Seize the Night (2015)

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SEIZE THE NIGHT is a high octane horror/sci-fi thrill ride from independent British filmmaker Emma Dark.

After escaping from a secret government bio-research compound renegade vampire assassin Eva (Emma Dark) is hell bent on revenge.  Receiving a tip off from the mysterious Dante (Anthony Ilott, Wrong Turn 6: Last Resort) she meets with arms dealer Joe (Paul Ewen, Cockneys vs Zombies) who informs her that an enemy is hot on her tail.  Eva hunts the hunter and encounters a team of werewolves, led by pack alpha Tobias (Carey Thring, From Hell).  During their confrontation Eva learns a terrible secret and is forced into a situation of such gravity she may have to join forces with the devil she knows in order to fight the greatest of all evils.

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   With bluish-tones washing over all characters and some detailed fight scenes, the short (12 minutes) is competent at hooking you in and delivering a nice dose of nightcrawling action and suspense, all the while looking impressive visually for something that, while contained, should flourish nicely if there ever produces an opportunity to let this thing fully extend its bat wings, full-feature-wise.” - Matt Boiselle, Dread Central (3.5*)

   Shooting the film around the dockland areas of London at night certainly conveys a sinister atmosphere, and it looks as though it cost a lot more than it probably did, thanks to striking cinematography (complete with de-saturated look), some impressive action scenes (the stunt moves were coordinated by Roy Scammell, whose work goes back decades and has numerous big titles to his name), and an imposing score. There’s even a nice digital special effect towards the end, which is startling.” - Martin Unsworth, Starburst Magazine (7*)

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

• (Nomination) iHorror's "Best Horror Short Film" 2017 - (US) February/March 2017
• (WINNER) Producer/Director Emma Dark nominated for Stormy Weather Horror Fest's "Outstanding Female Filmmaker" Winter 2017 award
• (Nomination) Best Actress (Emma Dark), Best Editing (Emma Dark), Best Cinematography (Donato Cinicolo/AJ Singh), Best Short Film - Stormy Weather Horror Fest, Winter 2017 
• (Nomination) Best Short Horror Film -  Fright Meter Awards 2016
• (WINNER) The Richard Gladman Best Monsters Award - Hyperdrive Sci-Fi & Fantasy Film Festival (UK) October 2016
• (WINNER) Awardeo "Video of the Week" - June 2016
• (WINNER) Film Shortage "Daily Pick" - May 2016
• Runner Up "Best Film" - TWF Short Film Awards (UK) April 2016
• (WINNER) Rising Star, Producer/Director Emma Dark - The Yellow Fever Independent Film Festival (UK) October 2015

FESTIVALS & SCREENINGS

• Birmingham Horror Con (UK), October 2017 (official selection)
• Liverpool Horror Con (UK), October 2017 (official selection)
• 01zero-one short film night (UK), April 2017 (special screening)
• The Birmingham Horror Group's Mini-Movie Marathon (UK), January 2017 (special screening)
• Hyperdrive Sci-Fi & Fantasy Film Festival (UK), October 2016 (official selection)
• Bristol Horror Con (UK), October 2016  (official selection)
• Misty Moon International Film Festival (UK), September 2016  (special screening)
• Femme Fatale (UK), August 2016  (special screening)
• HorrorCon (UK), July 2016  (official selection)
• ​Awardeo (online), June 2016 (award winner)
• The Zone - Comicpalooza (USA), June 2016  (official selection)
• A Night of Short Film (UK), May 2016 (official selection)
• Film Shortage (online), May 2016 (award winner)
• ​MovieBar Film Night (UK), May 2016  (special screening)
• Sanford International Film Festival (USA), May 2016 (official selection)
• TWF Short Film Awards (UK) April 2016 (award winner)
• Women in Horror Month: United in Blood (UK), February 2016 (official selection)
• Digi-Con 2 (UK), February 2016 (official selection)
• The London Horror Society (UK), January 2016  (special screening)
• The Yellow Fever Independent Film Festival (UK), October 2015 (award winner)
• Scream in the Dark Film Festival (USA), October 2015 (official selection)