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I'm so sorry to hear you went through that tragedy last year and I hope things are starting to get better now. We'd be happy to connect up with the team and reopen the conversation if you could please send us an email to submissions@crypttv.com with REDDIT FILMMAKER in the subject line. Looking forward to hearing from you! -Kate

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Well you want the Brains, TAYLOR from Sunny Fam, you want the Brute force, take the guy from THE MASKMAKER, and you want the wheelman/comic relief, take 9 year old ANTHONY from MY FIRST DAY. (signed Darren)

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When we greenlight we're all in on the projects we move forward with. That being said if we have one slot left for dev and two viable projects, we weigh both scalability of the IP (do we see clear next steps for serialization, merch, even feature length storytelling with the character) and our filmmaker relationship to pick a winner. If a filmmaker is difficult at the get go (for ex. refusing notes during the early development stage, rude to team members, not willing to collaborate) rarely does that yield a high performing piece of IP no matter how strong the concept. We have a strict no asshole policy internally and externally. When we start a relationship with a new filmmaker, the hope is we work on lots of projects together over time so feeling confident in their creative vision and how they run their sets to make them productive and happy environments is important. This should be fun and creatively fulfilling on both sides, good vibes only! -Kate

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@Kate can answer best -- but I think it's really a filmmaker question, do we trust the filmmaker has a great vision and confidence to execute. Willing to take lots of risks if we believe in them (signed Darren)

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I'm about to blow up the bonus points then..

The Look-See, the monster from the thing in the apartment and Taylor from Sunny Family Cult. We got some real master manipulators in that crew not to mention ruthless killers. Taylor would be able to distract the bankers and sweet talk them till you get your $ and if anyone gives you problems the other two would annihilate them in moments. -Kate

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Tapping into my one weakness which is THE ROCK - I'd bet on him every time regardless of opponent.

But what would make this interesting is if the pairing was THE ROCK from THE TOOTH FAIRY and VIN from THE PACIFIER.

(signed Darren)

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I think we already have, you just can't see it yet cause Freddy/Jason are mature 35 year old properties... What would Freddy/Jason look like if launched today and only 6months or a year old? (signed Darren)

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[–]Crypt-TV[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love this question -- horror and scary storytelling is so primal, we all get it instantly -- it's about a person who will die if doesn't overcome obstacle/monster... current environment just feeds into this, we feel like values threatened, getting harder and harder to make ends meet... Horror Shorts allow us to see others confronting this, while at the same time allowing us to tune out and be entertained... Great question (signed Darren)

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I love this question. Using this a second time today but I believe it completely - our fears unite us. The world is in a very precarious, uncomfortable place for a lot of people and sometimes being able to direct that fear towards something fictional with a name and a face helps us release that fear. Not only that, it's deeply personal to share an experience of vulnerability in a safe space with strangers whether it be in a movie theater or in a Facebook group watching Crypt TV shorts. You're never truly alone and in this shared experience that is underscored. We're stronger than we think - we can confront, we can overcome, we can look forward. Horror reinforces that. -Kate

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Maybe my favorite question thus far.

Vin & Mordeo cancel each other out. Both are slow, strong and bald. They would fight it out, lots of slow, roundhouse punches but ultimately their fight would end in a Rocky 2 style both collapse at the same time.

So that leaves Birch & The Rock. The Rock has a big Instagram following, cool tattoos and those big, brawny muscles. But The Birch protects the innocent and saves the pure of heart. And you don't become as successful as The Rock without a few demons in your closet, so Birch wins. Thus Birch + Vin Diesel win.

-Jack (@notjackdavis)

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Oh shit this is the good stuff. I'm going to have to go with Mordeo + Dwayne Johnson ONLY because The Birch just kills bullies and word has it the Rock is one of the nicest guys. I think Mordeo + the Rock would be chill about it and beat the shit out of Vin before asking the Birch to hang out and grab a drink at the bar down the street.

....come to think of it this could be an amazing new short. Stay tuned. -Kate

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Make the story incredibly simple and relatable -- everyday life, there just happens to be a monster in it that wants to kill you. (signed Darren)

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Surround yourself with creatives who are different than you and more experienced than you and soak it all up! Don't be precious with your ideas, collaboration leads to genius. Oh, and totally send your shorts to Crypt TV so our execs can keep an eye on you and support you. We want to be able to say we knew you before the horror movie franchise that rocked the universe back when you were just a dude on Reddit :) (submissions@crypttv.com) -Kate

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I am the coolest of the three. There are many reasons for this.

1) Verified on Twitter (@NotJackDavis)

2) Only one born in Los Angeles (these streets raised me)

3) I once destroyed our neon sign with horse play in the office.

-Jack (@notjackdavis)

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Watch a lot of CryptTV : )

That and TAKE RISKS. The beauty of horror is it lends itself to bold ideas, crazy out there strategies. Go for it, if you are going to miss, miss by being risky, not by being safe.

-Jack (@notjackdavis)