Official Selection of the MELBOURNE INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL!  MIFF is an annual cinema event held in Melbourne, Florida which is particularly aimed at promoting filmmakers and local interest.  The lineup of this year's MIFF promises to be an exciting one, and offers the opportunity  to network with others in the filmmaking industry.

At this time, an official program is being created which will specify the exact time and date of the showing of FILTHY.  When that info becomes available I will update this news story.  Be sure to check the NOW PLAYING link on the official FILTHY site to check on the show time.

If you would like more info about MIFF, click the logo above; you will find information about event schedules, pricing, and hotel deals.  Please try to attend.  The festival will be held on September 11th-13th, 2003.

The producers wish to thank TERRY CRONIN! and 3 BOYS PRODUCTIONS for choosing FILTHY as an Official Selection and for sponsoring this great event.

- 8/5/03

FILTHY actresses SHERI LAWRENCE and  KRISTA GROTTE, FILTHY Editor TOM LINKIEWICZ, and FILTHY Co-Director/Co-Producer/Screenwriter ANDY LALINO were interviewed for THE SPOT, a brand-new show geared for hip, young audiences that will premiere in September on WFLA Channel 8 in the Tampa Bay area following  SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE.  The group was interviewed by THE SPOT's Producer Sam Hallenbeck (pictured above with Sheri and Krista).  Taping took place on July 22nd at ILLUSION FILMS, Tom Linkiewicz's brand-new film/video editing facility in St. Petersburg.  When the premiere date of THE SPOT is announced, you'll read  it here first!

Click the picture above to see more photos from the taping, courtesy of SHERI LAWRENCE.

- 7/23/03

ANDY LALINO and "Filthy" editor TOM LINKIEWICZ are featured in an article on independent filmmakers of the Tampa Bay area.  The article is by BOB ROSS, film critic of THE TAMPA TRIBUNE and can be found in the FRIDAY EXTRA section in the Fourth of July paper.  Click HERE to read the Tampa Tribune article.

- 7/1/03 **Updated 7/4/03**

Check out FILTHY star SHERI LAWRENCE's Crystal Reel Award press release.

- 6/26/03

TINKER goes METROPOL!

The Tinker Wins Productions has officially changed its company name to METROPOL PRODUCTIONS, INC.  If so inclined, please make changes to personal websites in relation to FILTHY and its production company.

- 6/26/03

FILTHY on the IMDB!

FILTHY has an entry on the IMDB, the Internet Movie Database.  For those not familiar with the IMDB, it is a huge, info-packed database providing detailed information on thousands of motion pictures.   FILTHY is proud to be added to the IMDB; a big thanks to Sheri (Fermentia) Lawrence for submitting FILTHY for approval (I sound like Rod Serling...). 

- 6/24/03

Great new photos of JENNIFER BASS added to the FILTHY GIRLS section, plus new pics of Krista Grotte and Jessica Alexander!

- 6/19/03

NOLAN CANOVA in his POP CULTURE REVIEW website supplied amazing coverage of the SSIII Film Festival, complete with pictures, reviews, interviews, and lots of other fun stuff.  For the latest from the greatest, check out Nolan's site by clicking the banner above.

Read the rave reviews by filmmakers and personalities who viewed FILTHY at RENEGADE FILMS' SAINTS & SINNERS III FILM FESTIVAL on actress SHERI LAWRENCE'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE.  In attendance were directors JOHN STRONG and DARRIN JONES, and actor DONY LUGO  from GENXSIS PRODUCTIONS, who are in pre-production for their anxiously-awaited new horror film VALLEY OF THE SHADOW, which is soon-to-be shooting right here in Florida.  Also present at the festival were actors FRANCINE WOLF and GENE COSTA, director DARYN MURPHY from YITIBIT FILMS, plus webmaster NOLAN CANOVA and film critic for the Tampa Tribune BOB ROSS

FILTHY wins 14 Awards at Saturday's "Saints and Sinners III" Film Festival, including BEST PICTURE (sinner) and People's Choice BEST PICTURE award.  The total number of awards for the night broke a festival record.  FILTHY was recognized in 12 other categories.  Below is a list of award recipients:

• BEST PICTURE (sinner) - Producers Andy Lalino & John Karliss

• BEST PICTURE (People's Choice Award)  - Producers Andy Lalino & John Karliss

• BEST DIRECTOR(S) - Andy Lalino & John Karliss

• BEST ACTRESS - Jennifer Bass

• BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - John Biebrich

• BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Jessica Alexander

• BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Dave A. Barrett

• BEST SOUND DESIGN - Eddie Sturgeon

• BEST ART DIRECTION / PRODUCTION DESIGN - Kevin Bailey

• BEST COSTUME DESIGN - Julie Bartel

• BEST SPECIAL MAKE-UP EFFECTS - Joy Patricoski & Brian Angeloff

• BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS - Ron Keller

• BEST MAKE-UP (GLAMOUR) - Julie Bartel, Gina Benenati, and Brook Sauer

• BEST CASTING - Andy Lalino & John Karliss

SPECIAL NOTE: To all the nominees that were not recognized with an award, please know that you're winners too, in every sense of the word.  "Filthy" would not have been the success it was were it not for  your talents.  We don't need a certificate to tell us that. Congratulations!

A big thanks to RENEGADE FILMS for sponsoring the event, and to all the cast/crew, friends & family who came and supported the festival.

Pictures from the festival have been added to the "Images" section.

- 6/2/03

FILTHY mentioned in the Tampa Tribune "Friday Extra" section (5/30/03)!  The newspaper version features a picture from "Filthy".  The article is the same as the online edition article (see below).  Be sure to pick up the Tampa Tribune today! 

- 5/30/03

FILTHY mentioned in the Tampa Tribune "Friday Extra" section!  TT film critic Bob Ross lists the films in the SSIII Film Festival  line-up, raving about the "horrendous make-up effects" and suggests you don't eat before seeing "Filthy"! 

- 5/28/03

Check out Creature-Corner.com's page devoted to Renegade Films' SAINTS & SINNERS III FILM FESTIVAL.  FILTHY is mentioned in the article.

- 5/27/03

FILTHY was graciously reviewed on CREATURE CORNER, one of the leading horror websites, by JOHHNY BUTANE .  To read the review, click the link above.

- 5/26/03

5/23/03 The Official FILTHY website goes online.

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